About HDMI connections

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting devices made by Sony that are “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible makes operations simpler.

HDMI features

Video

  • All HDMI jacks support ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through.
  • BT.2020 color space is wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems.
  • HDR is a video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels. The receiver supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision.
  • To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet.
  • Be sure to use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which supports bandwidths up to 18 Gbps. For video signals that require a high bandwidth such as 8K, 4K/120p, etc., be sure to use an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable that supports bandwidths up to 48 Gbps.
  • The HDMI jacks on the receiver support the following standards and functions:
    • The HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 and 4 jacks, HDMI OUT A jack, and HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack support transmission of video signals up to 4K/120p and 8K, compressed video, VRR, and ALLM signals.
    • The HDMI IN 5, 6 jacks, and HDMI IN 7 jack (STR-AZ7000ES/STR-AZ5000ES only) support transmission of video signals up to 4K/60p.
  • VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) is a video transmission method that suppresses video clogging and enables smooth display by adjusting the refresh rate on the display side according to the frame rate of TV game, etc.
  • ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) is a function that automatically switches to low latency mode in conjunction with the output of TV game, etc.

Audio

  • Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Audio, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM.
  • This receiver supports DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X Master Audio and Dolby Atmos.
  • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection.
  • Audio signals input to the OPTICAL IN and COAXIAL IN (SA-CD/CD) jacks can be output as HDMI signals from the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack when [HDMI OUT B Mode] is set to [Zone2].
  • The HDMI OUT A jack supports the eARC or ARC function.

HDCP

  • All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.3 (HDCP 2.3). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 or HDCP 2.3 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details.
  • HDCP 2.3 is copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K/8K movies.

Note

  • Depending on the TV or video device, 4K/8K or 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver.
  • When you connect two TVs to the receiver, Dolby Vision content may not be displayed. For details, see “Switching the TVs that output the HDMI video signals.”
  • Refer to the operating instructions of each connected device for details.
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