14High-Definition Standard-DefinitionNoteSome programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fedthrough VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.Basic Connection (Continued)A To use HDMI terminalsHDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3HDMIAV OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc playerAV EquipmentConnecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 39.B To use COMPONENT terminalsCOMPONENTIN12VIDEOAUDIOR PR PB YLR P P YLVIDEOAUDIORR P P YLLRYPBP RCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAUDIOOUTwhiteredgreenblueredwhiteredgreenblueredwhiteredgreenbluerede.g. Blu-ray DiscplayerAV EquipmentRecorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)C To use S VIDEO terminalsVIDEOIN1SVIDEOR P R P B YLR LR L TORR PR PB YLR L TOLRwhiteredwhiteredAUDIOOUTS VIDEOOUTwhiteredore.g. DVD RecorderAV Equipmente.g. VCRD To use COMPOSITE terminalsVIDEOIN1SVIDEOR P R PB YLR LR L TOSVIDEORR PR PB YLR L TO LRCOMPOSITEOUTyellowwhiteredyellowwhiteredyellowwhiteredore.g. DVD RecorderAV Equipmente.g. VCRThe S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connecteither S Video or Video cable.Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Compositeterminals.AV cable connections