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AQUOS LINK
 Controlling HDMI devices using 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.
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.
NOTE
•  Check the availability of AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS BD Players and AQUOS LINK-compatible audio systems in your 
country.
•  AQUOS LINK does not work while using time shift functions.
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What you can do with AQUOS LINK
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One touch play
When the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turn 
on and play back the image from the HDMI source.
 ✔ Operating title list of external devices
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.
 ✔ Controlling the AQUOS LINK-
compatible audio system
You can adjust the volume and select the sound mode of 
the AQUOS LINK-compatible audio system.
 ✔ Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the 
“Link operation” menu.
 ✔ 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.
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 #.
•  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 “HDMI1”, “HDMI2”, “HDMI3” or “HDMI4” from the 
“INPUT” menu.