Adjusting the sound quality

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You can configure various settings related to the TV’s sound such as sound quality and sound mode.

Note

The actual display may vary or some settings may not be available depending on your model/country/region, TV settings, and the connected device.

Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — the desired option.

You can change the following settings.

Sound

Adjust settings by input such as the TV or HDMI, and other common settings, to enjoy various sound effects.
You can configure settings such as those below.

Sound mode

Select modes such as [Cinema], [Music], or [Dolby Audio] based on your environment and preferences.
For details, refer to “Sound” advanced settings.

Sound customization

Adjust the sound quality for each sound mode in models with Sound mode.
For details, refer to “Sound” advanced settings.

Volume level

Adjust the sound level of current input.
For details, refer to “Sound” advanced settings.

Advanced auto volume

Keeps the volume level constant for all programs and inputs.
For details, refer to Advanced auto volume.

Balance

Adjust the speaker balance.
For details, refer to Balance.

TV position

Change [TV position] based on the installation method of the TV.

Acoustic auto calibration

Adjust audio output based on your viewing environment. For details, refer to Performing acoustic auto calibration.

Reset

Return all sound settings to factory default settings.

Audio output

Configure to output sound from headphones or an audio system instead of the TV speakers.
You can configure settings such as those below.

Speakers

Select TV or external speakers.

TV center speaker mode

Use the TV speakers as the center speaker of the home theater system.
For details, refer to Using the TV as a center speaker (only models with TV center speaker mode).

Audio system prioritization

If enabled, this automatically switches the audio output to a BRAVIA Sync-compatible audio system when the TV is turned on.

Home theater control

Turns your audio system on, and allows you to control it.

Sound mode sync

The sound field of the specified audio system will switch automatically when the TV's sound mode changes.

A/V sync

Adjust audio and video timing while using a Bluetooth A2DP audio device or a specific audio system connected with an HDMI cable.

eARC mode

If [Auto] is selected, high quality audio is output when an eARC supported device is connected to an HDMI port labeled “eARC/ARC”. eARC is an extended version of ARC and stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel. By connecting an eARC supported device, you can enjoy uncompressed, high-quality audio formats and newer surround audio formats in addition to the audio formats supported by ARC connections thus far. For audio formats supported by eARC, refer to Pass-through audio formats supported with eARC.
To connect the TV and an eARC supported device, use an eARC-supporting HDMI cable^*. To connect an eARC supported device, refer to Connecting an audio system.
^* Sony's Premium High Speed HDMI^™ Cable(s) is recommended.

Digital audio out

Configure the output method when outputting digital audio. This setting is available only when [Speakers] is set to [Audio system].

Hint

There is less deterioration and noise from signal transmission, and the sound quality is superior compared to analog connections.

Digital audio out volume

Applied for PCM only. The volume levels between PCM and compressed audio will differ.

Dolby Digital Plus output

Select output for Dolby Digital Plus for audio systems supporting Dolby Digital Plus and ARC. If you use ARC and optical audio out, select [Dolby Digital]. (Dolby Digital Plus will be muted over optical audio out.)

Hint

Dolby Digital Plus is high quality surround sound processed by Dolby's acoustic technology.

Pass through mode

Output audio signals to an audio system without decoding.
For the connection method to use pass through mode, refer to Connecting an audio system.