Operating Instructions

Technical Information ●
FAQs, etc.
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HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying
with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the
equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 60).
Applicable HDMI features ■
Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) ●
Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p ●
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
Input PC signal : ● “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64)
Match the output setting of the PC.
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4) : ● “VIERA Link” (p. 55)
x.v.Colour™ ●
DVI connection ■
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 / 3 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter
cable (∗2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Note
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 31) ●
HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only. ●
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. ●
These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright ●
protection.
An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”,
●
“S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.
This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with x.v.Colour™) technology. ●
(
∗
1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(
∗
2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information
AV1 ■ SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
AV2 ■ SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)
AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO
switching.
Socket Earth 21
CVBS out (video) 19
CVBS earth 17
Red in 15
Red earth 13
Green in 11
Green earth 9
Blue in 7
Blue earth 5
Audio out (L) 3
Audio out (R) 1
20 CVBS in (video)
18 RGB status earth
16 Status RGB
14 Earth
12 --
10 Q-Link data
8 Status CVBS
6 Audio in (L)
4 Audio earth
2 Audio in (R)
Socket Earth 21
CVBS out (video) 19
CVBS earth 17
Red in, S.C. - in 15
Red earth 13
Green in 11
Green earth 9
Blue in 7
Blue earth 5
Audio out (L) 3
Audio out (R) 1
20 CVBS in (video)
18 RGB status earth
16 Status RGB
14 Earth
12 --
10 Q-Link data
8 Status CVBS
6 Audio in (L)
4 Audio earth
2 Audio in (R)
AV3 ■ S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal HDMI ■ terminal
Chrominance in Luminance in
Chrominance earth Luminance earth
Hot Plug Detect 19
DDC/CEC Ground 17
SCL 15
CEC 13
TMDS Clock Shield 11
TMDS Data0− 9
TMDS Data0+ 7
TMDS Data1 Shield 5
TMDS Data2− 3
TMDS Data2+ 1
18 +5V Power
16 SDA
14 Reserved
(in cable but N.C. on device)
12 TMDS Clock−
10 TMDS Clock+
8 TMDS Data0 Shield
6 TMDS Data1−
4 TMDS Data1+
2 TMDS Data2 Shield