External Equipment85External 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. 99).Types of connectable equipment to each terminalEquipmentTerminalAV1 IN∗1 AV2 IN∗1 AV3 IN∗1 AUDIOOUT∗1DIGITALAUDIO OUT∗1HDMI1 - 4To play back videocassettes /DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder)∗2To watch DVDs (DVD Player)To watch satellite broadcasts(Set top box)To watch camcorder images(Video camera)To play games (Game equipment)To use amplifier withspeaker system∗3VIERA LinkEquipmentTerminal : Recommended Connection∗1 : To connect the equipment, theterminal adaptor (supplied) isnecessary.∗2 : Only for DVD Recorder∗3 : Use HDMI2 for connectingan amplifier. This connectionis applicable when using anamplifier that has ARC (AudioReturn Channel) function.∗4 : Use USB 2 port for connectingthe USB HDD.ETHERNET USB1 - 3To use Network servicesUSB Recording ∗4Hot Plug Detect 19DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0− 9TMDS Data0+ 7TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2− 3TMDS Data2+ 118 +5V Power16 SDA14 HDMI1/3/4 : ReservedHDMI2 : ARC12 TMDS Clock−10 TMDS Clock+8 TMDS Data0 Shield6 TMDS Data1−4 TMDS Data1+2 TMDS Data2 ShieldHDMI terminalPanasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by othermanufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance fromusage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.