HDMI CEC - EasyLinkEasyLinkAn HDMI connection has the best picture and soundquality. One HDMI cable combines video and audiosignals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD) orUltra HD (UHD) TV signals. For best signal qualitytransfer, use a High speed HDMI cable and do not usean HDMI cable longer than 5 m.EasyLink HDMI CECIf your devices are connected with HDMI and haveEasyLink, you can operate them with the TV remotecontrol. EasyLink HDMI CEC must be switched On onthe TV and the connected device.With EasyLink you can operate a connected devicewith the TV remote control. EasyLink uses HDMI CEC(Consumer Electronics Control) to communicate withthe connected devices. Devices must support HDMICEC and must be connected with an HDMIconnection.EasyLink setupThe TV comes with EasyLink switched on. Make surethat all HDMI CEC settings are properly set up on theconnected EasyLink devices. EasyLink might not workwith devices from other brands.HDMI CEC on other brandsThe HDMI CEC functionality has different names ondifferent brands. Some examples are: Anynet, AquosLink, Bravia Theater Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink andViera Link. Not all brands are fully compatible withEasyLink.Example HDMI CEC branding names are property oftheir respective owners.Operate DevicesTo operate a device connected to HDMI and set upwith EasyLink, select the device - or its activity - inthe list of TV connections. Press SOURCES , selecta device connected to an HDMI connection andpress OK.Once the device is selected, the TV remote controlcan control the device. However thekeys HOME and OPTIONS and some otherTV keys are not forwarded to the device.If the key you need is not on the TV remote control,you can select the key in the Options menu.Press OPTIONS and select Controls in themenu bar. On the screen, select the device key youneed and press OK.Some very specific device keys might not be availablein the Controls menu.Only devices that support EasyLink RemoteControl function will respond to the TV remotecontrol.EasyLink On or OffYou can switch EasyLink on or off. The TV comes withthe EasyLink settings switched on.To switch off EasyLink completely…1 - Press , select All Settings and press OK.2 - Select General Settings and press (right) toenter the menu.3 - Select EasyLink, press (right) andselect EasyLink one step further.4 - Select Off.5 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to closethe menu.EasyLink Remote ControlIf you want devices to communicate but you don'twant to operate them with the TV remote control, youcan switch off EasyLink Remote Control separately.To switch EasyLink Remote Control on or off…1 - Press , select All Settings and press OK.2 - Select General Settings and press (right) toenter the menu.3 - Select EasyLink > EasyLink RemoteControl and press OK.4 - Select On or Off and press OK.5 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to closethe menu.DVI to HDMIIf you still own a device that only has a DVIconnection, you can connect the device to any ofthe HDMI connections with a DVI to HDMI adapter.Use a DVI to HDMI adapter if your device only has aDVI connection. Use one of the HDMI connectionsand add an Audio L/R cable (mini-jack 3.5mm) toAudio In for sound, on the back of the TV.13