Use the TV speaker as the center speaker

When you connect a TV that supports TV center speaker mode or S-Center speaker mode to a home audio system or sound bar, you can use the TV speaker as part of your center speaker. Conversations sound more natural because dialogue comes directly from the screen and the surrounding area.

Note:  Models with TV center speaker mode or S-Center speaker mode have either a CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal or S-CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal on the back of the TV.

• CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal: By connecting the TV to a home theater system (with an AV receiver), you can use the TV speaker as a center speaker.
  
• S-CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal: You can use the TV speaker as part of your center speaker by connecting to a compatible sound bar or AV receiver using one of the following connections:
  • An S-CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminal with a TV center speaker mode cable (supplied with the soundbar)
  • A stereo 3-pole mini plug audio cable.
    

If your TV supports both the Acoustic Surface Audio / Acoustic Multi Audio and the Acoustic Center Sync:

• With Acoustic Center Sync, the sound can match what appears on the screen, aligning with where the character is standing in the scene. This provides clearer dialogue and a more immersive experience.

Note: This feature is available for TV models released in 2021 or later.

The following is an example of a connection between an AV receiver and a TV. Use a speaker cable to connect the AV receiver to the CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal on the TV.

Note: Refer to your TV's Help Guide for details about connecting your TV to a sound bar using the S-CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal.

• A: AV receiver
• B: TV
• C: Speaker cable
• D: CENTER OUT terminal for speakers
• E: CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal
  • The type of CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal varies depending on the model.
• F: HDMI cable or Optical digital audio cable
  • The TV and AV receiver must be connected by either an HDMI cable (ARC connection) or an Optical digital audio cable. For additional details, refer to the BRAVIA Connectivity Guide.

Notes:

• Connect the speaker cable with matching (+/-) polarities.
• To output audio from a home theater system, follow the steps for your model:
  • For the BRAVIA 9 (XR90) / BRAVIA 9 II (XR90M2) / BRAVIA 8 (XR80) / BRAVIA 8 II (XR80M2) / BRAVIA 7 (XR70) / BRAVIA 7 II (XR70MK2) / BRAVIA 5 (XR50) / A95L series:
    • Press the Quick Settings () button
    • Select Settings → Display & Sound → Audio output → Audio system settings.
      (or alternatively, select Picture & Sound → Audio output → Audio system settings.)
      If the Acoustic Center Sync is set to OFF, turn it ON.
  • For BRAVIA TVs released in 2021 or later (except for the models above):
    • Press the Quick Settings ( or ) button.
    • Select Settings → Display & Sound → Audio output → Speakers → Audio system.
      If the TV center speaker mode in Audio output is set to OFF, turn it ON.
  • For other models:
    • Press the HOME button.
    • Select Settings → Display & Sound → Audio output → Speakers → Audio system.
      If the TV center speaker mode in Audio output is set to OFF, turn it ON.
• For models equipped with a headphone jack:
  If the S-Center cable is connected but does not work, check that it is not mistakenly connected to the headphone jack. 
   If connected incorrectly, depending on the Video Streaming Service (e.g., Netflix), Dolby ATMOS output may not be available for content distributed in Dolby ATMOS.
  
• If no audio is output from the speakers, check the AV receiver settings and audio signal. Refer to the AV receiver instruction manual for details.

IMPORTANT: This section applies only when connecting to the CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal on the TV.

When performing calibration, use your audio system's automatic calibration function. The measured distance may be several meters longer than the actual distance. If your audio system does not have automatic calibration, set the center speaker level manually to your preferred level.