7RQT9059You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit and your TV onpage 6.When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digitalvideo and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.≥Video sources converted to 1920k1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.≥Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).[Note]≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 81) andoutput as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (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.)Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cableRegarding 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. [➡ 38, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM ”/Q Link)]≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number:RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.RFRFININRFRFOUTOUTAV2 (DECODER/EXT)AV1(TV)OPTICALDIGIDIGITALAL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LPRPBYOUTOUTAAV OUV OUTTHDMI AV OUTAV HDMI INAVFully wired21-pin Scart cable21-pin Scart cableThis unit’s rear panelDigital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rearpanelHDMI cableTelevision’s rearpanelConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the followingfunctions are available.≥Download from the TV (➡ 38)≥Direct TV Recording (➡ 38)≥Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver ordecoder(In this case, make sure to switch thetelevision input to “AV”.)[Required]setting]≥Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”(➡ 64).(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)STEP 1 Connection