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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Help Guide
Sound Bar
HT-S2000
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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Sound Bar
HT-S2000
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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Sound Bar
HT-S2000
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.
7.
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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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