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Video connections

HDMI connection

Example of connectable devices
EDVD player/recorder
EBlu-ray player/recorder
EGame console
The HDMI connections permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection
cable from a player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted
without data compression and therefore lose none of their quality. Analogue/digital
conversion is no longer necessary in the connected devices, which also would
result in quality losses.
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ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)

DVI/HDMI cable (commercially available)

HDMI-certified cable (commercially available)

DVI/HDMI conversion
Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of a DVD can also be played
via the compatible HDMI connection. The sound must be fed in additionally.
• When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in
clearly.
• Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection method.
E When using the HDMI 2 terminal
You must set the audio signal input source depending on the type of HDMI
cable connected (refer to page 43 for details).
HDMI-certified cable

1Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the “INPUT” menu, and then press

;.

2Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio

select” > select “HDMI (Digital)”.
DVI/HDMI cable

1Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the “INPUT” menu, and then press

;.

2Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio

select” > select “HDMI+Analog”.
NOTE
• If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK compatible, you can take advantage
of versatile functions (Pages 28_31).
• Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a
certified HDMI cable.
• When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for the picture will be detected
and set automatically.
• An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver must be connected to the
HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC-compatible cable.
• All HDMI terminals support 3D image signals.
Supported video signal
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p
See page 57 for PC signal compatibility.
Connecting external devices