You want to output sound from both the headphones/Bluetooth audio device/audio system and the TV speakers.
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To output sound from both the headphones/Bluetooth audio device and TV speakers
Sound can be output from both headphones or Bluetooth audio device and TV speakers by performing the setting below. However, the setting method varies depending on whether the TV is an A2DP-supported model.
A2DP-supported models that can use Bluetooth audio devices have [A/V sync] in [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output].
If the TV is not an A2DP-supported model
- Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Headphone speaker link] — [Off] to output sound from both the device connected to the headphone jack and the TV speakers.
Bluetooth audio devices such as Bluetooth headphones cannot be used.
If the TV is an A2DP-supported model
To output sound from both an audio system connected via ARC and TV speakers
Sound can be output from both an audio system connected to the TV and the TV speakers at the same time by satisfying the following conditions.
- Connecting the TV and audio system using a digital optical cable
- Setting [Digital audio out] to [PCM]
For details about digital optical cable connections, refer to the Connecting an audio system page.