Connections
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Connecting a TV and set-top box
For the cable connection, follow the procedure below.
HDMI INPUT
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HDMI
OUTPUT
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OPTICAL
OUTPUT
TV
Cable, satellite or
network set-top box, or
BD/DVD player
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: Video signals
: Audio signals
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NOTE
Use the optical digital audio cable
(supplied) when connecting the
• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it. A cable with a maximum
center unit to a TV that does not
length of 5 m (16 ft) is recommended to prevent degradation of signal quality.
support Audio Return Channel.
• Use of a flat HDMI cable may make installing the center unit difficult because the
cable will be bent by the bottom of the center unit when connected. Confirm the layout
and position of jacks on the center unit before choosing an appropriate HDMI cable.
1. Remove the cap.
• This unit supports HDCP version 2.2, a copy protection technology. For playback of
4K video, connect the unit to the HDMI input jack (one compatible with HDCP 2.2) on
an HDCP 2.2-compliant TV, and to the HDMI output jack on a HDCP 2.2-compliant
BD/DVD player.
• Use a premium high-speed HDMI cable for playback of 3D and 4K video content.
2. Check the plug's
orientation.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) supported TV
• Connect an HDMI cable to the audio return channel supported jack
(the jack with "ARC" indicated) on TV.
• Video and audio content from playback devices can be output from
the TV even when this unit is off (HDMI signal pass-through).
What is Audio Return Channel (ARC)?
In order for the unit to play audio from a TV, the TV must usually be
connected to the unit via an audio cable as well as an HDMI cable.
If, however, the TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), TV
audio signals can be input to the unit via the HDMI cable that
outputs video signals from the unit to the TV.
HDMI cable (sold separately)
The digital audio/video signals from the set-top box or BD/DVD
player are input to this unit.
HDMI cable (sold separately)
Digital video from the set-top box or BD/DVD player is displayed
on the TV.