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Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. ••••HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external device 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. Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 in" or "HDMI2 in" menu screen. (p. 20) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. (*2): Enquire at your local digital device retailer shop. Caution Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9". This HDMI connector is "type A". A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "COMPONENT", "S •VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to receive analog signals. The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. •Match the output setting of the digital device. For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below. Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), and HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60p Note horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT 15.73 31.47 45.00 59.94 * 59.94 * 59.94 * 33.75 67.43 59.94 * 59.94 67.50 60.00 ••Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on either or both sides of the display field. •To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below). Side Bar after-images 4:3 Screen Display 42 •••Vivid (default) Standard Cinema Pic. mode : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

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HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be
connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external device 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.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” menu screen. (p. 20)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
(*2): Enquire at your local digital device retailer shop.
Caution
Use with a PC is not assumed.
All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
This HDMI connector is “type A”.
A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S
VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
horizontal
frequency (kHz)
vertical
frequency (Hz)
COMPONENT
HDMI
525 (480) / 60i
15.73
59.94
*
*
525 (480) /60p
31.47
59.94
*
*
750 (720) /60p
45.00
59.94
*
*
1,125 (1,080) /60i
33.75
59.94
*
*
1,125 (1,080) /60p
67.43
59.94
*
1,125 (1,080) /60p
67.50
60.00
*
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P
B
, P
R
), and HDMI
Note
Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
Input signal that can be displayed
Technical Information
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on either or
both sides of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars.
The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such
flashing (See below).
Side Bar
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
Display
after-images
Pic. mode
Vivid (default)
: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Standard
: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
Cinema
: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.