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ONKYO A/V Receivers to Offer CEC Over HDMI with Panasonic’s EZ Sync Displays and Playback Devices

04/27/07 - ONKYO has announced that its HDMI-compatible A/V receivers* will be capable of system control with selected Panasonic EZ Sync (a two-way communication protocol using HDMI) components, including high-definition displays and Blu-ray Disc players.** ONKYO has chosen to use the name RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for this system.

RIHD will offer at least three key benefits:

1.) Standby — All connected RIHD components will go into standby when the user selects standby on the EZ Sync display’s remote control.

2.) Volume Command — The user can use the EZ Sync display’s remote control to adjust the volume on the RIHD A/V receiver.

3.) Direct Change — An auto switching feature where the user can automatically select and begin playback of RIHD-compatible components (for example, an EZ Sync DVD recorder) by using the EZ Sync display remote control.

RIHD ensures intelligent interoperability with some of Panasonic’s most popular high-definition displays and playback components. ONKYO plans to work with other leading consumer electronics brands that use similar control systems over HDMI.

* RIHD will be compatible with 2007 A/V receivers onwards (Starting with the TX-SR605 and above).

** EZ Sync is a new feature found on many new Panasonic components. They might not yet be available in some areas.