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To use SIMPLINK
[Depending on model]
SIMPLINK is a feature that enables you to control and manage various
multimedia devices conveniently via the SIMPLINK menu.
1 Connect the TV’s
HDMI IN
terminal and the SIMPLINK device’s HDMI
output terminal using an HDMI cable.
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[Depending on model]
For home theatre units with a SIMPLINK function, connect HDMI
terminals as above, and use an optical cable to connect Optical
Digital Audio Out from the TV to Optical Digital Audio In of the
SIMPLINK device.
2 Select
(Settings)
General
SIMPLINK
.
SIMPLINK menu window appears.
3 In SIMPLINK Setting window, set SIMPLINK function to
On
.
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Configure the
Auto Power Sync
settings to
On
or
Off
.
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You can also set the SIMPLINK in
(HOME)
Inputs
SIMPLINK
. In SIMPLINK menu window, selects the device you want
to control.
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This function is only compatible with devices with the SIMPLINK
logo.
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To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMI®
cable (with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature added).
High-speed HDMI® cables have the No. 13 pin connected for
information exchange between devices.
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If you switch to another input, the SIMPLINK device will stop.
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If a third-party device with the HDMI-CEC function is also used, the
SIMPLINK device may not work normally.
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[Depending on model]
If you select or play media from a the device with a home theatre
function, the
HT Speaker(Speaker)
is automatically connected.
Be sure to connect with an optical cable (sold separately) to use the
HT Speaker(Speaker)
function.
SIMPLINK function description
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Direct Play
: Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly.
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Controlling devices with the TV remote control
: Manages the
multimedia device with the TV remote control.
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Main Power Off
: If
Auto Power Sync
is set to
On
in the
SIMPLINK settings and turn off your TV, the devices connected to
your TV via SIMPLINK will also be turned off.
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Main Power On
: If
Auto Power Sync
is set to
On
in the SIMPLINK
settings, turning on a SIMPLINK-linked device will turn the TV on.
(Behavior may vary depending on connected device.)
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Speaker
: [Depending on model]
Select speaker either on the home theatre unit or the TV.
To set password
(Settings)
Safety
Set Password
Sets or changes the TV password.
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The initial password is set to ‘0000’.
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When France is selected for Country, password is not ‘0000’ but
‘1234’.
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When France is selected for Country, password cannot be set to
‘0000’.
To return Reset to Initial Settings
(Settings)
General
Reset to Initial Settings
All stored information is deleted and TV settings are reset.
The TV turns itself off and back on, and all settings are reset.
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When
Lock System
is in place, a pop-up window appears and asks
for password.
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Do not turn off the power during initialization.
To remove the USB device
Select the connected USB HDD from
(HOME)
Inputs
and select
the
Eject
button to disconnect the USB HDD storage device.
When you see a message that the USB device has been removed,
separate the device from the TV.
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Once a USB device has been selected for removal, it can no longer
be read. Remove the USB storage device and then re-connect it.
Using a USB storage device - warning
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If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program
or uses its own driver, it may not work.
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Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly.
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Use only USB storage devices formatted with the Windows FAT32
or NTFS File System.
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For external USB HDDs, it is recommended that you use devices
with a rated voltage of less than 5 V and a rated current of less
than 500 mA.
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It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less
and USB HDDs of 2 TB or less.
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If a USB HDD with power-saving function does not work properly,
turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user
manual of the USB HDD.
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Data in the USB storage device can be damaged, so be sure to back
up importan
t files to other devices. Data maintenance is the user’s
responsibility and the manufacturer is not responsible for data loss.
