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The connection method varies depending on the type of AV Receiver. Select the appropriate method from the following.
Standard connection
- Method 1: Connecting an AV Receiver without HDMI jacks
- Method 2: Connecting the TV to an AV Receiver with an HDMI cable only
Advanced connection
- Method 3: Connecting other devices to an AV Receiver (Control for HDMI and Audio Return Channel are not supported)
- Method 4: Connecting other devices to an AV Receiver (Control for HDMI and Audio Return Channel are supported)
For more information, go to Sony Connection Guide.
Method 1: Connecting an AV Receiver without HDMI jacks
Use the IR Blaster cable when you want to control connected devices with the Keypad. You can control up to three devices by using the IR Blaster cable.
Use the supplied IR Blaster cable for two of three devices. For the other device, VM-50 is available. For details, see the VM-50 website.
When you connect a Cable/Satellite Box or other devices with HDMI cables, IR Blaster cables are not required if the connected devices are compatible with Control for HDMI.
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Method 2: Connecting the TV to an AV Receiver with an HDMI cable only
When an AV Receiver supports Control for HDMI, you can control the AV Receiver with the Keypad via an HDMI connection.
When an AV Receiver supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), you must connect the TV and the AV Receiver with an HDMI cable to enable the TV to send audio signals. You do not need an optical digital cable. In this case, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack on the TV.
To control devices other than the AV Receiver, use the IR Blaster cable.
When you connect a Cable/Satellite Box or other devices with HDMI cables, IR Blaster cables are not required if connected devices are compatible with Control for HDMI.
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Method 3: Connecting other devices to an AV Receiver (Control for HDMI and Audio Return Channel are not supported)
Use the IR Blaster cable to control connected devices with the Keypad.
When you connect a Cable/Satellite Box with an HDMI cable, IR Blaster cables are not required if the Cable/Satellite Box is compatible with Control for HDMI.
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Method 4: Connecting other devices to an AV Receiver (Control for HDMI and Audio Return Channel are supported)
When an AV Receiver and other devices support Control for HDMI, you can control them with the Keypad via an HDMI connection.
When an AV Receiver supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), you must connect the TV and the AV Receiver with an HDMI cable to enable the TV to send audio signals. You do not need an optical digital cable. In this case, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack on the TV.
To control devices other than the AV Receiver, use the IR Blaster cable.
When you connect a Cable/Satellite Box with HDMI cables, IR Blaster cables are not required if the Cable/Satellite Box is compatible with Control for HDMI.
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- See related links: