85VQT1N74Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).Select the menu. (l 29)[AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.[1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.[480p]: The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.≥ If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructionsfor the TV.)Connecting with a HDMI mini cableWhat is HDMI?HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMIcompatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit toa HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, youcan enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations(VIERA Link) are possible. (l 87)[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired settingInformation from the connected TV Output resolution720p, 1080i 1080iOthers 480p1080iThis is an interlace scan method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition image. The1080 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1/60 th ofa second. The number of available scan lines is more than double the 480 scan lines used to displaystandard images until now so the images have clearer detail and a lot of presence.480pThis is a progressive scan method which scans all 480 available scan lines on the screen at thesame time every 1/60 th of a second. This method reduces the flickering as the scan lines are notscanned on the screen alternatively like in the interlace method.480iThis is an interlace scan method in which the 480 available scan lines are divided in half andscanned on the screen alternatively every 1/60 th of a second.Interlace method/progressive methodVideo signals until now (NTSC) are referred to as 480i (i is short for interlace) whereas a high-density video signal that doubles the number of scan lines is called 480p (p is short for progressive).The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with highdefinition image output 1080i. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and highdefinition images.