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Technical Information
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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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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. 59 - 61).
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. 65)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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Input PC signal : “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 65)
Match the output setting of the PC.
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) : [VIERA Link] (p. 54)
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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 (HDMI1 / 2: use AV2
audio terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Note
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Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 28)
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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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An 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.
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: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
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Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables the transmission of digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
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: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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