AQUOS LINK
Controlling HDMI devices using
AQUOS LINK
EWhat is AQUOS LINK?
Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder,
NOTE
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•AQUOS LINK does not work while using time shift functions.
EWhat you can do with AQUOS LINK
w One touch recording (DTV/SAT only)
You do not have to search for the remote control unit of your recording device. Press the REC E or REC STOP H buttons to start/stop recording what you see on the recorder.
w One touch play
When the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turn on and play back the image from the HDMI source.
w Single remote control operation
AQUOS LINK automatically recognises connected HDMI devices and you can control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control unit.
w Operating title list of external devices
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list (Page 21), you can also call up the external player’s top menu or AQUOS BD player’s/AQUOS recorder’s title list provided that the devices support AQUOS LINK.
w Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the “Link operation” menu.
NOTE
•When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
•Point the remote control unit toward the TV, not to the connected HDMI device.
•Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
•Up to three HDMI recording devices, one AV amplifier and three players can be connected using this system.
•These operations affect the HDMI device selected as the current external source. If the device does not operate, turn on the device and select the appropriate external source using b.
•When you insert/remove HDMI cables or change connections, turn on all connected HDMI devices before turning on the TV. Confirm that picture and audio are correctly displayed/output by selecting “HDMI 1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3” or “HDMI 4” from the “INPUT” menu.
Regarding “Select recording device”
Select the device for recording from connected devices.
NOTE
•This function enables you to select either the USB storage device for time shift use or the HDMI device with CEC protocol.
1Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Select recording device”.
2Select the device for recording using the REC E button on the remote control unit.
•Select “USB storage” when using the REC E button for time shift recording.
•Select “HDMI device” when using the REC E button for recording to the HDMI device.
3Press the 6 (Return) to end the operation.
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