Sony HT-S2000 Reference guide

Help Guide
Sound Bar
HT-S2000
Model: YY2079C
Install the app to use the speaker system
To use the speaker system with all the available functions and improved performances, update the software of the
speaker system and the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app to the latest versions.
How to Use/Parts and Controls
About the App Required to Use the Speaker System
Devices that Can Be Connected to the Speaker System
Parts and Controls
Bar Speaker
Supplied Remote Control
Remote Control Screen of the App
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Initial Setup
Installing the Speaker System
Installing the Bar Speaker
Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to the AC Outlet (mains)
Performing Initial Settings with the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” App
Listening to Music/Sound
Listening to TV Sound
Adjusting Sound Quality
Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function
What You Can Do by Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH Function
Listening to TV Sound by Connecting the Speaker System and TV Wirelessly
Listening to Sound of the Paired TV
Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function
Listening to Music by Pairing the Mobile Device that is Connected for the First Time
Listening to Music from the Paired Device
Listening to Music on a USB Device (models with the (USB) port only)
Setting the Wireless Function to On or Off
Using the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV
Operating the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV (Control for HDMI Function)
Operating the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV Compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync Function
Changing the Settings with the App
[Wireless Speaker Connection Settings]
[Sound Settings]
[HDMI Settings]
[Bluetooth Settings]
[System Settings]
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[Easy Initial Setup]
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Speaker System
Additional Information
Specifications
Playable Types of Audio Files for the USB Device (models with the (USB) port only)
Supported Audio Formats
Trademarks
Licenses
Notes on Use
Customer Support Website
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About the App Required to Use the Speaker System
Use a smartphone with the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app installed to operate and configure the settings on
the speaker system.
Install the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app on your smartphone.
The app allows you to perform the following operations and settings.
Initial settings of the speaker system
Operations such as volume adjustment, input selecting, etc.
Changing the settings of the speaker system to the desired settings
Connecting the optional rear speakers and/or subwoofer and performing initial settings
Updating the software of the speaker system to the latest version
Checking the support information and latest update information
The supplied remote control can only be used to perform operations and settings that are frequently used when viewing
content.
Related Topic
Supplied Remote Control
Remote Control Screen of the App
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Devices that Can Be Connected to the Speaker System
The speaker system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, cable box, satellite box, gaming console, etc.
Rear speakers
Subwoofer
TV
You can listen to sound of a TV with the speaker system by connecting the speaker system and TV with an HDMI cable
or BLUETOOTH function.
Listening to TV Sound
What You Can Do by Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH Function
USB device (models with the (USB) port only)
You can play music files stored on a USB device with the speaker system by connecting the USB device to the (USB)
port of the speaker system.
Listening to Music on a USB Device (models with the (USB) port only)
Mobile device
Use the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app to perform operations and settings of the speaker system.
You can listen to sound of a mobile device with the speaker system by connecting the speaker system and mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function.
Listening to Music by Pairing the Mobile Device that is Connected for the First Time
Optional speakers
You can operate the optional rear speakers/subwoofer with the app.
For the supported optional speakers, confirm on the Sony website.
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Bar Speaker
Front
Rear
(Power)
Turns the speaker system on. When tapping while the speaker system is turned on, it is set to standby mode.
1.
(Input)
Selects the input for playback on the speaker system.
2.
(BLUETOOTH)3.
+/– (Volume)4.
BLUETOOTH indicator
Flashes twice repeatedly in blue: During BLUETOOTH pairing standby status.
Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH connection is being attempted.
Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH connection has been established.
5.
Front panel display6.
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the bar speaker to operate the speaker system.
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Related Topic
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to the AC Outlet (mains)
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(USB) port
FOR SERVICE port
The port type differs depending on countries/regions.
1.
IR repeater
Transmits the remote signal of the TV remote control to the TV.
2.
DC IN terminal3.
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack4.
HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack
Connect a TV that has an HDMI input jack with an HDMI cable. The speaker system is compatible with eARC and
ARC. ARC is the function that sends TV sound to an AV device such as the speaker system from the TV’s HDMI jack
through an HDMI cable. eARC is an extension of ARC and enables transmission of the object audio and multi-
channel LPCM content that cannot be transmitted with ARC.
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Supplied Remote Control
About the replacement of batteries for the remote control
INPUT (Input)
Selects the input for playback on the speaker system.
Each time you press the button, the input source switches as follows.
[TV] - [BT] - [USB] (models with the (USB) port only) - [TV] ...
1.
(Power)
Switches between power on and standby on the speaker system.
2.
SOUND FIELD (Sound field)
Turns the surround sound effect on the speaker system on and off.
3.
VOICE (Voice mode)
Turns the voice mode function of the speaker system on and off.
4.
(Volume) +(*)/–
Adjusts the volume of the speaker system.
5.
NIGHT (Night mode)
Turns the night mode function of the speaker system on and off.
6.
(Muting)
Turns off the sound of the speaker system temporarily.
7.
BASS (Bass level) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the built-in subwoofer in the speaker system or the optional subwoofer when connecting it.
8.
(Volume) + has a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.
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When the speaker system does not respond by operating with the remote control, replace two batteries with new
batteries.
Use R03 (size AAA) manganese batteries for replacement.
Related Topic
Adjusting Sound Quality
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Remote Control Screen of the App
You can perform the following operations on the remote control screen of the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app.
Playback information/input switching area
The input, etc. currently selected appears on the upper part of the screen. The following information and operations
are displayed by tapping this area.
Playback meta information: Name of the currently playing song, artist, album, song length, etc.
Stream Info: Input signal frequency, bit rate, etc.
Audio format: Audio format of input signal (Atmos, DTS, etc.), number of channels, etc.
Name of the BLUETOOTH device connected to the speaker system
Playback operation of the BLUETOOTH device
Playback operation of the USB device (models with the (USB) port only)
Input selection
[ (Power) ]
When tapping it while the speaker system is turned on, the speaker system is set to standby mode.
[Night mode]
Turns the night mode function of the speaker system on and off.
[Sound field]
Turns the surround sound effect on the speaker system on and off.
[Voice mode]
Turns the voice mode function of the speaker system on and off.
[Volume]
Adjusts the volume of the speaker system.
[Rear level]
Adjusts the volume of the optional rear speakers when connecting them to the speaker system.
[Bass level]
Adjusts the volume of the built-in subwoofer in the speaker system or the optional subwoofer when connecting it.
[Audio]
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the speaker system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast
signal.
[Settings]
You can perform the settings of the speaker system by displaying the setting screen.
Note
If the operation response is poor, move the smartphone closer to the speaker system.
Related Topic
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Adjusting Sound Quality
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Installing the Bar Speaker
Place the bar speaker on a shelf, such as a TV stand, or mount it on a wall, depending on the location of the TV.
Installing on a shelf/stand
Install the bar speaker in an empty space in front of the TV.
Mounting on a wall
Mount the bar speaker under the TV mounted on the wall.
To set up with the optional subwoofer and/or rear speakers
If you have not yet started the setup of the speaker system, use the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app to start
the setup. During the setup process, the app will guide you to connect optional speakers.
If you have already completed the setup of the speaker system, check [Speaker Connection] on the app.
When the sound from the optional speakers skips, it may be improved by changing the installation position or setting.
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Note
Before connecting the speaker system, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the TV from the AC outlets (mains).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC outlet (mains) after connecting the speaker system to the TV.
Do not place metal objects near the speaker system. Wireless functions may become unstable.
There are ventilation holes at the rear of the bar speaker. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
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Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall
Note
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and stability. Depending on the wall material, the wall may be
damaged.
Fasten the screws securely in the wall beam.
Hang the bar speaker horizontally on the reinforced wall.
Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor 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 stability, improper
screw installation, natural disasters, etc.
Two or more persons are required to hang the bar speaker for safety.
Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall mount holes on the rear of the bar speaker.
(a) 4 mm (3/16 in)
(b) More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
Hole on the rear of the bar speaker
(c) 5.1 mm (7/32 in)
(d) 10 mm (13/32 in)
1
Align the vertical line above the “ TV CENTER LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
(supplied) with the center of the width of your TV.
2
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Center of the TV
Adhesive tape, etc.
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
Align the “ TV BOTTOM LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the bottom of your TV,
then adhere the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on the wall with a commercially available adhesive tape, etc.
3
Fasten the screws prepared in step 1 securely into the screw marks on the “ SCREW LINE” printed
on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
Screws
Marks
(e) 254 mm (10 in)
(f) 9.5 mm to 10.5 mm (approx. 13/32 in)
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Remove the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
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Connect cables to the bar speaker.
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Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack on the bar speaker.
1.
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN terminal on the bar speaker.
2.
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Note
If your TV is not compatible with eARC/ARC, connect an optical digital cable (not supplied) in addition to the HDMI cable
(supplied).
When adhering the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on the wall, smooth it out fully.
Install the bar speaker apart from the TV by 70 mm (2 7/8 in) or more.
Hang the bar speaker so that the bottom of the bar speaker is at least 3 cm (1 3/16 in) above the floor.
Mounting the optional speakers on a wall
Refer to the operating instructions of the optional speakers.
Related Topic
Connecting to a TV
AC adaptor (supplied)
HDMI cable (supplied)
Hang the bar speaker on the screws.
Align the holes on the rear of the bar speaker with the screws, then hang the bar speaker on the two screws.
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Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) connected to the bar speaker to the eARC/ARC HDMI input jack of the
TV.
8
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the AC adaptor (supplied) connected to the bar speaker to the
AC outlet (mains).
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Connecting to the AC Outlet (mains)
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Connecting to a TV
Make sure that your TV is compatible with eARC/ARC
When your TV has an HDMI input jack labeled “eARC” or “ARC”
Refer to “Connecting a TV compatible with eARC/ARC.”
When your TV does not have an HDMI input jack labeled “eARC” or “ARC”
Refer to “Connecting a TV that is not compatible with eARC/ARC.”
Connecting a TV compatible with eARC/ARC
Connecting to a TV.
Connect the HDMI jack compatible with eARC/ARC on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack on the speaker
system with the HDMI cable (supplied).
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Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted.
Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. If the Control for HDMI function on the TV is not enabled, TV sound will not be
output from the speaker system.
Some features may be limited by enabling the eARC function on your TV. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Connecting a TV that is not compatible with eARC/ARC
HDMI cable (supplied)
TV
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, cable box, satellite box, gaming console, etc.
Connect external devices (such as Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, cable box, satellite box, gaming console, etc.) to
the TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied).
Change the TV settings so that TV sound can be output from the speaker system.
Depending on your TV, this may be set automatically when the speaker system is connected. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
2.
Enable eARC on both the speaker system and the TV.
If the TV connected to the speaker system is compatible with eARC/ARC, the eARC function is available.
To enjoy higher quality audio formats such as Dolby Atmos played on an external device connected to the TV, make
sure that the eARC setting is enabled on the speaker system and TV.
eARC setting for the TV: Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
eARC setting for the speaker system: The setting is enabled by the default setting.
3.
Connect the HDMI input jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack on the speaker system with the
HDMI cable (supplied).
1.
Connect the optical digital output jack on the TV and the TV IN (OPTICAL) jack on the speaker system with an optical
digital cable (not supplied).
2.
Change the TV settings so that the sound of the TV can be output from the speaker system.
Depending on your TV, this may be set automatically when the speaker system is connected. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
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