Connecting external devices
EBefore connecting ...
•Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections.
•Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.
•Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
•Refer to page 25 for connecting a PC to the TV.
NOTE
• The cables illustrated in pages 13_15 are commercially available items.
Video connections
HDMI connection
Example of connectable devices
EDVD player/recorder E
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.
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Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK
Set to “On” to enable interactive operation of compatible HDMI devices (AV amplifiers, DVD player/recorders, Blu- ray player/recorders).
AQUOS LINK Control
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “AQUOS LINK Control” > select “On”.
AQUOS LINK functions
One touch play
When images are played back from the connected HDMI device, the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate input source.
Standby
When the TV enters standby mode, the connected HDMI device enters standby mode as well.
NOTE
•The availability of the AQUOS LINK function depends on the HDMI device used. Depending on the manufacturer and type of equipment used, it is possible that the described functions may be completely or partially unusable.
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.
EWhen using the HDMI 2 terminal
You must set the audio signal input source depending on the type of HDMI cable connected (Refer to page 19 for details).
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC Audio Select” > select “EXT 4 (RGB)”.
DVI/HDMI cable
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC
Audio Select” > select “HDMI 2”.
NOTE
•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.
Supported video signal:
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p See page 28 for PC signal compatibility.
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