Panasonic Viera TC-L42D2X Operating Instructions Manual

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47FAQs, etc.Technical InformationVIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface automatically. (p. 30)This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with an HDMI cable, the sound from theDIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi-channel surround.“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.HDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound byconnecting the TV unit and the devices.HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connectedto the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.HDMI is the world’s first 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 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” menu screen. (p. 28)Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.CautionUse with a PC is not assumed.All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.These HDMI connectors are “type A”.These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” toreceive analog signals.The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.Match the output setting of the digital device.For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 48.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminalsYou can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to theDIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.CautionDepending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable opticaloutput.When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSCchannel is selected, the output will be PCM.Picture modeVivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.Game: For playing video games. This mode will be set automatically if “GAME” is selected from the Input label setting(p. 41)Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to your taste.Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.NotePicture mode will be automatically set to “Standard” if you change the Input label from “GAME” to other labels.Picture mode will be automatically set to “Game” if you change from an Input label other than “GAME” to “GAME” label.