30TechnicalInformationAspect Control SignalProgrammes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”(Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART /HDMI terminal).In [Auto] mode, aspect mode will appear in the top leftof the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Controlsignal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio. Available conditions for the Widescreensignal (WSS)Input terminal Input signal formatCableTerrestrialDVB-CDVB-TPAL B, G, H, I, D, KSECAM B, G, L, L’, D, KAV1 / AV2(Composite)PALSECAMAV2(Component) 625 (576) / 50i, 50pNoteIf the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjustthe tracking of the VCR.HDMI connectionThis TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoyhigh-definition digital images and high-quality sound byconnecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment*1 with an HDMI or DVIoutput terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box orgame equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminalusing an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Applicable HDMI featuresInput audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (samplingfrequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)Input video signal “Input signal that can bedisplayed” (p. 31)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) “VIERA Link”(p. 26)Content TypeAudio Return Channel*2(HDMI2 terminal only) DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connectto the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable.When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connectthe audio cable to AV2 audio terminals.NoteAudio settings can be made on [HDMI Input] in theSound Menu. (p. 19)If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustmentfunction, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP(High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyrightprotection.Equipment having no digital output terminal may beconnected to the input terminal of component or videoto receive analogue signals.*1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliantequipment.*2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to senddigital sound signals via an HDMI cable.