4: Connecting The Video Equipment - Sony HT-SS380 Operating Instructions Manual

4: 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" Sync-
compatible equipment using HDMI cables,
operations can be simplified. See ""BRAVIA"
Sync Features" (page 34).
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.
• 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 High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color
(x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.
Notes on HDMI connections
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and
HDMI TV OUT jack. It is not output from
any other audio jacks.
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can
only be output from the HDMI TV OUT
jack.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and output.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack
may be suppressed by the connected
equipment. Check the setup of the connected
equipment if the image is poor or the sound
does not come out of the equipment
connected via the HDMI cable.
• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency, the number of channels
or the audio format of the audio output
signals from the playback equipment is
switched.
• When the connected equipment is not
compatible with copyright protection
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be
distorted or may not be output.
If this is the case, check the specification of
the connected equipment.
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-
HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi
Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI
connection.
• Set the image resolution of the playback
equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master
Audio, Dolby TrueHD).
• You may need to make certain settings on
the image resolution of the playback
equipment before you can enjoy Multi
Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating
instructions of the playback equipment.
• 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.
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 3D images may not be
displayed.
• Not every HDMI equipment supports all
functions that are defined by the specified
HDMI version. For example, equipment that
support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support
Audio Return Channel (ARC).
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
equipment connected for details.
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