Panasonic Viera TX-P42U20E Operating Instructions Manual page 63

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying
with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the
equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 58).
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Applicable HDMI features
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Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
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Input PC signal :
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) :
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x.v.Colour™
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Audio Return Channel
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DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (AV3 AUDIO
terminals).
Note
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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 / 2 Input" in the Sound Menu. (p. 27)
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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.
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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
COMPONENT (Y, P , P
B
∗ Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name
525 (480) / 60i
525 (480) / 60p
625 (576) / 50i
625 (576) / 50p
750 (720) / 60p
750 (720) / 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 60i
1,125 (1,080) / 50i
1,125 (1,080) / 60p
1,125 (1,080) / 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 24p
PC (from HDMI terminal)
Signal name
640 × 480 @60 Hz
750 (720) / 60p
1,125 (1,080) / 60p
Note
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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient
clarity.
HDMI connection
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( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a
"Input signal that can be displayed" (below)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
"Input signal that can be displayed" (below)
Match the output setting of the PC.
"VIERA Link" (p. 53)
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(HDMI2 terminal only)
( 3)
Input signal that can be displayed
), HDMI
R
COMPONENT
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
( ∗ 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
( ∗ 3): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to
send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
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31.47
45.00
67.50
HDMI
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Vertical frequency (Hz)
60.00
60.00
60.00
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( 2) .
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