53RQT8851Connection and SettingYou can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unitand your TV on pages 47 to 49 as follows.Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) TerminalHDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, anuncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video andaudio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the outputcan be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.Regarding “HDAVI Control” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linkedoperations are possible. [➔ 26, Linked Operations with the TV (EZ Sync™ “HDAVI Control™”)]It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0m/16.4 ft.), etc.Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.••Connecting to a TelevisionHDMI INRear of TVRear of this unitHDMI cable(not included)Connecting to an Amplifier or System ComponentHDMI INRear of Amplifier or System ComponentRear of this unitHDMI OUT HDMI INRear of TVHDMI cable(not included)Set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 40). (The default setting is “On”.)NotesIf connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will bedown-mixed (➔ 78) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with adigital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switchingcable (audio cannot be output).•••••