HDMI devices
Controlling HDMI devices using
HDMI CEC
E What is HDMI CEC?
Using the HDMI CEC protocol, you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder,
NOTE
• HDMI CEC does not work while using USB REC functions.
E What you can do with HDMI CEC
One touch play
When the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turn on and play back the image from the HDMI source.
Single remote control operation
HDMI CEC automatically recognises connected HDMI devices and you can control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control unit.
Operating title list of external devices
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list (Page 36), you can also call up the external player’s top menu or player’s / recorder’s title list provided that the devices support HDMI CEC.
NOTE
•When you use HDMI CEC, be sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
•Point the remote control unit towards the TV, not to the connected HDMI device.
•Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Be sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
•Up to three HDMI recording devices, one AV amplifier and three players can be connected using this system.
•These operations affect the HDMI device selected as the current external source. If the device does not operate, turn on the device and select the appropriate external source using b.
•When you insert/remove HDMI cables or change connections, turn on all connected HDMI devices before turning on the TV. Confirm that picture and audio are correctly displayed/output by selecting “HDMI 1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3” or “HDMI 4” from the “AV selection” menu.
HDMI CEC connection
First connect the speaker system or a player/recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol.
NOTE
•Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details.
•After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, turn on the power of the TV after all the power of relevant devices has been turned on. Change the external input source by pressing b, select the appropriate external source and verify the audiovisual output.
•The cables illustrated in the following explanation are commercially available items.
Connecting a player/recorder via the
speaker system
Player / Recorder | Speaker |
| system |
Connecting a player/recorder only
Player/Recorder
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) menu
Basic operation
Go to Menu→Setup→Connections→HDMI CEC and select the menu you want to set.
HDMI CEC functionality
Set to On to enable HDMI CEC functions.
Remote TV switch on via HDMI-CEC
(One-touch play)
If this is activated, the one touch play function is enabled. While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
NOTE
• The factory default for this item is “Off”.
Operating a HDMI CEC device
When a device that supports HDMI CEC is connected, the R/C of TV does not work.
By short pressing of SOURCE button the R/C will be operational again and TV goes to TV mode.
By long pressing of SOURCE button the TV return to
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