Panasonic Viera TH-42PV8AZ Operating Instructions Manual page 39

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. 36).
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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 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).
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 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. 40.
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.
Type of broadcast Regular 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.
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Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
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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.
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DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.
HDMI connection
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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