Panasonic 26hl57 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
Connecting an HDMI
 or DVI device 
to the HDMI input
The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and 
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or 
uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual 
Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth 
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form 
from EIA/CEA-861-861B–compliant
[1]
 consumer electronic 
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or 
DVI output).
The following signal formats can be displayed:
Note: To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 16.
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
one HDMI cable (type A connector) per HDMI device
– For proper operation, it is recommended that you use an 
HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo (
). You should 
use an HDMI cable shorter than 16.4 ft (5m) for 1080p 
input signals.
– HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate 
analog audio cables are not required (see illustration).
– See “Setting the HDMI
 audio mode”  on page 29.
To view the HDMI device video:
Select the HDMI1 or HDMI2 video input source on the TV.*
Note: If the audio output mode of the HDMI device is other 
than the PCM mode, the TV speakers will not output sound.
* To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control 
(
- page 30). To program the TV remote control to operate other 
devices, see Chapter 3.
To connect a DVI device, you will need:
one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) 
per DVI device
– For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI 
adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The 
recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m).
one pair of standard analog audio cables per DVI device 
– An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only. 
Separate analog audio cables are required (see 
illustration).
– See “Setting the HDMI
 audio mode” on page 29.
Note: To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, 
it is recommended that you follow these procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the 
TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn off the 
HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV.
[1] EIA/CEA-861-861B compliance covers the transmission of 
uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content 
protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-
definition video signals. Because this is an evolving technology, it 
is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Format
Resolution
V. Frequency
VGA
640 × 480
59.94/60Hz
480i (60Hz)
720 × 480
59.94/60Hz
480p (60Hz)
720 × 480
59.94/60Hz
720p (60Hz)
1280 × 720
59.94/60Hz
1080i (60Hz)
1920 × 1080
59.94/60Hz
1080p (24/60Hz)
1920 × 1080
59.94/60Hz
VIDEO AUDIO
L
R
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
HDMI
 
OUT
HDMI device
TV lower back panel
VIDEO AUDIO
L
R
R
L
OUT
IN
DVI / HDCP
OUT
IN
DVI device
TV upper back panel
TV lower back panel
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