Sony MHC-V21 Operating Instructions - Page 29

BLUETOOTH Connection Hint LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content1), and allows approximately three times more data2) than those other technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization. 1) Excluding DSD format contents. 2) In comparison with SBC (Subband Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is selected. Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode The BLUETOOTH standby mode enables the system to turn on automatically when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press / repeatedly to select "BT STBY", then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press . •• "ON": The system turns on automatically even when the system is in standby mode. •• "OFF": Turns off this function. To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS. Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal You can connect to the system from a paired BLUETOOTH device in all functions when the system's BLUETOOTH signal is set to on. The BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by default. Hold down + and MEGA BASS on the unit for about 3 seconds. "BT ON" or "BT OFF" appears on the display. Note ••You cannot perform the following operations when BLUETOOTH signal is set to off: -- Pair and/or connect with BLUETOOTH device -- Use "Sony | Music Center" -- Change the BLUETOOTH audio codecs ••If you touch the N-Mark on the unit with an NFC-compatible BLUETOOTH device or set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on, the BLUETOOTH signal will be set to on automatically. 29US