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Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI |
Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed.
HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables.
Memo
- Not all HDMI-control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these devices.
- This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.
- Depending on the specifications of each HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions may not work with this unit. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.)
- Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
Preparations
Connect an HDMI cable between this unit and the TV.
Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)
Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” to “ON”.
Operation Method 1
Connect the HDMI cable.
Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when this unit is turned on.
Select the playback mode.
Operation Method 2
Turn off the TV.
This unit turns off automatically.
Memo
- Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this unit is turned on.
(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display language of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. - The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the display language of this unit is changed.
- These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
- If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again.
Caution
- Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again.