Hooking up components with
HDMI jacks
(Except for models of area code
E51)
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
DVD player
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 1
ANTENNA
IN
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Notes on HDMI connections
• This receiver may not be able to transfer
video or audio signals with certain types of
components.
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a
Super Audio CD are not output.
• Turn on the receiver when the video and
audio of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. If the power
supply of the receiver is not turned on,
neither video nor audio is transmitted.
Satellite tuner
DVD IN
VIDEO 2 IN
ASSIGNABLE
HDMI
AM
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L
L
L
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
SA-CD/CD
MD/TAPE
DVD
VIDEO 2
The sound is output from the TV speaker only
when a playback component and this receiver,
as well as this receiver and the TV are
connected via a HDMI jack. To output the
sound from the supplied speakers and to take
advantage of the multi channel surround
sound, be sure to
– connect the digital audio jacks on the
playback component to the receiver.
– turn off or mute the TV's volume.
TV monitor, projector, etc.
A
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
DVD
VIDEO 2
MONITOR
IN
IN
OUT
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
SUB
FRONT
SURROUND
WOOFER
SUB
VIDEO 1
MULTI CH IN
WOOFER
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack
may be restricted by the connected
component. Check the setup of the
connected component if the image is poor or
the sound does not come out of a component
connected via the HDMI cable.
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
component connected for details.
A
CENTER
Y
+
P
/C
B
B
/B–Y
P
/C
R
R
/R–Y
SURROUND BACK
L
L
+
–
+
R
R
SURROUND
FRONT A
SPEAKERS
–
–
25
GB