92Types of connectable equipment to each terminal■TerminalRecording / Playback(equipment)AV1 AV2 AV3( Side panelof the TV )To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs(VCR / DVD Recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD Player)To watch camcorder images (Video camera)To watch cable broadcasts (Set top box)To play games (Game equipment)To use amplifier with speaker systemTo use Network servicesUSB HDD RecordingQ-LinkVIERA Link (with HDMI) (with HDMI)Direct TV Recording: Recommended Connection∗1 : applicable if your amplifier has ARC (Audio Return Channel) functionor Optical digitalaudio cableExternal EquipmentThese diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and thespecifications (p. 107).DVD RecorderHDMI equipmentTerrestrialaerialRFcableDVD Recorder / VCRTo record /playbackTo watch DVDs(Viewing)RCA cable(Listening)Fully wiredSCART cableDVD PlayerTo listen with speakers“HDMI connection” (p. 89)orAmplifier withspeaker systemTo enjoy the sound from the externalequipment in multi-channel sound(e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect theequipment to the amplifier.For the connections, read the manualsof the equipment and amplifier.Fully wired HDMIcompliant cableConversion adapter(if necessary)ComputerPC(Viewing)(Listening)Satellite dishSatellite cable