Sony HT-SD35 User manual

Sound Bar
HT-SD35
Operating Instructions US
Manual de instrucciones ES

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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the Bar
Speaker. Record the serial numbers in
the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding the Sound Bar.
Model No. HT-SD35
Serial No.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this Sound Bar
to rain or moisture.
The Sound Bar is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is connected to
the AC outlet, even if the Sound Bar
itself has been turned off.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the Sound
Bar with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
Do not expose the Sound Bar to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this Sound Bar to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the Sound Bar.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the Sound Bar from the mains, connect
the Sound Bar to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the Sound Bar,
disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
Do not install the Sound Bar in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive heat,
such as sunshine and fire.
Indoor use only.
For the Bar Speaker
The nameplate is located on the bottom
of the Bar Speaker.
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.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
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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.
NOTE:
This Sound Bar 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 Sound
Bar 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 Sound Bar does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the Sound Bar 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
Sound Bar and receiver.
– Connect the Sound Bar 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.
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.
If you have any questions about this
Sound Bar:
Visit: www.sony.com/support
Contact: Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
Write: Sony Customer Information
Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort
Myers, FL 33913
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HT-SD35
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this Sound Bar.
This Sound Bar must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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This Sound Bar complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This Sound Bar should be
installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body.

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Table of Contents
About These Operating
Instructions ..............................5
What’s in the Box ..........................6
What You Can Do with the Sound
Bar ............................................ 7
Guide to Parts and Controls ..........8
Connecting a TV
Mounting the Bar Speaker on a
Wall ........................................ 15
When the TV Remote Control does
not Work ................................ 16
Listening to the Sound
Listening to a TV and Other
Devices ...................................17
Adjusting the Sound .................... 18
Listening to Music/Sound
with the BLUETOOTH®
Function
Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device ....................................20
Turning the Sound Bar On by
Operating the BLUETOOTH
Device .................................... 22
Turning the BLUETOOTH Function
Off .......................................... 22
Using the Various Functions
Performing the Wireless Connection
of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK) ........................ 23
Using the Control for HDMI
Function .................................24
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function .................................25
Notes on HDMI Connections .......26
Saving Power Consumption ........26
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................... 27
Resetting the Sound Bar ............. 32
Additional Information
Specifications ...............................33
Supported Input Audio Formats
(TV Input) ...............................34
On BLUETOOTH
Communication .....................35
Precautions ..................................36
About These Operating
Instructions
•The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on
the remote control.
•Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.
•The default settings are underlined on
each feature description.
Example: Control for HDMI function on
Connecting a TV
with an HDMI
Cable

Startup Guide
(separate
document)

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What’s in the Box
•BarSpeaker(1)
•Subwoofer(1)
• Remote control (1)
• R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
• Optical digital cable (1)
• WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)
•StartupGuide
• Operating Instructions

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What You Can Do with the Sound Bar
“Listening to a TV and Other
Devices” (page 17) Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable
box, satellite box, etc.
Connecting the TV
(refer to “Startup Guide” (separate
document))
“Using the Control for HDMI
Function” (page 24)
“Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function” (page 25)
“Performing the Wireless
Connection of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK)” (page 23)
“Listening to Music from a
Mobile Device” (page 20)

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Guide to Parts and Controls
Details are omitted from the illustrations.
Front
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the Sound Bar.
(power) button
Turns on the Sound Bar or sets it to
standby mode.
(TV) button (page 17)
BLUETOOTH button (page 20)
+/– (volume) buttons
Bar Speaker

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Indicators
A lighting or flashing of the indicators on the Bar Speaker indicates the following
state.
Currently selected input
Sound format, surround effect
Volume
Indicators Status
Lights while TV input is selected.
Lights while BLUETOOTH input is selected.
Indicators Status
• Lights while 5.1ch Multi-channel sound is input.
• Flashes once while the sound mode is selected (page 18).
Indicators Status
Flashes once when the volume level is set to low (1 - 20).
Flash once when the volume level is set to medium (21 - 40).
Flash once when the volume level is set to high (41 - 49).
• Flash repeatedly while the sound is muted.
• Flash twice when the volume level is set to maximum/minimum.
or
The current input indicator flashes once when adjusting the
subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/–.
Flash three times when the subwoofer volume level is set to
maximum/minimum.

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Setting value for each function
The on/off setting for each function is indicated by the number of times the following
indicator flashes.
• On: Flashes twice.
• Off: Flashes once.
For the indicator status when settings other than the on/off setting are changed, see
the description for each function.
Indicators Functions
•Nightmode(page19)
•Voicemode(page19)
•AudioDRC(page19)
• Control for HDMI (page 24)
• BLUETOOTH standby (page 22)
• BLUETOOTH function (page 22)
• Auto standby (page 26)
• IR repeater (page 16)

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Rear
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack
Connect a TV that has an HDMI
input jack with an HDMI cable (not
supplied).
The Sound Bar is compatible with
ARC (page 24). ARC is the function
that sends TV sound to an AV device
such as the Sound Bar from the TV’s
HDMI input jack.
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
IR repeater (page 16)
Transmits the remote signal of the
TV remote control to the TV.

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Status indicator
Indicates the status of the
subwoofer power and Bar Speaker
connection.
– Lights in green: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is established.
– Flashes in green: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is in progress.
– Lights in orange: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is established with the
Secure Link function.
– Flashes in orange: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker with the Secure Link
function is in progress.
– Lights in red: The subwoofer is in
standby mode.
– Lights off: The subwoofer is
turned off.
(power) button
Turns on/off the subwoofer.
LINK button (page 23)
Ventilation holes
For safety, do not block the
ventilation holes.
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Some buttons function differently
depending on how long the button is
pressed. The icons below indicate how
long to press the button.
• : Press the button.
• : Press and hold the button for 5
seconds.
TV (page 17)
Selects the TV input.
BLUETOOTH (page 17, 21)
Selects the BLUETOOTH input.
AUTO SOUND (page 18)
Selects AUTO SOUND for the sound
effect.
VOICE
: Turns on/off the voice mode.
(page 19)
: Turns on/off the Control for
HDMI function. (page 24)
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the
subwoofer.
GAME (page 18)
Selects GAME for the sound effect.
SPORTS (page 18)
Selects SPORTS for the sound effect.
SECURE LINK (page 23)
: Starts the link setting for the
Secure Link function.
(power)
Turns on the Sound Bar or sets it to
standby mode.
CINEMA (page 18)
Selects CINEMA for the sound
effect.
MUSIC (page 18)
Selects MUSIC for the sound effect.
NIGHT
: Turns on/off the night mode.
(page 19)
: Turns on/off the BLUETOOTH
standby mode. (page 22)
Remote Control

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(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily or
turns on the sound.
AUDIO*
: Selects the audio channel for
Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast.
(page 19)
: Turns on/off the Audio DRC
function. (page 19)
NEWS (page 18)
Selects NEWS for the sound effect.
STANDARD
: Selects STANDARD for the
sound effect. (page 18)
: Turns on/off the IR repeater
function. (page 16)
INDICATORS
: Turns on/off the indicators on
the Bar Speaker.
: Turns on/off the auto standby
function. (page 26)
*The+ and AUDIO buttons have a
tactile dot. Use it as a guide during
operation.
Tip
You can turn the indicators off by pressing
INDICATORS.
Even if the indicators are turned off by
pressing INDICATORS, when you operate
the Sound Bar, the indicators in relation to
the operation light or flash.
About the replacement of
batteries for the remote control
When the Sound Bar does not respond
by operating with the remote control,
replace two batteries with new
batteries.
Use R03 (size AAA) manganese
batteries for replacement.

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Connecting a TV with an
HDMI Cable
Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
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 in the wall beam. Install the
speakers horizontally, hung by screws in
studs in a continuous flat section of the
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 strength,
improper screw installation or natural
disaster, etc.
1Prepare two screws (not supplied)
that are suitable for the wall
mount holes on the rear of the Bar
Speaker.
2Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
(supplied) on a wall.
1Align TV CENTER LINE () of
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
center line of your TV.
2Align TV BOTTOM LINE () of
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
bottom of your TV, then stick
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on a
wall by using a commercially
available adhesive tape, etc.
Connecting a TV
Notes
Hole on the rear of the Bar Speaker
4mm(3/16in)
More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
5 mm
(7/32 in)
10 mm
(13/32 in)
Center of the TV
WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE
Adhesive tape,
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3Fasten the screws into the marks
() on SCREW LINE () of WALL
MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the
illustration below.
4Remove WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
5Hang the Bar Speaker on the
screws.
Align the holes of the rear of the Bar
Speaker with the screws, then hang
the Bar Speaker on the two screws.
When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE,
smooth it out fully.
When the TV Remote
Control does not Work
When the Bar Speaker obstructs the
remote control sensor of the TV, the TV
remote control may not work. In that
case, enable the IR repeater function of
the Sound Bar.
You can control the TV with the TV
remote control by sending the remote
signal from the rear of the Bar Speaker.
Press and hold STANDARD for 5
seconds to set the function to on or
off.
• Be sure to check that the TV remote
control cannot control the TV, and then
set the IR repeater function to on. If it is
set to on when the remote control can
control the TV, appropriate operation
may not be obtained because of the
interference between the direct
command from the remote control and
the command via the Bar Speaker.
• If the IR repeater function is set to on, this
function may not work depending on
your TV. Also, the remote controls of
other devices such as an air conditioner
may not work correctly. In this case,
change the installation position of the Bar
Speaker or TV.
Note
Screws
Marks ()
10 mm to
11 mm
(approx.
7/16 in)
368.5 mm
(14 1/2 in)
368.5 mm
(14 1/2 in)
IR repeater on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
IR repeater off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
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Listening to a TV and
Other Devices
1Press TV or BLUETOOTH.
The indicator of the selected input
on the Bar Speaker lights.
2Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing 
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control.
Tip
You can also select the input by pressing 
(TV) or BLUETOOTH on the Bar Speaker.
•When the input source does not contain
much bass sound, such as in TV
programs, the bass sound from the
subwoofer may be difficult to hear.
•SW +/– does not work when the
subwoofer is not connected.
Listening to the Sound
TV
+/–
SW +/–
BLUETOOTH
TV input
• TV that is connected to the TV IN
(OPTICAL) jack on the Bar Speaker
• TV compatible with the ARC function
that is connected to the HDMI OUT (TV
(ARC)) jack on the Bar Speaker
When you connect the TV to both the
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) and TV IN
(OPTICAL) jacks, the jack for audio input
is selected depending on which audio
signal is input first.
BLUETOOTH input
BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP
For details, see “Listening to Music from
a Mobile Device” (page 20).
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Adjusting the Sound
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound effects that are tailored to
different kinds of sound sources.
Press the sound mode selecting
button to select the sound mode.
When selecting the sound mode, the
MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
Enjoying the Sound Effect
that is Tailored to Sound
Sources (Sound Mode)
AUTO SOUND
You can enjoy the sound with Sony-
recommended sound mode. The sound
mode is automatically optimized according
to playback content and function.
CINEMA
MUSIC
AUTO SOUND
NEWS
GAME
STANDARD
SPORTS
CINEMA
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.
GAME
Sounds are powerful and realistic,
suitable for game play.
NEWS
Clear speech of newscasts is recreated.
SPORTS
You can experience an atmosphere as if
you were watching an event in a stadium.
However, narrations of commentators are
reproduced vividly.
STANDARD
Sound effects are optimized for each
individual source.

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You can adjust the sound with the buttons on the remote control.
Tip
AUDIO does not work while the BLUETOOTH indicator is lit.
Adjusting the Sound
Function
name
Button Function
Night mode You can enjoy clear sound with low volume at midnight.
• On: The MULTI CH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
Note
When you turn the Sound Bar off, the night mode is set to off
automatically.
Voice mode You can make dialogs clearer.
• On: The MULTI CH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
Audio DRC
Press and
hold for 5
seconds
You can compress the dynamic range of the audio signal
(range between the maximum and minimum volume) and
sound with low volume is easy to hear. This function works only
when playing the Dolby Digital signal.
• On: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
Multiplex
broadcast
sound
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sounds when the Sound Bar
receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. The setting
changes cyclically in the order of Main Sub Main/Sub.
•Main
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
• Sub: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
• Main/Sub: Main sound is output from the left speaker and
sub sound is output from the right speaker.
The MULTI CH and BLUETOOTH indicators flash once.

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Listening to Music from
a Mobile Device
You can listen to music stored on a
mobile device such as a smartphone or
tablet via a wireless connection by
connecting the Sound Bar and the
mobile device with the BLUETOOTH
function.
When connecting to the mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function, you can
operate by simply using the supplied
remote control without turning the TV
on.
To listen to music of the mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function, you need
to perform pairing of the Sound Bar and
mobile device.
Pairing is the process required to
mutually register the information on
BLUETOOTH devices to be connected
wirelessly in advance.
1Press and hold the BLUETOOTH
button on the Bar Speaker for 2
seconds.
The Sound Bar enters the pairing
mode and the BLUETOOTH indicator
flashes quickly.
If pairing is not performed for 5
minutes after the Sound Bar enters
the pairing mode, the pairing mode
is canceled. In this case, perform
pairing from the start.
2On the mobile device, search the
Sound Bar by performing the
pairing operation.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
that are searched appears on the
screen of the mobile device.
For the operation method to pair
the BLUETOOTH device to the
mobile device, refer to the
operating instructions of the mobile
device.
3Pair the Sound Bar and mobile
device by selecting “HT-SD35”
from the list on the screen of the
mobile device.
If a Passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
4Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the Bar Speaker lights
in blue.
A connection between the Sound
Bar and mobile device has been
established.
5Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
mobile device.
Sound is output from the Sound Bar.
Listening to Music/Sound with the
BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to Music by Pairing
with a Mobile Device
BLUETOOTH
indicator
BLUETOOTH
button