How to enable VRR on Sony TV

Q: Why does my TV not support VRR?

A Compatible TV Its also worth noting that a TV that supports HDMI 2.1 wont definitely support HDMI VRR. Although in the near future VRR will be added to the HDMI 2.0 sockets of some TVs. Check your TVs manual or a quick Google of your TVs model should reveal more information.

Sony has added Variable Refresh Rate support to the X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J television series. To see how you can use this feature, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

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What is the Variable Refresh Rate feature for X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J?
Updating the Sony X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J to firmware version 6.5660
Do Sony TVs support VRR?
How do I know if my Sony TV has VRR?
How do I turn on 120Hz on my Sony TV?
Why does my TV not support VRR?

Before we start, it should be noted that this guide will be based on the following Sony Bravia television models:

50″ X90J (XR-50X90J)
55″ X90J (XR-55X90J)
65″ X90J (XR-65X90J)
75″ X90J (XR-75X90J)

65″ X95J (XR-65X95J)
75″ X95J (XR-75X95J)
85″ X95J (XR-85X95J)

55″ A80J (XR-55A80J)
65″ A80J (XR-65A80J)
77” A80J (XR-77A80J)

55″ A90J (XR-55A90J)
65″ A90J (XR-65A90J)
83″ A90J (XR-83A90J)

75″ Z9J (XR-75Z9J)
83″ Z9J (XR-85Z9J)

What is the Variable Refresh Rate feature for X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J?

Variable Refresh Rate, or VRR, sync the refresh rate of the input source to the refresh rate of your television set. As a result, this feature will help smooth out games that run at an inconsistent frame rate as well as eliminate screen tearing.

VRR is currently support by the latest graphics cards on the PC as well as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will also support this feature if it hasn’t already by the time you are reading this article.

Updating the Sony X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J to firmware version 6.5660

If you haven’t done so already, you will need to update the firmware of your television set in order to add Variable Refresh Rate support to your X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J or Z9J. The fastest way to do so is by connecting your Sony TV to the internet.

If you previously enabled the “Automatically check for update” feature, then you should get a notification. Otherwise, you need to the press the gear button on your TV remote to open the Quick Settings menu. Afterwards, you need to select Settings, then System, then System software update and, finally, Software update.

You can also update the firmware of your television set through the USB port although it is a lot more complicated than simply downloading the file directly on your TV.

Variable Refresh Rate was added to the X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J and Z9J on the firmware version 6.5660. Along with VRR support, this update also contains the following improvements:

Built-in mic sensitivity setting for TVs with built-in microphone
Dolby Atmos and 4K mirroring for AirPlay Mirroring
Improved audio output switching in Quick Settings
General performance improvements

During the firmware installation, make sure you don’t turn off your Sony television. Otherwise, you risk potentially damaging your TV.

After updating the firmware of your television set to at least 6.5660, you then need to manually enable Variable Refresh Rate support by taking the following steps:

1. Once the firmware has been updated, you next to make sure you are connecting your PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X or compatible PC to a HDMI 2.1 port on your television.

2. You also need to be using a HDMI 2.1 cable. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series X come with HDMI 2.1 included in the box.

If you have a PC or Xbox Series S, however, then you might need to buy one. Microsoft’s Series X only comes with a HDMI 2.0 cable.

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Once you are done setting everything up, press the gear button on your remote once again.

4. In the Quick Settings menu, select Settings.

5. Inside of Settings, select Channels & Inputs.

6. In the Channels & Inputs, select External inputs.

7. After getting to the “External inputs” menu, select HDMI signal format.

8. In the “HDMI signal format” menu, select the HDMI 2.1 port that is connected to your PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or compatible PC.

9. In the next screen, you need to select Enhanced format (VRR).

10. You may also need to enable Variable Refresh Rate on the menus of your game console or PC.

By enabling Variable Refresh Rate, you should be able to get rid of a vast majority of frame rate and screen tearing issues on your Sony Bravia X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J or Z9J.

However, this format will also lock you into the Game Picture Mode in addition to restricting you from using picture quality features like black frame insertion and noise reduction.

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Do Sony TVs support VRR?

Sony is rolling out a new firmware update to let owners of 2021 and 2022 LCD TVs enable local dimming in VRR mode for improved HDR picture quality. Sony's 'Perfect for PS5'-branded LCD TVs from 2021 (X90J, X95J, Z9J) and 2022 (X90K, X95K, Z9K) are now a better match for PlayStation 5's new VRR mode.

How do I know if my Sony TV has VRR?

First, check if your TV has the VRR feature.

Go to the Sony support home page..

Select your product type - TV..

Select the TV category that you have..

Scroll down to select your TV. ... .

Once you reach your product page, you can see the Specifications at the top of the page..

How do I turn on 120Hz on my Sony TV?

Setup the TV to support a 4K 120Hz signal from another device.

Select Settings → Watching TV → External inputs → HDMI signal format..

Select the input that the device is connected to (either HDMI 3 or HDMI 4), and then change the setting to Enhanced format. Note: Do not choose Enhanced format (Dolby Vision)..

Why does my TV not support VRR?

A Compatible TV It's also worth noting that a TV that supports HDMI 2.1 won't definitely support HDMI VRR. Although in the near future VRR will be added to the HDMI 2.0 sockets of some TVs. Check your TV's manual or a quick Google of your TV's model should reveal more information.