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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 the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for this equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)
A
To use HDMI terminals
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
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.
For “VIERA Link
TM
connections”, please refer to p. 49.
B
To use COMPONENT terminals
AUDIO
COMPONENT
IN
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AUDIO
R
P
R
P
B
Y
L
P
P
P
P
L
R
Y
P
B
PR
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)
C
To use S VIDEO terminals
AUDIO
TO AUDI
PONENT
IN
VIDEO IN
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S VIDEO
PROG
R
R
P
R
P
B
L
R
L
L
PONENT
IN
2
R
P
R
P
B
L
TO AUDI
S VIDEO
PROG
R
L
L
R
white
red
white
red
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
white
red
or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
D
To use COMPOSITE terminals
AUDIO
TO AUDI
PONENT
IN
VIDEO IN
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EO
PROG
R
R
P
R
P
B
L
R
L
L
PONENT
IN
2
R
P
R
P
B
L
TO AUDI
EO
PROG
R
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