External Equipment
Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 38).
To watch satellite broadcasts
Set top box
Control with HDMI (p. 26)
DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier
•When using HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 or HDMI3 for the first time (p. 16).
To record / playback
DVD Recorder / VCR
RF cable
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mini plug) | (AUDIO) | |
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To listen with speakers
Amplifier with speaker system
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AV IN
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S VIDEO 4 pin terminal
Chrominance in | Luminance in |
Chrominance earth | Luminance earth |
•External Equipment
HDMI terminal
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Recording / Playback (equipment) |
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To watch DVDs (DVD player) |
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To watch camcorder images (Video camera) |
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To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) |
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To play games (Game equipment) |
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Control with HDMI |
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| : Recommended Connection |
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Advanced
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