Using The Various Functions; Using The Control For Hdmi Function; Function; Hdmi Function - Sony HT-X8500 Manuel D'instructions

Using the Various Functions

Using the Control for

HDMI Function

Connecting a device such as a TV or Blu-
ray Disc player compatible with the
Control for HDMI function* using an
HDMI cable enables you to easily
operate the device by using a TV or Blu-
ray Disc player remote control.
Note
These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.
* Control for HDMI is a standard used by
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for
allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control
each other.
Preparing to Use the Control
for HDMI Function
Press and hold VOICE for 5 seconds to
set the function to on or off.
Control for HDMI function on
The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash.
Control for HDMI function off
The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators flash.
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the following devices after
setting the Control for HDMI function of
the Sound Bar to on by performing the
operation above.
• TV or AV device connected to the
Sound Bar
• AV device connected to the TV
Tip
If you enable the Control for HDMI
("BRAVIA" sync) function when using a TV
manufactured by Sony, the Control for
HDMI function of the Sound Bar is also
enabled automatically.
System Power Off Function
When you turn off the TV, the Sound Bar
will turn off automatically.
System Audio Control

Function

If you turn on the Sound Bar while you
are watching the TV, the TV sound will
be output from the speakers of the
Sound Bar. The volume of the Sound Bar
can be adjusted using the TV remote
control.
When you turn on the TV, the Sound Bar
is turned on automatically and the TV
sound is output from the speakers of

the Sound Bar.

Operations can also be made by the
TV's menu. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Notes
• The number for the Sound Bar's volume
level is displayed on the TV screen
depending on the TV.
• Depending on the settings of the TV, the
System Audio Control function may not
be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
• Depending on the TV, if the TV sound was
output from the speakers of the TV the
previous time you watched the TV, the
Sound Bar may not turn on by interlocking
with the TV power even if the TV is turned
on.
eARC/ARC (Enhanced Audio
Return Channel/Audio
Return Channel)
If the Sound Bar is connected to a TV's
HDMI IN jack compatible with eARC or
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