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HDMI connection
(RH277H/RH298H/RH299H only)
If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it
to this recorder using an HDMI cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder
to the HDMI INPUT jack on an HDMI compatible
TV or monitor
(H)
.
2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).
Notes:
If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz
sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option
to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 18).
When this choice is made, this unit will
automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz
so your system can decode them.
If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and
MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG]
options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 18).
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set
the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See
page 18). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you
must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible
receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio
outputs.
The arrow on the cable connector body should face
up for correct alignment with the connector on the
recorder.
If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check
the HDMI cable.
Tip :
When you use the HDMI connection, you can change
the resolution (576i, 576p, 720p, or 1080i) for the
HDMI output using RES. button.
Caution
Changing the resolution when the recorder is
connected with HDMI connector may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the
recorder and then turn it on again.
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for
use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV
devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of
HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is
used to protect digital content transmitted and
received.
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel
surround-sound audio, HDMI features include
uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5
gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several
cables and connectors), and communication between the
AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
Additional Information for HDMI
When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the followings:
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
recorder. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this recorder.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720(1440)x576i, 720x576p, 1280x720p, or
1920x1080i video input.
Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with
this recorder.
- The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP device.
(Type A)
