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High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Note
Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)
ATo use HDMI terminals
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.
The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 31.
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
COMPONENT
IN
12
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
P
R
P
B
Y
L
P
P
VIDEO
AUDIO
P
P
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white
red
green
blue
red
white
red
green
blue
red
white
red
green
blue
red
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
CTo use S VIDEO terminals
ENT
VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
R
P
R
P
B
L
R
L
ENT
R
R
B
L
L
R
white
red
white
red
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
white
red
or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DTo use COMPOSITE terminals
ENT
VIDEO IN 1
2
R
P
R
P
B
L
R
L
ENT
2
R
P
R
P
B
L
L
R
COMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
red
yellow
white
red
yellow
white
red
or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect
either S Video or Video cable.
Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite
terminals.

AV cable connections