VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 33)
ƔThis function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
ƔThe equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode.
ƔImage or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback starts.
ƔImage or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.
ƔVolume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
ƔIf you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with an HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as
Ɣ“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
HDMI connection
HDMI
ƔHDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a
ƔIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
ƔWhen the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
ƔAudio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” menu screen. (p. 50) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an
Caution
ƔUse with a PC is not assumed.
ƔAll signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
ƔIf the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
ƔThese HDMI connectors are “type A”.
ƔThese HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP
ƔA device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, or “VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
ƔThe HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital device.
ƔFor details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 57.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
Caution
ƔDepending on your DVD player and
ƔWhen an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
ƔWhen playing a movie on SD Card Movie player, when the sound has been recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal will be Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in other formats, the output will be PCM.
Closed Caption (CC)
ƔFor viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with
ƔThe CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself. Check with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV’s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s CC function.
ƔIf the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
ƔIf a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
ƔIf the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.
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