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Technical Information
HDMI connection
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HDMI is the world's
fi
rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
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If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (
∗
2).
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When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 14)
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Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(
∗
1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (
∗
2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
HDMI (high-de
fi
nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-de
fi
nition digital images and high-quality sound
by connecting the TV unit and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment (
∗
1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can
be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Note
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Use with a PC is not assumed.
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The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".
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This HDMI connector is "type A".
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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.
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The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 27.
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DVI picture position is controlled by the source equipment (ie; STB, DVD player etc.). If you experience picture
position errors using DVI to HDMI adapter cable, please contact the source equipment manufacturer.
Control with HDMI
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Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
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Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.
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This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
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The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
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Image or sound may not be available for the
fi
rst few seconds when the playback starts.
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Image or sound may not be available for the
fi
rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.
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Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
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Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Ampli
fi
er. Read the manuals of Ampli
fi
er.
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"Control with HDMI" function is not possible using DVI connection.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.
