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About ARC (Audio return channel) function
The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream”
to this unit, increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.
NOTE
To enable the ARC function,set “HDMI Control” to “ON” (
v
page 55).
About Content Type
The HDMI Specification Version 1.4 enables simple, automated picture setting selection with no user
intervention.
The Content Type feature enables a display to auto-select the correct viewing mode to match the content
type it is currently receiving from a source device, and to switch modes when a new content source is
selected. Content Type supports content profiles for gaming, movie, photograph, and text viewing modes.
NOTE
To enable the Content type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” (
v
page 45).
Cables used for connections
Audio and video cable (sold separately)
HDMI cable
• This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable.
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HDMI
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HDMI
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HDMI
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HDMI
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Blu-ray Disc
player
DVD player
TV
Set-top box
Game
console
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device
• When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, also connect this unit and TV using an
HDMI cable.
• When connecting a device that supports Deep Color transmission, please use a “High Speed HDMI
cable” or “High Speed cable with Ethernet”.
• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case,
switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.
• When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with
HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.
NOTE
The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be
limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs.
Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector
When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to
DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector.
NOTE
• No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. Make separate audio
connections.
• Signals cannot be output to DVI-D devices that do not support HDCP.
• Depending on the combination of devices, the video signals may not be output.
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Settings related to HDMI connections
Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages.
Input Assign (
v
page 44)
Set this to change the HDMI input connector to which the input source is assigned.
HDMI Setup (
v
page 55)
Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
• Auto Lip Sync
• HDMI Audio Out
• HDMI Control
• Standby Source
• Power Off Control
NOTE
The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
