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  • Page 1 Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-A7000...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT – Read the End User such as sunshine and fire. Software License Agreement before using your Sony product. Using your Do not place this product close product indicates your acceptance of to medical devices.
  • Page 3 Sony Corporation. software that are indicated in the Declaration of Conformity. The software EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V. loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to...
  • Page 4 For customers in India combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is Disposal of old added if the battery contains more than 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these electrical & products and batteries are disposed of electronic correctly, you will help to prevent equipment...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Device ........24 (AUDIO) ........39 Adjusting the Dialog Volume While Listening to Music/Sound the DTS:X Content is Played Listening to Sony TV Sound with the Back ........40 BLUETOOTH® Function ...25 Listening to Music/Sound with the Using the Speaker System by BLUETOOTH Function .....27...
  • Page 6 Changing the Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and Indicators (DIMMER) ....45 Saving Power in Standby Mode ........46 Performing Easy Setup ....46 Performing Advanced Settings ........47 Updating the Software ....48 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......50 Resetting the Speaker System ..

  • Page 7: About Manuals Of The Speaker System

    About Manuals of the Speaker System The information included in each manual is as shown below. Startup Guide For customers in Americas https://rd1.sony.net/ help/ht/a7000/h_uc/ Sound Bar Startup Guide Introduces the initial procedures For customers in other countries/ concerning installation and connection...

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With The Speaker System

    Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, gaming console, etc. “Playing the Connected AV Device” (page 24) • “Watching TV” (page 24) USB device • “Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function” (page 25) “Listening to Music on a USB Device” (page 29)
  • Page 9 For customers in other countries/regions https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a7000/h_zz/ Optional speakers Optional rear Optional subwoofer speakers For the operations of the optional rear speakers and subwoofer, refer to their operating instructions. For the supported optional speakers and subwoofer, confirm on the Sony website.

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Bar Speaker Front   (power) button  Top speakers Turns on the speaker system or Output the sound upward. sets it to standby mode. Note  (input select) button Do not put anything on the top speaker Selects the input for playback on the or touch the top speaker carelessly.
  • Page 11 Rear  IR repeater  HDMI IN 1 jack Transmits the remote signal of the  HDMI IN 2 jack TV remote control to the TV.  AC inlet  S-CENTER OUT jack (page 19)  TV IN (OPT) jack ...
  • Page 12 Remote Control   (power) Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode. (MUSIC SERVICE) button If you have previously played music on Spotify on the speaker system, you can resume playback by pressing this button. This button may not be available in some countries/regions.
  • Page 13  /// (page 14)  Playback operation buttons / (previous/next) (enter) (page 14) Selects the previous/next track or BACK (page 14) file. OPTIONS (page 40) Pressing and holding it searches Displays the options menu on the backward or forward (rewind/fast TV screen.

  • Page 14: Using The Home Menu

    Press /// to select the item Using the Home Menu that you want, then press (enter). You can display the home menu on the The selected input or setting TV screen by connecting the speaker display appears on the TV screen. system and TV with an HDMI cable.

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    • Fasten the screws securely in the wall beam. • Hang the bar speaker horizontally on the reinforced wall. • Have the installation done by a Sony Bar speaker dealer or licensed contractor and pay special attention to safety during the...
  • Page 16 Align the vertical line above the Fasten the screws prepared in step “  TV CENTER LINE” printed on 1 securely into the screw marks on  SCREW LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE the “ (supplied) with the center of the the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
  • Page 17 Notes Put the bar speaker on the wall mounting brackets. • When adhering the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on the wall, smooth it out fully. • Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the bar speaker on a wall. Do not mount the bar speaker on a wall directly.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting a TV That Is not Connecting to a TV Compatible with ARC/eARC Connecting a TV Compatible Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) with ARC/eARC jack on the speaker system with the HDMI cable (supplied). Connect the HDMI IN jack compatible with ARC/eARC on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC))

  • Page 19: When Your Tv Has The S-Center Speaker In Jack

    Connect the optical digital output When Your TV Has the S- jack on the TV and the TV IN (OPT) jack on the speaker system with an CENTER SPEAKER IN Jack optical digital cable (not supplied). You can output the center part of the speaker system sound from the TV by connecting the TV with the following method.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Av Device

    Note Connecting an AV Device Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted. Connecting an AV Device If the length of the TV center speaker mode Compatible with the 2K/4K cable is not sufficient, use a commercially Video Format available stereo mini cable. You can output sound such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS:X in high quality by connecting an AV device to...
  • Page 21 Tips When the eARC compatible • If a TV is compatible with eARC, you can HDMI IN jack on the TV supports also output the high quality sound by the 8K video input: connecting an AV device to the HDMI IN Connect the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Ac Outlet (Mains)

    When the eARC compatible HDMI IN jack on the TV does not Connecting to the AC support the 8K video input: Outlet (mains) Connect the HDMI OUT jack on an AV device to the HDMI IN jack compatible with the 8K video input Connect the AC power cord (mains on a TV with an HDMI cable (not lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on...

  • Page 23: Performing Initial Settings

    Press HOME, then perform initial Performing Initial settings by following the on- screen instructions. Settings Initial settings screen Press  (power) on the remote control supplied with the speaker system to turn on the speaker system. Operate the remote control by pointing it toward the front of the bar speaker.

  • Page 24: Watching Images

    Playing the Connected AV Watching Images Device Watching TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select [Watch], then select the screen. input ([HDMI1] or [HDMI2]) on the Select [Watch] - [TV] on the home menu.

  • Page 25: Listening To Music/Sound

    Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH Function  (power) 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 speaker system and TV wirelessly.
  • Page 26 Listening to Sound of the Paired TV Pair the speaker system and TV by selecting “HT-A7000” from the list Turn on the TV with the TV remote on the TV screen. control. The speaker system is turned on by...

  • Page 27: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth Function

    When the TV is turned off, the speaker Listening to Music/Sound system is also turned off by interlocking with the BLUETOOTH with the TV power. Function About operations with the remote control that is supplied with the speaker system Listening to Music by Pairing You can use the following buttons.
  • Page 28 To check the connection status of Make sure that the BLUETOOTH the BLUETOOTH function indicator on the bar speaker flashes quickly in blue and Status BLUETOOTH indicator [PAIRING] appears in the front During pairing Flashes quickly in blue panel display. standby status The speaker system enters the Connection is...

  • Page 29: Listening To Music On A Usb Device

    Select [Listen] - [USB (Connected)] on the home menu. When the connection is not established, select “HT-A7000” on the mobile device. Select the folder on which songs are stored, then select a song. To disconnect the mobile device The selected song is played and Perform any of the following items.

  • Page 30: Listening To The Device Connected With An Analog Audio Cable

    Listening to the Device Listening to Sound of the Connected with an Connected TV or Device Analog Audio Cable Using Headphones You can listen to sound of an audio Listening to Sound by Pairing device such as a WALKMAN®, etc. that is with Headphones connected to the ANALOG IN jack on the bar speaker.
  • Page 31 Adjust the volume. Listening to Sound with Adjust the volume level of the Paired Headphones headphones first. Then, adjust the volume level of the headphones Set the BLUETOOTH function of the with +/– on the bar speaker or  (volume) +/– on the remote headphones to on.
  • Page 32 To disconnect the paired headphones Perform any of the following items. – Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the headphones. – Set [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Off]. – Turn off the speaker system or headphones.

  • Page 33: Listening To Music By Connecting To A Network

    • 360 Reality Audio • Spotify • Chromecast built-in • AirPlay Speaker system • Sony | Music Center Computer • AirPlay • Home Network 360 Reality Audio Chromecast built-in™ You can play 360 Reality Audio contents You can select music on the...
  • Page 34 Sony | Music Center You can control the speaker system wirelessly by installing the “Sony | Music Center” app on your smartphone or tablet device. Home Network You can play music files stored on your computer on a network location via your...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Volume And Sound Quality

    The volume level appears in the front panel display. Adjusting the Volume and Sound Notes Quality • The optional rear speakers are designed for playback of the surround part of the Adjusting the Volume multi-channel sound and surround sound that is created from the 2-channel sound using virtual processing.

  • Page 36: Enjoying Immersive Surround Experience (Immersive Ae)

    • The Immersive Audio Enhancement setting does not appear on the TV screen Enjoying Immersive while the TV input is selected. In this case, Surround Experience you can check the Immersive Audio Enhancement setting in the front panel (IMMERSIVE AE) display.

  • Page 37: Setting The Sound Effect That Is Tailored To Sound Sources (Sound Mode)

    Sound mode Explanation Setting the Sound Effect [Music] Vividness and glossiness of the That Is Tailored to Sound sound are expressed in detail. This mode is Sources (Sound Mode) suitable for enjoying music in a way that moves you. You can easily enjoy pre-programmed [Standard The sound of a TV sound effects that are tailored to...

  • Page 38: Making Dialogs Clearer (Voice)

    Making Dialogs Clearer Enjoying Clear Sound (VOICE) with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT) VOICE NIGHT Press VOICE to set the function on or off. Press NIGHT to set the function on The voice mode setting appears on or off. the TV screen. The night mode setting appears on Mode Explanation...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Enjoying Multiplex Between the Picture and Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) Sound You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the speaker system When the sound does not match the receives a Dolby Digital multiplex pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust broadcast signal.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Dialog Volume While The Dts:x Content Is Played Back

    • The audio signal does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected. In Adjusting the Dialog this case, you can check the audio signal Volume While the DTS:X in the front panel display. Content is Played Back By adjusting the dialog volume, you can easily listen to dialog since it stands out from the ambient noise.
  • Page 41 When Playing Content on an AV Device Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. Select [DTS Dialog Control]. Adjust the dialog volume using / , then press (enter). You can adjust from 0.0 dB to 6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

  • Page 42: Using The Speaker System By Interlocking With A Tv

    • When connecting a device such as a Blu- output device in the TV menu. ray Disc player to a TV with an HDMI cable, – When using Sony TV, turn on the enable its Control for HDMI function. speaker system while the TV is turned •...

  • Page 43: Operating The Speaker System By Interlocking With A Tv Compatible With The "Bravia" Sync Function

    Other Interlocking Functions Menu Operation by TV Remote “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function Control developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI function. By connecting You can operate the menu of the “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices such speaker system by selecting the name of...
  • Page 44 Home Theatre Control Function Setting the speaker system, setting the sound mode settings, input switching, etc. can be done without switching the TV input.

  • Page 45: Changing The Settings

    about 10 seconds. However, in some cases, the front panel display and indicators may not turn off. In this case, Changing the Settings the brightness of the front panel display and indicators are the same as [Dimmer: Changing the Brightness Dark].

  • Page 46: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Saving Power in Standby Performing Easy Setup Mode You can make basic initial settings, speaker settings, and network settings Check that you have made the following for the speaker system easily by settings: performing Easy Setup. – [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Through] is Press HOME.

  • Page 47: Performing Advanced Settings

    Performing Advanced Settings Using the [Advanced Settings] Menu You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound on the [Advanced Settings] menu. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. The [Advanced Settings] screen appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 48: Updating The Software

    In this visit the following website: case, select [Software Update] and • For customers in Americas follow the on-screen instructions. https://www.sony.com/am/support Select [Software Update]. • For customers in Europe The [Software Update] screen https://www.sony.eu/support appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 49 (power) button on the bar speaker for 7 seconds. • If updating of the optional subwoofer or rear speakers does not work, move them to a location near the bar speaker and update.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Search for the cause and Troubleshooting solution of the issue on the Sony support site. Sony support site provides latest Troubleshooting support information and Frequently Asked Questions. If the speaker system does not work • For customers in Americas properly, handle it in the following order.
  • Page 51 For details, refer to the operating Power instructions of your TV. The speaker system cannot be The speaker system does not power turned off.  The speaker system may be in demo  Check that the AC power cord (mains mode.
  • Page 52 HDMI video format. For playing. details, refer to Help Guide.  If connected to devices other than those manufactured by Sony that High definition video signal (4K/60p support the Control for HDMI function, 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] etc.) from the HDMI IN 1/2 jack does...
  • Page 53  If your TV is not compatible with  If connected to devices other than eARC, set [Setup] - [Advanced those manufactured by Sony that Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - [eARC] to support the Control for HDMI function, [Off]. [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] ...
  • Page 54  Change the setting of The sound is interrupted while [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [HDMI Settings] watching a TV program or content - [HDMI Signal Format] - [HDMI IN 1]/ on a Blu-ray Disc, etc. [HDMI IN 2]. For details, refer to Help ...
  • Page 55 subwoofer is too close or far away electromagnetic radiation is nearby, from each other, Sound Field move the device away from this Optimization cannot be performed speaker system. properly. Adjust the distance between BLUETOOTH connection cannot be speakers and perform Sound Field completed.
  • Page 56  If a device that generates Headphones Connection electromagnetic radiation, such as a with the BLUETOOTH wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave Function oven is nearby, move the device away from this speaker system. Pairing cannot be achieved. ...
  • Page 57 [PRTCT], [PUSH], speaker name Others ([SUB], [RL], or [RR]), and [POWER] flash alternately in the front panel The Control for HDMI function does display. not work properly.  Press  (power) on the corresponding  Check the connection with the speaker ([SUB]: optional subwoofer, speaker system (page 18).

  • Page 58: Resetting The Speaker System

    operate properly. For the locations of the sensors and remote control Resetting the Speaker receiver, refer to the operating System instructions of the TV. Wireless functions (wireless LAN, If the speaker system still does not the BLUETOOTH function, or operate properly, reset the speaker optional subwoofer/rear speakers) system as follows.

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    Additional Information protect content such as 4K movies. HDMI Section Specifications Connector Type A (19pin) Sound Bar (HT-A7000) USB section (USB) port: 800 mA Amplifier section Type A (For connecting USB memory) POWER OUTPUT (rated) Wireless LAN section...
  • Page 60 sensitivity, the operating system, Devices you can stream audio from software applications, etc. • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate later the purpose of BLUETOOTH • Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS11.4 communication between devices.

  • Page 61: Radio Frequency Bands And Maximum Output Power

    Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power Frequency band Maximum output power BLUETOOTH 2400 - 2483.5 MHz < 9.9 dBm Wireless LAN 2400 - 2483.5 MHz < 19.9 dBm 5150 - 5250 MHz < 19.8 dBm 5250 - 5350 MHz <...

  • Page 62: Playable Types Of Audio Files

    Playable Types of Audio Files Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 Layer III) AAC/HE-AAC .m4a, .aac, .mp4, .3gp WMA9 Standard .wma LPCM .wav FLAC .flac .dsf DSDIFF* .dff AIFF .aiff, .aif ALAC .m4a Vorbis .ogg Monkey’s Audio .ape * The speaker system does not play DST encoded files.

  • Page 63: Supported Input Audio Formats

    Supported Input Audio Formats Supported audio formats differ depending on the input setting of the speaker system. “” indicates the supported audio format and “–” indicates the unsupported audio format in the table below. Format HDMI 1/2 TV input TV input TV input input (eARC)

  • Page 64: On Bluetooth Communication

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

  • Page 65: Precautions

    • Do not place anything at the rear of the speaker system that might block the If you have any question or problem ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 66: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Bluetooth menu when this function is disabled. For SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony details, refer to Help Guide. Corporation is under license. Other You may not use the speaker system while trademarks and trade names are those of the software is being updated.
  • Page 67 48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony selected Corporation. This product contains software that is WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 68 All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 69: Index

    Index Buttons AUDIO 39 Remote control 12 BLUETOOTH 27 Resetting 58 DIMMER 45 IMMERSIVE AE 36 Settings NIGHT 38 Resetting 58 VOICE 38 Setting item 47 Software update 48 ARC 11 Sound Mode 37 Audio files 62 Audio format 63 USB device 29 Audio Return Channel 11 Voice mode 38...
  • 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. • For customers in Europe https://www.sony.eu/support • For customers in Asia-Pacific https://www.sony-asia.com/support ©2021 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 5-024-834-13(1)

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