Using Link Control
Controlling HDMI Equipment Using Link Control
What’s Link Control?
•Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with Link Control you can interactively operate compatible system equipment
•By connecting Link
•Link Control allows you to operate the
Connecting
Example
* Use HDMI 1 to connect
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| Link | Back panel | |
AV receiver | horizontal inputs | ||
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Back panel vertical inputs
•For connecting the TV to Link
•Point the remote control toward the TV, not to connected HDMI equipment.
•Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use an
•Up to 3 pieces of HDMI recording equipment and one AV amplifi er can be connected using this system.
•These operations affect the HDMI equipment selected as the current input source. If the equipment does not operate, turn on the equipment and select the appropriate input source using INPUT.
Connected Link
When you use the Link Control function, set "Link Control" to "On" (see page 63).
The LINK CTRL button will function only when Link Control is used.
■ One Touch Play
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
■ Single remote control
The Link Control automatically recognizes the connected HDMI device and you can control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control.
■ Control the Link Control-compatible audio system
Set the volume of Link Control-compatible audio system.
• The above description is an example of the Link Control function.
•The steps in "Link Control Setup" on page 63 need to be completed beforehand.
•Refer to this operation manual and the operation manual of the Link Control device to be used with this TV.
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