How to Set Up Headphones on a Sony Bravia W Series TV

Connect a set of headphones to a Sony Bravia TV.

The Sony Bravia W series is a line of flat-screen LCD television sets with multiple connection jacks for hooking up audio-video components. The left edge of the Bravia screen is also equipped with a jack for hooking up a set of full-size headphones to enjoy private listening while watching television. Earbuds and headphones for portable devices can also be used with the Bravia, but an audio adapter is required to convert the regular audio jack in the TV to a 3.5-mm jack that accepts the plug on these smaller headphone sizes. Adapters are available at electronics and stereo stores.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4-inch to 3.5 mm audio adapter

Instructions

1. Compare the plug on the headphones cable to the jack on the edge of the Sony Bravia. If the plug on the headphone set is 1/4 inch, simply insert it straight into the green jack until it clicks. If the plug is smaller, continue to Step 2.

2. Insert the 3.5mm mini-plug on some headphone sets into the matching jack on the audio adapter.

3. Push the 1/4-inch plug on the other side of the adapter into the green headphones jack on the edge of the Bravia TV.

Tips & Warnings

• The Bravia's built-in speakers turn off automatically when headphones are connected to the set.

• Turn down the TV volume before unplugging the headphones from the jack to protect the internal Bravia speakers.

References

• Sony: Bravia W Series Features and Specs