Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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9Getting StartedRQT9048You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unitand your TV on page 8 as follows.Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) CableWhen 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 Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.Regarding “HDAVI Control” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linkedoperations are possible. [➔ 30, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)]Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It isrecommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.••PRPBYCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOXCONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEOIN1 OUTAV OUTRear of TVHDMI INRear of this unitHDMI cable(not included)Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (➔ 48, 49). (The default setting is “On”.)NotesIf connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will bedown-mixed (➔ 69) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with adigital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switchingcable (audio cannot be output).••••