40Recommended AV ConnectionsThese diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for each piece of equipment (p. 51 ).For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.comwww.panasonic.caBack of the TVAC 120 V60 HzPower Cord(Connect after all the otherconnections are complete.)• To watch camcorderimagesCamcorderVCRDVD Playert ...... °°I torAmplifierOPTICAl IN Optical digitalaudio cable• To listen to theTV throughspeakers• To watch DVDsDVD Player/Set Top Boxor• DVD Recorder /VCRConnect with,_ or _R_tf_--_,A_ HDMI cable, HDMI-DVtConversion cable+ Audio cable\@The picture and audio input signals connected to aterminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 36) cannot beoutput from "PROG OUT" terminals.However, audio output can be obtained from"DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" terminal.@To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the"Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR withloop-connection. (p. 28, 36)@When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected toHDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signalscan be obtained. From the output terminals, no videosignals can be passed.@When receiving digital channel signals, all digitalformats are down-converted to composite NTSCvideo to be output through the PROG OUT terminals._rtr_'_vA i [--"h"lrl_[0] i| i [:_i.] | [11]i_Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVl control ofa single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system.Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additionalcontrol information.® Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVlcontrol is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then Onagain while the power of all equipment is On (so that theunit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) andcheck that DIGA, RAM theater, and Player theater playbackoperate.Note@HDMI 1 is recommended.When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. Afterconnection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-31 ).==Connecting this unit to the DIGA, RAM theater, or Playertheater@For DIGA: Connect with HDMI cable@For RAM theater and Player theater:Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TVprogram through the theater system.==Connecting this unit to a DVDrecorder and AV ampWhen using an "EZ Sync" audio-videoamplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder,use a daisy chain connection as shownbelow.Back of the TVor or,_ HDMI(AVOUT)AUDIO HDMIIN (AV OUT)orPanasonic RAM theater /Panasonic Player theaterHDMI(AVOUT)DIGA(Panasonic DVD Recorder)Digital Audiooutl HDMI cableHDMI(AV IN)HDMI(AVOUT)Panasonic DIGA Panasonic AV ampHD Camcorder (Panasonic DVD Recorder)@One AV amp and one DtGA recorder can be operated with this unit.@Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA recorder.==Setting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set "EZ Sync" (under "EZ Sync setting") to "On" using the Setup menu.(p. 30-31).Note@Individual components of HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Pleaserefer to their respective operating instruction manuals.@When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of thisunit, the system switches to 2CH audio.(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.);;U0041{3.rb<>©0_Do