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VIDEO connection
Example of connectable devices
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VCR
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DVD player/recorder
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Game console
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Camcorder
You can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting to a game console, camcorder,
a DVD player/recorder or other device.
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AV cable (commercially available)
Audio connections
Speaker/amplifier connection
Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below.
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Connecting an amplifier with digital/analogue audio inputs
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Stereo conversion cable (for analogue audio) (commercially available)
Optical audio cable (for digital audio) (commercially available)
* This terminal is also used for headphones. Reduce the volume before using
headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage your hearing.
NOTE
• Optical digital audio will be output in 2-ch stereo when it is from the external equipment
connected to the TV using an HDMI cable.
• If the image is not in sync with the audio, check the settings of the connected surround
system.
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After connecting
Digital audio output setting
After connecting an amplifier with digital audio input and external speakers
as shown, you should set an audio output format compatible with the
programme you are watching or the device connected.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “Digital audio
output” > select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”.
NOTE
• When set to “Dolby Digital”, Dolby Digital is output when the Dolby Digital or
Dolby Digital Plus audio formats are received. When set to “PCM”, PCM is output
no matter what audio formats are received.
• When set to “Dolby Digital”, HE-AAC audio formats can be output as Dolby
Digital.
• When set to “Dolby Digital”, Dolby Digital Plus can be output as Dolby Digital.
Connecting external devices
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Controlling HDMI devices using
AQUOS LINK
AQUOS LINK
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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.
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What you can do with AQUOS LINK
w One touch recording (DTV/SAT only)
You do not have to search for the remote control unit
You do not have to search for the remote control unit
of your recording device. Press the REC E or REC
STOP
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
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
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
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list
(Page 22), 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
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.
AQUOS LINK
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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.
Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via the AQUOS
AUDIO speaker system
AUDIO speaker system
Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder only
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder
HDMI-certified cable (commercially available)
Optical audio cable (commercially available)
* The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function works only when using the HDMI 1 terminal.
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.
HDMI-certified cable (commercially available)
AQUOS LINK
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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)”).
Selecting channel key
This function allows you to select the channel of
the connected HDMI device using the TV’s remote
control unit.
1
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 ;.
2
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 Connecting an
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via the AQUOS
AUDIO speaker system (Page 29)
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via the AQUOS
AUDIO speaker system (Page 29)
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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.
1
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.
2
Press J to fast forward.
Press G to reverse.
Press REC E to start recording.
Press REC STOP H to stop recording.
Press H to stop.
Press F to pause.
Press SOURCE B to turn the HDMI-connected
Press G to reverse.
Press REC E to start recording.
Press REC STOP H to stop recording.
Press H to stop.
Press F to pause.
Press SOURCE B to turn the HDMI-connected
device on/off.
AQUOS LINK menu
You can select the AQUOS LINK menu from the
“Link operation” menu to arrange the settings for
sound or an external device.
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.
1
Press a/b to select “Recorder on/off”, and
then press ;.
• The external input source switches and the
recorder’s EPG is displayed.
2
Select the programme to record.
• Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for
details.
AQUOS LINK
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