Panasonic Viera TH-P42C10D Operating Instructions Manual

TechnicalHDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connectingthe TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment,can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 40).HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.zIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).zWhen the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use AV2 IN AUDIOzterminals).Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 Input” menu screen. (p. 22)zApplicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHzzHDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.zUse with a PC is not guaranteed. Only HDMI video formats indicated in the HDMI table (p. 44) are applicable.zIf the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.zThese HDMI connectors are “type A”.zThese HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.zAn equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT, S VIDEO orzVIDEO to receive analogue signals.The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:z480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 44.z (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.PC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more thanz1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.zNoteSome PC models cannot be connected to this TV.zWhen using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.zFor details of the applicable PC signals, see below.zMax. display resolutionzModel No.AspectTH-P42C10D, TH-P42C10K, TH-P42C10M, TH-P42C10P,TH-P42C10R, TH-P42C10S, TH-P42C10TTH-P50C10D, TH-P50C10K, TH-P50C10M, TH-P50C10P,TH-P50C10R, TH-P50C10S, TH-P50C10T4:3 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels16:9 1,024 × 768 pixels 1,366 × 768 pixelsD-sub 15-pin connector signalzPin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name1 R 6 GND (Ground) ; NC (not connected)2 G 7 GND (Ground) < NC (not connected)3 B 8 GND (Ground) = HD4 NC (not connected) 9 NC (not connected) > VD5 GND (Ground) : GND (Ground) ? NC (not connected)Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionWhen you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo /Bilingual Sound Selection button.Audio Signal STEREO MAIN SUB MONOMode IndicatorNICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.Type of broadcast Regular broadcast(Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO(MAIN ) NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO(MAIN / SUB )Mode Indicator No Indicator () () () )^^A2 (German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.Type of broadcast Regular broadcast(Standard Audio)BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:MAIN / SUB STEREOMode Indicator No Indicator () () ()If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it iszrecommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.zWhen the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using the stereo /zbilingual sound selection button.DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.zTechnical Information43