Hdmi connection, PC connection, DVI connection

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∗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.

For more information about connections (p. 15, 79)

■ Applicable HDMI features

●Input audio signal:	●VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)	[VIERA Link] (p. 74)
●Input video signal:	●3D
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 90)	●Content Type
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.	●Deep Colour
●Input PC signal:	●Audio Return Channel∗2
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 90)	(HDMI2 terminal only)
Match the output setting of the PC.

■DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable∗3. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AUDIO terminal with the supplied AV2 IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor.

Note

●Audio settings can be made on [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 42)

●If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

●These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●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.

●This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

∗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.

∗3: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Technical Information

PC connection

A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

●A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

●Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

●When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.

●For details of the applicable PC signals “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 90)

●Maximum display resolution

Aspect	4:3	1,440 × 1,080 pixels
Aspect	16:9	1,920 × 1,080 pixels
	16:9	1,920 × 1,080 pixels
●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
		NC (not connected)	NC (not connected)	VD
		GND (Ground)	GND (Ground)	NC (not connected)

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Panasonic ST50P, ST50T Hdmi connection, PC connection, Applicable Hdmi features, DVI connection

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