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Technical Information

Technical Information

HDMI connection

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HDMI is the world's 

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 rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

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If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (

2).

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When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

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Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 16)

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Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(

1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (

2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

HDMI (high-de

fi

 nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-de

fi

 nition digital images and high-quality sound 

by connecting the TV and the equipment.

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.

Note

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Use with a PC is not assumed.

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The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.

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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".

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This HDMI connector is "type A".

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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.

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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.

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For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 35.

Control with HDMI

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Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.

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Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.

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This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

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This function may not work normally when Panasonic Player theatre is connected.

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The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.

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Image or sound may not be available for the 

fi

 rst few seconds when the playback starts.

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Image or sound may not be available for the 

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 rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.

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Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

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Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Ampli

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 er. Read the manuals of Ampli

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 er.

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.

Input signal that can be displayed

 Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) and HDMI

Note

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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

Signal name

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Component

HDMI

525 (480) / 60i

15.73

59.94

525 (480) / 60p

31.47

59.94

625 (576) / 50i

15.63

50.00

625 (576) / 50p

31.25

50.00

750 (720) / 60p

45.00

60.00

750 (720) / 50p

37.50

50.00

1,125 (1,080) / 60i

33.75

60.00

1,125 (1,080) / 50i

28.13

50.00

SCART and HDMI terminal information

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth
--
--
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

 

AV1 

SCART terminal 

(RGB, VIDEO)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S.C. - in
Earth
--
Earth
--
Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

CVBS in (video)
Earth
--
Earth
--
Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

 

AV2 

SCART terminal 

(VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / 
VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in, S.C. - in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth
--
Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

 

AV3 

SCART terminal 

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS / 
VIDEO switching.

Hot Plug Detect
DDC/CEC Ground
SCL
CEC
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Data0

TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data2

TMDS Data2+

+5V Power
SDA
Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)
TMDS Clock

TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data1

TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2 Shield

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

 

HDMI 

terminal

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Page 2: ...Features How to Use Menu Functions 16 picture sound quality etc Advanced DVB Settings DVB 18 pay TV time etc Editing and Setting Channels Analogue 20 Editing and Setting Channels DVB 22 External Equipment 26 Q Link Control with HDMI Connections Enjoy your TV Technical Information 32 FAQs 36 Licence 39 Specifications 39 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto Setup 9...

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Page 4: ... 20 Changes aspect ratio p 11 Normalizes p 16 Resets settings Selects programmes in sequence Changes programme channel p 10 Subtitles Showing subtitles p 11 DVB Viewing a favourite teletext channel p 12 Teletext p 12 Select OK Programme Guide p 10 VCR DVD operations p 15 Sound mute On Off Volume Programme Information p 11 Teletext Index p 12 Still Picture p 11 Coloured buttons used for various fun...

Page 5: ...or turn the TV to standby mode Power lamp On Connect after all the other connections External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads To check programme list at a glance Programme Guide p 10 To edit channels Editing and Setting Channels p 20 24 Auto Setup Connecti...

Page 6: ...y timeout p 18 Information on next programme Watching TV Change aspect ratio or 14 9 ASPECT Each press changes the mode Change the aspect ratio p 33 While the bar is displayed red green Auto aspect 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 4 3 Full HD signal only Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Multi Audio TXT Subtitle Lotti auf der Flucht 20 00 20 55 For info press 1 Das Erste 20 30 All Services Profile ger Encrypted No Signal Multi...

Page 7: ... the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 13 To change mode Teletext in Setup menu p 16 To adjust contrast As the blue bar is displayed FULL TOP BOTTOM Reveal hidden data MENU red Re hide red Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletext conveniently MENU green TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX TOP FLOF mode only Return to the main index page HOLD If you wish to...

Page 8: ...connector to view green red yellow blue VCR DVD VCR DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player theatre Standby Set to Standby mode Turn on Play Playback VCR DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind Skip Search VCR Rewind review during playback DVD Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast forwa...

Page 9: ...l of right and left speakers Balance MPX Select stereo monaural Mono Stereo Normally Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received Mono M1 M2 Available while mono signal is transmitted MPX Stereo Mode Improves sound quality for music and dramas Music Speech Mode Music Ambience Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer Off On Ambience Off HDMI input Chooses according to the signal when HDM...

Page 10: ...he card reader Advanced DVB Settings DVB pay TV time etc Information banner display time Display Timeout Auto 3 seconds Common Interface Module Time Zone DVB System Setup Display Timeout Preferred Language Setting Select Display Timeout and set the time 0 No display to 10 sec in 1 sec increments Information banner p 10 set select Adjust the time data automatically Time Zone 3 seconds Auto Common I...

Page 11: ...Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 0123456789 Programme edit Prog Chan Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 XYZ FTP 123 456 OK To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels Usable characters Select the Name field Select the charac...

Page 12: ... Child Lock Child Lock Service List Access Child Lock Service List 1 Das Erste 2 arte 3 PHOENIX 4 ARD MHP Data 5 ZDF 6 Info 3sat 7 Doku KiKa MENU VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK OK 22 23 Editing and Setting Channels Select Setup menu Select DVB Setup Menu 3 1 2 Select the function 4 Display the menu 5 Set Prevent children from watching specific channels Child Lock Your favourite channels can be listed ...

Page 13: ...etup Menu System Setup System Update Access Teletext Subtitles Tuning Menu Off ger ger Multi Audio ger IDTV EXIT MENU OK Auto Setup New Service Message DVB Tuning Menu Access On Signal Condition Manual Tuning Add New Service New DVB Service Found Press OK to add new service Press EXIT to lgnore DVB Programme 0 5 10 Signal Condition CH30 1 BBC ONE Wales Signal Strength Signal Quality MENU 24 25 Sel...

Page 14: ...ected Panasonic equipment is operated input mode is switched automatically When it is stopped operating input mode is returned Power on link When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated TV is also automatically turned on and the content is reproduced Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to St...

Page 15: ...PB PR AV AV AV 28 29 External Equipment Connections Connect VCR DVD recorder Recording Playback Connect DVD player Playback Connect Set top box RGB input Connect VCR DVD recorder and Set top box example Connect DVD recorder and VCR example Easy playback Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV This TV Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD recorder ...

Page 16: ...ms show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions of each equipment the table below and the specifications p 39 Connections overview External Equipment Amplifier with speaker system Control with HDMI p 27 To listen with speakers DVD recorder or AV amplifier Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable or Q Link SCART...

Page 17: ...he ratio manually The optimum size and aspect can be chosen and you can enjoy finer images p 11 Auto aspect Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16 9 or 14 9 widescreen mode If Auto asp...

Page 18: ...ck starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier Read the manuals of Amplifier HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre Input signal that ca...

Page 19: ... the four corners of the screen Screen Contrast is reduced Only one part remains dark Chaotic image noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Neither image nor sound is produced The function to prevent after image is activated Not a faulty symptom The screen saver is activated if the TV is not operated for a certain time in AV mode Contrast is lowered when ra...

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