Overview

If a BRAVIA Sync-compatible device (e.g. BD player, AV amplifier) is connected with an HDMI cable, or a BRAVIA Sync-compatible device (e.g. smartphone, tablet) is connected with an MHL cable, this TV allows you to control the device with the TV’s remote control.

Steps

1. Turn on the connected device.

2. Press the HOME button, then select [Settings].
   

   

3. Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga]* → [BRAVIA Sync Settings] → [BRAVIA Sync Control] → [On].
   

4. Activate BRAVIA Sync on the connected device.
   

   When a specific Sony BRAVIA Sync-compatible device is connected and powered on, and [BRAVIA Sync Control] is set to [On], BRAVIA Sync is automatically activated on that device.
   For details, refer to the instruction manual of the connected device.

* Option name differs depending on your region/country.

To not turn off the connected device automatically when turning off the TV

Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga]* → [BRAVIA Sync Settings] → [Device Auto Power Off] → [Off].

* Option name differs depending on your region/country.

To not turn on the TV automatically when turning on the connected device

Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga]* → [BRAVIA Sync Settings] → [TV Auto Power On] → [Off].

* Option name differs depending on your region/country.

To switch the TV input to the corresponding device connected with an MHL cable

Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga]* → [BRAVIA Sync Settings] → [Auto Input Change(MHL)] → [On].

* Option name differs depending on your region/country.

Available BRAVIA Sync Operations

BD/DVD player

• Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync-compatible device on and switches the input to that device when you select it from the Home Menu or Sync Menu.
• Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected device when the device starts to play.
• Automatically turns the connected device off when you turn the TV off.
• Controls menu operation (/// buttons), playback (e.g. button) and channel selection of the connected device through the TV’s remote control.

AV amplifier

• Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on. This function is only available if you have previously used the AV amplifier to output the TV’s sound.
• Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on.
• Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you turn the TV off.
• Adjusts the volume (VOL +/– buttons) and mutes the sound (MUTING button) of the connected AV amplifier through the TV’s remote control.

Video camera

• Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on.
• Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you turn the TV off.
• Controls menu operation (/// buttons), playback (e.g. button) and channel selection of the connected video camera through the TV’s remote control.

Notes

• “BRAVIA Sync Control” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for a connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device that has the BRAVIA Sync logo.