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 2HDMIAV 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. 31.B To use COMPONENT terminalsCOMPONENTIN1 2VIDEOAUDIORP RP BYLPPVIDEOAUDIOPPLRYPBPRAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTwhiteredgreenblueredwhiteredgreenblueredwhiteredgreenbluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc playerAV EquipmentRecorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)C To use S VIDEO terminalsENT VIDEO IN 1S VIDEORP RP BLRLENTRPRPBLLRwhiteredwhiteredAUDIOOUTS VIDEOOUTwhiteredore.g. DVD RecorderAV Equipmente.g. VCRD To use COMPOSITE terminalsENT VIDEO IN 12RPRPBLRLENT2RPRPBL 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