Connecting external devices
Video connections | DVI/HDMI conversion | ||
Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of | |||
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HDMI connection | 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 | |
Example of connectable devices |
| image may not come in clearly. | |
• Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection | |||
E DVD player/recorder | |||
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E Game console |
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The HDMI connections permit digital video and audio | You must set the audio signal input source depending | ||
on the type of HDMI cable connected (refer to page 41 for | |||
transmission via a connection cable from a player/ | |||
details). | |||
recorder. The digital picture and sound data are | |||
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transmitted without data compression and therefore lose | |||
1 Press INPUT to select “HDMI2” from the | |||
none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no | |||
longer necessary in the connected devices, which also | “INPUT” menu, and then press A. | ||
would result in quality losses. |
| 2 Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > | |
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| “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio select” | |
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| > select “HDMI (Digital)”. | |
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| DVI/HDMI cable | |
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| 1 Press INPUT to select “HDMI2” from the | |
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| “INPUT” menu, and then press A. | |
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| 2 Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > | |
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| “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Audio select” | |
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| > select “HDMI + Analogue”. | |
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| • | If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK | |
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| compatible, you can take advantage of versatile | |
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| functions (Pages | |
| • | Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable | |
n | • | used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable. | |
| When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for | ||
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| the picture will be detected and set automatically. | |
| • | An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver | |
o | p | must be connected to the HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC- | |
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| compatible cable. | |
| • | All HDMI terminals support 3D image signals. |
Supported video signal
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p See page 61 for PC signal compatibility.
φ 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)
DVI/HDMI cable (commercially available)
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