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  • Page 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-XT2...
  • Page 2 EU directives. This product has been manufactured by To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 the ventilation opening of the appliance Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, Japan.
  • Page 3 Disposal of Old the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. Electrical & By ensuring these batteries are Electronic disposed of correctly, you will help Equipment prevent potentially negative (Applicable in the consequences for the environment and European Union human health which could otherwise be and other caused by inappropriate waste handling...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Supplied Accessories ....6 Enjoying with the Network Guide to Parts and Controls ..7 Function About the Home Menu ....11 Listening to Music on your PC via a Connecting and Preparation Home Network ...... 28 Listening to Music on Music Basic Startup Guide Services .........
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......48 Resetting the System ....54 Additional Information Specifications ......55 Playable Types of Files ....56 Supported Input Audio Formats ........58 On BLUETOOTH Communication .....59 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ......60 Precautions ........64 Index ..........69...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    • Operating Instructions (1) Supplied Accessories • Active speaker (1) • Remote control (1) • R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) • Optical digital cable (1) • Startup Guide (1)

  • Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Unit Front   (power) button*  BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) Turns on the system or sets it to – Flashes quickly in blue: During pairing standby status standby mode. –...
  • Page 8 Rear  LAN(100) port  HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack  TV IN (OPTICAL) jack...
  • Page 9 Remote Control  INPUT +/– (page 11, 17)  (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.  DISPLAY Displays playback information on the TV screen.  CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 19) SOUND FIELD (page 19) VOICE (page 20) NIGHT (page 20) ...
  • Page 10  Playback operation buttons / (rewind/fast forward) Searches backward or forward. / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file.  (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).  (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback.  (stop) Stops playback.  RX/TX (receiver/transmitter) (page 27) ...

  • Page 11: About The Home Menu

    About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (not supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch from the input list.

  • Page 12: Operating

    Input list Input name Explanation [TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 17) [Bluetooth Audio] Outputs the sound of device that is connected with the BLUETOOTH function. (page 23) [USB] Outputs music or plays back photo files stored on a connected USB device.

  • Page 13: Connecting And Preparation

    When the TV’s HDMI IN Jack is not Labeled with ARC Connecting and Preparation If your TV’s HDMI IN jack is not Connecting the TV compatible with ARC, the TV sound is not output from the system. In this case, connect the optical output When the TV’s HDMI IN Jack jack of the TV and the TV IN (OPTICAL) is Labeled with ARC...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Wired Network

    Connecting by Obtaining Connecting to a Wired the Network Information Network Automatically Prepare the network by connecting the Press HOME. system and PC to your home network The home menu appears on the TV with a LAN cable. screen. Select [Setup] from the home Connecting to a PC or Router menu.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Perform the setting by following Connecting to a Wireless the on-screen instructions. The system starts network settings Network and the network setting status appears. Prepare the network by connecting the Press / to browse information, system and PC to your wireless LAN and then press .
  • Page 16 For details, follow the Press HOME. instruction of the app or refer to the The home menu appears on the TV following URL. screen. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 17: Listening To The Sound

    Listening to Music on a Listening to the Sound USB Device Listening to the TV You can play music/photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Press HOME. Types of Files” (page 56). The home menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 18 off before connecting or removing the USB device. You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 47). Viewing Photos on a USB Device You can play photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files”...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Sound Effect

    Sound field Explanation [Sports] Commentary is clear, Selecting the Sound Effect cheers are heard as surround sound, and sounds are realistic. Setting the Sound Effect [Game Sound effects are that is Tailored to Sound Studio] optimized for game play. Sources (SOUND FIELD) [Standard] Sound effects are optimized for the...

  • Page 20: Enjoying Clear Sound With Low Volume At Midnight (Night)

    Enjoying Clear Sound Making Dialogues with Low Volume at Clearer (VOICE) Midnight (NIGHT) Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue. VOICE NIGHT Press VOICE. The voice mode appears on the TV screen. Press the button repeatedly to Press NIGHT.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume Of The Subwoofer

    Adjusting the Volume of Adjusting the Delay the Subwoofer Between the Picture and Sound The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
  • Page 22 When Watching Another Device Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. Select [A/V SYNC]. Adjust the delay using /, then press You can adjust from 0 msec to 300 msec in 25 msec increments.

  • Page 23: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth Function

    BLUETOOTH function, you can operate by simply using the supplied remote control without turning the TV Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then select “HT-XT2” after INPUT +/– searching for it on the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
  • Page 24 Device,” press RX/TX on the remote control once. Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on. When the connection is not established, select “HT-XT2” on the mobile device. Press INPUT +/– repeatedly to display “BT” in the front panel Connecting to a Mobile display.
  • Page 25 and BLUETOOTH connection are Adjust the volume. performed automatically. • Adjust the volume by pressing  +/– on the remote control. Compatible devices Smartphones, tablets, and music players • Adjust the subwoofer volume by with the NFC function built-in pressing SW  +/– on the remote (OS: Android™...

  • Page 26: Listening To Sound Of The Connected Tv Or Device From Headphones Or Speakers

    connected device name also appears.) Listening to Sound of the If you cannot find name of your Connected TV or Device headphones or speaker in [Device List], select [Scan]. from Headphones or Return to the home menu and Speakers select the desired input. The image of the selected input You can listen to sound of the appears on the TV screen, “BT TX”...
  • Page 27 Listening to Sound with About the Connection of the Paired Headphones or Headphones or Speaker Speakers • You may not be able to adjust the volume level depending on the Press HOME. BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones The home menu appears on the TV or speaker.

  • Page 28: Enjoying With The Network Function

    Listening to Music on a PC Enjoying with the Network Function Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network Wireless LAN router You can play music files stored on your PC via your home network. Press HOME. Music files can be played by operating The home menu appears on the TV on the on-screen display (OSD) of the screen.

  • Page 29: Listening To Music On Music Services

    For details of SongPal, see “What You You can update the service provider list by can Do with SongPal” (page 30) or the pressing OPTIONS and selecting [Update following URL. Services] in step 2 . http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/...

  • Page 30: Listening To Music On The Mobile Device With Songpal

    SongPal may change without notice. SongPal is an application for controlling Using SongPal compatible Sony audio devices using your smartphone/iPhone. Search for SongPal at Google Play™ or Download the free SongPal app to the App Store and download it onto the mobile device.

  • Page 31: Using Google Cast

    Using Google Cast Listening to Music by Connecting the SongPal Google Cast allows you to select music Link-Compatible Device content from the Google Cast-enabled app and play back on the unit. Google Cast requires the initial setup You can enjoy music in any room or using SongPal.
  • Page 32 (Wireless Surround) Install the applicable speakers, You can add wireless speakers and turn them on. manufactured by Sony (not supplied) as the surround speakers of the system. Select the system on SongPal, For details about applicable speakers, then perform the setting by refer to the following URL.

  • Page 33: Displaying The Screen Of The Mobile Device On A Tv (Mirroring)

    Notes Displaying the Screen of • When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and sound may sometimes be the Mobile Device on a TV deteriorated due to interference from (MIRRORING) other networks. • Depending on the usage environment, the quality of the picture and sound may [Screen mirroring] is a function to be deteriorated.

  • Page 34: Using The Various Functions/Settings

    Enjoying Multiplex Using the Various Functions/ Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) Settings You can enjoy multiplex broadcast Playing Compressed sound when the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Audio Files with Natural Sound Quality This function enhances the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process.

  • Page 35: Deactivating Buttons On The Unit

    Deactivating Buttons on Changing the Brightness the Unit of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH You can deactivate buttons on the unit Indicator (DIMMER) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (Child lock function). You can change the brightness of the front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator.

  • Page 36: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Note Saving Power in Standby The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically Mode when you press any button, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for Check that you have made the following about 10 seconds.

  • Page 37: Using The Control For Hdmi Function

    These functions may work with devices time you watched the TV, the system other than those manufactured by Sony, will be turned on automatically when but operation is not guaranteed. you turn on the TV again.

  • Page 38: Using The "Bravia" Sync Function

    Startup Guide). • Language Follow Note One-Touch Play Function These functions are proprietary functions of Sony. This function cannot operate with When you play content on a device (Blu- products other than those manufactured ray Disc recorder, “PlayStation 4,” etc.) ®...
  • Page 39 4K content may not be displayed properly. • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet) manufactured by Sony bearing the logo indicating the cable type. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.

  • Page 40: Using The Setup Display

    Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select the setting item.

  • Page 41: Software Update

    [Off]: Turns off the function. [TV Type] Notes [16:9]: Select this when connecting to a • If your device manufactured by Sony is wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide- not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the mode function.

  • Page 42: Bluetooth Settings

    [HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] OUT (ARC) jack only. Sound format [Auto]: Automatically detects the type depends on the connected device. of external device, and then switches to the matching color setting. Note [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] video signals.

  • Page 43: System Settings

    [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or however, audio playback sometimes [Transmitter]. may become unstable when the link [On]: The system turns on automatically quality is not good enough. when you request a BLUETOOTH [Standard]: The middle bit rate is used. It connection from a paired BLUETOOTH balances both sound quality and device.

  • Page 44: Network Settings

    [Time Zone] while this system is not in use. If you select [Off] in [Quick Start/Network For further details, visit the following Standby], software update is performed website and check the FAQ: after you turn off the system. www.sony.eu/support...

  • Page 45: Input Skip Setting

    [Network Connection Status] [Remote Start] Displays the current network [On]: Allows you to turn on the system connection status. by a device linked via a network when the system is in standby mode. [Network Connection Diagnostics] [Off]: The system cannot be turned on You can run the network diagnostic to by a device linked via a network.
  • Page 46 Note If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, please delete all Personal Information for security purposes. Please take appropriate measures such as logging out after using a network service.

  • Page 47: Options Menu List

    Options Menu List Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Explanation [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound. Sound output can be delayed (page 21). [Sound Field] Changes the sound field setting (page 19).

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Control for HDMI repairs. Should any problem persist, function (page 37). For details, refer consult your nearest Sony dealer. to the operating instructions of your Power Picture The system does not power up.
  • Page 49 The sound is output from both the Sound system and the TV.  Mute the sound of the system or the No TV sound is output from the system.  Check the type and connection of the The TV sound from this system lags behind the image.

  • Page 50: Usb Device Connection

     To play multi-channel audio, check  Make sure this system is not receiving the digital audio output setting on interference from a wireless LAN the device connected to the system. device, other 2.4 GHz wireless For details, refer to the operating devices, or a microwave oven.
  • Page 51  If a device that generates Headphones or Speaker electromagnetic radiation, such as a Connection wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave BLUETOOTH connection cannot be oven is nearby, move the device away completed. from this system.  Remove any obstacle between this ...
  • Page 52  Check the network connection  Press SW  + on the remote control (page 15) and the network settings to increase the volume of the (page 44). subwoofer (page 21).  Depending on the usage  Set the night mode to [Off]. For environment (including the wall details, see “Enjoying Clear Sound material), radio wave reception...
  • Page 53  The type and number of devices that properly. For the locations of the can be controlled by the Control for sensors and remote control receiver, HDMI function is restricted by the refer to the operating instructions HDMI CEC standard as follows: supplied with the TV.

  • Page 54: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select [Resetting] - [Reset to Factory Default Settings].

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Additional Information AVRCP 1.5 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Specifications Supported Codecs , AAC , LDAC Transmission range (A2DP) Amplifier section 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC sampling POWER OUTPUT (rated) frequency 96 kHz with 990 kbps Front L + Front R: transmission)

  • Page 56: Playable Types Of Files

    activated): 7 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) Playable Types of Files 720 mm × 80 mm × 325 mm (not including projection portion) Mass (approx.) Music 8.5 kg Codec Extension Compatible iPod/iPhone models MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as Layer III) follows.
  • Page 57 Notes • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, the recording condition, or the home network server condition. • Some files edited on a PC may not play. • Fast forward or fast reverse may not be available with some files.

  • Page 58: Supported Input Audio Formats

    Supported Input Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Function “TV” (DIGITAL IN)  LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch – LPCM 7.1ch –  Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus – – : Supported format. –: Unsupported format.

  • Page 59: On Bluetooth Communication

    BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH devices should be used • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) damages or other loss resulting from (unobstructed distance) of each other.

  • Page 60: End User License Agreement

    IMPORTANT: “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE) is owned by SONY or one or BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE, PLEASE more of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) CAREFULLY. BY...
  • Page 61 SOFTWARE may which the SOFTWARE’S performance be provided by third parties over which depends might be interrupted or SONY has no control. USE OF THE discontinued at the discretion of the CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN suppliers (software suppliers, service INTERNET CONNECTION.
  • Page 62 SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred to as “SONY”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL to as “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS, ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT...
  • Page 63 Contracts for the International Sale of AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE Goods shall not apply to this EULA. This From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- EULA shall be governed by the laws of PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically Japan, without regards to conflict of update or otherwise modify the laws provisions.

  • Page 64: Precautions

    SOLE DISCRETION BY POSTING NOTICE ON A SONY DESIGNATED WEB SITE, BY Precautions EMAIL NOTIFICATION TO AN EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED BY YOU, BY On safety PROVIDING NOTICE AS PART OF THE PROCESS IN WHICH YOU OBTAIN • Should any solid object or liquid fall into...
  • Page 65 Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated Notes on the glass without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of • Do not set something hot on the top such situations.

  • Page 66: Copyrights And Trademarks

    ® 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.
  • Page 67 SBC, it operates without any down- conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content*, “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony and allows approximately three times more data** than those other technologies Corporation.
  • Page 68 This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here*: https://developer.spotify.com/esdk- third-party-licenses/ Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group.* * Depending on the country and region, this function may not be available. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 69: Index

    Index Numerics 24p Output 41 Initialize Personal Information 45 4K Output 41 Input Skip Setting 45 Internet Settings 44 Audio DRC 42 Audio Output 42 Multiplex broadcast sound 34 Audio Return Channel 44 Audio Settings 42 Network 14 Auto Display 44 Network Connection Diagnostics 45 Auto Home Network Access Network Connection Status 45...
  • Page 70 Time Zone 44 TV Type 41 Update 41 Wireless Playback Quality 43...
  • Page 72 The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL. www.sony.eu/support ©2016 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-585-710-72(1)

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