Panasonic SC-HTB550 User Manual
Getting started
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Step 3 Connections
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
∫ HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥ Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
≥ Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”.
∫ What is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. When you
connect the main unit to the terminal labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to
listen to sound from a TV is no longer required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
connect the main unit to the terminal labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to
listen to sound from a TV is no longer required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
Make the connection.
Connection with the TV
Connection differs depending on the label printed next to the HDMI terminal.
Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [A]
Not Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [B]
Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [A]
Not Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [B]
[A]
Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
A HDMI cable
[B]
Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
A HDMI cable
B Optical digital audio cable
B Optical digital audio cable
≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV (ARC)
AC IN
HDMI IN
(ARC)
AV IN
TV (ARC)
BD/DVD
(HDMI1)
(HDMI1)
BD/DVD
(HDMI1)
(HDMI1)
AUX1
(HDMI2)
AV OUT
TV
Main unit
Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC
compatible terminal. (Refer to the
operating instructions for the TV.)
compatible terminal. (Refer to the
operating instructions for the TV.)
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
6
R
L
AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV
(OPT1)
TV (ARC)
AC IN
HDMI IN
OPTICAL
OUT
TV (ARC)
AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV
(OPT1)
TV
Main unit
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