Sony HT-CT390 User manual

HT-CT390
Sound Bar Operating Instructions US
Mode d’emploi FR
Manual de Instrucciones ES

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For the customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the Bar
Speaker. Record these numbers in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No._____________________________
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the appliance
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive heat,
such as sunshine and fire.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must
be securely placed on the cabinet or
attached to the floor/wall in accordance
with the installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
On power sources
•The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
•As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, connect the
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in
the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
For the Bar Speaker
The nameplate and the date of
manufacture marking are located on the
bottom.
For the customers in the USA
The Caution Marking is put on the
Bottom Enclosure (For the Bar Speaker).
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals in order to meet FCC
emission limits.
WARNING

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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This equipment must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This equipment has very low
levels of RF energy that is deemed to
comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
For the customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
This device complies with Industry
Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference; and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This equipment complies with IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that
it should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or
more away from person’s body.
Copyrights and Trademarks
•This system incorporates Dolby*
Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** For DTS patents, see
http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from
DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks,
and DTS Digital Surround is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
•The BLUETOOTH® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Sony Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their
respective owners.
•This system incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™) technology.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and
other countries.
•The N-Mark is a trademark or
registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
•Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
•Google Play™ is a trademark of Google
Inc.

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•“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
•“PlayStation” is a registered trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
•MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
•Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
•This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of
such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft or an authorized
Microsoft subsidiary.
•“ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
•Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod,
iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod
or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models
are as follows. Update your iPod/
iPhone with the latest software before
using with the system.
BLUETOOTH technology works with:
– iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6s/
iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6/iPhone 5s/
iPhone 5c/iPhone 5
– iPod touch (6th generation)/
iPod touch (5th generation)
•Other system and product names are
generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers. ™
and marks are not indicated in this
document.
About these operating
instructions
•The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on
the remote control. You can also use
the controls on the Bar Speaker if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote control.
•Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.
•The default setting is underlined.
•The text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears in the top panel
display.

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Table of Contents
About these operating
instructions ...........................5
Guide to parts and controls ....... 7
Listening
Listening to sound from the
connected devices ............. 10
Listening to music from a USB
device ..................................11
Sound Adjustment
Enjoying sound effects ............ 12
BLUETOOTH Functions
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device ............ 13
Controlling the system using a
smartphone or tablet
(SongPal) ............................ 15
Settings and Adjustments
Using the setup display ........... 16
Other Functions
Using the Control for HDMI
function .............................. 18
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
function .............................. 19
Saving power in standby
mode ..................................20
Mounting the Bar Speaker on a
wall .....................................20
Installing the subwoofer
horizontally ........................ 21
Activating wireless
transmission between
specific units (Secure
Link) .................................... 21
Adjusting the volume of
subwoofer ..........................22
Additional Information
Precautions ..............................22
Troubleshooting .......................23
Playable types of files ..............28
Supported audio formats ........28
Specifications ...........................28
On BLUETOOTH
communication ..................30
Connecting Startup Guide (separate document)

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Guide to parts and controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Top and side panel
(power) touch key
Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.
INPUT touch key
Selects the device you want to
use.
PAIRING touch key
VOL (volume) +/– touch key
(N-Mark) (page 14)
Position the NFC-compatible
device near this indication to
activate the NFC function.
(USB) port (page 11)
Place your fingernail in the slot
(from bottom) to open the cover.
Blue LED indicator
Shows the BLUETOOTH status as
follows.
Top panel display
Remote control sensor
About touch keys
The touch keys work when you touch
them lightly. Do not press on them with
excessive force.
Bar Speaker
, slot
During BLUETOOTH
pairing
Flashes quickly
The system is
attempting to connect
with a BLUETOOTH
device
Flashes
The system has
established connection
with a BLUETOOTH
device
Lights up

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Rear panel
HDMI OUT TV (ARC) jack
TV IN OPTICAL jack
ANALOG IN jack
AC power cord (mains lead)
Power indicator
• Lights off: Power is off.
• Red: Not connected to Bar
Speaker (standby mode).
• Green: Connected to Bar
Speaker (Secure Link
connection is not established).
• Orange: Secure Link connection
is established.
LINK (page 22)
(power)
Turns on the subwoofer, or sets it
to standby mode.
AC power cord (mains lead)
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About the standby mode
The subwoofer enters standby mode
automatically and the power indicator
turns red when the Bar Speaker is in
standby mode or wireless transmission
is deactivated. The subwoofer turns on
automatically when the Bar Speaker is
turned on and wireless transmission is
activated.
INPUT (page 10)
(power)
Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.
DIMMER
Adjust the brightness of the top
panel display.
“BRIGHT” “DARK” “OFF”
• The top panel display is turned
off when “OFF” is selected. It
turns on automatically when
you press any buttons, then
turns off again if you do not
operate the system for several
seconds. However, in some
cases, the top panel display
may not turn off. In this case,
the brightness of the top panel
display is same as “DARK”.
MENU
Turns on/off the menu in the top
panel display.
/
Selects the menu items.
ENTER
Enters the selection.
BACK
Returns to the previous display.
Stops USB playback.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
(page 22)
Adjusts the volume of bass
sound.
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
CLEARAUDIO+
Automatically selects the suitable
sound setting for the sound
source.
SOUND FIELD (page 12)
Selects a sound mode.
VOICE (page 12)
Remote control

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* (play/pause)
Pauses or resumes playback.
NIGHT (page 12)
/(previous/next/
rewind/fast forward)
Press to select the previous/next
track or file.
Hold down to search backward or
forward.
*The and + buttons have a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the remote control.
Listening to sound from
the connected devices
Press INPUT repeatedly.
When you press INPUT once, the current
device appears in the top panel display,
then each time you press INPUT, the
device changes cyclically as follows.
“TV” “ANALOG” “BT” “USB”
Listening
“TV”
Device (TV, etc.) that is connected to the TV
IN OPTICAL jack, or a TV compatible with the
Audio Return Channel function that is
connected to the HDMI OUT TV (ARC) jack
“ANALOG”
Device (Digital media player, etc.) that is
connected to the ANALOG IN jack
“BT”
BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP
(page 13)
“USB”
USB device that is connected to the (USB)
port (page 11)

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Listening
Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play music files on a connected
USB device.
For playable types of files, see “Playable
types of files” (page 28).
1Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the USB device before
connecting.
2Press INPUT repeatedly to select
“USB”.
The USB content list appears on the
TV screen.
3Press /to select the content
you want, then press ENTER.
The selected content starts playing.
4Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume of Bar Speaker
by pressing +/–.
• Adjust the volume of subwoofer
by pressing SW +/–.
Do not remove the USB device during
operation. To avoid data corruption or
damage to the USB device, turn the system
off before removing the USB device.
Playing time
Total playing time
Bit rate
Playback status
Rewind/fast forward speed
Repeat play status
Selected file index/Total files in the
folder
• Depending on the source being played,
some information may not be displayed.
• Depending on the play mode, the
information displayed may be different.
Note
Information of USB device
on the TV screen
Notes

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Enjoying sound effects
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound fields that are tailored to different
kinds of sound sources.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears in
the top panel display.
You can also press CLEARAUDIO+ to select
“CLEARAUDIO+”.
This function is useful when watching
movies late at night. You will be able to
hear the dialog clearly even at a low
volume level.
Press NIGHT to select “N.ON”.
To inactivate the Night mode, press
NIGHT to select “N.OFF”.
This function helps make dialogs
clearer.
Press VOICE repeatedly.
• “UP OFF”: The Clear Voice function is
turned off.
• “UP 1”: Dialog range is enhanced.
• “UP 2”: Dialog range is enhanced, and
the parts of range difficult to be
discerned by the elderly are boosted.
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the sound field
“CLEARAUDIO+”
You can enjoy the sound with Sony-
recommended sound field. Sound field is
automatically optimized according to
playback content and function.
“MOVIE”
Sounds are played back with surround
effects, and they are realistic and powerful,
making them suitable for movies.
“MUSIC”
Sound effects are optimized for listening to
music.
“SPORTS”
Commentary is clear, cheers are heard as
surround-sound, and sounds are realistic.
“GAME”
Sounds are powerful and realistic, suitable
for game play.
“STANDARD”
Sound that corresponds to every source.
Tip
Using the Night mode
function
Using the Clear Voice
function

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Sound Adjustment / BLUETOOTH Functions
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing is an operation where
BLUETOOTH devices register with each
other beforehand. Once a pairing
operation is performed, it does not need
to be performed again.
1Place the BLUETOOTH device
within 1 meter (3.3 feet) from the
Bar Speaker.
2Press PAIRING on the Bar
Speaker.
The blue LED indicator on the Bar
Speaker flashes quickly during
BLUETOOTH pairing.
3Turn on the BLUETOOTH function,
and then select “HT-CT390” after
searching for it on the BLUETOOTH
device.
Perform this step within 5 minutes,
otherwise pairing mode may be
canceled.
When the BLUETOOTH connection
is established, the blue LED
indicator lights up.
• If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH
device, enter “0000”. Passkey may be
called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN
number” or “Password”.
• You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices.
If the 10th BLUETOOTH device is paired,
the least recently connected device will
be replaced by the new one.
1Turn the BLUETOOTH function of
the paired device to on.
2Press INPUT repeatedly to select
“BT”.
The system automatically
reconnects to the BLUETOOTH
device it was most recently
connected to.
When the BLUETOOTH connection
is established, the blue LED
indicator lights up.
3Start playback on the BLUETOOTH
device.
4Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume of the
BLUETOOTH device.
• Adjust the volume of Bar Speaker
by pressing +/–.
• Adjust the volume of subwoofer
by pressing SW +/–.
• Once the system and the BLUETOOTH
device are connected, you can control
playback by pressing  and /.
• You can connect to the system from a
paired BLUETOOTH device even when the
system in standby mode, if you set the
“BTSTB” to “ON” (page 17).
• The audio playback on this system may
be delayed from that on the BLUETOOTH
device because of the characteristics of
the BLUETOOTH wireless technology.
BLUETOOTH Functions
Pairing this system with a
BLUETOOTH device
Notes
Listening to music from the
paired device
Notes

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You can enable or disable codec AAC from
BLUETOOTH device (page 17).
To disconnect the BLUETOOTH
device
Perform any of the following items.
• Press PAIRING on the Bar Speaker
again.
• Disable the BLUETOOTH function on
the BLUETOOTH device.
• Turn off the system or the BLUETOOTH
device.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a
technology enabling short-range
wireless communication between
various devices.
By holding an NFC-compatible remote
device near to the N-Mark on the Bar
Speaker, the system and remote device
proceed to complete pairing and the
BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
• The system only can recognize and
connect to one NFC-compatible device at
a time.
• Depending on your remote device, you
may need to perform the following items
on your remote device in advance.
– Turn on the NFC function. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
the remote device.
– If your remote device is having an older
OS version than Android 4.1.x,
download and start the “NFC Easy
Connect” application. “NFC Easy
Connect” is a free application for
Android remote devices that can be
obtained from Google Play. (The
application may not be available in
some countries/regions.)
1Hold the remote device near to
the N-Mark on the Bar Speaker
until the remote device vibrates.
Follow the on-screen instructions
displayed on the remote device,
and complete the procedure for
BLUETOOTH connection.
When the BLUETOOTH connection
is established, the blue LED
indicator on the Bar Speaker lights
up.
2Start playback of audio source on
the remote device.
For details on playback operations,
refer to the operating instructions of
your remote device.
3Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume of the
BLUETOOTH device.
• Adjust the volume of Bar Speaker
by pressing +/–.
• Adjust the volume of subwoofer
by pressing SW +/–.
Tip
Connecting to a remote
device by One-touch
function (NFC)
Compatible remote devices
Remote devices with a built-in NFC
function
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding
Android 3.x)
Notes

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BLUETOOTH Functions
If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection
fail, do the following.
– Hold the remote device near to the
N-Mark on the Bar Speaker again.
– Remove the case from the remote device
if using a commercially available remote
device case.
– Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect”
application.
To stop playback by One-touch
function
Hold the remote device near to the
N-Mark on the Bar Speaker again.
Controlling the
system using a
smartphone or
tablet (SongPal)
SongPal is a dedicated app for
operating SongPal-compatible audio
devices manufactured by Sony using a
smartphone or tablet. Search for
SongPal on Google Play or App Store
and download it using your smartphone
or tablet.
SongPal allows you to:
– change commonly used settings,
selecting the input of the system and
adjusting the volume.
– enjoy music content stored on a
smartphone with the system.
– enjoy music visually with your
smartphone display.
• SongPal uses the BLUETOOTH function of
the system.
• Specifications and display design of
SongPal are subject to change without
notice.
1Download free SongPal app to the
remote device.
2Connect the system and remote
device with the BLUETOOTH
connection (page 13).
3Start SongPal.
4Operate by following the SongPal
screen.
Tip
Notes
Using SongPal

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Using the setup display
You can set the following items with the menu.
Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
1Press MENU to turn on the menu in the top panel display.
2Press BACK///ENTER repeatedly to select the item and press ENTER to
select the setting you want.
3Press MENU to turn off the menu.
The default settings are underlined.
Settings and Adjustments
Menu list
Menu items Function
“LVL >”
(Level)
“ATT”
(Attenuation
settings - Analog)
Distortion may occur when you listen to a device connected
to the ANALOG IN jack. You can prevent distortion by
attenuating the input level on the system.
•“ON”
: Attenuates the input level. The output level will
decrease at this setting.
• “OFF”: Normal input level.
“DRC”
(Dynamic range
control)
Useful for enjoying movies at low sound volume. DRC
applies to Dolby Digital sources.
• “ON”: Compresses sound in accordance with the
information contained in the content.
• “OFF”: Sound is not compressed.
“SPK >”
(Speaker)
“PLACE”
(Speaker
placement)
• “STDRD”: Select this setting if you install the Bar Speaker
in standard position.
• “WALL”: Select this setting if you mount the Bar Speaker
on a wall (page 20).
“AUD >”
(Audio)
“DUAL”
(Dual mono)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system
receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
•“M/S”
: Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages
will be output.
•“MAIN”:Soundofthemainlanguage will be output.
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be output.
“TV AU”
(TV audio)
•“AUTO”
: Select this setting when the system is connected
to an HDMI (ARC) jack of a TV with an HDMI cable.
• “OPT”: Select this setting when the system is connected to
a TV with the optical digital cable.
“EFCT”
(Sound effect)
•“ON”
: The sound of the selected sound field is played. It is
recommended to use this setting.
• “OFF”: The input source is down-mixed for 2 channels.
“STRM”
(Stream)
Shows the current audio stream information.
See page 28 on the supported audio formats.

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Settings and Adjustments
“HDMI>” “CTRL”
(Control for HDMI)
•“ON”: The Control for HDMI function is enabled. Devices
connected with an HDMI cable can control each other.
• “OFF”: Off.
“TVSTB”
(Standby Linked to
TV)
This function is available when you set “CTRL” to “ON”.
•“AUTO”
: If the input of the system is “TV”, the system turns
off automatically when you turn off the TV.
• “ON”: The system turns off automatically when you turn
off the TV regardless of the input.
• “OFF”: The system does not turn off when you turn off the
TV.
“COLOR”
(HDMI color)
•“AUTO”
: Automatically detects the type of external device,
and switches to the matching color setting.
• “YCBCR”: Outputs YCBCRvideo signals.
• “RGB”: Outputs RGB video signals.
“BT >”
(BLUETOOTH)
“BTAAC”
(BLUETOOTH
Advanced audio
coding)
You can set whether or not the system uses AAC via
BLUETOOTH.
•“ON”
: Enable AAC codec.
• “OFF”: Disable AAC codec.
If you change the “BTAAC” setting when a BLUETOOTH
device is connected, the codec setting is only reflected after
the next connection.
“BTSTB”
(BLUETOOTH
standby)
When the system has pairing information, the system is in
BLUETOOTH standby mode even when it is turned off.
•“ON”
: BLUETOOTH standby mode is enabled.
• “OFF”: BLUETOOTH standby mode is disabled.
“INFO”
(BLUETOOTH
device information)
The detected BLUETOOTH device name and device address
appear in the top panel display.
“NO DEVICE” appears if the system is not connected to a
BLUETOOTH device.
“WS >”
(Wireless
sound)
“LINK”
(Secure Link)
• “ON”: You can specify the wireless connection to link the
Bar Speaker to the subwoofer using the Secure Link
function (page 21).
• “OFF”: Off.
“USB >” “REPT”
(Playback mode)
•“NONE”
: Plays back all tracks.
•“ONE”:Repeatsonetrack.
• “FLDER”: Repeats all tracks in a folder.
• “RANDM”: Repeats all tracks in a folder in random order.
• “ALL”: Repeats all tracks.
“SYS >”
(System)
“ASTBY”
(Auto standby)
•“ON”
: Turns on the auto standby function. When you do
not operate the system for about 20 minutes, the system
enters standby mode automatically.
• “OFF”: Off.
“VER”
(Version)
The current firmware version information appears in the top
panel display.
Menu items Function
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Using the Control for
HDMI function
Connecting a device such as a TV or
Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the
Control for HDMI function* by HDMI
cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with
Ethernet, not supplied) enables you to
easily operate the device by a TV remote
control.
The following functions can be used
with the Control for HDMI function.
• System Power Off function
• System Audio Control function
• Audio Return Channel
• One-Touch Play function
* Control for HDMI is a standard used by
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for
allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control
each other.
These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.
Set “HDMI>” – “CTRL” on the system to
“ON” (page 17). The default setting is
“ON”.
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the TV and other device
connected to the system.
If you enable the Control for HDMI
(“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV
manufactured by Sony, the Control for
HDMI function of the system is also
enabled automatically. When settings are
completed, “DONE” appears in the top
panel display.
When you turn off the TV, the system
will turn off automatically.
Set “HDMI>” – “TVSTB” on the system to
“ON” or “AUTO” (page 17). The default
setting is “AUTO”.
If you turn on the system while you are
watching the TV, the TV sound will be
output from the speakers of the system.
The volume of the system can be
adjusted using the TV’s remote control.
If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the system the previous
time you watched the TV, the system
will be turned on automatically when
you turn on the TV again.
Operations can also be made by the
TV’s menu. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
• Sound is only output from the TV if other
than “TV” input is selected when using
the Twin Picture function on the TV. When
you disable the Twin Picture function, the
sound is output from the system.
• The system’s volume level is displayed on
the TV screen depending on the TV. It
may differ from the volume level on the
top panel display.
• Depending on the settings of the TV, the
System Audio Control function may not
be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Other Functions
Note
Preparing to use the Control
for HDMI function
Tip
System Power Off function
System Audio Control
function
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Other Functions
If the system is connected to a TV’s
HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio
Return Channel, you can listen to TV
sound from the speakers of the system
without connecting an optical digital
cable.
On the system, set “AUD >” – “TV AU” to
“AUTO” (page 16). The default setting is
“AUTO”.
If the TV is not compatible with Audio
Return Channel, an optical digital cable
needs to be connected (Refer to the
supplied Startup Guide).
When you play content on a device
(Blu-ray Disc player, “PlayStation®4”,
etc.) connected to the TV, the system
and TV are turned on automatically, the
input of the system is switched to the
input for the TV, and sound is output
from the speakers of the system.
• If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the TV the previous time you
watched the TV, the system does not turn
on and the sound and picture are output
from the TV even if device content is
played.
• Depending on the TV, the beginning part
of content being played may not play
correctly.
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
function
In addition to the Control for HDMI
function, you can also use the following
function on devices compatible with the
“BRAVIA” sync function.
• Scene Select function
This function is proprietary function of
Sony. This function cannot operate with
products other than those manufactured
by Sony.
The sound field of the system is
automatically switched according to the
TV’s Scene Select or Sound Mode
function settings. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of your TV.
Set the sound field to “CLEARAUDIO+”
(page 12).
Notes on HDMI connections
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you
use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p
content may not be displayed
properly.
• Use an HDMI-authorized cable.
Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable
with the Cable Type Logo.
• We do not recommend using an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
• Check the setup of the connected
equipment if an image is poor or the
sound does not come out of the
equipment connected via the HDMI
cable.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI
jack may be suppressed by the
connected equipment.
Audio Return Channel
Note
One-Touch Play function
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• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency or the number of
channels of audio output signals from
the playback equipment is switched.
• If the connected equipment is not
compatible with copyright-protection
technology (HDCP), the image and/or
the sound from the HDMI OUT jack of
this system may be distorted or may
not be output. In such a case, check
the specifications of the connected
equipment.
Saving power in standby
mode
Check that you have made the following
settings:
– “CTRL” in “HDMI>” is set to “OFF”
(page 17).
– “BTSTB” in “BT >” is set to “OFF”
(page 17).
Mounting the Bar
Speaker on a wall
You can mount the Bar Speaker on a
wall.
• Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plasterboard wall is
especially fragile, attach the screws
securely to two studs in the wall beam.
Install the Bar Speaker horizontally, hung
by screws in studs in a continuous flat
section of the wall.
• Be sure to subcontract the installation to
Sony dealers or licensed contractors and
pay special attention to safety during the
installation.
• Sony shall not be held responsible for
accidents or damage caused by improper
installation, insufficient wall strength,
improper screw installation or natural
calamity, etc.
1Fix the supplied wall mounting
brackets to the bracket fixing
holes on the bottom of the Bar
Speaker with the supplied screws
so that the surface of each wall
mounting bracket is as shown in
the illustration.
Fix the two wall mounting brackets
to the left and right fixing holes on
the bottom of the Bar Speaker.
Notes
Wall mounting
bracket (supplied)
Screw (supplied)