Connection - Panasonic DMPBD10A - BD/DVD PLAYER Operating Instructions Manual

Getting started

Connection

From the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best and follow the illustrations to connect your
player.
≥If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable ➜
≥If you connect to an HDMI (➡ 29, Glossary) compatible television ➜
≥If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound ➜
The connection examples (
pages 9 and 10.
≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Connect terminals of the same color.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (less than 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). 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 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Basic connections
A Connecting to a television with an Audio/Video cable
Using the included Audio/Video cable, you can directly connect the player to your television set.
Cooling fan
Back of the unit
AC IN
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
B Connecting to an HDMI compatible television
You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one HDMI cable.
Cooling fan
Back of the unit
AC IN
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other connections are
complete.
To a household AC outlet
RQT8997
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
8
11 Connection
ABC
) are the most commonly used methods for connecting the unit. For other connection methods, please see
Television
Audio/Video cable
(included)
2ch AUDIO OUT
AV OUT AV OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
HDMI AV OUT
AV OUT AV OUT
A
B
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
R L
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
Manufactured
COMPONENT
2ch AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
R L
SURROUND
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT Please connect
R L 1
directly to TV.
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
P B
BACK
L
R
2
P
R
OPTICAL SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT R /R FRONT L /L
S VIDEO
7.1ch AUDIO OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
§
HDMI
compatible
television
Manufactured
COMPONENT
2ch AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
R L
SURROUND
Y
DIGITAL AUDIO
Please connect
OUT
R L 1 directly to TV.
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
P B
BACK
L
R
2
P
R
OPTICAL SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT R /R FRONT L /L
S VIDEO
7.1ch AUDIO OUT OUT
C
(➡ 9)
≥High definition video cannot be
output with this connection.
Use connection B (➡ below) or C
(➡ 9) for high definition video.
NOTE
§
With audio cables, you can connect
these AUDIO OUT terminals to the
2-channel audio input terminals of
TIPS
an analog amplifier/receiver or
system component to enjoy stereo
sound.
To improve picture quality
≥Use connections D or E (➡ 9).
To enjoy an even richer sound
≥Use connections F or G (➡ 10).
(Unplug the red and white plug.)
≥When you use 1080p (1125p) video
output, please use Panasonic
HDMI cables 5 meters (16.4 ft.) or
shorter.
NOTE
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23), set
"HDMI Video Mode" and "HDMI
Audio Output" to "On".
To enjoy an even richer sound
≥Use connections F or G (➡ 10)
additionally.
TIPS
In this case, set "HDMI Video
Mode" to "On" and "HDMI Audio
Output" to "Off" in the Setup menu
(➡ 23).
With this connection, you can
use EZ Sync "HDAVI Control"
≥See page 18 for the details.