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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.
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.
sale after the release of this TV.
• AQUOS LINK does not work while using USB-recording
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
of your recording device. Press the REC E or REC
STOP
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.
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.
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 23), 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.
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list
(Page 23), 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.
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.
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.
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.
devices.
NOTE
• This function enables you to select either the USB HDD
for USB-recording use or the HDMI device with CEC
protocol.
protocol.
1
Go to “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” >
“Select recording device”.
“Select recording device”.
2
Select the device for recording using the REC E
button on the remote control unit.
button on the remote control unit.
• Select “USB HDD” when using the REC E button
for USB-recording.
• Select “HDMI device” when using the REC E
button for recording to the HDMI device.
3
Press the 6 (Return) to end the operation.
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.
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
• 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.
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.
HDMI-certified cable (commercially available)
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AQUOS LINK setup
Basic operation
Go to “TV Menu” > “Link operation” >
“AQUOS LINK setup” > select the menu you
want to set.
“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.
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.
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)”).
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.
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
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.
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.
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 32)
The connection method is the same as Connecting an
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via the AQUOS
AUDIO speaker system (Page 32)
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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.
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.
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 B to turn the HDMI-connected device
on/off.
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 B to turn the HDMI-connected device
on/off.
NOTE
• Refer to Regarding “Select recording device” (Page 31),
when the buttons for AQUOS LINK devices do not work.
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.
“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.
and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote
control unit.
1
Press
a/b to select “Recorder power 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.
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Top menu/title list
This section explains how to play back a title in the
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder.
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder.
1
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.
source.
• The title list data from the connected AQUOS BD
player/AQUOS recorder displays.
2
Press @ to hide the menu screen to
operate
operate
a/b/c/d buttons.
3
Select the title with
a/b/c/d, and then press
PLAY
I.
Setup menu
You can call up the menu of an HDMI CEC-
compatible external device (player, recorder, etc.)
using the “Setup menu” function.
compatible external device (player, recorder, 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.
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.
the media type here.
1
Press
a/b to select “Media change”, and then
press
;.
2
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
;.
Recorder EPG
You can call up the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG
and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote
control.
and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote
control.
1
Press
a/b to select “Recorder EPG”, 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.
Change audio output device
By AQUOS audio SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from
the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.
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.
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system is audible.
• Audio description sound is not available.
By AQUOS SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from
the AQUOS TV speaker system.
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.
speaker system’s sound mode.
1
Press
a/b to select “Sound mode change”.
2
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.
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
;.
AQUOS LINK
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