Connections
a
Connecting a TV and set-top box
For the cable connection, follow the procedure below.
HDMI INPUT
1
2
3
HDMI
OUTPUT
1
2
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OPTICAL
OUTPUT
TV
Cable, satellite or
network set-top box, or
BD/DVD player
1
: Video signals
HDMI cable (optional)
: Audio signals
The digital audio/video signals from the set-
top box or BD/DVD player are input to this
unit.
2
HDMI cable (optional)
Use the optical digital
Digital video from the set-top box or BD/DVD
audio cable (supplied)
player is displayed on the TV.
when connecting the
center unit to a TV that
does not support
NOTE
Audio Return Channel.
• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it.
A cable with a maximum length of 5 m (16 ft) is
recommended to prevent degradation of signal quality.
1. Remove the cap
• 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.
2. Check the
• This unit supports HDCP version 2.2, a copy protection
direction of the
plug
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 high-speed HDMI cable for playback of 3D video
content.
• Use a premium HDMI cable for playback of 4K video
content.