STEP 1 Connection to a television
≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Connect the terminals of the same color.
Connection to a television
With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN | VIDEO | or | S VIDEO | |
R | L | IN |
| IN |
S video cable§ 
Audio/video cable (included)
Television
With COMPONENT VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN | COMPONENT | |
R | L | VIDEO IN |
Audio/video cable | Not used | Video | |
cables | |||
(included) |
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Y
PB
L
PR
RPlease connect directly to TV.
§When using this connection, the audio cable (red and white plugs) should also be connected.
You can connect the audio cable to the 2- channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier or system component to enjoy stereo sound.
Back of the unit
Y | PB |
L |
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| PR |
RPlease connect directly to TV.
Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” (➜ page 16, “Video” tab).
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 15, Picture Menu).
All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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