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Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000: delay audio arriving before the HDMI picture

Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 — delay audio arriving before the HDMI picture. Confirm the actual setup and observed response before reporting an outcome.

Manufacturer-documented Reviewed 2026-11-09 · Revision 1

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When this guide applies

Known current input, available manual A/V Sync; no automatic-TV capability assumed.

Connection scope: HDMI / ARC / eARC audio. Symptom: Sound and picture are out of sync.

This is a documented check, not a diagnosis of your equipment. The model name does not confirm the selected input, mode, software or connected partner.

If your exact model or a required setting is unknown, use the “I don’t know” branch below. Do not apply a similarly named model’s instructions.

Checks and possible outcomes

Start at step-0. Follow the link that matches what you actually observe. Alternative branches are not a single sequence of actions.

step-0

Does audio arrive before the matching picture movement?

Adding delay worsens audio that already arrives late.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-1

Is Bluetooth Mode not Transmitter, with no native DSD playback active?

The manual excludes these conditions from this setting.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-2

May this input timing change with its old value recorded?

Retain the original Auto/manual choice for restoration.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-3

Open Setup > Audio Settings > A/V Sync

Keep the intended source selected.

Look for: Perform only the stated operation and confirm whether it was possible.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-4

Try a small manual delay within 0–300 ms in10 ms steps

Compare the same scene; restore the old value if worse. Do not assume HDMI Auto support.

Look for: Perform only the stated operation and confirm whether it was possible.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-5

Is timing closer on that same source?

A changed value alone is not a measured synchronisation result.

Look for: Confirm the stated setup or observation. Unknown stops safely.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 official manual ↗PDF pages 244 — A/V Sync applies per input:0–300 ms in10 ms steps. HDMI Auto requires supporting TV. It is unavailable in Bluetooth Transmitter mode or native DSD playback.HDMI source with audio early, not late; manual correction only. · Source checked 2026-11-09

Possible result

Checks completed — report what happened

Completion is not an automatic solved result. Report your actual outcome; no Audio Review physical test or measured repair is claimed.

steps completed

Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

    Possible result

    Stop and retain the actual observations

    A required fact or response was not confirmed. Consult the exact product/partner documentation or official support. Do not escalate to a reset, update installation, internal repair or unsafe wiring change.

    next support

    Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

      Possible result

      A required fact is unknown

      Confirm the actual model, source, partner capability and current state before continuing. Do not guess a menu or interrupt a live session/update.

      insufficient data

      Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

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