Technical Information
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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
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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
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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
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“Input signal that can be displayed” (below)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
Input PC signal :
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“Input signal that can be displayed” (below)
Match the output setting of the PC.
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) :
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“VIERA Link” (p. 53)
x.v.Colour™
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Audio Return Channel
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3)
(HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connection
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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
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2)
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When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Note
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 27)
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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
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protection.
An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”,
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“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.
Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT
(Y, P
B
, P
R
)
, HDMI
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Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name
COMPONENT
HDMI
525 (480) / 60i
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525 (480) / 60p
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625 (576) / 50i
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625 (576) / 50p
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750 (720) / 60p
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750 (720) / 50p
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1,125 (1,080) / 60i
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1,125 (1,080) / 50i
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1,125 (1,080) / 60p
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1,125 (1,080) / 50p
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1,125 (1,080) / 24p
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PC
(from HDMI terminal)
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.
Signal name
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 480 @60 Hz
31.47
60.00
750 (720) / 60p
45.00
60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60p
67.50
60.00
Note
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient
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clarity.
