Technical Information98HDMI connectionHDMI (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∗1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a gameequipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 91).Applicable HDMI features• Input audio signal :2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)• Input video signal :480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 98)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• Input PC signal :“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 98)Match the output setting of the PC.• VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)[VIERA Link] (p. 85)• Content Type• Deep Colour• x.v.Colour™• Audio Return Channel∗2(HDMI2 terminal only)DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable∗3. When theDVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2 / 3 : use AUDIO IN terminals/ HDMI4 : use AV2 audio terminals).Note• Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 34)• If the connected equipment 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.• Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receiveanalogue signals.• This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.∗1 : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.∗2 : Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.∗3 : Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.Input signal that can be displayedCOMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMISignal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (480) / 60i, 60p625 (576) / 50i, 50p750 (720) / 60p, 50p1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24pMark : Applicable input signalApplicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.PC (from HDMI terminal)Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.001,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.Note• Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.• PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.