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How do I switch my Sony soundbar to my TV?

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Andrew Ramirez

Published Mar 13, 2026

How do I switch my Sony soundbar to my TV?

  1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
  2. Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar.
  3. Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV’s Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).

Where can I buy a Sony sound bar manual?

If you prefer a paper hard copy of a manual listed on this page, you can purchase it from the True Manuals web site. Get help with common soundbar issues. What is DLNA technology?

How can I connect my sound bar to my TV?

Connect another device to your Sound Bar and TV using HDMI (without ARC) and an optical audio cable Connect your external device to the HDMI IN port on your TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the external device to your sound bar with an optical cable.

Can a BT TV box connect to a surround sound system?

Can I connect my surround sound system to my BT TV box? Yes, you can connect your TV box to a Surround Sound system using either a TOSlink cable or an HDMI cable. However, some programmes may not be available in Surround Sound. Press the button on your remote control to find out whether the programme supports Surround Sound.

Why is the input selection from my sound bar changing?

As such, by design, [OPT] is the default setting for the TV audio input of the sound bar. If your TV does not have a digital optical output port, a connection using HDMI with ARC (Audio Return Channel function) is required. If that’s your case, change the [TV AU] setting on the sound bar to [HDMI]:

Connect another device to your Sound Bar and TV using HDMI (without ARC) and an optical audio cable Connect your external device to the HDMI IN port on your TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the external device to your sound bar with an optical cable.

How do I change the sound on my BRAVIA TV?

On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button. Select Settings . Select Display &Sound → Audio output → Digital audio out → PCM. Select Bravia Settings → Digital audio out → PCM. Select Sound → Digital audio out → PCM. Change the current A/V sync setting. Not all Android TVs have an A/V sync setting. Press the HOME button. Select Settings.

What do I do if my BRAVIA TV is out of sync?

Set Digital audio out to PCM. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button. Select Settings . Select Display &Sound → Audio output → Digital audio out → PCM. Select Bravia Settings → Digital audio out → PCM. Select Sound → Digital audio out → PCM. Change the current A/V sync setting. Not all Android TVs have an A/V sync setting.

What to do if your TV audio is out of sync?

Open the Settings menu. The options vary depending on the model year of your TV. On the supplied remote, press the Quick Settings button. Select the Settings icon. On the supplied remote, press the HOME button. Select the Settings icon. Select Display &Sound → Audio output → Digital audio out → PCM.