About HDMI connections
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations.
HDMI features
- Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM.
- 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.
- The receiver also supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TureHD) and object-based audio formats (DTS:X and Dolby Atmos).
- The eARC/ARC function allows you to receive the TV’s audio signal. eARC is a new feature of HDMI Specification 2.1.
- To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content.
- To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, and then play 4K-compatible content.
- Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
- All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details.
- The HDMI OUT and HDMI IN jacks (except the HDMI IN VIDEO 1 jack) support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps. The HDMI IN VIDEO 1 jack supports bandwidth up to 9 Gbps.
- All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K, HDCP 2.2, ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour), and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through.
- HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.
- BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems.
- HDR is an emerging video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels. The receiver supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision.
Supported video formats
| Format | 2D | 3D | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame packing | Side-by-Side (Half) | Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom) | ||
| 4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ (*1) | - | - | - |
| 4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz | ○ (*1) | - | - | - |
| 4096 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 4096 × 2160p @ 25 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 3840 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ (*1) | - | - | - |
| 3840 × 2160p @ 50 Hz | ○ (*1) | - | - | - |
| 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz | ○ (*2) | - | - | - |
| 1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ | - | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz | ○ | - | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 1280 × 720p @ 23.98/24 Hz | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ | - | - | - |
| 720 × 576p @ 50 Hz | ○ | - | - | - |
| 640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz | ○ | - | - | - |
*1 If you use YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2/RGB 4:4:4 or YCbCr 4:2:0 Deep Color (Deep Colour) (10 bit or 12 bit) of these video formats, we recommend you to use Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet that support 18 Gbps and be sure to set [HDMI Signal Format] to [Enhanced format] in the [HDMI Settings] menu. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format).”
*2 If you use Deep Color (Deep Colour) (10 bit or 12 bit) of these video formats, we recommend you to use Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet that support 18 Gbps and be sure to set the [HDMI Signal Format] to [Enhanced format] in the [HDMI Settings] menu. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format).”
Note
- Depending on the TV or video device, 4K 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.
