14AV INLRAUDIO INHDMI ConnectionHDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supportsuncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.To the HDMI∗1 input terminal, you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B∗2 compliant consumer electronic device, such asa Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal.Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so youcan display the high-definition pictures on this TV in the digital form.∗1. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC.∗2. EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video includinghigh bandwidth digital content protection.∗3. HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCHO3DH): available on Panasonic Website (www.panasonic.com). Consult yourconsumer electronics dealer for availability details.• If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVIto HDMI adapter cable∗3 to connect to the HDMIterminal.• Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN terminalsfor HDMI.• Select the audio setting in HDMI In (see page 29).Notes:• This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.• 1080i signals will be re-formatted to view on your plasma display.Notes:• This HDMI connector is Type A.• If you connect an equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO orVIDEO input terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal.• The DIGITAL IN terminal can only be used with 1080i, 480i or 480p picture signals. Set the Digital Set -Top -BoxDIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to 1080i, 480i or 480p. For detailed information, refer to the Digital Set -Top -Box instruction manual. If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set -Top -Box does not have aDIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). In thiscase the picture will be displayed as an analog signal.HDMI cableHDMIsignal outSet Top BoxDVD playerAudio cable1080i480p480iNo. of dots (H × V)1,920 × 1,080i720 × 480p640 × 480p720(1,440) × 480iVertical scanning frequency (Hz)59.94/6059.94/6059.94/6059.94/60Cable ConnectionCompatible VIDEO SignalCompatible sampling freguency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz