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Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-S350...
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EU directives. curtains, etc. This product has been manufactured by Do not expose the Sound Bar to naked or on behalf of Sony Corporation. flame sources (for example, lighted EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. candles). Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to...
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Disposal of waste For the customers in Australia batteries and and India electrical and Disposal of old electronic electrical & equipment electronic (applicable in the equipment European Union (applicable in the and other countries with separate European Union collection systems) and other This symbol on the product, the battery countries with...
HDMI (separate On BLUETOOTH Cable document) Communication .....37 Precautions ......... 38 Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly ....... 14 Mounting the Bar Speaker on a About These Operating Wall ........16 When the TV Remote Control does Instructions not Work ........
Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box, satellite box, etc. Connecting the TV (refer to “Startup Guide” (separate document)) “Using the Control for HDMI “Connecting Sony TV Function” (page 26) with the BLUETOOTH “Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function Wirelessly” Function” (page 27) (page 14) “Listening to Music from a...
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Bar Speaker Front Remote control sensor +/– (volume) buttons 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.
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Indicators A lighting or flashing of the indicators on the Bar Speaker indicates the following state. Currently selected input Indicators Status Lights while TV input is selected. Lights while BLUETOOTH input is selected. Light while the Sound Bar is connected to the TV with the BLUETOOTH function (TV input is selected).
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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.
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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 26). ARC is the function that sends TV sound to an AV device such as the Sound Bar from the TV’s HDMI input jack.
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Subwoofer 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.
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Remote Control TV (page 19) Some buttons function differently depending on how long the button is Selects the TV input. pressed. The icons below indicate how BLUETOOTH (page 19, 23) long to press the button. Selects the BLUETOOTH input. •...
(muting) Turns off the sound temporarily or turns on the sound. AUDIO* : Selects the audio channel for Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast. (page 21) : Turns on/off the Audio DRC function. (page 21) NEWS (page 20) Selects NEWS for the sound effect.
Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly BLUETOOTH button When using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV by connecting the Sound Bar and TV wirelessly.
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Pair the Sound Bar and TV by start. • When you connect the Sound Bar and TV selecting “HT-S350” from the list with an HDMI cable (not supplied), the on the TV screen. BLUETOOTH connection is canceled. To...
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.
Prepare two screws (not supplied) Fasten the screws into the marks that are suitable for the wall () on SCREW LINE () of WALL mount holes on the rear of the Bar MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the Speaker. illustration below. 368.5 mm 368.5 mm 4 mm More than 30 mm...
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.
TV input • TV that is connected to the TV IN Listening to the Sound (OPTICAL) jack on the Bar Speaker • TV compatible with the ARC function that is connected to the HDMI OUT (TV Listening to a TV and (ARC)) jack on the Bar Speaker When you connect the TV to both the Other Devices...
When selecting the sound mode, the MULTI CH indicator flashes once. AUTO SOUND You can enjoy the sound with Sony- recommended sound mode. The sound mode is automatically optimized according to playback content and function.
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Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound with the buttons on the remote control. Function Button Function name 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.
BLUETOOTH function, you need to perform pairing of the Sound Bar and Pair the Sound Bar and mobile mobile device. device by selecting “HT-S350” Pairing is the process required to from the list on the screen of the mutually register the information on mobile device.
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Press BLUETOOTH. – Mobile devices: 9 The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes – Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH function: and the Bar Speaker automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH If a new device is paired after pairing the device it was most recently above number of devices, the least recent connected to.
Turning the Sound Bar On Turning the BLUETOOTH by Operating the Function Off BLUETOOTH Device You can turn the BLUETOOTH function off. When the Sound Bar has pairing Press and hold , , and – on the Bar information, you can turn the Sound Bar Speaker for 10 seconds to set the on and listen to music from a function to on or off.
Press LINK on the rear of the subwoofer. Using the Various Functions The status indicator of the subwoofer flashes in orange. Performing the Wireless Proceed to the next step within 2 minutes. Connection of the Press and hold SECURE LINK on Subwoofer (SECURE LINK) the remote control for 5 seconds.
Note the Sound Bar. These functions may work with devices Operations can also be made by the other than those manufactured by Sony, TV’s menu. For details, refer to the but operation is not guaranteed. operating instructions of your TV.
Notes This function is proprietary function of • If the TV sound was output from the Sony. This function cannot operate with speakers of the TV the previous time you products other than those manufactured watched the TV, the Sound Bar may not by Sony.
Saving Power Connections Consumption • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. To use the Sound Bar while saving • We recommend using a Sony High power consumption, change the Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet with following settings. the Cable Type Logo. • We do not recommend using an Turn the Sound Bar Off by HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Be sure to bring both your Bar Speaker The Sound Bar does not turn off and subwoofer, even if it seems as even when the TV is turned off.
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No TV sound is output from the (page 36). When you playback an unsupported format, set the digital Sound Bar. audio out setting of the TV (BRAVIA) Check the type and connection of the to “PCM.” For details, refer to the HDMI cable or optical digital cable operating instructions of your TV.
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– Press (power) of the subwoofer No sound or only a very low-level to turn on the power. sound of the device connected to If the status indicator on the the Sound Bar is heard from the subwoofer lights in red, try the Sound Bar.
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Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to Reposition the connected the Bar Speaker. BLUETOOTH device. Pair the Sound Bar and the Switch the wireless LAN frequency of BLUETOOTH device again. You may any nearby wireless LAN router or PC need to cancel the pairing with the to 5 GHz range.
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Enable the Control for HDMI function system, or wireless communication. on the TV. For details, refer to the Move the Bar Speaker away from the operating instructions of your TV. TV within a range that allows those Wait a while, and then try again. If parts to operate properly.
Resetting the Sound Bar If the Sound Bar still does not operate properly, reset the Sound Bar as follows. Press and hold – (volume) and (power) on the Bar Speaker for more than 5 seconds. All indicators on the Bar Speaker flash 3 times, and the settings return to their initial status.
microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone use, reception sensitivity, the operating system, Additional Information software applications, etc. BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate Specifications the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format Bar Speaker (SA-S350) Abbreviation for Subband Codec Front L/Front R speaker block section Amplifier section Speaker system...
Speaker 160 mm cone type Supported Input Audio Power requirements Formats (TV Input) 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption On: 25 W Audio formats supported by the Sound Standby mode: 0.5 W or less Bar are as follows. Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) •...
BLUETOOTH other obstruction is between the technology. devices with a BLUETOOTH • Sony cannot be held liable in any way connection for damages or other loss resulting – Locations where a wireless LAN is from information leaks during...
If you have any question or problem avoid burning yourself, do not touch the concerning your Sound Bar, please consult Sound Bar. your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place the Sound Bar in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the Sound Bar.
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