Technical Information● FAQs, etc.63HDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complyingwith a non-compression standard.HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and theequipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or agame equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 60).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. 64)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.Input PC signal :● “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64)Match the output setting of the PC.VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4) :● “VIERA Link” (p. 55)x.v.Colour™●DVI connection■If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 / 3 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptercable (∗2).When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: useCOMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).NoteAudio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 31)● HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.● 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.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.This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with x.v.Colour™) technology.● (∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal informationAV1■ SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).AV2■ SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEOswitching.Socket Earth 21CVBS out (video) 19CVBS earth 17Red in 15Red earth 13Green in 11Green earth 9Blue in 7Blue earth 5Audio out (L) 3Audio out (R) 120 CVBS in (video)18 RGB status earth16 Status RGB14 Earth12 --10 Q-Link data8 Status CVBS6 Audio in (L)4 Audio earth2 Audio in (R)Socket Earth 21CVBS out (video) 19CVBS earth 17Red in, S.C. - in 15Red earth 13Green in 11Green earth 9Blue in 7Blue earth 5Audio out (L) 3Audio out (R) 120 CVBS in (video)18 RGB status earth16 Status RGB14 Earth12 --10 Q-Link data8 Status CVBS6 Audio in (L)4 Audio earth2 Audio in (R)AV3■ S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal HDMI■ terminalChrominance in Luminance inChrominance earth Luminance earthHot Plug Detect 19DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0− 9TMDS Data0+ 7TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2− 3TMDS Data2+ 118 +5V Power16 SDA14 Reserved(in cable but N.C. on device)12 TMDS Clock−10 TMDS Clock+8 TMDS Data0 Shield6 TMDS Data1−4 TMDS Data1+2 TMDS Data2 Shield