HDMI Functions
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition 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).
Note
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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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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 / 3 Input" menu screen. (p. 20)
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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".
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
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protection.
An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "COMPONENT",
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"S-VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to receive analogue signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:
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480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 42.
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DVI connection
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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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DVI Position Settings
If the picture position is not fi t to the screen during the DVI connection, adjust the position on "DVI Position
Settings" in Setup Menu. The settings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals.
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To make settings
"How to Use Menu Functions"
Menu
Item
H-pos
DVI Position
Settings
V-pos
Reset
DVI Position
Settings
to
(p. 18)
Adjusts horizontal position
Adjusts vertical position
Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings
( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
( ∗ 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Adjustments
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