Connecting external devices
Before switching on the TV, it is recommended that you connect any external devices before starting the first-time installation process. Depending on the available connections on your TV, follow the guidance below when connecting external devices.
Note:
Before making any connections, ensure that the TV and the external device are disconnected from the mains supply.
HDMI Connection
For optimum picture quality, we recommend connecting your device to the TV using an HDMI cable.
HDMI CEC-Compatible Devices
If an HDMI CEC-compatible device, such as a Blu-ray player or AV receiver, is connected using an HDMI cable, you can operate the device using the TV's remote control. We recommend using the HDMI (ARC) connection when connecting an AV receiver. For more information, refer to the ARC section of this Operation Manual.
Adjusting HDMI CEC Settings
1.Turn on the connected device.
2.To enable HDMI control, press the XXX.GST (Settings) button, then select [All settings] > [General settings], scroll down and activate [CEC] and [CEC remote control].
3.Activate HDMI control on the connected device.
Features Available to Compatible CEC Devices
Blu-ray/DVD player
•Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected Blu-ray/DVD player when the Blu-ray/DVD player starts to play.
•Automatically turns the connected Blu-ray/DVD player off when you turn the TV off.
•Controls menu operation ARROW buttons, playback and track selection of the connected Blu-ray/DVD player through the TV’s remote control.
AV Receiver
•Automatically turns the connected AV receiver on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on. This function is only available if you have previously used the AV receiver to output the TV’s sound.
•Automatically switches the sound output to the AV receiver by turning the AV receiver on when the TV is turned on.
•Automatically turns the connected AV receiver off when you turn the TV off.
•Adjust the volume and mute functions via the VOL+/– and MUTE buttons on your TV remote control.
Video Camera
•Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the camera is turned on.
•Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you turn the TV off.
•Controls menu operation ARROW buttons, playback, e.g. PLAY button of the connected video camera through the TV’s remote control.
Note:
Not all devices with HDMI input/output are HDMI CEC compatible. For information about CEC compatibility, refer to the instruction manual of the device. Refer to “HDMI connection (ARC supported)” section of this manual for information relating to connecting an HDMI (ARC) enabled device.
Composite video connection
If your external device has composite jacks/sockets, connect them to the TV using a composite video/audio cable.
Mini AV connection
(A) External Device
(B) Composite video/audio cable (not supplied)
(C) Composite video/audio adapter cable (not supplied)