Connecting a TV incompatible with the eARC and ARC functions using an HDMI jack

Connect a TV to the HDMI OUT A jack.

When you connect the receiver to a TV using the HDMI cable (), the receiver can output audio and video signals to the TV. Note, however, that you also need to connect the optical digital cable () or audio cable () to the TV in order to output TV audio from the speakers connected to the receiver.

Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables.

Connecting with an HDMI cable and an optical digital cable (recommended)

Illustration of connecting the TV and receiver. Connect the HDMI OUT A jack on the rear of the receiver with the HDMI INPUT jack on your TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (TV) jack on the rear of the receiver with the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT jack on the rear of your TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied).

Connecting with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (recommended)

Illustration of connecting the TV and receiver. Connect the HDMI OUT A jack on the rear of the receiver with the HDMI input jack on your TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). Connect the AUDIO IN TV jacks on the rear of the receiver with the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the rear of your TV using an audio cable (not supplied).

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Note

  • 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.
  • Select the HDMI signal format suitable for the video signal band of the TV or AV device connected with the HDMI cable from the menu of the receiver.
  • HDMI-DVI conversion cable is not recommended. If you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D device, you may lose audio and/or image. If the audio is not output correctly, connect the audio cable or digital connection cable and set the input jack again.

Hint

  • You can operate this receiver using the menu on the TV.