Technical Information
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HDMI connectionHDMI (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. 58 - 60).
Applicable HDMI features ●Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
●Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 63)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
●Input PC signal : “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 63)
Match the output setting of the PC.
●VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) : [VIERA Link] (p. 53)
●Audio Return Channel2 (HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI
adaptor cable3.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
●Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 27)
●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.
●An 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 that enables the transmission of digital sound signals via an
HDMI cable.
3: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
●PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning
frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
●A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
Note
●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, see p. 63.
●Max. display resolution
Aspect 4:3 1,024 × 768 pixels
16:9 1,366 × 768 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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