14ENGLISHAbout ARC (Audio return channel) functionThe Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data“upstream” to this unit.NOTE• To enable the ARC function, set “HDMI Control” to “ON” (vpage 60).• When connecting a TV that does not support the ARC function, a separate audio cable is required. In thiscase, refer to “Connecting a TV” (vpage 15) for the connection method.About Content TypeThe HDMI Specification Version 1.4 enables simple, automated picture setting selection with no userintervention.NOTETo enable the Content Type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” (vpage 49).Cables used for connectionsAudio and video cable (sold separately)HDMI cable• This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable.065)%.*065)%.*065)%.*065)%.*065)%.*065)%.**/)%.*Blu-rayDiscplayerDVDplayer TVSet-topboxDigitalcamcorderDigitalvideorecorderGameconsoleConnecting an HDMI-compatible deviceYou can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices to the unit.HDMI function• 3D• Deep Color (vpage 80)• Auto Lip Sync (vpage 60)• x.v.Color, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601color (vpage 80, 81)• High definition digital audio format• ARC (Audio Return Channel)• Content Type• CEC (HDMI control)Copyright protection systemIn order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, boththis unit and TV or the player need to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copyright protection technology comprised ofdata encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP.• If a device that does not support HDCP is connected, video and audio are not output correctly. Readthe owner’s manual of your television or player for more information.About HDMI cables• When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible “High SpeedHDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”• When the ARC function is used, connect a device with a ”Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet” or “HighSpeed HDMI cable with Ethernet” for HDMI 1.4.HDMI control function (vpage 38)This function allows you to operate external devices from the receiver and operate the receiver fromexternal devices.NOTE• The HDMI control function may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its settings.• You cannot operate a TV or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player that is not compatible with the HDMI controlfunction.About 3D functionThis unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of the HDMI 1.4 standards. Forplaying the 3D video content, a player, and a TV that support the 3D function of the HDMI 1.4 standardsare required in addition to this unit.NOTE• If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menuscreen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen.• This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content.