Sony HT-X8500 Manuel D'instructions page 30

ARC, you can listen to TV sound from the
speakers of the Sound Bar without
connecting an optical digital cable.
Press and hold SPORTS for 5 seconds
to set the function to on or off.
eARC function on
The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash.
eARC function off
The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators flash.
Notes
• Enable the eARC or ARC function of the
TV. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
• If the TV is not compatible with eARC or
ARC, an optical digital cable (not
supplied) needs to be connected (refer to
the supplied Startup Guide).
One-Touch Play Function
When you play content on a device (Blu-
ray Disc player, "PlayStation
connected to the Sound Bar, the Sound
Bar and TV are turned on automatically,
the input of the Sound Bar is switched to
TV input, and sound is output from the
speakers of the Sound Bar.
Notes
• If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the TV the previous time you
watched the TV, the Sound Bar does not
turn on and the sound and picture are
output from the TV even if device content
is played.
• Depending on the TV, the beginning part
of content being played may not play
correctly.
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HDMI Standby Through
Power Saving Setting
HDMI Standby Through power saving
setting is a function that allows you to
enjoy the sound and picture of a
connected device without turning on
the Sound Bar.
Press and hold GAME for 5 seconds to
select the HDMI standby through
setting.
The HDMI standby through setting
changes cyclically as follows.
Auto  On  Off
Auto
Signals are output from the HDMI OUT (TV
eARC/ARC) jack of the Sound Bar when the
TV is turned on while the Sound Bar is not
turned on. The standby power consumption
of the Sound Bar can be reduced more than
when set to "On" by turning off the
connected TV.
The Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, HDMI, and
4," etc.)
BLUETOOTH indicators flash.
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On
Signals are always output from the HDMI
OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack of the Sound Bar
when the Sound Bar is not turned on. If you
connect a TV other than those manufactured
by Sony, we recommend that you select this
setting.
The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash.
Off
Signals are not output from the HDMI OUT (TV
eARC/ARC) jack of the Sound Bar when the
Sound Bar is not turned on. Turn on the Sound
Bar to enjoy on the TV content of a device
connected to the Sound Bar. The standby
power consumption of the Sound Bar can be
reduced more than when set to on.
The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators flash.
Note
If the picture of a device connected to the
Sound Bar is not displayed on the TV, set
the HDMI standby through setting to on. If
you connect a TV other than those
manufactured by Sony, we recommend
you to select this setting.