Medion LIFE X14310, User Manual

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7. Multimedia connections
7.1. Use of the multimedia connections
CAUTION!
Risk of damage!
Incorrect operation can lead to damage to the equipment used.
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Before wiring and use, also read the operating instructions of the devices you
are connecting.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage!
If plugs and sockets are connected incorrectly it can cause damage to the contacts.
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Ensure that the plugs and corresponding sockets fit together precisely in order
to avoid any damage to the contacts. Due to the arrangement of the contacts,
the plug will only fit into the socket in one position.
7.1.1. AV
AV transmission (composite) works via three RCA jacks in which one carries the video signal (yellow)
and two carry the stereo audio signal (red/white). Use a commercially available AV cable.
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Connect the AV inputs and outputs of the equipment with an AV cable.
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If any of the connected devices have AV connections to mini jack, please use an appropriate AV
adapter (3x RCA > mini jack) (optional).
7.1.2. HDMI
HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is an interface for digital video and audio transmission.
It has the highest quality of transmission and can also play Ultra HD resolution (from version 2.0).
Use a commercially available HDMI cable.
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Connect the corresponding HDMI ports of the devices used with an HDMI cable.
7.1.3. HDMI ARC
If you want to use a television as a signal receiver AND signal source (to transmit an audio signal to
an audio receiver), you should use an HDMI port with audio return channel (ARC). The HDMI con-
nection to the TV set then works in both directions. Video and audio signals can be received from a
video device and the audio signal of the TV can also be sent to the audio receiver via the audio re-
turn channel.
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Connect the video device (e.g. Blu-ray player) to the audio receiver via HDMI.
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Connect the audio receiver to the TV set via HDMI/ARC.
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Make sure that the speaker control of the TV set is routed to the external amplifier.
7.1.4. HDMI CEC
If you connect different devices via CEC-enabled HDMI connections, you can control certain func-
tions of the entire HDMI network with a single remote control (e.g. standby or record functions):
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Connect all devices via CEC-enabled HDMI ports with HDMI cables.
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Make sure that the CEC functions are enabled for all ports and that all devices are connected ac-
cordingly.
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