Panasonic SCHTB550 SCHTB550 User Guide - Page 19

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. 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. Connection with the TV Verify if the TV's HDMI terminal is labeled "HDMI (ARC)". Connection differs depending on the label printed next to the HDMI terminal. Labeled "HDMI (ARC)": Connection [A] Not Labeled "HDMI (ARC)": Connection [B] ∫ 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. Make the connection. [A] Labeled "HDMI (ARC)" HDMI IN (ARC) Be sure to connect to the TV's ARC compatible terminal. (Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.) TV Getting started  AV OUT TV (ARC) A HDMI cable [B] Not labeled "HDMI (ARC)" BD/DVD (HDMI1) AV IN AUX1 (HDMI2) AC IN SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS Main unit DIGITAL AUDIO IN AV OUT TV (ARC) OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN  TV  DIGITAL AUDIO IN TV (OPT1) AV OUT TV (ARC) AC IN SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS R6 L A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal. Main unit DIGITAL AUDIO IN TV (OPT1) AV OUT TV (ARC) 19 RQT9660