To select an external input

Selects external input.
Image shown may differ from your TV.
- Selects speaker.
- Selects input.
- Edits the name of external device connected to external terminal.
- Sets
SIMPLINK . - Sets Universal Remote Control. [This feature is available in certain countries only.]
To use SIMPLINK
- Connect the TV's
HDMI IN terminal with theSIMPLINK device'sHDMI output terminal using anHDMI cable. For home theatre units with aSIMPLINK function, connectHDMI terminals as above, and use an optical cable to connect Optical Digital Audio Out from the TV to Optical Digital Audio In of theSIMPLINK device. (When connecting HDMI-ARC-enabled devices via the HDMI-ARC port, an optical cable is not required.) - Select
MY APPS SIMPLINK.
SIMPLINK menu window appears. - Select SIMPLINK Setting on
SIMPLINK menu window.SIMPLINK setup window appears. - Set SIMPLINK to On in
SIMPLINK setup window. - Close
SIMPLINK setup window. - Select the device to control from
MY APPS SIMPLINK.
This function only works on devices with the SIMPLINK logo (
).
Verify that the external device has aSIMPLINK logo.

Verify that the external device has a
To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMI cable (with CEC, or Consumer Electronics Control, feature added). High-speed HDMI cables have the No. 13 pin connected for information exchange between devices.
Turn on or select the media of a device with home theatre features to see the speaker switch to External Speaker.
To use the Listen via External Speaker function, connect an optical cable (Purchase separately) or HDMI-ARC-enabled device via the HDMI-ARC port.
Switching to external input causes devices operating with SIMPLINK to stop.
Use of a third-party device with HDMI -CEC features may cause malfunctions.
Optical cable connection is supported only for models with the optical digital port.
Explanation of SIMPLINK features
Direct Play | Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly. |
Select multimedia device | Selects the desired device via the |
Disc playback | Manages the multimedia device with the TV remote control. |
Power off all devices | If the Auto Power function is set to On in the |
Sync Power on | If the Auto Power function is set to On in the |
Speaker | Selects speaker either on the home theatre unit or the TV. |