26■ If multiple recorders or players areconnectedThe number is given from the TV’s lower number ofHDMI terminal connected to the same type equipment.For example, two recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2,the recorder connected to HDMI1 is displayed as[Recorder1], and the recorder connected to HDMI2 isdisplayed as [Recorder2].VIERA Link MenuVIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection Home CinemaRecorder2[Recorder1-3 / Player1-3]CRecorder2■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipmentThe type of the connected equipment is displayed.Although you can access the connected equipment, youcannot operate it. Use its own remote control to operatethe equipment.Speaker SelectionYou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remotecontrol pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.● If you cannot operate, check the settings and theequipment.1 Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link]PHOTO VIDEO MUSIC ECO NAVIGATIONVIERA Link2 Select [Speaker Selection]VIERA Link MenuVIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection Home CinemaRecorder3 Set to [Home Cinema] or [TV][Home Cinema]: The sound is from theatre speakers.Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will beautomatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.● Volume up / down● Mute● The sound of TV speakers is mute. When theequipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.[TV]: TV speakers are active.■ Multi-channel soundIf you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. DolbyDigital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMIcable and Optical digital audio cable (p. 24), and thenselect [Home Cinema]. If your Amplifier has “HDAVIControl 5” function, you only need to connect it with anHDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGARecorder to the Amplifier (p. 24).TechnicalInformationAspect Control SignalProgrammes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”(Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART /HDMI terminal).In [Auto] mode, aspect mode will appear in the top leftof the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Controlsignal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio.■ Available conditions for the Widescreensignal (WSS)Input terminal Input signal formatTerrestrial DVBPAL IAV1 / AV2(Composite) PALAV2(Component) 625 (576) / 50i, 50pNote● If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjustthe tracking of the VCR.HDMI connectionThis TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoyhigh-definition digital images and high-quality sound byconnecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment*1 with an HDMI or DVIoutput terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box orgame equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminalusing an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.■ Applicable HDMI features● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (samplingfrequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)● Input video signal “Input signal that can bedisplayed”Match the output setting of the digital equipment.● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) “VIERA Link” (p. 23)● Content Type● Deep Colour● x.v.Colour™● Audio Return Channel*2(HDMI2 terminal only)■ DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connectto the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable.When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connectthe audio cable to AV2 audio terminals.Note● Audio settings can be made on [HDMI Input] in theSound Menu. (p. 17)● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustmentfunction, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP(High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyrightprotection.