Technical Information
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.
•
HDMI is the world's fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
•
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2).
•
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
•
Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 16)
•
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
•
Use with a PC is not assumed.
•
The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
•
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".
•
This HDMI connector is "type A".
•
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 and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
•
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 35.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.
•
Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
•
Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.
•
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
•
This function may not work normally when Panasonic Player theatre is connected.
•
The equipment can be operated by TV's remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.
•
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
•
Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er. Read the manuals of Amplifi er.
34
HDMI connection
(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Control with HDMI
SCART and HDMI terminal information
■
AV1 SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO)
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
Socket Earth
21
20
CVBS in (video)
CVBS out (video)
19
18
RGB status earth
CVBS earth
17
16
Status RGB
Red in
15
14
Earth
Red earth
13
12
--
Green in
11
10
--
Green earth
9
8
Status CVBS
Blue in
7
6
Audio in (L)
Blue earth
5
4
Audio earth
Audio out (L)
3
2
Audio in (R)
Audio out (R)
1
■
AV3 SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)
AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.
Socket Earth
21
20
CVBS in (video)
CVBS out (video)
19
18
RGB status earth
CVBS earth
17
16
Status RGB
Red in, S.C. - in
15
14
Earth
Red earth
13
12
--
Green in
11
10
Q-Link data
Green earth
9
8
Status CVBS
Blue in
7
6
Audio in (L)
Blue earth
5
4
Audio earth
Audio out (L)
3
2
Audio in (R)
Audio out (R)
1
Input signal that can be displayed
∗ Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P
Signal name
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
525 (480) / 60i
15.73
525 (480) / 60p
31.47
625 (576) / 50i
15.63
625 (576) / 50p
31.25
750 (720) / 60p
45.00
750 (720) / 50p
37.50
1,125 (1,080) / 60i
33.75
1,125 (1,080) / 50i
28.13
•
Note
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
•
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
■
AV2 SCART terminal
(VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)
AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.
Socket Earth
21
20
CVBS in (video)
CVBS out (video)
19
18
Earth
CVBS earth
17
16
--
S.C. - in
15
14
Earth
Earth
13
12
--
--
11
10
Q-Link data
Earth
9
8
Status CVBS
--
7
6
Audio in (L)
Earth
5
4
Audio earth
Audio out (L)
3
2
Audio in (R)
Audio out (R)
1
■
HDMI terminal
Hot Plug Detect
19
18
+5V Power
DDC/CEC Ground
17
16
SDA
SCL
15
14
Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)
CEC
13
12
TMDS Clock−
TMDS Clock Shield
11
10
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0−
9
8
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data0+
7
6
TMDS Data1−
TMDS Data1 Shield
5
4
TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2−
3
2
TMDS Data2 Shield
TMDS Data2+
1
, P
) and HDMI
B
R
Vertical frequency (Hz)
Component
∗
59.94
∗
59.94
∗
50.00
∗
50.00
∗
60.00
∗
50.00
∗
60.00
∗
50.00
HDMI
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
35