Using the Camera and Microphone Unit (BRAVIA CAM supported models only)

You can connect the supplied Camera and Microphone Unit (CMU-BC1M) or optional Camera and Microphone Unit (CMU-BC1) to the TV to enjoy video chat or set the optimum image and sound quality for the user's viewing position.

Attaching and removing the Camera and Microphone Unit

Attaching

Attach the supplied Camera and Microphone Unit to the Camera port on the back of the TV. You can adjust the angle and vertical position of the Camera and Microphone Unit.

Removing

To easily remove the supplied Camera and Microphone Unit, twist it slightly as shown in the figure below.

Hint

For the optional Camera and Microphone Unit (CMU-BC1), attach it to the TV by following the instructions in the manual supplied with CMU-BC1.

Note

You may need to update the TV software to use the features of the Camera and Microphone Unit. Please update if a software update notification is displayed.

Setting the Camera sensing functions

Configure settings related to the sensor of the Camera and Microphone Unit.

Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, and select in the following order.
[Settings] — [Remotes and accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — the desired item

Available settings

[Auto adjust picture and sound]^* (BRAVIA XR models only): The Camera and Microphone Unit detects the user's viewing position and automatically adjusts the screen brightness, volume, and audio balance.
[Brightness]: Automatically adjusts the brightness according to the viewing distance to make colours more visible.
[Voice emphasis]: Automatically adjusts the volume according to the viewing distance. If you are far from the TV, the sound is made more audible.
[Sound balance]: Adjusts the balance so it sounds as if you are viewing from the front of the TV even if you are actually not.
[Proximity Alert]^*: Notifies you if the TV viewing distance is too close.
You must input your PIN to enable this feature. When enabled, it will be set at 1 m (3 ft.) (default). You can select [Set distance] to set any distance.
[Auto power saving mode]^*: Automatically switches to power saving, such as reduced brightness, when a user is not detected in front of the TV for a certain period of time.
[Gesture Control]^*: Allows use of gestures in front of the TV to turn the TV off, adjust the volume, change the channel, or play back content.

^* Future software updates may be required to use some features.
Some of the Camera sensing functions added by software updates are added to Quick Settings, and you can turn On/Off features such as [Auto adjust picture and sound].
For details about software updates, see the Software updates page.

Hint

[BRAVIA CAM] in the Camera and Microphone Unit has features available in addition to Camera sensing functions. Configure them as necessary.

With Camera sensing functions, camera images are not sent to the network, you can erase the data collected by the Camera and Microphone Unit and reset Camera sensing functions.
[Settings] — [Remotes and accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — [Clear data]
To turn off the Camera and Microphone Unit LED, disable the following setting.
[Settings] — [Remotes and accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — [Camera activity LED]
The LED will always turn on during video chat or while updating the Camera and Microphone Unit.
Updating the software of the Camera and Microphone Unit may be required. To check for software updates, select the following in order.
[Settings] — [Remotes and accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — [Software update]