What Is "Bravia" Sync; Preparing For "Bravia" Sync - Sony STR-ZA5000ES User Manual

using [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Volume] or [Zone3 Volume] from the home menu.
Hint
You can also activate Zone 2 or Zone 3 by pressing ZONE2
remote control.
You can also select source signals you want to output using the input buttons while [ZONE2 INPUT -
xxxx (input name)] or [ZONE3 INPUT - xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel.
You can also adjust volume using MASTER VOLUME on the receiver while [ZONE2 INPUT - xxxx
(input name)] or [ZONE3 INPUT - xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel.
To exit Zone 2/3 operation
Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] from the home menu, then select
[Off].
Available input for Zone 2/3 operations
See "Available input sources for each zone."
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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 ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel)
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 (Pass 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
Control for HDMI is a standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification that enables
*1
interoperability of connected devices for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connections.
*2 Sony recommends a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps.
Note
Functions such as System Power Off, System Audio Control, One-Touch Play, and Remote Easy
Control may be used with other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control
for HDMI function. However, compatibility with other devices than those manufactured by Sony is
not guaranteed.
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Preparing for "BRAVIA" Sync

Turn the Control for HDMI function on to use the "BRAVIA" Sync function. The Control for HDMI
function needs to be turned on separately for the receiver and the connected device.
Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] from the home menu.
1
Select [Control for HDMI].
2
Select [On].
3
The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is turned on.
4 Press HOME to return to the home menu.
5 Press HOME to exit the home menu.
6 Select the HDMI input of the receiver to match the HDMI input of the connected
device, so that the image from the connected device is displayed.
(power) or ZONE3 (power) on the