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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

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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.
Supported audio signal
Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/48kHz.
Connecting external devices