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Audio and video connections
≥ To listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect the optical
digital audio cable, HDMI
cable or audio cable.
§
Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the
settings necessary to output the audio.
§ Only when connecting to an ARC compatible TV.
Refer to “Connection with an ARC compatible TV” for details.
(
below)
Recommended connection to a TV
This connection provides the best picture and audio quality.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV
synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa
(
14, Linked operations with the TV).
≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on
the cover).
≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended
part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥ After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI
cable, make
§
settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (
10).
(Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.)
∫ Connection with an ARC compatible TV
What is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI
ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. If the TV is ARC
compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI
cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
Be sure to connect to the
TV’s ARC compatible
HDMI
terminal. (Refer to the
(ARC)
operating instructions for
the TV.)
TV
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
AV
HDMI (ARC)
OUT
AV OUT
(ARC)
Main unit (rear)