12HDMI ConnectionHDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supportsuncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.To the HDMI∗1 input terminal, you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B∗2 compliant consumer electronic device, such asa Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal.Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so youcan display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital form.∗1. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.∗2.EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video includinghigh bandwidth digital content protection.∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Consult your consumerelectronics dealer for availability details.Notes:• This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.• 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for viewing on your plasma display.Notes:• This HDMI connector is Type A.• If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEOinput terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal.• If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Outputsetting, use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). In this case the picture will be displayedas an analog signal.HDMI cableCable ConnectionCompatible VIDEO SignalCompatible sampling freguency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz1080i720p480p480iNo. of dots (H × V)1,920 × 1,080i1280 × 720p720 × 480p, 640 × 480p720(1,440) × 480iVertical scanning frequency (Hz)59.94/6059.94/6059.94/60, 59.94/6059.94/60YPBPRYP BPRCOMPONENT VIDEOINPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUTS VIDEO1 2LRVIDEOAUDIO INAV INR LAUDIO IND I G I T A LA U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N L Y ANTENNAC a b l e I nINLRS VIDEOVIDEOLLRRYVIDEOAUDIOAV INR LAUDIO INPBPRPBPRYYPROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEOINPUT1 2 INPUT 2INPUT 1INHDMIOUTAUDIOOUTHDMI cableHDMI signal outSet Top BoxDVD playerAudio cable• If connecting with an HDMIcable, it is not necessaryto connect an audio cable.• If connecting to equipmentthat has only a DVI outputterminal, DVI or HDMIadapter cables and ana u d i o c a b l e a r enecessary.∗3• Select the audio setting inHDMI In (see page 27).