Operating the receiver by interlocking with a TV (Control for HDMI function)
Connecting a TV compatible with the Control for HDMI function to the HDMI OUT A jack using an HDMI cable enables you to interlock the receiver operation such as power on/off or volume adjustment with a TV.
About the Control for HDMI function
The Control for HDMI function is a function that enables operation of devices connected with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable by interlocking them.
Although this function works for devices compatible with the Control for HDMI function, it may not work if connecting devices other than those manufactured by Sony.
Preparing to operate by interlocking with a TV
Enable the Control for HDMI function settings of the TV and device connected to the receiver with an HDMI cable.
Set [Control for HDMI] in the [HDMI Settings] menu to [On].
Hint
- When connecting a device such as a Blu-ray Disc player to a TV with an HDMI cable, enable its Control for HDMI function.
- To enable the Control for HDMI function of a TV or Blu-ray Disc player, refer to their operating instructions.
Performing power operation or volume adjustment by a TV remote control
When turning the TV on/off or adjusting the volume using the TV remote control, the receiver power operation or volume adjustment is interlocked.
TV
TV remote control
Power interlocking
When you turn on or off the TV, the receiver will turn on or off automatically.
Note
- If you turn off the receiver before turning off the TV, the receiver may not turn on automatically even though you turn on the TV next time. In this case, perform the following operation.
- Select the receiver for the sound output device in the TV menu.
- When using Sony TV, turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on.
Volume adjustment
The sound of the TV you are watching is output from the speaker connected to the receiver automatically. You can adjust the receiver volume by the TV remote control.
Other interlocking functions
Menu operation by TV remote control
You can operate the menu of the receiver by selecting the name of the receiver when changing input or operating the Sync Menu on the TV.
Note
- In the Sync Menu of the TV, the receiver is recognized as “Tuner” by the TV.
- Some Sony TVs support the Sync Menu. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV to see if your TV supports the Sync Menu.
Language follow
When you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV, the receiver’s on-screen display language is also changed.
Note
- If you select a language that is not supported by the receiver as the on-screen display language of the TV, the receiver's on-screen display language will not change.
One-touch play function
When you play content on a Blu-ray Disc player or “PlayStation®5,” etc. connected to the receiver, the receiver and TV are turned on automatically.
Hint
- You can change the Control for HDMI settings by selecting [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] - [Control for HDMI] on the home menu.
