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Connection

Quick Setup Guide

Connecting to a TV and a Set Top Box

RF IN

RFOUT

AC IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUT

DVD PRIORITY OUTIN1

AUDIO IN R L

VIDEOIN

AUDIO OUT R L

VIDEOOUT

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AV OUT

SET TOP BOXCONTROL

RF IN/SATELLITE IN

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DVD Connection Guides (This is in English only) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp

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Connecting with an HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) Cable

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUT

DVD PRIORITY OUTIN1

AV OUT

SET TOP BOXCONTROL

AUDIO INR L

INPUT 1VIDEO

IN

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.

For details on the benefi ts of “HDAVI Control”, please refer to pages 38 to 39 in the Operating Instructions.

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (The default setting is “On”.) ( page 59, 60 in the operating instructions).

� Connecting and positioning the set top box control cable

The set top box control cable is a device that allows this unit to communicate with the set top box. If you connect a set top box to this unit, you also need to attach the set top box control cable.

You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by adding the HDMI cable connection between this unit and your TV ( left).

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• Before making any connections, turn off all equipment.• For details on the benefi ts and limitations of different types of connections, please refer to pages 8 to 9, 63 to 65 in

the Operating Instructions.

Set top box

TV

(Included)

This unit

(Included)

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.• Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover of the operating instructions). It

is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.• We recommend connecting to the TV with the DVD/VHS COMMON OUT terminals as well.

This unit

TV

(Included)

(the signal sensor)

Set top box control cable

This unit

Set top box

(in front of, and as near as possible to, the signal sensor)

(Included)

Cable from the wall or satellite antenna

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Initial Settings

Preparing the TV and the set top box

1 Turn the TV and the set top box on.

2 Select the video input on your TV.

Activate the TV’s video input which was connected to this unit.e.g. the TV/VIDEO or INPUT button

• To return to the previous screen

RETURN

3 Turn this unit on.

4 Select the language.

5 Select the type of TV you are using.

• If you make a mistake, press [RETURN].

6 Set Quick Start to “On” or “Off”.

12 Select an item and change the setting.

POWERDVD/VHS

Select,

Set

OK

Select,

Set

OK

Select,

Set

OK

Select,

Next,OK

POWERPOWER

SLOW/SEARCH

SCHEDULE

FUNCTIONS

TV/VIDEO

PAUSESTOP

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REC MODE

RETURNSUB MENU

CM SKIP

DIREC

T NAV

IGATOR

DISPLAYAUDIO

REC

DRIVE SELECT

F Rec STATUS

CHAPTERCREATE

INPUT SELECT

CANCEL DELETE

CH

CH

PLAY

VOL

SETUP

SKIP/INDEX REW FF

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DVD/VHS

RESET

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

SCHEDULE

FUNCTIONS

PAUSESTOP

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DIREC

TNAVA

IGATAA OR

CANCEL

CH

CH

PLAY

VOL

POWERDVD/VHS

CH

RETURN

OK

A B

9 Select “Test” to check the operation of the Set Top Box cable.

Select,

Set

OK

Select LanguageSeleccione el idiomaSélection de langue

Press OKPulse OK

Appuyer sur OK

English

Français

Español

Set Clock Manually

/ :/ SAT AM

Month Day Year Hour Minute

1 1 12 002000

DST Time Zone

Off EST

OK

Select TV type and press OK.(Please refer to Operation Instruction

for details)

4:3 TV

16:9 Widescreen TV

OK

Aspect Ratio Selection

The unit can be turned on faster, in about1 second. Please note that Quick Start

mode slightly increases powerconsumption when the unit is off.

(See Operation Instructions for details)Turn Quick Start on ?

On

Off

OK

Quick Start Setting

11 Select “Yes, try other channels”, “Yes, complete setup” or “No, try another code”.

Select,

Set

OK

Completed testing the / IR codes.Has the STB channel changed to the number you

selected? Please select from the following:Note : “Yes, try other channels” is

recommended to try several channels.

IR Code : OO

OK

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Yes, try other channels

Yes, complete setup

No, try another code

• Please refer to “Basic Operations” (pages 13 to 20) in the operating instructions.

• When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV setting information. For details, please refer to page 12 in the Operating Instructions.

8 Select an item and change the STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings.

Select,

Set

OK

Please choose settings based on your Set Top Box.

STB (Set Top Box) Type Cable Box/DVR

Brand Name ABC

Max. CH digits 3 Digit

OK Key Operatin

Test

Off

OK

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

7 Select whether to control your set top box with this unit or not.

Select,

Set

OK

This unit can control your STB (Set Top Box ) , when connected to IN1

input using the Set Top Box Control cable. Start setup now?

No

Yes

OK

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

• If you select “No”‚ you can proceed to “Set Clock Manually” (step 12‚ right).

10 Enter a channel that can be received by your set top box.

Select,

Set

OK

Start Set Top Box Control testing.Please input the channel number for testing. Use either numbered buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.

Channel :

OK

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

1 0

STB Type : Cable Box/DVRBrand Name : PanasonicMax. CH digits : 4 DigitOK Key Operation : OnIR Code : OO

Number0 -- 9

Next,

13 Complete the settings.

OK

Select,

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