Connecting external devices, Video connections

Connecting external devices

Video connections

HDMI connection

Example of connectable devices

EDVD player/recorder E Blu-ray player/recorder E Game console

The HDMI connections permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player/ recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compression and therefore lose none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no longer necessary in the connected devices, which also would result in quality losses.

E When using the HDMI 2 terminal

You must set the audio signal input source depending

on the type of HDMI cable connected (refer to page 39 for details).

HDMI-certified cable

1Press #to select “HDMI2” from the “INPUT” menu, and then press A.

2Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio select” > select “HDMI (Digital)”.

DVI/HDMI cable

1Press #to select “HDMI2” from the “INPUT” menu, and then press A.

2Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio select” > select “HDMI + Analogue”.

NOTE

•If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK compatible, you can take advantage of versatile functions (Pages 27–29).

•Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.

•When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for the picture will be detected and set automatically.

•An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver must be connected to the HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC- compatible cable.

Supported video signal

576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p See page 58 for PC signal compatibility.

Component connection

Example of connectable devices

EVCR

EDVD player/recorder

ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)

DVI/HDMI cable (commercially available)

HDMI-certified cable (commercially available)

DVI/HDMI conversion

Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI connection. The sound must be fed in additionally.

•When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly.

•Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection method.

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.

Component cable (commercially available)

Audio cable (commercially available)