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AQUOS LINK
Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK
What is AQUOS LINK?
Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate
compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder)
using a single remote control unit.
compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder)
using a single remote control unit.
NOTE
AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDIO speaker system and AQUOS Recorder are scheduled
to be on sale after the release of this TV.
to be on sale after the release of this TV.
What you can do with AQUOS LINK
One Touch Recording (DTV only)
You do not have to search for the remote control unit of your recording device. Press the
REC
REC
E or REC STOP H buttons inside the flip cover to start/stop recording what you
see on the recorder.
One Touch Play
When the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turn on and play back the image
from the HDMI source.
from the HDMI source.
Single remote control operation
AQUOS LINK automatically recognises the connected HDMI devices and you can
control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control unit.
control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control unit.
Operating Title list of external devices
In addition to displaying the TV’s own Timer list (Page 12), 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.
external player’s Top menu or AQUOS BD Player’s/AQUOS Recorder’s Title list provided
that the devices support AQUOS LINK.
Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the OPTION button.
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 two 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
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 two 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 output by selecting
“HDMI1”, “HDMI2” or “HDMI3” from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu.
devices before turning on the TV. Confirm that picture and audio are correctly output by selecting
“HDMI1”, “HDMI2” or “HDMI3” from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu.
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AQUOS LINK connection
First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the
HDMI CEC protocol.
HDMI CEC protocol.
NOTE
Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details.
After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, turn on the power of the TV after all relevant devices’
power have been turned on. Change the external input source by pressing
After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, turn on the power of the TV after all relevant devices’
power have been turned on. Change the external input source by pressing
b, select the appropriate external source and
verify the audiovisual output.
The cables illustrated in the following explanation are commercially available items.
The cables illustrated in the following explanation are commercially available items.
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AQUOS LINK
AQUOS LINK Control
Set to “On” to enable HDMI CEC functions.
Press
MENU and the “MENU” screen displays.
Press
c/d to select “Option”.
Press
a/b to select “AQUOS LINK Setup”, and
then press
OK.
Press
a/b to select “AQUOS LINK Control”,
and then press
OK.
Press
c/d to select “On”, and then press OK.
Auto Power On
If this is activated, the One Touch Play function
is enabled. While the TV is in standby mode, it
automatically turns on and plays back the image from
the HDMI source.
is enabled. While the TV is in standby mode, it
automatically turns on and plays back the image from
the HDMI source.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in
AQUOS LINK Control.
Press
a/b to select “Auto Power On”, and then
press
OK.
Press
c/d to select “On”, and then press OK.
NOTE
The factory default for this item is “Off”.
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AQUOS LINK Setup
Selecting Recorder
Here, you can select a recorder for the recording from
several connected recorders.
several connected recorders.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in
AQUOS LINK Control.
Press
a/b to select “Selecting Recorder”, and
then press
OK.
Select the recorder, and then press
OK.
NOTE
If you have connected the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
between the TV and an AQUOS Recorder, the external
source’s indication changes (e.g. from “HDMI1” to “HDMI1
(Sub)”).
between the TV and an AQUOS Recorder, the external
source’s indication changes (e.g. from “HDMI1” to “HDMI1
(Sub)”).
Using Genre Info.
This function allows you to automatically switch to
the appropriate sound mode depending on the genre
information included the digital broadcast.
the appropriate sound mode depending on the genre
information included the digital broadcast.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in
AQUOS LINK Control.
Press
a/b to select “Using Genre Info.”, and
then press
OK.
Press
c/d to select “On”, and then press OK.
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Connecting an AQUOS BD
Player/AQUOS Recorder only
Player/AQUOS Recorder only
Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder via
the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
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HDMI-certified cable
AQUOS AUDIO
speaker system
HDMI-certified cable
AQUOS BD Player/
AQUOS Recorder
Optical audio
cable
AQUOS BD Player/
AQUOS Recorder
AQUOS Recorder
HDMI-certified
cable
AQUOS LINK
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Setup Menu”, and then
press
OK.
NOTE
If a connected device does not have this function or the
device is in a status where the menu cannot be displayed
(recording, entering standby, etc.), this function may not be
available.
device is in a status where the menu cannot be displayed
(recording, entering standby, etc.), this function may not be
available.
Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK
This section explains how to play back a title in the
AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder.
AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Top Menu/Title List”, and
then press
OK.
The linked recorder now powers on and the TV
automatically selects the appropriate external input
source.
The title list data from the connected AQUOS BD
Player/AQUOS Recorder displays.
automatically selects the appropriate external input
source.
The title list data from the connected AQUOS BD
Player/AQUOS Recorder displays.
Select the title with
a/b/c/d, and then press
PLAY
I.
Selecting media type for CEC-compatible
recorder
recorder
If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the
media type here.
media type here.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Media change”, and then
press
OK.
Select the desired medium, such as DVD
recorder or HDD. The media type changes every
time you press
recorder or HDD. The media type changes every
time you press
OK.
HDMI device selection
If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy
chain, you can specify which device to control here.
chain, you can specify which device to control here.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Model select”, and then
press
OK. The HDMI device changes every time
you press
OK.
Recording via the AQUOS Recorder EPG
(only for recorders)
(only for recorders)
You can call up the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG
and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote
control unit.
and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote
control unit.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Recorder EPG”, and then
press
OK.
The external input source switches and the recorder’s
EPG is displayed.
EPG is displayed.
Select the programme to record.
Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for details.
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Operating an AQUOS LINK device
AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-
connected device with a single remote control unit.
connected device with a single remote control unit.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover.
Press
PLAY
I to start playback of a title.
See the right column, section “Playback of titles
using AQUOS LINK” if you want to start playback
using the list of the titles of the AQUOS BD Player/
AQUOS Recorder.
using AQUOS LINK” if you want to start playback
using the list of the titles of the AQUOS BD Player/
AQUOS Recorder.
Press
FWD
J to fast forward.
Press
REV
G to reverse.
Press
STOP
H to stop.
Press
B to turn the HDMI-connected device on/off.
Listening with the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
AQUOS LINK Menu
Recorder EPG
Top Menu/Title List
Media change
By AQUOS AUDIO SP
By AQUOS SP
Sound mode change
Setup Menu
Model select
Press
a/b to select “By AQUOS AUDIO SP”,
and then press
OK.
The sound from the TV speaker and headphone
terminal is silenced and only the sound from the
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system is audible.
terminal is silenced and only the sound from the
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system is audible.
Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker system
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the
AQUOS TV speaker system.
AQUOS TV speaker system.
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “By AQUOS SP”, and then
press
OK.
Manually changing the AQUOS AUDIO
speaker system’s sound mode
speaker system’s sound mode
Open the remote control unit’s flip cover, and
then press
then press
OPTION.
Press
a/b to select “Sound mode change”.
The sound mode changes every time you press
OK.
Refer to the operation manual of the AQUOS AUDIO
speaker system for details.
speaker system for details.
Calling up the menu of an external device
connected with the TV via HDMI
connected with the TV via HDMI
You can call up the menu of an HDMI CEC-compatible
external device (player, recorder, decoder, etc.) using
the “Setup Menu” function.
external device (player, recorder, decoder, etc.) using
the “Setup Menu” function.
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Menu operation
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Picture
Contrast
OPC
[Off]
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
Advanced
Reset
[+30]
[0]
[0]
[0]
[0]
0
–30
–30
–30
–10
+40
+30
+30
+30
+10
Backlight
[+14] –16
+16
DYNAMIC
ECO
Energy Save
No Signal Off
No Operation Off
Sleep Timer
[Off]
[Disable]
[Disable]
Analogue Search
Digital Search
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NOTE
“MENU” options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same.
The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens.
Items with
The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens.
Items with
4 cannot be selected for various reasons.
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What is the MENU?
You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for the TV. The OSD for the settings is called “MENU”.
The “MENU” enables various settings and adjustments.
The “MENU” can be operated with the remote control unit.
The “MENU” enables various settings and adjustments.
The “MENU” can be operated with the remote control unit.
Common operations
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Operation without a remote control unit
This function is useful when there is no remote control
unit within your reach.
unit within your reach.
Press
MENU and the “MENU”
screen displays.
Press
P
r/s instead of
a/b
or
i
k/l instead of c/d to
select the item.
Press
b to complete the setting.
NOTE
The “MENU” screen will disappear if left unattended for several
seconds.
seconds.
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About the Guide Display
The Guide Display at the bottom of the screen shows
operations with the OSD.
operations with the OSD.
OK
: Select
: Enter
MENU
: End
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: Back
The bar above is an operational guide for the remote
control unit. The bar will change in accordance with
each menu setting screen.
control unit. The bar will change in accordance with
each menu setting screen.
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Display the MENU
Screen
Exit the MENU
screen
Select an item
Press MENU and the “MENU”
screen displays.
screen displays.
The operation will exit the “MENU”
screen if you press END before it is
completed.
screen if you press END before it is
completed.
Press
a/b/c/d to select/adjust the
desired menu, and adjust the item to
the desired level, and then press OK.
the desired level, and then press OK.
Press
6 to return to the previous
“MENU” page.
Selecting in the MENU
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Selecting options
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