Sony HT-X8500 Operating Instructions Manual page 35

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
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.
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