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EU directives. This product has been manufactured by To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 the ventilation opening of the appliance Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, Japan.
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Disposal of Old the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. Electrical & By ensuring these batteries are Electronic disposed of correctly, you will help Equipment prevent potentially negative (Applicable in the consequences for the environment and European Union human health which could otherwise be and other caused by inappropriate waste handling...
Device via the ANALOG IN Home Network ...... 38 Jack ......... 19 Listening to Music on the Mobile Connecting to a Wired Device with Sony | Music Network ........ 20 Center ........39 Connecting to a Wireless Using Chromecast built-in ..40 Network .........
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Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH Indicator (DIMMER) .......48 Saving Power in Standby Mode ........49 Sending the Remote Signal to the TV via the Main Unit ....49 Using the Control for HDMI Function .........50 Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function .........
What You Can Do with the System “Listening to the TV” (page 26) “Listening to the Connected AV Device” (page 26) Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box, or satellite box, etc. Connecting the TV and other devices (refer to “Startup Guide” (separate document) or see “Connecting a TV or Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG IN Jack”...
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Home Network” (page 38) “Listening to Music from a Mobile Device” (page 33) “Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony | Music Center” (page 39) “Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones” (page 36) “Listening to the Same Music in Different...
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Bar Speaker (Main Unit) Front (power) button Remote control sensor Turns on the system or sets it to Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to operate standby mode.
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Rear ANALOG IN jack HDMI IN 3 jack For the specifications and note on TV IN (OPT) jack connections, see “Supported HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack HDMI Video Formats” (page 75). For the specifications and note on ...
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Subwoofer On/standby indicator – Lights in red: The subwoofer is not connected to the system – Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the system – Lights in orange: The subwoofer is connected to the system with the Secure Link function –...
Remote Control INPUT +/– (page 15, 26) (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. DISPLAY Displays playback information on the TV screen. Playback information is not displayed for TV input. CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 29) SOUND FIELD (page 29) VOICE (page 31) NIGHT (page 30)
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Playback operation buttons / (rewind/fast forward) Searches backward or forward. / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file. (play)* Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. (stop) Stops playback. BLUETOOTH RX/TX (BLUETOOTH receiver/transmitter) (page 37) ...
About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (not supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch from the input list.
Input list Input name Explanation [TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 26) [HDMI1] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack. (page 26) [HDMI2] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack.
When an HDCP2.2- Compatible HDMI Jack on Setup the TV is Labeled with “ARC” Basic Setup Refer to Startup Guide (separate document). Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices All HDMI jacks on the system support 4K video format and HDCP2.2 (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2).
Check which HDMI IN jack on your TV is compatible with HDCP2.2. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI IN jack on the TV and HDMI OUT jack on the main unit with the HDMI cable (not supplied). TV connection is completed.
Setting the HDMI Signal Connecting a TV or Format to Watch 4K Video Portable Audio Device Content via the ANALOG IN Jack To watch 4K video content, select the appropriate setting for the connected To connect following devices to the 4K TV and 4K device.
Connecting by Obtaining Connecting to a Wired the Network Information Network Automatically Prepare the network by connecting the Press HOME. system and PC to your home network The home menu appears on the TV with a LAN cable. screen. Select [Setup] from the home Connecting to a PC or Router menu.
Perform the setting by following Connecting to a Wireless the on-screen instructions. The system starts network settings Network and the network setting status appears. Prepare the network by connecting the Press / to browse information, system and PC to your wireless LAN and then press .
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Center information provided by your Internet service provider. Sony | Music Center can connect the Press HOME. system to the same wireless network as that of the mobile device. For details, The home menu appears on the TV follow the instruction of the app or refer screen.
Main unit wall. • Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay Depth of the Dimensions to the special attention to safety during the...
Mark the screw positions Mounting the Main Unit on a described as bellow on SCREW Wall LINE () of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE. Prepare screws (not supplied) that Measure the distance described are suitable for the wall mount below with a scale, then mark using holes on the rear of the main unit.
Note Attaching the Grille When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE, smooths it out fully. Frame You can protect the speakers by attaching the supplied grille frame. We recommend that you use the main unit without attaching the grille frame if you will be listening to High-Resolution Audio.
Listening to the Listening to the Sound Connected AV Device Listening to the TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select the input that the desired screen. device is connected on the home Select [TV] on the home menu.
Select the input name. Listening to Music on a You can select the input name from the following. USB Device • [BD Player] • [DVD Player] You can play music files stored on a • [Cable Box] connected USB device. •...
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Note Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the system off before connecting or removing the USB device. You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 60).
Sound field Explanation [Movie] You feel immersed Selecting the Sound Effect by the sound that travels behind you and surrounds your Setting the Sound Effect entire body. This mode is suitable for that is Tailored to Sound watching movies. Sources (SOUND FIELD) [Music] Vividness and glossiness of the...
Tips • You can select [ClearAudio+] by pressing Enjoying Clear Sound CLEAR AUDIO+ on the remote control. with Low Volume at • You can select the sound field from the options menu (page 60). Midnight (NIGHT) Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue.
Making Dialogues Adjusting the Volume of Clearer (VOICE) the Subwoofer The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. VOICE SW +/– Press VOICE. Press SW (subwoofer volume) +/– The voice mode appears on the TV to adjust the volume of the screen.
When Watching Another Adjusting the Delay Device Between the Picture and Sound Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can Select [A/V SYNC]. adjust the delay between the picture Adjust the delay using /, then and sound.
BLUETOOTH function, you can operate by simply using the supplied remote control without turning the TV Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then select “HT-ST5000” after INPUT +/– searching for it on the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
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Note Device with Sony | Music Center” If “BT” does not appear in the front panel (page 39) for details on Sony | Music display by pressing INPUT +/– in step 2 of Center. “Listening to Music from the Paired Mobile •...
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Adjust the volume. Compatible devices • Adjust the volume by pressing Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in +/– on the remote control. (OS: Android™ 2.3.3 or later, excluding • Adjust the subwoofer volume by Android 3.x) pressing SW ...
Return to the home menu and Listening to Sound of the select the desired input. Connected TV or Device The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, “BT TX” from Headphones appears in the front panel display, then the sound is output from the headphones.
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Listening to Sound with About the Connection of the Paired Headphones Headphones • You may not be able to adjust the Press HOME. volume level depending on the The home menu appears on the TV BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones. screen. • [Bluetooth Audio] is disabled when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Off] or Select the desired input.
Music files can be played by operating Press HOME. on the menu that is displayed on the TV The home menu appears on the TV screen or Sony | Music Center on a screen. mobile device such as a smartphone or Select [Home Network] from the tablet.
Mobile Device with Sony | Music Center What You can Do with Sony | Music Center Sony | Music Center is an application for controlling compatible Sony audio Wireless LAN router devices using the mobile device such as Smartphone or a smartphone or tablet.
Music Center screen. Install the Chromecast-enabled Notes app to the mobile device. • Before using Sony | Music Center, be sure to set the [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] Start the Chromecast-enabled (page 55). app, tap the cast button, and •...
Note Using Spotify Depending on the country and region, Chromecast built-in and the Chromecast- enabled app may not be provided. You can select the music on the Spotify app and play it on the system. To play on the system, you need the Spotify Premium account.
Note Using the MUSIC SERVICE The Spotify app may not be available in some countries/regions. Button To enjoy music services, the system must be connected to the Internet. MUSIC SERVICE Press MUSIC SERVICE. The music service list appears on the TV screen.
Listening to the Same Music system. in Different Rooms (Wireless Multi Room) For details about Sony | Music Center, see “What You can Do with Sony | Music Center” (page 39). You can enjoy the following music or sound in different rooms with high sound quality using your home wireless network.
You can change measurement units (feet Using the Various Functions/ or meters) by pressing the color button (RED). Settings [Level] Customizing the Adjust the sound level of the speakers. For [Front], [Height], and [Subwoofer], Speaker Settings for you can set the value from -6.0 dB to 6.0 dB (0.5 dB step).
Select [System Settings] - Performing the Wireless [Wireless Subwoofer Connection] - [Secure Link]. Connection of the The [Secure Link] screen appears on Subwoofer (SECURE LINK) the TV screen. Select [On]. You can specify the wireless connection to link the system to the subwoofer Press SECURE LINK on the rear of using the Secure Link function.
transmitting. Select the channel Select [System Settings] - with the better transmission. [Wireless Subwoofer Connection] - [RF Band]. Notes • The transmission may be improved by Select the setting you want. changing the transmission channel • [Auto] (default setting): Normally (frequency) of the other wireless select this.
Playing Compressed Enjoying Multiplex Audio Files by Upscaling Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) to Near Hi-Resolution You can enjoy multiplex broadcast Sound Quality (DSEE HX) sound when the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. DSEE HX upscales existing sound sources to near hi-resolution sound quality, and it makes you feel as if you are in a recording studio or at a concert.
Deactivating Buttons on Changing the Brightness the Main Unit of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH You can deactivate buttons on the main Indicator (DIMMER) unit for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (Child lock function). You can change the brightness of the front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator.
Saving Power in Standby Sending the Remote Mode Signal to the TV via the Main Unit Check that you have made the following settings: When the main unit obstructs the – [Bluetooth Standby] is set to [Off] remote control sensor of the TV, the TV (page 55).
TV, the TV sound will be These functions may work with devices output from the speakers of the system. other than those manufactured by Sony, The volume of the system can be but operation is not guaranteed. adjusted using the TV’s remote control.
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[Standby Through] to [On]. If you connect a Notes TV other than those manufactured by • If [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - Sony, we recommend you to select this [Standby Through] on the system is set to setting. [On] or [Auto] and the TV sound was...
Social Viewing and TV program is These functions are proprietary functions output from the speakers of the system. of Sony. This function cannot operate with • Sound is only output from the speaker of products other than those manufactured the TV if the input of the system is other by Sony.
Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select the setting item.
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For information about update functions, [Auto]: Automatically detects the type visit the following website: of external device, and then switches to www.sony.eu/support the matching color setting. [RGB]: Select this when connecting to a Notes device with an HDCP compliant DVI jack.
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[Audio DRC] [Bluetooth Settings] You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [Bluetooth Mode] [Auto]: Automatically compresses You can enjoy content from a sound encoded in Dolby TrueHD. BLUETOOTH device by using this system [On]: The system reproduces the dolby or listen to sound from this system by sound track with the kind of dynamic using BLUETOOTH-compatible...
[Connection]: Stability is prioritized. [Bluetooth Codec - AAC] Sound quality may be reasonable and This function is only available when you connection status will most likely be set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or stable. If the connection is unstable, this [Transmitter].
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If (page 54). you connect a TV other than those [Off]: Off manufactured by Sony, we recommend that you select this [Auto Update Settings] setting. • [Auto Update] ]: Signals are not output from the...
[Skip]. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: www.sony.eu/support You can perform [Input Skip Setting] from the options menu (page 60). [Network Connection Status]...
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[Initialise Personal Information] You can erase your personal information stored on the system. Note If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, please delete all Personal Information for security purposes. Please take appropriate measures such as logging out after using a network service.
Options Menu List Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Explanation [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound. Sound output can be delayed (page 32). [Sound Field] Changes the sound field setting (page 29).
TV is turned off. repairs. Should any problem persist, Check the setting of [System Settings] consult your nearest Sony dealer. - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Linked to Be sure to bring both your main unit and TV] (page 56). To turn the system off...
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If connected to devices other than connected device. those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI 3D content from the HDMI IN 1/2/3 function, set [System Settings] - jack do not appear on the TV screen.
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If connected to devices other than – The Control for HDMI function of the TV is set to on. those manufactured by Sony that – On the system, [Control for HDMI] is support the Control for HDMI set to [On] and [TV Audio Input function, set [System Settings] - Mode] to [Auto] (page 56).
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When [Audio Output] is set to subwoofer flashes quickly in green. [Speaker + HDMI], the sound output – Consult your nearest Sony dealer. from the system’s speaker is in the If the on/standby indicator on the same stereo as the TV, even when subwoofer flashes in red, press /...
Switch the network connection of the device, other 2.4 GHz wireless TV or Blu-ray Disc Player from devices, or a microwave oven. If a wireless to wired. device that generates electromagnetic radiation is nearby, move the device away from this USB Device Connection system.
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Bring this system and the Headphones Connection via BLUETOOTH device closer together. If a device that generates BLUETOOTH electromagnetic radiation, such as a BLUETOOTH connection cannot be wireless LAN device, other completed. BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave Make sure that the BLUETOOTH oven is nearby, move the device away from this system.
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The system cannot connect to the Internet Connection network or the network connection is unstable. You cannot connect the system to Make sure the wireless LAN router is the Internet. Check the wired or wireless LAN Check the network connection connection.
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“BT TX” appears in the front panel Others display. Press BLUETOOTH RX/TX on the The Control for HDMI function does remote control to switch [Bluetooth not work properly. Mode] to [Receiver]. “BT TX” appears Check the connection with the if [Bluetooth Mode] is set to system (refer to the supplied Startup [Transmitter] (page 55).
Resetting the System If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select [Resetting] - [Reset to Factory Default Settings].
Wireless LAN section Communication system IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Additional Information Frequency band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Specifications BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1 Bar Speaker (SA-ST5000) Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Amplifier section Maximum communication range POWER OUTPUT (rated) Line of sight approx.
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fluid speaker Subwoofer (SA-WST5000) Tweeter: 14 mm soft dome type Center speaker block section POWER OUTPUT (reference) Speaker system 200 W (at 2 ohms, 100 Hz) Center: 2-way coaxial speaker system, Speaker system Acoustic suspension Subwoofer speaker system, Passive Satellite: Full range speaker system, radiator type Acoustic suspension Speaker...
Notes • Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port of the system have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio product. • When [Quick Start/Network Standby] is set to [Off], the wireless LAN function is disabled in standby mode.
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer • The system can recognize the following Playable Types of Files files or folders stored in the home network server: Music – up to folders in the 19th layer – up to 999 files/folders in a single layer Codec Extension •...
Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18Gbps. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet or Sony High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet with the Cable Type Logo. Notes on HDMI Jack and HDMI Connections •...
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• This system supports “TRILUMINOS.” • All HDMI IN and HDMI OUT jacks support bandwidth up to 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2 BT.2020 wide color spaces , and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass- through. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.
BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH devices should be used • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) damages or other loss resulting from (unobstructed distance) of each other.
IMPORTANT: “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE) is owned by SONY or one or BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE, PLEASE more of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) CAREFULLY. BY...
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SOFTWARE may which the SOFTWARE’S performance be provided by third parties over which depends might be interrupted or SONY has no control. USE OF THE discontinued at the discretion of the CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN suppliers (software suppliers, service INTERNET CONNECTION.
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SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred to as “SONY”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL to as “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS, ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT...
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Contracts for the International Sale of AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE Goods shall not apply to this EULA. This From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- EULA shall be governed by the laws of PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically Japan, without regards to conflict of update or otherwise modify the laws provisions.
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On operation If you do not want to update automatically, you can disable the function by using Sony Before connecting other devices, be sure | Music Center installed on your to turn off and unplug the system.
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The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are Entertainment Inc. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology Corporation is under license. Other and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS trademarks and trade names are those of and Thomson.
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Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code. “DSEE HX” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.