Technical Information111Characters table for numeric buttonsYou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.A B C D E F G H I J K L M NU V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6a b c d e f g h i j k l m nu v w x y z ( ) + - . * _O P Q R S T7 8 9 ! : #o p q r s t1.!:# 2abc 3def4ghi 5jkl 6mno7pqrs 8tuv 9wxyz0User inputNameabc defjklghi mnotuvpqrs wxyzPress the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desiredcharacter.• The character is set automatically if you do not press the button for 1second.• You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or other numericbuttons within 1 second.Characters table:. 1 ! : # + - * _ ( )a b c 2 A B Cd e f 3 D E Fg h i 4 G H Ij k l 5 J K Lm n o 6 M N Op q r s 7 P Q R St u v 8 T U Vw x y z 9 W X Y ZSpace 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzNumericbuttonsThe number of times to pressHDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.HDMI allows you to enjoy 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 box or a gameequipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.For information about connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 104).Applicable HDMI features• Input audio signal :2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)• Input video signal :480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 113)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• Input PC signal :“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 113)Match the output setting of the PC.• VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)[VIERA Link] (p. 99)• 3D• Content Type• Deep 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 HDMI adaptor cable∗3 . When theDVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AUDIO IN terminals.Note• Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 40)• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to [16:9].• These HDMI connectors are “type A”.• 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” or “VIDEO” to receiveanalogue signals.• This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.∗1 : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.∗2 : Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.∗3 : Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.