Sony HT-X8500 Operating Instructions - Page 35

Subwoofer, Mobile Device Connection, The TV sound from the Sound Bar

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The TV sound from the Sound Bar lags behind the image.  Set the adjustment value of the delay between the picture and sound to 0 msec if it is set to the range between 40 msec and 120 msec (page 25).  A time gap between the sound and picture may occur depending on the sound source. If your TV has a function that delays the image, use it for adjustment. No sound or only a very low-level sound of the device connected to the Sound Bar is heard.  Press  + on the remote control and check the volume level (page 12).  Press  or  + on the remote control to cancel the muting function (page 12).  Make sure the input source is selected correctly. You should try other input sources by pressing INPUT repeatedly (page 21).  Check that all the cables and cords of the Sound Bar and connected device are firmly inserted.  When you play content compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), it may not be output from the Sound Bar.  Set the HDMI signal format function to "Standard format" (page 18). The surround effect cannot be obtained.  Depending on the input signal and the sound mode setting, surround sound processing may not work effectively. The surround effect may be subtle, depending on the program or disc.  To play multi-channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device connected to the Sound Bar. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Subwoofer No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer.  Press BASS repeatedly to adjust the level of the bass tone (page 24).  The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. If the input sources contain very little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. Play the built-in demonstration music by following the steps below and check that the sound is output from the subwoofer.  Press and hold on the Sound Bar for 3 seconds. The built-in demonstration music is played.  Press again. The built-in demonstration music is canceled and the Sound Bar returns to the previous status.  Set the night mode to off. For details, see "Night mode" (page 24). Mobile Device Connection Pairing cannot be achieved.  Bring the Sound Bar and the BLUETOOTH device closer together.  Make sure the Sound Bar is not receiving interference from a wireless LAN device, other 2.4 GHz wireless devices, or a microwave oven. If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation is nearby, move the device away from the Sound Bar. BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed.  Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the Sound Bar is lit (page 27).  Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to be connected with is turned on and the BLUETOOTH function is enabled. 35US

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35
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The TV sound from the Sound Bar
lags behind the image.
Set the adjustment value of the delay
between the picture and sound to 0
msec if it is set to the range between
40 msec and 120 msec (page 25).
A time gap between the sound and
picture may occur depending on the
sound source. If your TV has a
function that delays the image, use it
for adjustment.
No sound or only a very low-level
sound of the device connected to
the Sound Bar is heard.
Press
+ on the remote control and
check the volume level (page 12).
Press
or
+ on the remote control
to cancel the muting function
(page 12).
Make sure the input source is
selected correctly. You should try
other input sources by pressing
INPUT repeatedly (page 21).
Check that all the cables and cords of
the Sound Bar and connected device
are firmly inserted.
When you play content compatible
with copyright protection technology
(HDCP), it may not be output from the
Sound Bar.
Set the HDMI signal format function
to “Standard format” (page 18).
The surround effect cannot be
obtained.
Depending on the input signal and
the sound mode setting, surround
sound processing may not work
effectively. The surround effect may
be subtle, depending on the program
or disc.
To play multi-channel audio, check
the digital audio output setting on
the device connected to the Sound
Bar. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
connected device.
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the subwoofer.
Press BASS repeatedly to adjust the
level of the bass tone (page 24).
The subwoofer is designed for
playback of bass or low frequency
sound. If the input sources contain
very little bass sound components
(i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from
the subwoofer may be difficult to
hear. Play the built-in demonstration
music by following the steps below
and check that the sound is output
from the subwoofer.
Press and hold
on the Sound
Bar for 3 seconds.
The built-in demonstration music
is played.
Press
again.
The built-in demonstration music
is canceled and the Sound Bar
returns to the previous status.
Set the night mode to off. For details,
see “Night mode” (page 24).
Pairing cannot be achieved.
Bring the Sound Bar and the
BLUETOOTH device closer together.
Make sure the Sound Bar is not
receiving interference from a wireless
LAN device, other 2.4 GHz wireless
devices, or a microwave oven. If a
device that generates
electromagnetic radiation is nearby,
move the device away from the
Sound Bar.
BLUETOOTH connection cannot be
completed.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the Sound Bar is lit
(page 27).
Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to
be connected with is turned on and
the BLUETOOTH function is enabled.
Subwoofer
Mobile Device Connection