FAQs, etc.34 35Technical Information• Technical InformationHDMI connection• HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.• If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2).• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.• Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 16)• Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality soundby connecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, canbe connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.Note• Use with a PC is not assumed.• The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".• This HDMI connector is "type A".• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component", "S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals.• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 35.Control with HDMI• Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.• Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.• This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.• This function may not work normally when Panasonic Player theatre is connected.• The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.• Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.• Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.• Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.• Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier. Read the manuals of Amplifier.HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.Input signal that can be displayed∗ Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P B, PR ) and HDMINote • Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Component HDMI525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ∗ ∗525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50i 15.63 50.00 ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50p 31.25 50.00 ∗ ∗750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00 ∗ ∗750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00 ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00 ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00 ∗ ∗SCART and HDMI terminal informationSocket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS earthRed inRed earthGreen inGreen earthBlue inBlue earthAudio out (L)Audio out (R)CVBS in (video)RGB status earthStatus RGBEarth----Status CVBSAudio in (L)Audio earthAudio in (R)211917151311975312018161412108642■ AV1 SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO)Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).Socket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS earthS.C. - inEarth--Earth--EarthAudio out (L)Audio out (R)CVBS in (video)Earth--Earth--Q-Link dataStatus CVBSAudio in (L)Audio earthAudio in (R)211917151311975312018161412108642■ AV2 SCART terminal(VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /VIDEO switching.Socket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS earthRed in, S.C. - inRed earthGreen inGreen earthBlue inBlue earthAudio out (L)Audio out (R)CVBS in (video)RGB status earthStatus RGBEarth--Q-Link dataStatus CVBSAudio in (L)Audio earthAudio in (R)211917151311975312018161412108642■ AV3 SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS /VIDEO switching.Hot Plug DetectDDC/CEC GroundSCLCECTMDS Clock ShieldTMDS Data0−TMDS Data0+TMDS Data1 ShieldTMDS Data2−TMDS Data2++5V PowerSDAReserved (in cable but N.C. on device)TMDS Clock−TMDS Clock+TMDS Data0 ShieldTMDS Data1−TMDS Data1+TMDS Data2 Shield19171513119753118161412108642■ HDMI terminal