39Technical InformationSupport InformationTechnical InformationVIERA LinkHDMI connectionThis TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you toenjoy 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 boxor game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.■Applicable HDMI features● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)● Input video signal “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 40)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) “VIERA Link” (p. 35)● Content Type● 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 HDMIadaptor cable. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AV audioterminals.Note● Audio settings can be made on [HDMI Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 22)● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.● 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 orvideo to receive analogue signals.*1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.*2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.