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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.
NOTE
AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDIO speaker system and AQUOS recorder are scheduled
to be on sale after the release of this TV.
AQUOS LINK does not work while using time shift functions.
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 E or REC STOP H buttons 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.
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.
Operating title list of external devices
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list (Page 18), 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.
Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the “Link operation” menu or the
< button.
< 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 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 output by
selecting “HDMI 1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3” or “HDMI 4” 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.
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 b, select the appropriate external source and verify the audiovisual
output.
The cables illustrated in the following explanation are commercially available items.
The four buttons (G, I, V, H) connected by a green line are used for time shift operations for the time shift function.
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AQUOS LINK
Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via
the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS
recorder
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
HDMI-certified cable
Optical audio cable
Connecting an AQUOS BD
player/AQUOS recorder
only
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
works only when using the HDMI 1
terminal.
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AQUOS LINK setup
Basic operation
Go to “Menu” > “Link operation” > “AQUOS
LINK setup” > select the menu you want to
set.
AQUOS LINK control
Set to “On” to enable HDMI CEC functions.
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.
NOTE
The factory default for this item is “Off”.
Selecting recorder
Here, you can select a recorder for the recording from
several connected recorders.
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 “HDMI 1” to “HDMI 1 (Sub)”).
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Selecting channel key
This function allows you to select the channel of the
connected HDMI device using the TV’s remote control
unit.
Press a/b to select the input source of the
connected HDMI device you want to control
using the TV’s remote control unit, and then
press ;.
Press c/d to select “On”, and then press
Press c/d to select “On”, and then press
;.
Using genre info
This function allows you to automatically switch to
the appropriate sound mode depending on the genre
information included the digital broadcast.
Audio return channel (ARC)
If this function is set to “Auto”, the TV can send audio
data for video content shown on the TV to a connected
audio device with just one ARC-compatible cable. Using
this function eliminates the need to use a separate digital
or analogue audio cable.
Connection for using “Audio return channel”
You need to use ARC-compatible cables/devices and connect
to the HDMI 1 terminal to activate this function. The connection
method is the same as the above
Connecting an AQUOS BD
player/AQUOS recorder only.
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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.
Press I to start playback of a title.
See the section
Top menu/title list if you want to start
playback using the list of the titles in the AQUOS BD
player/AQUOS recorder.
Press J to fast forward.
Press G to reverse.
Press H to stop.
Press
Press G to reverse.
Press H to stop.
Press
SOURCE B to turn the HDMI-
connected device on/off.
AQUOS LINK menu
You can arrange the settings for the sound or external
device by pressing < on the remote control unit
to display the AQUOS LINK menu screen.
NOTE
You can also select the AQUOS LINK menu from the “Link
operation” menu.
Recorder power on/off
You can call up the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG and
preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote control
unit.
Press a/b to select “Recorder on/off”, and
then press ;.
The external input source switches and the recorder’s
EPG is displayed.
Select the programme to record.
Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for details.
Top menu/title list
This section explains how to play back a title in the
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder.
Press a/b to select “Top menu/title list”, and
then press ;.
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.
Press @ to hide the menu screen to
operate a/b/c/d buttons.
Select the title with a/b/c/d, and then
Select the title with a/b/c/d, and then
press
PLAY I.
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Setup menu
You can call up the menu of an HDMI CEC-compatible
external device (player, recorder, decoder, etc.) using the
“Setup menu” function.
Press a/b to select “Setup menu”, and then
press ;.
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.
Media change
If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the
media type here.
Press a/b to select “Media change”, and
then press ;.
Select the desired medium, such as DVD
Select the desired medium, such as DVD
recorder or HDD. The media type changes
every time you press ;.
Change audio output device
By AQUOS audio SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.
Press a/b to select “By AQUOS audio SP”,
and then press ;.
The sound from the TV speaker and headphone terminal
is silenced and only the sound from the AQUOS AUDIO
speaker system is audible.
By AQUOS SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the
AQUOS TV speaker system.
Press a/b to select “By AQUOS SP”, and
then press ;.
Sound mode change
You can manually change the AQUOS AUDIO speaker
system’s sound mode.
Press a/b to select “Sound mode change”.
The sound mode changes every time you
The sound mode changes every time you
press ;.
Refer to the operation manual of the AQUOS AUDIO
speaker system for details.
Model select
If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain,
you can specify which device to control here.
Press a/b to select “Model select”, and then
press ;. The HDMI device changes every
time you press ;.
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Picture settings
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”.
Setup
AV mode
Picture
OPC
[Off]
CH list
:Back
:Enter
Menu
Backlight
Contrast
Picture
AV mode
“AV mode” gives you several viewing options to choose
from to best match the system environment, which
can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of
programme watched or the type of image input from
external equipment.
Press a/b to select the desired mode, and
then press ;.
You can also switch the mode on the “Picture” and
“Audio” menu screen by pressing #.
Item
AUTO
The TV automatically sets the
appropriate selection from the “AV
mode” menu depending on the lighting
conditions and the type of programme
watched.
STANDARD
For a highly defined image in a normally
bright room.
MOVIE
For viewing a movie in a darkened room.
GAME
For playing of video games.
PC*
For PC.
USER
Allows you to customise settings as
desired. You can set the mode for each
input source.
x.v.Colour**
Produce realistic colour on the TV
screen unlike any other signal.
DYNAMIC
For a clear-cut image emphasising high
contrast for sports viewing.
DYNAMIC (Fixed)
For a clear-cut image emphasising
high contrast for sports viewing (the
“Picture” and “Audio” settings cannot
be adjusted).
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You can also select “AV mode” by pressing #.
The item marked with * is available only when selecting “HDMI
1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3”, “HDMI 4” or “EXT 3” from the “INPUT”
menu.
The item marked with ** is available only when accepting an
“x.v.Colour” signal through an HDMI terminal.
If you select “AUTO”, some selections in the “AV mode” menu
may not be automatically set.
Picture
OPC
Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Item
Off
The brightness is fixed at the value set
in “Backlight”.
On
Automatically adjusts.
On:Display
Displays the OPC effect on the screen
while adjusting the brightness of the
screen.
NOTE
When set to “On”, the TV senses the surrounding light and
automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make sure no
object obstructs the OPC sensor, which could affect its ability
to sense surrounding light.
Picture
Picture adjustments
Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following
picture settings.
Adjustment items
Selectable
items
c (Cursor)
d (Cursor)
Backlight
The screen dims
The screen brightens
Contrast
For less contrast
For more contrast
Brightness
For less brightness
For more brightness
Colour
For less colour
intensity
For more colour
intensity
Tint
Skin tones become
purplish
Skin tones become
greenish
Sharpness
For less sharpness
For more sharpness
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Basic adjustment
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