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  • Page 1 Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-A5000...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT – Read the End User such as sunshine and fire. Software License Agreement before using your Sony product. Using your Do not place this product close product indicates your acceptance of to medical devices.
  • Page 3 Sony Corporation. Declaration of Conformity. The software loaded on this radio equipment is EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V. verified to comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to Regulations.
  • Page 4 For customers in India The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is added if the battery contains more than Disposal of old 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these products and batteries are disposed of electrical & correctly, you will help to prevent electronic potentially negative consequences for equipment...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Interlocking with a TV Device ........26 Compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync Function ......42 Listening to Music/Sound Listening to Sony TV Sound with the Changing the Settings BLUETOOTH® Function ...27 Changing the Brightness of the Listening to Music/Sound with the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH Function ....
  • Page 6 Additional Information Specifications ....... 58 Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power ..60 Playable Types of Audio Files ..61 Supported Input Audio Formats ........62 On BLUETOOTH Communication ..... 63 Precautions ........64 Copyrights and Trademarks ..65 Index ..........67...

  • Page 7: About Manuals Of The Speaker System

    About Manuals of the Speaker System The information included in each manual is as shown below. Startup Guide For customers in Americas https://rd1.sony.net/ help/ht/a5000/h_uc/ Introduces the initial procedures concerning installation and connection for using the speaker system, and operations until you play music.

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With The Speaker System

    Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, gaming console, etc. “Playing the Connected AV Device” (page 26) • “Watching TV” (page 26) USB device • “Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function” (page 27) “Listening to Music on a USB Device” (page 31)
  • Page 9 For customers in other countries/regions https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a5000/h_zz/ Optional speakers Optional rear Optional subwoofer speakers For the operations of the optional rear speakers and subwoofer, refer to their operating instructions. For the supported optional speakers and subwoofer, confirm on the Sony website.

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Bar Speaker Front   (power) button  Top speakers Turns on the speaker system or Output the sound upward. sets it to standby mode. Note  (input select) button Do not put anything on the top speaker Selects the input for playback on the or touch the top speaker carelessly.
  • Page 11 Rear  IR repeater  HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack Transmits the remote signal of the Connect a TV that has an HDMI TV remote control to the TV. input jack with an HDMI cable. The speaker system is compatible ...
  • Page 12 Remote Control   (power) Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode. (MUSIC SERVICE) button If you have previously played music on Spotify on the speaker system, you can resume playback by pressing this button. This button may not be available in some countries/regions.
  • Page 13  /// (up/down/left/right) About the replacement of (page 14) batteries for the remote control (enter) (page 14) When the speaker system does not respond by operating with the remote BACK (page 14) control, replace two batteries with new OPTIONS (page 40) batteries.

  • Page 14: Using The Home Menu

    Press /// (up/down/left/ Using the Home Menu right) to select the item that you want, then press (enter). You can display the home menu on the The selected input or setting TV screen by connecting the speaker display appears on the TV screen. system and TV with an HDMI cable.

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    • Fasten the screws securely in the wall beam. • Hang the bar speaker horizontally on the reinforced wall. • Have the installation done by a Sony Bar speaker dealer or licensed contractor and pay special attention to safety during the...
  • Page 16 Align the vertical line above the Fasten the screws prepared in step “  TV CENTER LINE” printed on 1 securely into the screw marks on  SCREW LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE the “ (supplied) with the center of the the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
  • Page 17 Notes Put the bar speaker on the wall mounting brackets. • When adhering the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on the wall, smooth it out fully. • Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the bar speaker on a wall. Do not mount the bar speaker on a wall directly.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting a TV That Is not Connecting to a TV Compatible with ARC/eARC Connecting a TV Compatible Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack with ARC/eARC on the speaker system with the HDMI cable (supplied). Connect the HDMI IN jack compatible with ARC/eARC on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC)

  • Page 19: When Your Tv Has The S-Center Speaker In Jack

    Connect the optical digital output When Your TV Has the S- jack on the TV and the TV IN (OPT) jack on the speaker system with an CENTER SPEAKER IN Jack optical digital cable (not supplied). You can output the center part of the speaker system sound from the TV by connecting the TV with the following method.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Av Device

    Note Connecting an AV Device Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted. Connecting an AV Device If the length of the TV center speaker mode Compatible with the 2K/4K cable is not sufficient, use a commercially Video Format available stereo mini cable. You can output sound such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS:X in high quality by connecting an AV device to...
  • Page 21 Tips When the eARC compatible • If a TV is compatible with eARC, you can HDMI IN jack on the TV supports also output the high quality sound by the 8K video input: connecting an AV device to the HDMI IN Connect the HDMI IN jack on the jack on the TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Ac Outlet (Mains)

    When the eARC compatible HDMI IN jack on the TV does not Connecting to the AC support the 8K video input: Outlet (mains) Connect the HDMI OUT jack on an AV device to the HDMI IN jack compatible with the 8K video input Connect the AC power cord (mains on a TV with an HDMI cable (not lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on...

  • Page 23: Performing Initial Settings

    Follow the instructions on the Performing Initial screen displayed on the TV to perform initial settings. Settings If the initial setting screen is not displayed, use the TV remote control to switch the input on the TV to the HDMI input that is connected to the speaker system, then press HOME on the remote control of the speaker system.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Optional Speaker

    Press (enter). Connecting the Optional The manual connection is established and the power indicator Speaker of the optional speaker lights in green. Connecting the Optional Notes Speaker with the Manual • If you perform [Start manual linking], Connection [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker The optional speaker is connected to the Settings] - [Link mode] is set to [Manual]...
  • Page 25 is selected, it may be improved by selecting [Off]. Notes • If you change the [RF Channel] setting from [Off] to [On], it may take 1 minute to reconnect. • This setting does not appear depending on countries/regions.

  • Page 26: Watching Images

    Playing the Connected AV Watching Images Device Watching TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select [Watch] - [HDMI] on the screen. home menu. Select [Watch] - [TV] on the The image of the selected device home menu.

  • Page 27: Listening To Music/Sound

    Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH Function  (power) When using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV by connecting the speaker system and TV wirelessly.
  • Page 28 Listening to Sound of the Pair the speaker system and TV by Paired TV selecting “HT-A5000” from the list on the TV screen. Turn on the TV with the TV remote Make sure that the BLUETOOTH control.

  • Page 29: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth Function

    When the TV is turned off, the speaker Listening to Music/Sound system is also turned off by interlocking with the BLUETOOTH with the TV power. Function About operations with the remote control that is supplied with the speaker system Listening to Music by Pairing You can use the following buttons.
  • Page 30 To check the connection status of Make sure that the BLUETOOTH the BLUETOOTH function indicator on the bar speaker flashes quickly in blue and Status BLUETOOTH indicator [PAIRING] appears in the front During pairing Flashes quickly in blue panel display. standby status The speaker system enters the Connection is...

  • Page 31: Listening To Music On A Usb Device

    Select [Listen] - [USB (Connected)] on the home menu. When the connection is not established, select “HT-A5000” on the mobile device. Select the folder on which songs are stored, then select a song. To disconnect the mobile device The selected song is played and Perform any of the following items.

  • Page 32: Listening To Sound Of The Connected Tv Or Device Using Headphones

    Adjust the volume. Listening to Sound of the Adjust the volume level of the headphones first. Then, adjust the Connected TV or Device volume level of the headphones Using Headphones with +/– on the bar speaker or  (volume) +/– on the remote control.
  • Page 33 To disconnect the paired Listening to Sound with headphones Paired Headphones Perform any of the following items. – Disable the BLUETOOTH function on Set the BLUETOOTH function of the the headphones. – Set [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - headphones to on. [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Press HOME.

  • Page 34: Listening To Music By Connecting To A Network

    • 360 Reality Audio • Spotify • Chromecast built-in • AirPlay Speaker system • Sony | Music Center Computer • AirPlay • Home Network 360 Reality Audio Chromecast built-in™ You can play 360 Reality Audio contents You can select music on the...
  • Page 35 Sony | Music Center You can control the speaker system wirelessly by installing the “Sony | Music Center” app on your smartphone or tablet device. Home Network You can play music files stored on your computer on a network location via your...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Volume And Sound Quality

    The volume level appears in the front panel display. Adjusting the Volume and Sound Notes Quality • The optional rear speakers are designed for playback of the surround part of the Adjusting the Volume multi-channel sound and surround sound that is created from the 2-channel sound using virtual processing.

  • Page 37: Enjoying Surround Effect (Sound Field)

    • The setting does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected. In Enjoying Surround Effect this case, you can check the setting in the (SOUND FIELD) front panel display. • Depending on the source, such as Dolby Atmos, this setting is fixed and cannot be You can turn the surround effect on or changed.

  • Page 38: Making Dialogs Clearer (Voice)

    Making Dialogs Clearer Enjoying Clear Sound (VOICE) with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT) VOICE NIGHT Press VOICE to select the setting. The setting appears on the TV Press NIGHT to select the setting. screen. The setting appears on the TV Setting Explanation screen.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Enjoying Multiplex Between the Picture and Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) Sound You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the speaker system When the sound does not match the receives a Dolby Digital multiplex pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust broadcast signal.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Dialog Volume While The Dts:x Content Is Played Back

    When Playing Content on an Adjusting the Dialog AV Device Volume While the DTS:X Content is Played Back Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. By adjusting the dialog volume, you can easily listen to dialog since it stands out Select [DTS Dialog Control].

  • Page 41: Using The Speaker System By Interlocking With A Tv

    • When connecting a device such as a Blu- output device in the TV menu. ray Disc player to a TV with an HDMI cable, – When using Sony TV, turn on the enable its Control for HDMI function. speaker system while the TV is turned •...

  • Page 42: Operating The Speaker System By Interlocking With A Tv Compatible With The "Bravia" Sync Function

    Other Interlocking Functions Menu Operation by TV Remote “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function Control developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI function. By connecting You can operate the menu of the “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices such speaker system by selecting the name of...

  • Page 43: Changing The Settings

    about 10 seconds. However, in some cases, the front panel display and indicators may not turn off. In this case, Changing the Settings the brightness of the front panel display and indicators are the same as [Dimmer: Changing the Brightness Dark].

  • Page 44: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Saving Power in Standby Performing Easy Setup Mode You can make basic initial settings, speaker settings, and network settings Check that you have made the following for the speaker system easily by settings: performing Easy Setup. – [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Through] is Press HOME.

  • Page 45: Performing Advanced Settings

    Performing Advanced Settings Using the [Advanced Settings] Menu You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound on the [Advanced Settings] menu. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. The [Advanced Settings] screen appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 46: Updating The Software

    In this visit the following website: case, select [Software Update] and • For customers in Americas follow the on-screen instructions. https://www.sony.com/am/support Select [Software Update]. • For customers in Europe The [Software Update] screen https://www.sony.eu/support appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 47 (power) button on the bar speaker for 7 seconds. • If updating of the optional subwoofer or rear speakers does not work, move them to a location near the bar speaker and update.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Search for the cause and Troubleshooting solution of the issue on the Sony support site. Sony support site provides latest Troubleshooting support information and Frequently Asked Questions. If the speaker system does not work • For customers in Americas properly, handle it in the following order.
  • Page 49 For details, refer to the operating Power instructions of your TV. The speaker system cannot be The speaker system does not power turned off.  The speaker system may be in demo  Check that the AC power cord (mains mode.
  • Page 50  Depending on the TV or video device,  If connected to devices other than 3D content may not appear. Check the those manufactured by Sony that supported HDMI video format. For support the Control for HDMI function, details, refer to Help Guide.
  • Page 51 [Setup] - [Advanced  If connected to devices other than Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - [eARC] to those manufactured by Sony that [Off]. support the Control for HDMI function,  If your TV is not compatible with eARC...
  • Page 52 [Speaker Settings] - [TV Center The surround effect may be subtle, Speaker Settings] - [TV Center Speaker depending on the program or disc.  To play multi-channel audio, check Mode] to [On], the center part of the speaker system sound is output from the digital audio output setting on the the TV.
  • Page 53  Pair this speaker system and the USB Device Connection BLUETOOTH device again. You may need to cancel the pairing with this The USB device is not recognized. speaker system using your  Try the following: BLUETOOTH device first.  Turn the speaker system off. ...
  • Page 54  Increase the volume on the connected move the device away from this speaker system. BLUETOOTH headphones.  Set [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] BLUETOOTH connection cannot be - [Bluetooth Settings] - [Wireless completed. Playback Quality] to [LDAC Stable  Make sure that the BLUETOOTH Connection (Auto)] or [SBC Stable indicator of the bar speaker is lit Connection (Auto)].
  • Page 55  Enable the Control for HDMI function Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Settings] - [RF Channel] setting from [Off] to on the devices connected to the [On], it may take 1 minute for the speaker system. For details, refer to sound to be output (page 24). the operating instructions of your ...
  • Page 56 [HIGH], [TEMP], and [ERROR] appear The speaker system cannot be alternately for 2 seconds each in the turned off or [Advanced Settings] cannot be used./When pressing  front panel display, [STANDBY] appears in the front panel display, (power), [.DEMO] appears in the then the speaker system is turned front panel display and the speaker off.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Speaker System

    Resetting the Speaker System If the speaker system still does not operate properly, reset the speaker system as follows. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. Select [Resetting]. Select the menu item you want to reset.

  • Page 58: Additional Information

    BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.0 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Specifications Class 1 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 30 m Sound Bar (HT-A5000) Maximum number of devices to be registered Amplifier section 9 devices POWER OUTPUT (rated) Frequency band Front L + Front R: 33 W + 33 W (at 6 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz -...
  • Page 59 Built-in subwoofer section Wireless Transmitter/ Speaker Receiver Section 45 mm × 108 mm cone type Speaker system Communication system Bass reflex Wireless Sound Specification version Top L/Top R speaker section Speaker Frequency band 46 mm × 54 mm cone type 5 GHz Speaker system Modulation method...

  • Page 60: Radio Frequency Bands And Maximum Output Power

    Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power Frequency band Maximum output power BLUETOOTH 2400 - 2483.5 MHz < 9.9 dBm Wireless LAN 2400 - 2483.5 MHz < 19.9 dBm 5150 - 5250 MHz < 19.8 dBm 5250 - 5350 MHz <...

  • Page 61: Playable Types Of Audio Files

    Playable Types of Audio Files Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 Layer III) AAC/HE-AAC .m4a, .aac, .mp4, .3gp WMA9 Standard .wma LPCM .wav FLAC .flac .dsf DSDIFF* .dff AIFF .aiff, .aif ALAC .m4a Vorbis .ogg Monkey’s Audio .ape * The speaker system does not play DST encoded files.

  • Page 62: Supported Input Audio Formats

    Supported Input Audio Formats Supported audio formats differ depending on the input setting of the speaker system. “” indicates the supported audio format and “–” indicates the unsupported audio format in the table below. Format HDMI TV input TV input TV input input (eARC)

  • Page 63: On Bluetooth Communication

    Communication performing communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for • BLUETOOTH devices should be used damages or other loss resulting from within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) information leaks during communication (unobstructed distance) of each other.

  • Page 64: Precautions

    • Do not place anything at the rear of the If you have any question or problem speaker system that might block the concerning your speaker system, please ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 65: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Bluetooth menu when this function is disabled. For SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony details, refer to Help Guide. Corporation is under license. Other You may not use the speaker system while trademarks and trade names are those of the software is being updated.
  • Page 66 48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony selected Corporation. This product contains software that is WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Buttons AUDIO 39 Remote control 12 BLUETOOTH 29 Resetting 57 DIMMER 43 NIGHT 38 Settings SOUND FIELD 37 Resetting 57 VOICE 38 Setting item 45 Software update 46 ARC 11 Sound Field 37 Audio files 61 Audio format 62 USB device 31 Audio Return Channel 11 Voice mode 38...
  • Page 68 The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL. • For customers in Europe https://www.sony.eu/support • For customers in Asia-Pacific https://www.sony-asia.com/support ©2021 Sony Corporation Printed in China 5-029-480-12(1)

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