Connection to a television
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television's speakers. To get the full benefit from
the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers (
Before connection
≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
≥Refer to the television's operating instructions.
To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on a
television compatible with this unit's copy guard system. (Video will
not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
≥In QUICK SETUP, set "Progressive Out" to "Enable" (
For your reference
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input
connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
( PCM/BITSTREAM )
( PCM/BITSTREAM )
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (P
/P
) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
B
R
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends
on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better
picture (
page 16, Video—Black Level Control).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
Y
P
B
P
R
VIDEO
OUT
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio
cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
page 8).
Television
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
red white yellow
Audio/video cable
(included)
red white yellow
COMPONENT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
Y
Y
L
L
P
P
B
B
R
R
P
P
R
R
SUB-
SUB-
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
S-VIDEO
WOOFER
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
/P
, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C
B
R
Television
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Video cable
(not included)
page 18).
Connect your unit directly to your television.
Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when
setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may
not be played correctly due to the copy guard.
S VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture
than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the
chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual
results depend on the television.)
/C
).
B
R
S VIDEO
OUT
When making this connection, ensure you connect the
audio cables to the corresponding audio input
terminals on the television.
Y
P
B
P
R
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power
supply cord
(included)
~
~
AC IN
AC IN
Television
S VIDEO
IN
S video cable
(not included)
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