T
echnical Inf
orma
tion
101
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.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 94).
Applicable HDMI features
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Input audio signal :
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal :
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 103)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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Input PC signal :
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 103)
Match the output setting of the PC.
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
[VIERA Link] (p. 88)
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Content Type
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Audio Return Channel
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(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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. When the
DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).
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Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 33)
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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These 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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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
1 : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
2 : Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
3 : 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.
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PC signals that can be input : 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).
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A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
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Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
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When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the
highest position.
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For details of the applicable PC signals
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“Input signal that can be displayed”
(p. 103)
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Max. display resolution
4:3
1,024 × 768 pixels
16:9
1,366 × 768 pixels
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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 (HSYNC)
NC (not connected)
NC (not connected)
VD (VSYNC)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)