Connecting external devices
HDMI connection
Example of connectable devices
EDVD player/recorder EBlu-ray player/recorder E Game 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.
cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI/HDMI cable
Y PB PR Component connection
(CB) (CR)
Example of connectable devices
EVCR EDVD player/recorder E Blu-ray player/recorder
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the EXT3 terminal when connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.
Component cable
Audio cable
R L
YPB PR
(CB) (CR)
AUDIO COMPONENT
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 HDMI2 terminal
You must set the audio signal input source depending on the type of HDMI cable connected (Refer to page 35 for details).
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC Audio
Select” > select “EXT4 (RGB)”.
DVI/HDMI cable
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC Audio
Select” > select “HDMI2”.
NOTE
•If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK compatible, you can take advantage of versatile functions (Pages
•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.
Supported video signal:
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p See page 38 for PC signal compatibility.
VIDEO connection
Example of connectable devices
EVCR EDVD player/recorder E
E Game console ECamcorder
You can use the EXT8 terminal when connecting to a game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or other device.
AV cable
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