Additional Information
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Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous
op
eration may damage the data or device. Panasonic
is not liable for any deterioration or damage of data or
device during operations with the TV.
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It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory
di
rectly to the TV’s USB port.
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used
with
this TV.
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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card
reader.
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A
dditional information for USB devices may be on the
fo
llowing website. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
HDMI connection
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI
(high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first
complete digital consumer AV interface complying with
a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images
and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the
equipment.
■ Applicable HDMI features
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Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal:
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 26)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
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Audio Return Channel
(HDMI 2 terminal only)
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect
to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable.
When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect
the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV audio
terminals).
Note
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Audio settings can be made on [HDMI1-2 in] in the
[S
ound] menu.
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All signals are reformatted before being displayed on
the sc
reen.
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If the connected device has an aspect adjustment
fu
nction, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP
(H
igh-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
protection.
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Equipment having no digital output terminal may be
co
nnected to the input terminal of COMPONENT or
VIDEO to receive analogue signals.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send
digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a
Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel”
amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
Caution
●
Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio
so
ftware, the copyright protection function may
operate and disable optical output.
Closed Caption (CC)
●
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the
as
pect to [FULL]. (If viewing with [H-FILL], [JUST],
[ZOOM] or [4:3]; characters might be cut off).
●
The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the
re
ceiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver)
has the CC set to “On” within the device itself. Check
with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions.
●
If the CC is set to “On” on both the receiver and
TV w
hen the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI
connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
●
If a digital program is being output in analog format,
th
e CC data will also be output in analog format.
●
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the
TV
, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or
output monitor.
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