Sony HT-ST7 User manual

Marvel in true 7.1 surround sound from 7 discrete ampliers and 9 speakers in a single
bar design that’s redening what a Sound Bar can be.
HD Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
• High denition Sound Bar with dual driver wireless
subwoofer
• Immersive 7.1 channel surround sound experience
• Dolby®TrueHD dts-HD Master Audio high-denition sound2
• HDMI® inputs allow you to connect up to three HD devices4
• Wirelessly stream music from Bluetooth®devices with just
one-touch3
• Stylish beyond design (wall mount, remove speaker grills,
dim LCD)
• Play with various sound modes, voice button, and
subwoofer tones
• IR emitter to control devices that otherwise would be
blocked
• Connect to your TV with just one cable4
• Also includes digital optical input x 3: analog audio input4
Features
High denition soundbar with wireless subwoofer
Bring your TV and music experience to life with exceptional audio marked by rich, natural sound, incredible clarity, and
denition that will make your movies and music come alive.
ST7delivers an astonishing sound to complement your viewing experience. Listen carefully and hear the dierence.
A 7.1 channel Sound Bar designed for movies and music
With 9-individual speaker drivers, including integrated front and center channels plus dedicated tweeters, all powered
by 7-discrete digital ampliers, the ST7 Sound Bar delivers a balanced, detailed sound that hits the acoustic sweet spot
for everyone in the audience. The ST7 provides for a perfect listening experience, no matter if you are playing a surround
sound movie or your favorite music.
Simplicity of placement with a wireless subwoofer
Hear your sound instead of seeing it. The wireless subwoofer delivers incredible heart pounding bass, and, because it’s
wireless, it can be placed anywhere in the room.
The front-ring subwoofer compliments the bar for a seamless sound, while the down-ring passive radiator subwoofer
further helps deliver a bold, powerful low-frequency range.
Magnetic Fluid Speaker technology
In conventional speakers, dampers provide suspension and stability for voice coils, which unfortunately create unwanted
noise and distortion. By eliminating speaker dampers and replacing them with magnetic uid speaker technology, energy
eciency is dramatically improved, and mid and high ranges are extended in incredible detail and clarity. With Magnetic
Fluid Speaker technology, the ST7 allows a more accurate revealing sound, in addition to cranking out 1.6 times the
volume of a conventional speaker.
S-Force®Front Surround
Experience room lling cinematic simulated surround sound with Sony’s S-Force®Front Surround sound technology. The ST7
delivers a powerful surround sound eect without the need to connect multiple speakers throughout the room.
Working with award winning sound engineers from Sony Pictures Entertainment, we were able to design the ST7 to more
faithfully represent the sound characteristics you would hear in a theater.
Lossless High-Denition (HD) format support
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Since movies are created with detailed soundtracks, shouldn’t your Sound Bar be able to represent them the way they
were created to sound?
Experience movies as the directors intended them to sound like with Dolby®TrueHD and dts-® HD Master Audio code
support2.
Built with some of the best signal processing, ST7 supports playback of several lossless formats. When there is no
compression, nothing is missing and you get the immersive high denition sound experience for uncompromised quality,
the way the artist intended.
Flexible connection and simple operation
Whether you want to connect your set top box, Blu-ray Disc™ player, TV or even mobile device to this Sound Bar, the ST7
has you covered. With 3 HDMI™ , 3 other digital inputs and even analog input connecting multiple devices is a snap4.
What sets the ST7 Sound Bar apart from others in its category is the ability to be connected to your TV via HDMI and have
control over the Sound Bar using just one TV remote4. By using your TV remote, you can activate the power and control
the volume on the bar.
3x HDMI®Inputs
Get superior high-denition picture and sound quality from up to three high-denition source devices (ex. Cable box, Blu-
ray player, gaming console, etc), all of which can be conveniently plugged in ST74.
Connect stream music from Bluetooth®devices with just one-touch
The easiest and fastest way to start streaming music from your NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled device to your
home theater system. Utilizing NFC and Bluetooth®, connect and wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet or
other Bluetooth NFC enabled device by touching them together just once3. No NFC, no problem...you can connect and
stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth®stand-by mode
When a Bluetooth®enabled mobile device attempts to connect with the ST7 Sound Bar, the ST7 will automatically turn-
on and start to stream music from your mobile device, without any additional steps or having to turn on additional
components.
46” Sound Bar
Perfect for any HDTV 46” and larger.
Sense of quartz design
Intriguing design, meant to inspire the eye, the quartz inspired ST7 Sound Bar provides superb acoustic performance and
signies the presence of sound as an integral part of your viewing experience.
‘Sense of Quartz’ is the expression of essential value through genuine materials. Intricate, dynamic forms convey the
power of video sound in this new audio design concept from Sony. Polished facets express clarity of visual and sound.
The remote also carries this sense of quartz design -- sleek yet simple to use.
Detachable Grill
The perforated aluminum front grill comes anodized in a wet black nish, and can also be removed exposing the speaker
drivers, signifying the presence of sound as an integral part of your viewing experience.
Dim LCD screen and be immersed in the sound experience
The ST7 includes a special LCD screen that can be dimmed or turned o to make the Sound Bar disappear. It only shows
you the input selected or volume level when you need it, so you can immerse in the sound experience.
46” soundbar
Perfect for any HDTV 46” and larger.
Wall mountable
ST7 looks good anywhere. With the key-hole wall mount system, ST7 can be easily mounted on any wall without the need
for a separate mounting bracket or hardware. In addition, ST7 ts naturally under an HDTV so it can easily be placed on a
TV stand or tabletop.
IR Repeater Pass-thru

Amplier
Audio Audio Power Output 450W (50W x 7 + 100W)1
Amplier/Receiver
Amplier Features Advanced Auto Volume Yes
Inputs and Outputs BlueTooth Yes (NFC)
General Features Hotel Mode Yes
Amplier Features Speaker Level Control Voice: +3
SW: Vol +13 / SW Tone : +3
While glitzy product photos oen show Sound Bars wall-mounted, most consumers place their Sound Bar on a TV stand.
At times it can be problematic blocking the TV’s remote control sensor, forcing you to stand up and angle your remote to
control your TV. With the ST7 Sound Bar’s IR Repeater (pass-thru), there’s no more standing up and trying to angle your TV
remote just right to control the TV. The IR repeater allows remote commands to pass-through the front of the Sound Bar to
the TV behind it, eliminating this problem. Therefore you can do less standing and more enjoying!
Easy-to-use, hassle free installation
Installation and setup has never been easier. Connect the ST7 Sound Bar to any TV in minutes with just one cable. No
receiver required. It’s an instant home theater upgrade with little eort.
Voice Button (Dialog adjustment)
You won’t miss a whisper. Every movie presents its challenges when it comes to dialog reproduction on screen. From the
delicate undertones in a drama to the slapstick verbal exchanges in a comedy, dialog and other crucial sounds should
feel as if they’re jumping out from the screen, yet be clear and dynamic at the same time. Dialog adjustment adjusts the
equalizer level of the mid to high frequency range. As the range is adjusted, voices become clearer and sound volume is
elevated.
Play with various sound modes
Experience movies as if you’re in a movie theater with theater mode, in live concerts with music mode, and in a stadium
with Football mode.
With Virtual Football mode, you can savor the excitement that’s actually like being in a stadium and watching the game
with fellow spectators. This unique, true-to-life stadium atmosphere is reproduced using acoustic data gathered from real
stadium venues.
Sound Optimizer
Sound Optimizer technology is a sound compensation function that serves to maintain recognizable sound, even at low
volume. Due to the characteristics of human auditory perception, high- and low-frequency sound ranges become hard
to hear when the total sound volume level is lowered.
However, by maintaining these frequency ranges at a higher level, sound can be easily heard and recognized.
Harmonics Equalizer
Experience digital music in amazing sound quality with the ST7. Even if your music is on the mobile phone, play it directly
via ST7 on great loudspeakers. Hear the details that have gone missing from your compressed MP3 music (digital music),
like you have never heard before.
Subwoofer Tone
Subwoofer Tone lets you change the subwoofer tone, in addition to the resonance of the low frequency range, to a level
that’s comfortable to you.
This function delivers heavy bass sound as well as ensuring listening comfort in the low-frequency range and a clear mid-
range. Sony’s unique proprietary Digital Motional Feedback technology detects the amplitude of subwoofer unit vibration
and uses it to control high-precision digital signal processing.
Specications

Video Features
1080/24p Yes
1080p Yes
3D Signal Pass Through Yes (3D/4K)
Decoding Format(s) 96k/24Bit PCM Yes
Video Features A/V SYNC Yes
A/V Sync Time (msec) 0-200 msec (5 steps)
Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio In (Inc TV CEC)/Out
(excl. tuner)/TV(CEC) Yes (1 in)
Video Features Audio Return Channel Yes
General Features Auto Standby Yes
Video Features BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control) Yes
Inputs and Outputs Coaxial Yes (1)
Video Features Deep Color Yes
Decoding Format(s)
Dolby Digital/DTS Yes
Dolby Dual Mono Yes
DTS 96/24 Yes
DTS HD/DolbyTruHD/Dolby Digital+ Yes
Inputs and Outputs HDMI In/Out: (Front input) 3 in / 1 out
Video Features HDMI Pass Through Yes
HDMI™ Video Output Capability Yes
Decoding Format(s) LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru
HDMI Yes
Amplier Features Number of Amp channels 7.1 ch
Inputs and Outputs Opt. In/Out/TV (CEC): incl Front
input TV (CEC) Yes (2 in)
Amplier Features Portable Audio Enhancer HEQ / Sound Optimizer / IR repeater
General Features
Power Consumption 50 W (Bar), 30 W (Sub)
Power Requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Stand By 0.5 W (Bar), 0.5 W (Sub)
Remote Commander RM-ANU164
Amplier Features
S-Force PRO Front Surround 3D Yes
Sound Field Link (w Lock) Yes (with lock)
Sound Field Program (Movie) Yes
Sound Field Program (Music) Yes
Type Digital
Center Speaker
General Enclosure Type Closed enclosures
Speaker Speaker System Full range
General Speaker Unit 65 mm Cone type, M.F.S.
Front Speaker
General
Enclosure Type Closed enclosures
Front Grille/Material Punched metal (detachable) type
Speaker System 2-Way
Tweeter Unit 20 mm Dome type
Woofer Unit 65mm Cone type, M.F.S.
Accessories

1. Sound Bar Wattage measured at 4 ohms, 1kHz with a TH of no more than 1%. Subwoofer measured at 4 ohms and 100Hz.
2. Requires HDMI cable (sold separately) High Resolution media with capable source device.
3. Requires NFC-enabled and Bluetooth®enabled device and downloadable NFC app. Check device’s user manual for compatibility.
4. Requires cable(s); sold separately.
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of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray 3D are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of dts Inc.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
Updated: August 7, 2013
Accessories Supplied Accessories
2 Foot Stands
1 Optical Cable (1.5 m)
Wireless Radiator / Receiver x 2 (EZW-RT50)
IR Blaster Shelf Board
Subwoofer
General
Active/Passive Active
Enclosure Type Wood
Speaker System Passive radiator (20 x 30 cm)
Speaker Unit 180 mm cone type
Weights and Measurements
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
Main Unit:
42 5/8 × 4 3/8 × 4 3/8 in (1080 × 109 × 110 mm) without
grille frame, without stands;
42 5/8 × 4 3/8 × 5 1/8 in (1,080 × 109 × 129 mm) with
grille frame, without stands;
42 5/8 × 5 1/8 × 5 1/2 in (1,080 × 129 × 138 mm) with
grille frame, with stands;
42 5/8 × 5 1/8 × 5 1/8 in (1,080 × 129 × 130 mm )
without grille frame, with stands.
Subwoofer:
9 1/2 × 15 1/2 × 16 1/4 in (241 × 391 × 411 mm)
Weight (Approx.)
Main Unit: 17 lbs. 6 5/8 oz. (7.9 kg) with grille frame,
with stands
Subwoofer: 24 lbs. 11 oz. (11.2 kg)