Using AQUOS LINK
What's AQUOS LINK?
• Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactivelyoperate
compatible system equipment (Blu-ray disc equipment, AV amplifier, DVD).
By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certified cables to the TV, you can control a
recorder or AV amplifier using the remote control of the TV.
AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected equipment with one remote control.
i HDMI-cerlified cable _ i _ Optical fiber cable
AQUOS BD Player
HDMI--certifled cable *
• Use HDMI 1 to connect
ARC-compatible equipment,
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Example
AQUOS LINK-compatible Back panel Back panel
Audio system horizontal inputs vertical inputs
o For connecting the TV to AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment, use commercially available cables.
o Point the remote control toward the TV, not to connected HDMI equipment.
o Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use an HDMI-certified cable.
o Up to 3 pieces of HDMI recording equipment and one AV amplifier can be connected using this system.
o These operations affect the HDMI equipment selected as the current input source. If the equipment does not operate, turn on
the equipment and select the appropriate input source using INPUT.
o The AQUOS LINK feature may not operate properly when an HDMI splitter or AV selector unit is used. These devices may
cause interruptions to the image and/or sound.
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Connected AQUOS LINK-compatible devices can be operated without
changing the settings of the remote control unit.
OPTION button will function only when AQUOS LINK is used.
[] One Touch Play
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the
image from the HDMI source.
[] One Touch Recording
Press ®REC while you are viewing a broadcast received with the AQUOS
LINK-compatible recorder. The AQUOS LINK automatically recognizes the
connected HDMI device and starts recording.
[] Single remote control
The AQUOS LINK automatically recognizes the connected HDMI device and
you can control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control.
[] Control the AQUOS UNK=compatible audio system
Set the volume of AQUOS LINK-compatible audio system.
o The above description is an example of the AQUOS LINK function.
o The steps in "AQUOS LINK Setup" on page 50 need to be completed beforehand.
o Refer to this operation manual and the operation manual of the AQUOS LINK device
to be used with this TV.
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