17RQT8881HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and videosignal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (HighDefinition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.≥Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.[Note]≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 80) and outputas 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI inputterminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)§Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminalRegarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would bepossible. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”/Q Link)]≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.Connecting with an HDMI compatible televisionConnecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiverRFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAV2 (DECODER/EXT)AV1(TV)OPTICALDIGIDIGITALAL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LPRPBYOUTOUTAAV OUV OUTTHDMI AV OUTAV HDMI INAV OUTFully wired21-pin Scart cable21-pin Scart cableThis unit’s rear panelDigital/satellite receiver ordecoder’s rear panelHDMI cableTelevision’srear panelConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the followingfunctions are available.≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 18)≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver ordecoder(In this case, make sure to switch thetelevision input to “AV”.)[Required]setting]≥Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 65).(The default setting is “On”.)≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”(➡ 65).(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)RFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAV2 (DECODER/EXT)AV1(TV)OPTICALDIGIDIGITALAL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LPRPBYOUTOUTAAV OUV OUTTHDMI AV OUTHDMI INHDMI IN HDMI OUTAVThis unit’s rear panelHDMI cableHDMI cableFully wired21-pin Scart cableTelevision’s rear panelReceiver’s rearpanelConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)➡ above[Required]setting] ➡ aboveSTEP 1 Connection