External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.

For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

bluetooth

To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

HDMI equipment

 

 

 

 

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system

uk & freesat

Recorder / Player / Cable TV box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

For details of VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

AV devices

adaptor_av2

 

 

 

 

 

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.

DVD Player

Composite cables

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.

Camcorder / Game equipment

USB devices

rec

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD, etc.

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It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.

(usb1-2 | usb1-3) & rec

You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.

rec & usb1-3

Use USB 3 port for connecting the USB HDD.

Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

Additional information about the devices may be on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

Listening with external speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

Headphones

 

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings