- 31 -HDMI featuresHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digitalconsumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-qualitysound by connecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as aDVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMIterminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.Watching External equipment External connection: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.■ Applicable HDMI features● Input audio signal:2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)● Input video signal:Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.Watching External equipment Valid input signals● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link● Content Type● Deep Colour● Audio Return Channel– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signalsvia an HDMI cable.– For HDMI2 terminal● 3D● x.v.Colour™■ DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminalvia a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable,connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).● AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary whenconnecting to the AV2 audio terminals.● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
