Panasonic Viera TH-42PV80AZ Operating Instructions Manual page 41

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. 38).
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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 / 3 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
AV2 IN AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV4 IN AUDIO terminals).
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 / 3 Input" menu screen. (p. 22)
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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.
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. 42.
: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards
Photo
Data format : Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files : 9,999
Image resolution : 160 × 120 to 10,000,000
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Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), Multi Media Card (128 MB),
miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)
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If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
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Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/
∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Note
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A JPEG image modifi ed with a PC may not be displayed.
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Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
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Partly degraded fi les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
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• Only ".JPG" extension can be read by this TV.
• The folder and fi le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
• Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
The card may become unusable with this TV if the fi le or folder names are changed.
When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
Audio Signal
Mode Indicator
NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.
Type of broadcast Regular broadcast
(Standard Audio)
No Indicator
Mode Indicator
A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.
Regular broadcast
Type of broadcast
(Standard Audio)
No Indicator
Mode Indicator
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If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching
• occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.
• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using
• the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.
DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.
HDMI connection
Data format for Card browsing
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
STEREO
Regular + NICAM MONO
(MAIN
I
BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:
MAIN
I
( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
( ∗ 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
MAIN SUB
I
I
NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO
I
)
I
STEREO
/ SUB
I II
II
MONO
II
II
(MAIN / SUB
I
I
)
II
II
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