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Using the Camera and Microphone Unit

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

For details on how to attach Camera and Microphone Unit (CMU-BC1) sold separately, refer to the Setup Guide or Instruction Manual included with Camera and Microphone Unit (CMU-BC1).

Setting the Camera sensing functions

Note

  • Some settings cannot be set depending on the model.

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

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

Available settings

[Auto adjust picture and sound with camera] (only the applicable models)
Optimizes the picture and sound of the TV speaker according to the viewing position and environment detected by the camera.
Adjust according to viewing position
[Brightness]
Automatically adjusts the brightness according to the viewing distance to make colors 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.
[Auto adjust picture and sound according to viewing position] (only the applicable models)
[Brightness]
Automatically adjusts the brightness according to the viewing distance to make colors 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.
[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.
[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.

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 & accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — [Clear data]
  • To turn off the Camera and Microphone Unit LED, disable the following setting.
    [Settings] — [Remotes & 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 & accessories] — [BRAVIA CAM] — [Software update]