Getting Started7 RQTX1126Basic setup example≥When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable areconnected, there will be no RGB output from theSCART (AV) terminal.[\\\\\\\\\\\HDMI\AV\OUT\\\\\\\\\]This connection provides the best picture quality.Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from theHDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit to the HDMI AVIN terminal on your TV.≥If your TV is not ARC compatible, make the extraaudio connection.≥Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” (B 21, HDMI menu).≥Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI) (B 16).VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you canoperate your TV synchronising with home theateroperations or vice versa (B 16, Using the VIERA Link“HDAVI Control TM ”).ARC (Audio Return Channel)§2, 3If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can besent to this unit via the HDMI cable without the need tomake an extra audio connection.≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.[Note]≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have theHDMI logo (as shown on the cover).≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMIcable. Recommended part number:RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m),RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.≥For TV with more than one HDMI terminal, refer to theoperating instructions for the TV to determine whichterminal to connect to.Do not make the video connections through theVCR.Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not bedisplayed properly.[\\\\\\DIGITAL\AUDIO\IN\OPTICAL\\\\\\]When the optical digital audio cable§2, 3 is connected,this unit can decode Dolby Digital audio.Connect the optical cable (not included) from theDIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on this unit tothe OPTICAL OUT terminal on your TV.[Note]After connecting with the optical digital audio cable orHDMI§2, 3 cable, make settings to suit the type of audiofrom your digital equipment (B 10).§2 Refer to the operating instructions of the respectivedevices for the settings necessary to output theaudio.§3 Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with thisconnection.[\\\\\\\\\AUX\\\\\\\\]Use this connection when the TV does not have anOPTICAL OUT terminal or when the DIGITAL AUDIO INOPTICAL terminal on this unit is being used by the STB.Connect the audio cable (not included) from theAUX terminal on this unit to the AUDIO OUT terminalon your TV.Use this connection when you want to output theoriginal surround audio from your STB, etc. to this unit.Connect the optical digital audio cable (notincluded) from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICALterminal on this unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminalon your STB.≥If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is alreadyin use for the TV audio, reconnect the TV audio to theAUX terminal using an audio cable.[Note]If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-rayplayer, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to theavailable inputs on the TV and the TV output shouldthen be connected to the SCART (AV), AUX, HDMI AVOUT or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of thisunit.Using an outdoor antenna3 Audio and video connections§1 This connection will also enable you to play TVaudio through your home theater system(B 10, Selecting the source by the remotecontrol). Select the appropriate audio out(e.g. Monitor) on the TV.Other video connectionFM ANT(75 )Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electricalstorm.This unit(rear)75 ≠ coaxial cable(not included)FM outdoorantenna (Usinga TV antenna(not included))The antennashould beinstalled by acompetenttechnician.Use the antennaplug adaptor(included)AVAV1SCART cable§1 (not included) TVThis unit(rear)Other audio connectionsSet Top Box (cable/satellite/Blu-ray DiscPlayer, etc) connectionQUICK START GUIDEQUICK START GUIDEQUICK START GUIDEsteps 1–2