Video Connections
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal
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You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
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See page 62 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.
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When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
STEPS
1
Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).
2
1
To HDMI OUT
terminal
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
2
To HDMI IN
terminal
Projector
Equipment with an HDMI terminal
After connecting
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If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 18)
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If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 49–50)
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Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 24 and 51)
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Prepare the desired disc or content and start playback. (Pages 27–41)
This Player
AV receiver
TV
NOTE
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Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master
Audio formats is output from the
HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect
an amplifier with a built-in decoder to
enjoy the fine sound quality.
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When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch
Digital Output is available.
Selecting the priority video output when
connecting HDMI and Component video
When you connect both an HDMI cable and a
component cable to this player, you need to select
the priority video output in "Settings" – "Audio Video
Settings" – "Video Out Select". (See page 49.)
NOTE
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When you connect the player to a SHARP TV with an
HDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output
switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is
unnecessary.)
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When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable,
"HDMI Video Out" is set to "Auto". If you don't get a stable
image, select the desired resolution*.
When you set "HDMI Video Out" to a setting other than
"Auto", you can only select resolutions* that are compatible
with the connected TV.
*
Refer to "HDMI Video Out" on page 49 regarding the
resolutions of the HDMI video output.
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