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Important information
Make connections before using this unit.
To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video
and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of this unit and your
video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices
with HDMI cables.
Cables used for connections
Audio and video cable
HDMI cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
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Audio cable (sold separately)
Coaxial cable
Balanced cable
Cable (sold separately)
Ethernet cable
NOTE
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other devices being connected.
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in noise.
Connections
You can connect HDMI-compatible devices to the unit.
Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with other connection methods.
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High quality playback by transmitting audio and video via digital signals
HDMI connections can transmit high definition video and high quality audio formats (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD, dts-HD
Master Audio).
HDMI connections also convey information required for playback between devices. The information is used for copyright protection and
TV resolution recognition, the HDMI control function, etc.
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Transmission of audio and video signals with a single HDMI cable
Previous connections require multiple audio and video cables, but HDMI connections require only a single HDMI cable to transmit audio
and video signals. This allows wires in a home theater system, which tend to be complicated, to be more organized.
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Mutual control through the HDMI control function (
This unit and the HDMI device connected via HDMI can be linked to perform operations such as power control.
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3D video playback, supported (
• There is more than one version of HDMI standard. The supported functions and the performance vary according to the version. To enjoy these
functions, the HDMI device connected to this unit also needs to use the same version of the standard. For the version of the HDMI standard
on the device connected to this unit, see the device’s manual.
• Some TVs do not support audio input via HDMI connections. For details, see your TV’s manual.
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Connecting this unit to a TV or AV receiver via HDMI connections
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