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. 54).
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. 60)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
Input PC signal : ● “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 60)
Match the output setting of the PC.
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4) : ● “VIERA Link” (p. 49)
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. 27)●
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.
PC connection
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency ●
59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.●
Note
Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.●
When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.●
For details of the applicable PC signals●
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 60)
Max. display resolution●
Aspect
4:3
1,440 × 1,080 pixels
16:9
1,920 × 1,080 pixels
D-sub 15-pin connector signal●
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
B GND (Ground) HD
NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD
GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)