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. 58).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 5) : “VIERA Link” (p. 53)Audio Return Channel (3) (HDMI2 terminal only)DVI connectionIf 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).NoteAudio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 27) 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™ 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.