99RQT9433ReferenceConnecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiverWhen connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digitalvideo and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.y This unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.ColourTM, High Bit rate Audio) technology (➡ 118, 119).y Video sources converted to 1920x1080 resolution, while of high quality, will exhibit somewhat lower subjective image resolution than true,native 1080p full-HD sources. See dealer for details.y Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).y When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM ” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible.[➡ 76, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”)]y Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.y 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.This unit’s rear panelOPTICALCOAXIALOUTOUTAV1 INAV1 INS VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LPR P B Y10BASE-T/100BASE-TXCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTDIGITALAUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)RF OUT RF INHDMI AV OUTHDMI INHDMI IN HDMI OUTHDMI cableHDMI cableTelevision’s rear panelReceiver’s rearpanelRequired settingy Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI AudioOutput” to “On” (➡ 91).(The default setting is “On”.)Notey If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 118)and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)y You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI inputterminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)