■HDMI Through
`Off
`BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STB/DVR, GAME, PC, AUX, TV/CD, EXTRA1, EXTRA2:
Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled.
`Last:
The HDMI Through function is activated on the input source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver to standby mode.
When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of whether the AV receiver is on or in standby, both audio and video streams from an HDMI input will be output to the TV or other components via HDMI connection. The HDMI indicator will be
This setting is fixed to “Auto” automatically when the above “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”, resulting in automatic input source selection.
Note
•Only an input source assigned to an HDMI IN via “HDMI Input” setting is enabled (➔ page 50).
•The power consumption in standby mode will increase during the HDMI Through function; however in the following cases, the power consumption can be saved:
–The TV is in standby mode.
–You are watching a TV program.
•Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.
•Depending on the connected component, the correct input source may not be selected with the setting fixed to “Auto”.
•This setting is set to “Off” automatically when the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.
■Audio TV Out
`Off
`On
This preference determines whether the incoming audio signal is output from the HDMI output. You may want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a connected component through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set to “Off”.
Note
•If “On” is selected and the audio can be output from the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this case, “TV Speaker” appears on the AV receiver’s display by pressing DISPLAY.
•When “HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed to “Auto”.
•With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even when this setting is set to “On”.
•When “Audio TV Out” or “HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers
(➔ page 15), turning up the AV receiver’s volume control will make the sound be output from the AV receiver’s front left and right speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.
•Listening mode cannot be changed when this setting is set to “On” and the input source is not HDMI.
Advanced Operations
■Audio Return Channel (ARC)
`Off
`Auto:
The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver.
The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must be ARC capable. The ARC indicator will light when the audio signal is detected. Default setting: “- - -
Note
•This setting is fixed to “- - -
•This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On” for the first time.
•If you set “Audio Return Channel” to “Auto”, the “Audio Selector” settings of the TV/CD input selector will be automatically switched to “ARC” (➔ page 60).
After changing the settings of the “HDMI Control(RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio Return Channel”, turn off the power on all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the user’s manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.
