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Connecting an audio system

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See the illustrations below to connect an audio system such as an AV receiver or sound bar.

Note

  • The available terminals depend on your model/region/country.

HDMI connection (ARC supported)

  1. Connect the TV and audio system with an HDMI cable. Connect to the TV’s HDMI input terminal bearing the text “ARC” or “eARC/ARC”. Illustration of the connection method
    1. AV receiver or sound bar
    2. HDMI cable (not supplied)*
    • We recommend authorized Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable(s) bearing the HDMI logo.
  2. Adjusting an audio system

HDMI connection (eARC supported) (only models equipped with an HDMI IN (eARC/ARC) terminal)

  1. Connect the external input device and TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the TV and audio system with another HDMI cable. Connect the audio system to the TV’s HDMI input terminal bearing the text “ARC” or “eARC/ARC”. Illustration of the connection method
    1. External input device (such as a Blu-ray/DVD recorder)
    2. HDMI cable (not supplied)
    3. AV receiver or sound bar
    4. HDMI cable with Ethernet (not supplied)*
    • We recommend authorized Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable(s) bearing the HDMI logo.
  2. Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Speakers] — [Audio system].
  3. Adjusting an audio system

Digital optical cable connection

  1. Connect the TV and audio system with a digital optical cable. Connect to the audio system’s digital optical input terminal. Illustration of the connection method
    1. AV receiver or sound bar
    2. Optical audio cable (not supplied)
  2. Adjusting an audio system

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  • For more information, please visit the Sony support website.
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