Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” function

When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)]

Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the following functions are available.

Direct TV Recording (18)

Watching pictures from digital/satellite receiver or decoder

(In this case, make sure to switch the television input to “AV”.)

AV

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

HDMI IN

Television’s rear panel

HDMI cable

[Required]setting]

Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (65). (The default setting is “On”.)

Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (65).

(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)

RF

INY

 

 

PB

 

HDMI AV OUT

 

 

 

 

AV1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV)

 

 

 

 

OUT

OPTICAL

PR

 

OUT

 

 

 

RF

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

 

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV OUT

 

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

)

This unit’s rear panel

21-pin Scart cable

AV OUT

Digital/satellite receiver or decoder’s rear panel

[Note]

If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (80) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.) §Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

above

[Required]setting] above

Television’s rear panel

AV

Fully wired

21-pin Scart cable

RF

 

Y

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

AV1

 

 

 

(TV)

RF

OPTICAL

PR

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

 

 

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

Receiver’s rear panel

HDMI cable

HDMI AV OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV OUT

This unit’s rear panel

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Panasonic DMR-EH575 Regarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function, Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television