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RQT9272
AV1(TV)
AV
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT
Thi
s
unit
TV
Receiver
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an
uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,
enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with
just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV
(High De
fi
nition Television), the output can be switched to
1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the
HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the
HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit an
Connecting with an HDMI (High De
fi
nition
Multimedia Interface) Terminal
Using an HDMI (High De
fi
nition Multimedia
Interface) Cable (not included)
Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM
” function
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a
receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function,
linked operations would be possible. [ 42,
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control
TM
”/Q Link)]
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m),
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-
CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround
sound on DVD-Video.
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Using an Audio Cable (not included) for Better Sound
Use this connection to play sound through speakers
connected to an ampli
fi
er or system component.
Connect to terminals of the same colour.
You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to
an ampli
fi
er or system component using the audio cable
or the optical digital audio cable.
This unit
Amplifier or System Component
OPTICAL
OPTICAL IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Insert fully with this side up.
Do not bend cable sharply.
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
This unit
Amplifier
or
System Component
L
R
Connect an amplifier or system component with a
built-in decoder with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG
decoders.
Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” ( 69).
Additional Connections
Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions are
available.
Download from the TV ( 42)
Direct TV Recording ( 27)
Watching Digital Satellite Programmes ( 20)
(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)
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Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable (not
included) for Better Sound
Notes
When this unit is connected to an ampli
fi
er with an optical
digital audio cable and connected to a television with an
HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from
the disc by setting “Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in
the Setup menu ( 71).
In this case audio is only output from the ampli
fi
er not the
television.
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant
for DVD.
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the
terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.
Notes
If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel
audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed
( 92) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an
HDMI cable (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are
incompatible with HDCP.
For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Band width
Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital
DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, picture may not display properly or
at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable
(audio cannot be output).
Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” ( 71).
(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)
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