Note
When you change these settings, the settings are applied from the next time you connect the
BLUETOOTH device.
These functions work only when the [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Receiver] or [Transmitter].
While a BLUETOOTH device is connected, the settings of these functions cannot be changed.
Hint
You can enjoy high-quality sound if AAC or LDAC is enabled.
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 content (*1), and allows approximately three times more data (*2) than those other
technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound
quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization.
[202] Adjusting Settings Bluetooth Settings
Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality (Wireless
Playback Quality)
You can set the transmission data rate for LDAC playback.
Note
This function is only available when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter] and [Bluetooth Codec -
LDAC] is set to [On].
Select [Bluetooth Codec - AAC] or [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC].
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Select the setting you want.
On: AAC and/or LDAC audio is available if the BLUETOOTH device supports AAC or
LDAC.
Off: AAC and/or LDAC audio is not available.
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excluding DSD format contents
*1
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
*2
Select [Setup] - [Bluetooth Settings] from the home menu.
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Select [Wireless Playback Quality].
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Select the setting you want.
Auto: Sets the transmission data rate for LDAC automatically.
Sound Quality: The highest data rate is used. Sound is sent at a higher quality, but
audio playback may become unstable if the link quality is not sufficient.
Standard: A medium data rate is used. This provides a balance between sound quality
and playback stability.
Connection: Stability is prioritized. The sound quality may be reasonable and the
connection status will most likely be stable. This setting is recommended if the
connection is unstable.
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