26HDMI ConnectionHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVDplayer, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Aboutconnections see “External Equipment” on page 23.NoteHDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compressionstandard.If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMIadapter cable (*2).When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal(HDMI1: use AUDIO IN terminals).Audio setting can be made on the “HDMI1 Input” menu screen.Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM) : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz.HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.Use with a PC is not assumed.If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.These HDMI connectors are “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 following image signals : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pand 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see page 27.(*1) : The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment.(*2) : Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.PC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.NoteSome PC models cannot be connected to this TV.When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.Max. display resolutionAspect 4:3 1,024 x 768 pixels16:9 1,366 x 768 pixelsD-sub 15-pin connector signal167839451015 14 13 12 112Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal NameR GND (Ground) NC (not connected)G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)B GND (Ground) HDNC (not connected) NC (not connected) VDGND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)