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
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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. 58).
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” (below)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
Input PC signal : ● “Input signal that can be displayed” (below)
Match the output setting of the PC.
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) : ● “VIERA Link” (p. 53)
x.v.Colour™●
Audio Return Channel●
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3)
(HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connection■
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable
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2)
.
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Note
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 27)●
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™ technology.
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1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
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2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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3): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to
send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI
∗ Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i
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525 (480) / 60p
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625 (576) / 50i
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625 (576) / 50p
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750 (720) / 60p
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750 (720) / 50p
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1,125 (1,080) / 60i
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1,125 (1,080) / 50i
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1,125 (1,080) / 60p
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1,125 (1,080) / 50p
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1,125 (1,080) / 24p
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PC (from HDMI terminal) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00
Note
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.●
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.●
PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient ●
clarity.