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HDMI Connection
HDMI
∗
1
(High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.
To the HDMI
∗
1
input terminal, you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B
∗
2
compliant consumer electronic device, such as
a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal.
Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so you
can display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital form.
∗1.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
∗2.EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including
high bandwidth digital content protection.
∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Consult your consumer
electronics dealer for availability details.
Notes:
• This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.
• 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for viewing on your plasma display.
Notes:
• This HDMI connector is Type A.
• If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO
input terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal.
• If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output
setting, use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). In this case the picture will be displayed
as an analog signal.
HDMI cable
Cable Connection
Compatible VIDEO Signal
Compatible sampling freguency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz
1080i
720p
480p
480i
No. of dots (H
×
V)
1,920
×
1,080i
1280
×
720p
720
×
480p, 640
×
480p
720(1,440)
×
480i
Vertical scanning frequency (Hz)
59.94/60
59.94/60
59.94/60, 59.94/60
59.94/60
LR
Y
P
B
PR
Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT 1 INPUT 2OUTPUT
S VIDEO
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L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
ANT
AV IN
R L
AUDIO IN
HDMI
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AV IN
R L
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
R
R
Y
VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
Y
Y
PROGOUT
TO AUDIO AMP
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT
1
2
INPUT 2 INPUT 1
HDMI cable
HDMI signal out
Set Top Box
DVD player
Audio cable
• If connecting with an HDMI
cable, it is not necessary to
connect an audio cable.
• If connecting to equipment
that has only a DVI output
terminal, DVI or HDMI
adapter cables and an
audio cable are necessary.
∗
3
•Select the audio setting in
HDMI In (see page 27).