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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” (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 5) :
“VIERA Link” (p. 53)
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).
Note
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 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.
