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Technical
Information
Aspect Control Signal
Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”
(Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART /
HDMI terminal).
In [Auto] mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left
of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control
signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.
The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio.
Available conditions for the Widescreen
signal (WSS)
Input terminal
Input signal format
Cable
Terrestrial
DVB-C
DVB-T
PAL B, G, H, I, D, K
SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K
AV1 / AV2
(Composite)
PAL
SECAM
AV2
(Component)
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
Note
If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-
recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust
the tracking of the VCR.
HDMI connection
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI (high-
definition multimedia interface) 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
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal
using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Applicable HDMI features
Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling
frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
Input video signal
“Input signal that can be
displayed” (p. 31)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
“VIERA Link”
(p. 26)
Content Type
Audio Return Channel
*
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.
When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect
the audio cable to AV2 audio terminals.
Note
Audio settings can be made on [HDMI Input] in the
Sound Menu. (p. 19)
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment
function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP
(High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
protection.
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be
connected to the input terminal of component or video
to receive analogue signals.
*
1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant
equipment.
*
2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send
digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
