HDMI Functions
HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition 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 set top box or a DVD
player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 32).
Note
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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 HDMI1 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 (HDMI1: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals).
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 Input" menu screen. (p. 20)
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Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
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HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.
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Use with a PC is not assumed.
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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 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, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 36.
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Summary of Control functions
Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment
(p. 30). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
Connection
Function
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Speaker control
Easy control only with
VIERA remote control
Direct TV Recording
Channel download
(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
VIERA Link and Q-Link
(HDMI)
(SCART)
O
O
O
O
(not via SCART)
O
(not via SCART)
O
(not via HDMI)
O
(not via HDMI)
VIERA Link only
(HDMI)
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
Q-Link only
(SCART)
O
O
O
-
-
O
O
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