3 Audio and video connections Basic setup example
Set Top Box
Use this connection when you want to output the original surround audio from your STB, etc. to this unit.
TV
Video cable 
(included)
Refer to the operating instructions for the TV, 
cable or satellite STB,
or VCR for the settings necessary to output its audio from the AUDIO
OUT terminal to your home theater system.
Audio cable (not included)
L
R
Connect the optical digital audio cable (not included) from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminal on your STB.
≥If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is already in use for the TV audio, reconnect the TV audio to the AUX terminal using an audio cable.
[Note]
If you have various sound sources (such as
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VIDEO OUT | AUX |
VIDEO OUT AUX |
Main unit (rear)
You can enjoy the audio from your TV, cable or satellite STB, or your VCR through this home theater system by connecting to the AUX terminal.
Select “AUX” as the source (B 10).
Other video connection
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This connection provides the best picture quality.
Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit to the HDMI AV IN terminal on your TV.
≥If your TV is not ARC compatible, make the extra audio connection.
≥Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” (B 19, HDMI menu).
≥Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 5 (HDMI) (B 14).
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa (B 15, Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)§1, 2
If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
[Note]
≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
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≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
Other audio connection
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When the optical digital audio cable§1, 2 is connected, this unit can decode Dolby Digital audio.
Connect the optical cable (not included) from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminal on your TV.
[Note]
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI§1, 2 cable, make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (B 10).
§1 Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the settings necessary to output the audio.
§2 Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.
RQTX1115
Set the voltage.
110−127V 220−240V
VOLT ADJ
Use a
AC IN
Main unit (rear)
To household mains socket
AC mains lead (included)
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BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 27 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.
[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with the main unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with the main unit.
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