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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device
You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit.
HDMI function
This unit supports the following HDMI functions:
t3D
tDeep Color (
vpage123)
tAuto Lip Sync (
vpage89, 123)
t“x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color (
vpage123, 124, 125)
tHigh definition digital audio format
tARC (Audio Return Channel)
tContent Type
tCEC (HDMI control)
Copyright protection system
In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both
this unit and TV or the player need to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copyright protection technology comprised of
data encryption and authentication of the connected AV devices. This unit supports HDCP.
tIf a device that does not support HDCP is connected, video and audio are not output correctly. Read
the owner’s manual of your television or player for more information.
About HDMI cables
tWhen a device supporting Deep Color is connected, use a cable compatible with “High Speed HDMI
cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”.
tWhen the ARC function is used, connect a device with a ”Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet” or “High
Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for HDMI 1.4a.
HDMI control function (vpage60)
This function allows you to operate external devices from the unit and operate the unit from external
devices.
NOTE
tThe HDMI control function may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its settings.
tYou cannot operate a TV or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player that is not compatible with the HDMI control
function.
About 3D function
This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a.
To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI1.4a 3D function and
a pair of 3D glasses.
NOTE
tWhen playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device
together with this manual.
tIf you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menu
screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen.
tThis unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content.
tIf 3D video with no 3D information is input, the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed
over the playback video.
tIf 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television, the menu screen and status display on this unit
are not displayed correctly. To view the menu screen and status display on this unit correctly, turn the
television setting that converts 2D video to 3D video off.
About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4a enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream”
to this unit.
NOTE
tTo enable the ARC function, set “HDMI Control” to “ON” (vpage89).
tWhen connecting a TV that does not support the ARC function, a separate connection using an audio
cable is required. In this case, refer to “Connecting a TV” (
vpage8) for the connection method.
About Content Type
HDMI 1.4a enables simple, automated picture setting selection with no user intervention.
NOTE
To enable the Content Type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” (vpage102).
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