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7.1.3. HDMI
HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is an interface for digital video and au-
dio 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.
Connect the corresponding HDMI ports of the devices used with an HDMI cable.
7.1.4. 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 connection 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 return channel.
Connect the video device (e.g. Blu-ray player) to the audio receiver via HDMI.
Connect the audio receiver to the TV set via HDMI/ARC.
Make sure that the speaker control of the TV set is routed to the external ampli-
fier.
7.1.5. HDMI
CEC
If you connect different devices via CEC-enabled HDMI connections, you can con-
trol certain functions of the entire HDMI network with a single remote control (e.g.
standby or record functions):
Connect all devices via CEC-enabled HDMI ports with HDMI cables.
Make sure that the CEC functions are enabled for all ports and that all devices
are connected accordingly.
7.1.6. USB
A USB port can be used to connect and read storage media such as USB sticks or ex-
ternal hard drives. Use a suitable USB cable. If a suitable USB cable is included in de-
livery, you should use this (e.g. for hard drives).
Connect the corresponding USB ports of the devices used with a USB cable.
Whenever possible, do not use a USB extension cord as this can cause problems
(depending on the voltage).
7.1.7. SPDIF
SPDIF (Sony®/Phillips digital interface) is an interface for transferring digital stereo
or multi-channel audio signals between various devices. Usually, the digital audio
signal is output via a coaxial (RCA) or an optical connection. Use a suitable, commer-
cially available cable.
Connect the SPDIF ports of the devices used with a corresponding SPDIF cable.
7.1.8. VGA
(PC)
Using the VGA port, you can connect a PC with a monitor/TV set to transmit the vid-
eo signal. Use a commercially available VGA cable.
Connect the VGA ports of the devices used with a VGA cable.
