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RQT6986
Setting up
STEP 1 Antenna and television connections
Preparation
≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power sup-
ply cord.
To enjoy sound through other audio equipment
(➜page 59)
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals
on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard sys-
tem. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to
an incompatible television.)
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.
RF IN
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YPB PR
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
(L3)
(L1)
IN 1 IN 3
R - AUDIO - L
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT 1 OUT 2
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT 1
AUDIO
IN
R L
VIDEO
IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
S VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
B
PR
OPTICAL
YP
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-
VIDEO OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color differ-
ence signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals
depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/
R-Y, Y/C
B/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a
better picture (➜page 52, Video–Black Level Control).
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal
achieves a more vivid pic-
ture than the VIDEO OUT
terminal by separating the
chrominance (C) and lumi-
nance (Y) signals. (Actual
results depend on the tele-
vision.)
When making either of the above connections, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the
television.
To the antenna
Outdoor antenna
Cable TV
Indoor antenna
Television
Audio/Video cable
(included)
Antenna cable
(usually discon-
nected from the
television).
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
This unit
Cooling fan
Red White Yellow
or
S video cable
(not included)
Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be
affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not
be shown correctly on the television.
Television
Video cable
(not included)
75 ≠ coaxial cable
(included) ➜below
Television
If the connector
doesn’t match
➜page 61
Red White Yellow
Connect last.
Also connect the AC
power supply cords for
the other equipment.
75 ≠ coaxial cable
≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and along the 75 ≠
coaxial cable to the television even when this unit is turned off. You don’t
have to connect the antenna to the television.
≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the 75 ≠
coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connect one of the follow-
ing terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal,
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.
If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
AC power supply cord (included)
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off (approx. 3.5 W). To save power when the unit is not to
be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Setup precautions
≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and the cooling
vents on the side are covered up.
≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.
≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur.
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface
when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may
cause internal damage to the unit.
➜
In the following situation,
with the power off
, let the unit adjust to the room
temperature and wait 2-3 hours until condensation is gone.
Conditions where condensation may occur
–During the rainy season in tropical and sub tropical areas.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very
hot location to a very cold location, or when an extreme change in air
conditioning or cooled air directly impacts the unit.)