Panasonic SCHTB15 SCHTB15 User Guide - Page 18

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" (> 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). 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. ≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ∫ 3D compatibility Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Disc Player ≥ This system can pass through the 3D video signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Disc Player to a FULL HD 3D TV. Basic connection Verify if the TV's HDMI terminal is labeled "HDMI (ARC)". The connection will differ when the TV's HDMI terminal is labeled "HDMI (ARC)" and when it is not. Labeled "HDMI (ARC)": Connection ]A[ Not labeled "HDMI (ARC)": Connection ]B[ (> 19) ∫ 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 active subwoofer 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. [A] Labeled "HDMI (ARC)" HDMI (ARC) Be sure to connect to the TV's ARC compatible terminal. (Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.) TV  18 VQT3Q59 Active subwoofer A HDMI cable (not supplied)