Panasonic Viera TX-P42S21B Operating Instructions Manual

68Technical InformationHDMI 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.For information about connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 64).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” (below)Match the output setting of the digital equipment.Input PC signal :● “Input signal that can be displayed” (below)Match the output setting of the PC.VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) :● “VIERA Link” (p. 59)Deep Colour●x.v.Colour™●Audio Return Channel● (∗3) (HDMI2 terminal only)DVI connection■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 (HDMI1 / 2: useCOMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).NoteAudio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 29)●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 either “COMPONENT”,●“S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.● (∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.(∗3): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able tosend digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.Input signal that can be displayedCOMPONENT (Y, PB, PR ), HDMI∗ Mark: Applicable input signalSignal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50i ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50p ∗ ∗750 (720) / 60p ∗ ∗750 (720) / 50p ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 50i ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 60p ∗1,125 (1,080) / 50p ∗1,125 (1,080) / 24p ∗PC (from HDMI terminal) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.001,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00NoteSignals other than above may not be displayed properly.●The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.●PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient●clarity.