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Connections
HDMI
OUT
HDMI IN
SET TOP BOX
DVD PLAYER
HDMI (High Defi nition Multi media Interface) is the fi rst all-digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI input supports both video and audio digital information.
An HDMI-compliant device
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, such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected
to the HDMI input terminal.
How to connect the HDMI Input terminal
1. HDMI-compliant device is that has the HDMI Logo on it.
2. HDMI-DVI adapter cable: Consult your consumer electronics dealer for availability.
Compatible sampling frequency of AUDIO signal through HDMI : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz
Notes:
• If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable
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to connect to the HDMI terminal.
• Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN terminals when using a DVI to HDMI adapter cable.
• Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. See page 10.
• This HDMI connector is Type A.
• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component", "S-
Video", or "Scart" to receive analogue signals.
• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i.
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
• This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.
• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
• 720p/1080i signals will be re-formatted to view on your display.
• If the external devices have selectable aspect ratio, please choose 16:9.
• For applicable HDMI signals information see page 27.
