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Connection example 4: Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier (TV not equipped with ARC)

See this connection example when you connect an AV amplifier between the processor and a TV. This connection is recommended when you connect 3 or fewer HDMI devices (BD device, etc.), except for an AV amplifier. When you connect a theater rack or a sound bar with HDMI jacks instead of an AV amplifier, this connection is recommended.
Note

  • The Control for HDMI function is disabled in the default setting. To use the Control for HDMI function, set [Control for HDMI] to [On] on the menu of the processor. [Details]

  1. Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to “MODE2.”

  1. Connect an AV amplifier, a TV, a BD/DVD device and/or a game device to the jacks on the rear of the DP-HW700 processor.

If the devices are connected to the TV, disconnect them from the TV, and connect them to the processor.
: audio signal
: video signal
: audio signal of TV
HDMI IN: HDMI input
HDMI OUT: HDMI output
OPTICAL IN: optical digital input
OPTICAL OUT: optical digital output

Connect a TV with the optical digital cable (supplied).
Tip

  • The optical digital cable must be connected to listen to TV sound on this system.


Connect a TV and an AV amplifier with an HDMI cable (High Speed type) (sold separately).
Connect the processor and the AV amplifier with an HDMI cable (High Speed type) (sold separately).
Connect a BD/DVD device and/or a game device to the processor with an HDMI cable (High Speed type) (sold separately).
Connect the optical digital input on the AV amplifier with the optical digital cable (sold separately).
Only one optical digital cable is supplied.
Tip

  • The signal input to the TV (OPT) IN jack is passed through as-is from the TV (OPT) OUT (THROUGH) jack (Optical pass-through function).


Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Notes

  • Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch.

  • The ARC function does not work on the processor when the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to “MODE2.” To listen to TV sound on this system, connect the processor and the TV with the optical digital cable, even if the TV supports ARC.



Connection example 5: Connecting playback devices to the processor via an AV amplifier

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