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HOOKUP
AND
SETTINGS
HDMI connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it
to this recorder using a HDMI cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to
the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or moni-
tor (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
22). When this choice is made, this unit will auto-
matically 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 21).
•
If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set
the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu
(See page 21). To enjoy DTS multi channel sur-
round, you must connect this recorder to a DTS
compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digi-
tal audio outputs.
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The arrow on the cable connector body should
face up for correct alignment with the connector
on the recorder.
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If there is noise or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable.
Tip :
When you use HDMI connection, you can change the
resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI
output using RESOLUTION or RES. button.
Note:
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 or change the
resolution.
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 uncom-
pressed 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
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When you connect a 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)x480i, 720x480p, 1280x720p or
1920x1080i video input.
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Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work
with this recorder.
•
The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP devices.
HDMI
HDMI compatible TV
H
(Type A)