Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.
When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
This Player

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

NOTE
Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master
Audio formats is output from the
HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect
an amplifier with a built-in decoder to
enjoy the fine sound quality.

Selecting the priority video output when

connecting HDMI and Component video

When you connect both an HDMI cable and a
component cable to this player, you need to select
the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video
Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 38.)
NOTE
When you connect the player to a SHARP TV with an
HDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output
switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is
unnecessary.)
When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable,
“HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”. If you don’t get a stable
image, select the desired resolution*.
When you set “HDMI Video Out” to a setting other than
“Auto”, you can only select resolutions* that are compatible
with the connected TV.
Refer to “HDMI Video Out” on page 38 regarding the
resolutions of the HDMI video output.
*
Video signal outputs:
1080p 24Hz 720p 50/60Hz
1080p 50/60Hz 576p 50Hz
1080i 50/60Hz 480p 60Hz
For example;
1080p: 1080 progressive scan
1080i: 1080 interlace scan
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Connection
When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch
Digital Output is available.
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
1
2
To HDMI OUT terminal
To HDMI IN terminal
TV
Projector AV receiver
STEPS
Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).
1
2
After connecting
Secure the HDMI cable to the HDMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 12)
If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18–19)
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25–30)
Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 24 and 39)