Operating Instructions

Technical Information
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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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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.
A bout connections, see “External Equipment” (p.89).
Applicable HDMI features
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I nput audio signal :
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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I nput video signal :
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p.98)
M atch the output setting of the digital equipment.
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I nput PC signal :
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p.98)
M atch the output setting of the PC.
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
[VIERA Link] (p.83)
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3D
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C ontent Type
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D eep Colour
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x .v.Colour™
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Audio Return Channel
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2
(HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable
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3
. When the
DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2 : use AUDIO IN terminals /
HDMI3 : use AV2 audio terminals).
Note
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Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p.40)
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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T hese HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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T hese HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
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Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receive
analogue signals.
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T his TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
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1 : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
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2 : Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an
HDMI cable.
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3 : Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.