Sony HT-M5 Operating Instructions - Page 23
a: Connecting the video equipment, Using HDMI connection
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Connections 1)HT-M7/HT-M5 only. 2)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect A to enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. 3)If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to set the "CTRL.HDMI" to "CTRL ON" in the HDMI menu (page 51). 4)If your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect D to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver. Be sure to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Notes • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT (HT-M7/HT-M5 only) jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment. • 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. Tip When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be switched between either "Fixed" or "Variable". To listen to the sound from the TV If your TV does not support System Audio Control function, set the "AUDIO.OUT" to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 51). 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 42). HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by the receiver" (page 41). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports Deep Color (Deep Colour), "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and 3D transmission. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. Notes on HDMI connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed. • Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details. 23US