Video Connections
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal
•You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
•See page 50 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.
•When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
STEPS
1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2 Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).
NOTE
•Audio transmitted in
Audio formats is output from the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an amplifier with a
•When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available.
1 To HDMI OUT terminal 
HDMI cable (commercially available)
2 To HDMI IN terminal
ProjectorTV
This Player
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 39.)
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 39 regarding the resolutions of the HDMI video output.
AV receiver
Equipment with an HDMI terminal
After connecting
•Secure the HDMI cable to the HDMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 11)
•If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 17)
•If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages
•Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 22 and 41)
•Load a disc and start playback. (Pages
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