Sound (***)

Adjust audio from the TV speakers, audio output to an audio system connected via HDMI or optical audio output, or audio output to wired headphones or Bluetooth-connected devices.

Sound settings

You can change the following settings.

Surround

Virtually reproduce realistic surround sound.

Surround effect

Adjust the surround sound effect.

Voice Zoom

Emphasize voice.
Displayed when [Post-processing] is set to [Standard].

Dialog enhancer

Enhance voices when [Post-processing] is set to [Dolby Audio processing].

Equalizer

Adjust sound based on different frequencies.

Reset

Return all sound settings to factory default.

3D surround (***)

Enables or disables 3D surround (stereophonic sound).

Volume settings

You can change the following settings.

Balance

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

Beam tweeter volume

Adjusts the volume of sound reflected from the ceiling.

Advanced auto volume

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

Dolby AC-4 Dialog level

Adjusts dynamic range of Dolby AC 4 signal.

Dynamic range settings

You can change the following settings.

Dynamic range

Compensates for audio level difference between input sources (for Dolby Digital audio and HE AAC audio).
Displayed only when [Input] is HDMI or during [Media Player] playback.

DTS Dynamic range

Adjusts dynamic range of DTS signal.

General

You can change the following settings.

Post-processing

Select [Standard] (Sony) or audio processed by Dolby technology.

Adjust only for ***

When [On], the picture and sound quality is adjusted for the currently selected video input or app. When [Off], the picture and sound quality is adjusted for all inputs and apps.

Prioritize HDMI signal information

Automatically sets the content type based on the Content Type information in the HDMI signal. If it does not set automatically, set this to [Off].

Audio output

Configure to output sound from headphones or an audio system instead of the TV speakers.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select the following settings.
[Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] the desired setting.
You can configure settings such as those below.

Speakers

Select TV or external speakers.

Bluetooth device

Select Bluetooth device connected to the TV to output audio.

Audio system settings

Sets output to devices connected via HDMI.

Acoustic Center Sync

Use the TV speakers as the center speaker of the home theater system.
For details, refer to Using the TV as a center speaker.

Audio system prioritization

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

A/V sync

Adjusts output timing to reduce delay between video and audio when using certain audio systems connected via HDMI.

Digital audio output

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.

eARC setting

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 enhanced 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. For supported audio formats, refer to Audio formats.
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.
^* An authorized Premium High Speed HDMI^™ Cable(s) is recommended.

Bluetooth device settings

Settings for devices connected via Bluetooth.

A/V sync

When using a Bluetooth audio device (A2DP supported), the output timing is adjusted to minimize the delay between video and audio.

Bluetooth settings

Enables/disables Bluetooth.
For details, refer to Remotes & accessories.

3D surround device settings

Virtually reproduce realistic surround sound.
For details, refer to Remotes & accessories.

Optical digital audio output settings

Enables optical digital audio output, and configures the output.

Optical digital audio output

Outputs the audio signal to the device connected to the optical digital audio output terminal.

Digital audio output

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.

Optical digital audio output volume

Adjusts the digital audio output level. Only valid for the PCM sound source. The volume levels between the PCM sound source and the compressed sound source will differ.