30AQUOS LINKControlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINKE What is AQUOS LINK?Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AVamplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder) using a single remote control unit.By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certified cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AVamplifier using the remote control of the TV.NOTE• Check the availability of AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS BD Players and AQUOS LINK-compatible audio systems in yourcountry.• AQUOS LINK does not work while using time shift functions.E What you can do with AQUOS LINK One touch playWhen the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turnon and play back the image from the HDMI source. Operating title list of external devicesYou can also call up the external player’s top menu orAQUOS BD player’s/AQUOS recorder’s title list providedthat the devices support AQUOS LINK. Controlling the AQUOS LINK-compatible audio systemYou can adjust the volume and select the sound mode ofthe AQUOS LINK-compatible audio system. Multiple control of HDMI devicesYou can select which HDMI device to operate using the“Link operation” menu. Single remote control operationAQUOS LINK automatically recognises connected HDMIdevices and you can control the TV and the devices as ifusing a universal remote control unit.NOTE• When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.• Point the remote control unit toward the TV, not to the connected HDMI device.• Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.• Up to three HDMI recording devices, one AV amplifier and three players can be connected using this system.• These operations affect the HDMI device selected as the current external source. If the device does not operate, turn on the deviceand select the appropriate external source using b.• When you insert/remove HDMI cables or change connections, turn on all connected HDMI devices before turning on the TV.Confirm that picture and audio are correctly displayed/output by selecting “HDMI1”, “HDMI2”, “HDMI3” or “HDMI4” from the“INPUT” menu.