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5.3 Connect devices
SoundBar
Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
If you use the HDMI-ARC connections on both TV and device,
no other cable is needed. If not, read on.
If you do not use the HDMI-ARC connection, add a digital audio
cable (optical).
Blu-ray Disc / DVD player
Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
Home Theatre System with disc player
Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
If you use the HDMI-ARC connections on both TV and device,
no other cable is needed. If not, read on.
If you do not use the HDMI-ARC connection, add a digital audio
cable (optical).
Audio to Video synchronisation (sync)
If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you can
set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to match the
sound and video.
Read more about Audio to Video sync in Help > Setup >
Devices > Audio to Video sync.
Do not connect the audio signal from a DVD player or other
device directly to the Home Theatre System. Always route the
sound through the TV first.
Recorder
Use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the device and
the TV.
Add an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
Digital receiver / Satellite receiver
If you use a digital receiver to watch TV (a set top box - STB)
and you do not use the remote control of the TV, then switch
off the automatic switch off. This will prevent the TV from
switching off automatically after a 4 hour period without a key
press on the remote control of the TV.
To switch off the automatic switch off, press the green key while
you are watching TV channels and select Auto switch off and
select Off.
Use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the device and
the TV.
Add an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
Dig. receiver + Disc Recorder
If you use a digital receiver to watch TV (a set top box - STB)
and you do not use the remote control of the TV, then switch
off the automatic switch off. This will prevent the TV from
switching off automatically after a 4 hour period without a key
press on the remote control of the TV.
To switch off the automatic switch off, press the green key while
you are watching TV channels and select Auto switch off and
select Off.
First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the devices to the TV.
Then use an HDMI cable to connect the digital receiver to the
TV.
Finally, use an HDMI cable to connect the Disc Recorder to the
TV.
Dig. receiver + Disc-R + Home Theatre
If you use a digital receiver to watch TV (a set top box - STB)
and you do not use the remote control of the TV, then switch
off the automatic switch off. This will prevent the TV from
switching off automatically after a 4 hour period without a key
press on the remote control of the TV.
To switch off the automatic switch off, press the green key while
you are watching TV channels and select Auto switch off and
select Off.
First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the devices to the TV.
Then use an HDMI cable to connect the digital receiver to the
TV.
Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Disc Recorder to the
TV.
Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System
to the TV.
If you do not use the HDMI-ARC connection on the TV and
the device, add a digital audio cable (optical).
Digital HD receiver
If you use a digital receiver to watch TV (a set top box - STB)
and you do not use the remote control of the TV, then switch
off the automatic switch off. This will prevent the TV from
switching off automatically after a 4 hour period without a key
press on the remote control of the TV.
To switch off the automatic switch off, press the green key while
you are watching TV channels and select Auto switch off and
select Off.
First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the device to the TV.
Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
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