HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound
by connecting the TV unit 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.
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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 HDMI 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.
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 11)
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Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
( 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment.
Note
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Use with a PC is not assumed.
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The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".
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This HDMI connector is "type A".
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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.
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The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 26.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.
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Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
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This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
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Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.
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Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.
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Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment
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Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er. Read the manuals of Amplifi er.
HDMI connection
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( 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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