Hint
You can also activate the HDMI zone using ZONE SELECT and ZONE POWER on the receiver.
You can also select source signals you want to output using INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver
while [H. xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel.
To exit HDMI zone operation
Select [Zone Controls] - [HDMI Zone Power] from the home menu, then select [Off].
Available input for HDMI zone operations
See “Available inputs for each zone.”
Hint
A dedicated App for this model SongPal enables easier zone operation such as changing the
settings or switching the zone inputs from your smartphone or tablet.
[116] Using Other Features
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
“BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI (*1)
function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices, such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc
player, using an HDMI cable (*2) (not supplied) you can control the devices with the TV remote
control. The following functions can be used with “BRAVIA” Sync.
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power
Off function) (Standby Linked to TV)
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control
function)
Enjoying sound of an Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV
Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function)
Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function)
Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Standby Through)
Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select function)
About Home Theatre Control function
Echo Canceling function
About Language Follow function
Note
Select [On].
The HDMI zone is activated.
3
Select [Zone Controls] - [HDMI Zone Input] from the home menu.
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Select the source signals you want to output.
5
Adjust to a suitable volume.
Adjust the volume using the volume control of the amplifier or TV in the HDMI zone. The
receiver cannot adjust the volume in the HDMI zone.
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Control for HDMI is a standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification that enables
interoperability of connected devices for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connections.
*1
Sony recommends a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps.
*2
