Connecting a TV incompatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function via an HDMI connection

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. HDMI connection for audio/video signals is required.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.

Connecting a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function via an HDMI connection

With just one HDMI cable connection, you can listen to the TV audio from the speakers connected to the receiver while the receiver sends audio and video to the TV.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.

Note

• For this connection, you need to turn the Control for HDMI function on. Press HOME to display the home menu, select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings], and set [Control for HDMI] to [On].

Hint

• If the HDMI jack of the TV (labeled "ARC") is already connected to another device, disconnect the device and connect the receiver.

Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connections for video signals are required.

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Note

• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.
• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
• When connecting an optical digital cable, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.

Hint

• All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to [Fixed] if it can be switched between either [Fixed] or [Variable].