Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections

There are 2 methods to connect HDMI-compatible TV to this unit.

Use the connection method that suits your TV.

Does the TV to be connected to this unit support the ARC function?

Connecting an HDMI-compatible device

nnAbout ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

This function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.

If a TV without the ARC function is connected via HDMI connections, video signals of the playback device connected to this unit are transmitted to the TV, but this unit can not play back the audio from the TV. If you want to enjoy surround audio for TV program, a separate audio cable connection is required.

version Basic

Yes

Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections (vpage 9)

No

Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections (vpage 9)

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Connecting a TV (vpage 13)

In contrast, if a TV with the ARC function is connected via HDMI connections, no audio cable connection is required. Audio signals from the TV can be input to this unit through the HDMI cable between this unit and the TV. This function allows you to enjoy surround playback on this unit for the TV.

When the ARC function is used, connect a device with a “Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for HDMI.

Refer to the owner’s manual for your TV for details about TV connection and settings.

GConnection to a TV with the ARC functionH

Audio from the TV

Audio signals from the TV

version Advanced

For audio connections, use a method other than HDMI connections.

DVD

IN

OUT

TV

This unit

Speakers

GConnection to a TV without the ARC functionH

Audio from the TV

Audio signals from the TV

IN

 

OUT

 

Audio signals from the TV

 

OUT

Optical cable

IN

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