Technical Information

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices.

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.

HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” menu screen. (p. 20) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. (*2): Enquire at your local digital device retailer shop.

Caution

Use with a PC is not assumed.

All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.

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

This HDMI connector is “type A”.

A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analog signals.

The 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.

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.

Input signal that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), and HDMI

horizontal

frequency (kHz)

vertical

frequency (Hz)

COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i

 

15.73

59.94

 

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525 (480) /60p

 

31.47

59.94

 

*

750 (720) /60p

 

45.00

59.94

 

*

1,125

(1,080)

/60i

 

33.75

59.94

 

*

1,125

(1,080)

/60p

 

67.43

59.94

 

 

1,125

(1,080)

/60p

 

67.50

60.00

 

 

 

Note

 

Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.

 

 

 

 

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

 

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Side Bar

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on either or both sides of the display field.

To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars.

The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).

Side Bar

after-images

4:3

Screen Display

Pic. mode

 

Vivid (default)

: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.

42

Standard

: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.

: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

 

Cinema

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Panasonic TH-37PX60U, TH 50PX60U, TH-58PX60U Hdmi connection, Input signal that can be displayed, Side Bar, Pic. mode

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