Hdmi Connections - CAMBRIDGE CXU User Manual

HDMI connections

HDMI (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is a digital connection that can
carry both audio and video in one cable. Direct digital transfer of video and
support for various types of high defi nition video content make this the best
connection type for picture quality.
The CXU supports two HDMI outputs, both are 3D TV and ARC compatible.
For normal use with a single TV or TV and AV Receiver use HDMI output 1
(Primary Output) as this benefi ts from the Darbee Video processor, as shown
below.
Set the Dual HDMI Output option in the video setup menu to 'Dual Display',
see later section.
1 Direct connection to a TV for HDMI 1
2 Connection to a TV via an AV Receiver
for HDMI 1.
Ethernet Ethernet
1
TV/Monitor with HDMI input
HDMI 2, the secondary HDMI output of the CXU can be used either to allow
connection of two display devices or to allow separate HDMI audio and video
outputs as shown in the two examples below.
Connecting to two displays using dual HDMI
The CXU features two HDMI outputs.
If is therefore possible to connect two TVs or a TV and Projector etc. you
should treat output 1 as the Primary highest quality output as it benefi ts from
the in-built Darbee scaler.
1 Connection to a Primary TV/Monitor.
2 Connection to a Secondary TV/Monitor.
Ethernet Ethernet
1
TV/Monitor with HDMI input
12
Diagnostic Video Diagnostic Video
Composite
Coax
HDMI Input HDMI Input Digital Outputs Digital Outputs HDMI Out 1 USB USB
HDMI cable
In
Diagnostic Video Diagnostic Video
Composite
Coax
HDMI Input HDMI Input Digital Outputs Digital Outputs HDMI Out 2 HDMI Out 1 USB USB
HDMI cable
In
Note: The Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS HD High Resolution and
DTS HD Master Audio can only be passed by the CXU over HDMI.
As HDMI can carry both digital audio and video, HDMI can be used to
connect to AV receivers that support this function for external decoding.
AV receiver
HDMI cable
FL SL C SBL
FR SR SW SBR
7.1 Channel Audio Out 7.1 Channel Audio Out
2 In Optical
IR Emitter IR Emitter RS-232C Digital Inputs Digital Inputs
Both outputs can pass 3D TV signals and both can receive ARC.
Set the Dual HDMI Output option in the video setup menu to 'Dual Display',
see later section.
This is necessary to allow HDMI 2 to output high resolution audio.
HDMI cable
FL SL C SBL
FR SR SW SBR
7.1 Channel Audio Out 7.1 Channel Audio Out
2 In Optical
IR Emitter IR Emitter RS-232C Digital Inputs Digital Inputs
HDMI cable
Out
In
TV/Monitor with HDMI input
Right Left
Power AC
Stereo Audio Out Stereo Audio Out
Coax
In
TV/Monitor with HDMI input
Right Left
Power AC
Stereo Audio Out Stereo Audio Out
Coax
2
2