Panasonic TC-42PC2 quick start Recommended AV Connections

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Recommended AV Connections

These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications.

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Front of the TV

Back of the TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Cable TV

■To watch camcorder images

Camcorder

VCR

DVD Player

AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.)

or

or

Cable Box

or

■DVD Recorder/

VCR

Recommended AV Connections Advanced Using Timer

			Connect
			with
			A or	B
	B		A	Optical digital
			A	audio cable
			HDMI	audio cable
HDMI-DVI			HDMI
HDMI-DVI			cable
Conversion		or	cable
cable +		or
cable +
Audio cable*
			OPTICAL
				IN
			Amplifier
■To watch DVDs	■To watch digital			■To listen to the TV
DVD Player/	video image			through speakers
Blu-ray Disc player/	DVD Player or
Set Top Box	Set Top Box

(HDMI compatible machines only)

* Please see p. 26 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.

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