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- Page 1 Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-X8500...
- Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric This product has been manufactured by shock, do not expose this Sound Bar to or on behalf of Sony Corporation. dripping or splashing, and do not place EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited.
- Page 3 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Formats ......... 38 (separate with the HDMI document) Supported HDMI Video Cable Formats ......... 39 Connecting Sony TV with the On BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Function Communication ..... 41 Wirelessly ....... 13 Precautions ......... 42 Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices ........16... -
Page 5: What's In The Box
• AC power cord (mains lead) (1) – U.K./Ireland models What’s in the Box • Sound Bar (1) – Other models • Remote control (1) • WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) • R03 (size AAA) battery (2) • Startup Guide • Optical digital cable (1) •... -
Page 6: What You Can Do With The Sound Bar
Basic connection: Refer to “Startup Guide” (separate document). Other connections: See “Connecting to a TV or AV Device” (page 13). “Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH “Using the Control for HDMI Function Wirelessly” Function” (page 28) (page 13) “Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function”... -
Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Sound Bar 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. - Page 8 Indicators A lighting or flashing of the indicators on the Sound Bar indicates the following state. Currently selected input Indicators Status Lights while TV input is selected. Lights while HDMI 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).
- Page 9 Setting value for each function The changed setting for each function is indicated as the status of the indicators. The following status indicates the on/off setting for each function. For the status when the settings other than the on/off setting are changed, see the description for each function.
- Page 10 Rear DC IN terminal “Supported Input Audio Formats” (page 38). For specifications and TV IN (OPT) jack notes on connections, see HDMI IN jack “Supported HDMI Video Formats” (page 39). Peel the sticker when connecting the device to the HDMI IN jack. ...
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Page 11: Remote Control
Remote Control INPUT (page 20) Some buttons function differently depending on how long the button is Selects the playback source. When pressed. The icons below indicate how you press INPUT once, the current long to press the button. input indicator flashes. •... - Page 12 SPORTS DTS DIALOG (page 24) : Selects SPORTS for the sound Adjusts the dialog volume while the mode. (page 21) DTS:X content is played back. : Turns on/off the eARC * The + and AUDIO buttons have a function.
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Page 13: Connecting To A Tv Or Av Device
BLUETOOTH Function Connecting to a TV or AV Wirelessly Device with the HDMI When using Sony TV* with the Cable BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV by connecting the To connect a 4K TV or 4K devices Sound Bar and TV wirelessly. - Page 14 On the TV, search the Sound Bar by performing the pairing operation. INPUT The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are searched appears on the TV screen. For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH device to the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
- Page 15 select the TV input and check the status of Adjust the volume of the Sound the indicators on the Sound Bar. Bar by using the TV remote – The TV and BLUETOOTH indicators light: control. The Sound Bar and TV are connected and TV sound is output from the Sound When pressing the mute button on Bar.
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Page 16: Connecting A 4K Tv And 4K Devices
HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Connecting a 4K TV and Use an HDMI cable which supports the 4K video format that you want to watch. For details, see 4K Devices “Supported HDMI Video Formats” (page 39). ... -
Page 17: Connecting A Tv Compatible With Earc
Turn on the TV. Connecting a TV Turn on the Sound Bar. Compatible with eARC 4K content can be watched by a device The Sound Bar is compatible with eARC compatible with HDCP2.2 or HDCP2.3 even (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). eARC though devices with different versions (ex. -
Page 18: Mounting The Sound Bar On A Wall
Center of the TV 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. -
Page 19: When The Tv Remote Control Does Not Work
Fasten the screws into the marks When the TV Remote () on SCREW LINE () of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the Control does not Work illustration below. When the Sound Bar obstructs the 228.5 mm 228.5 mm remote control sensor of the TV, the TV remote control may not work. -
Page 20: Listening To The Sound
TV input • TV that is connected to the TV IN (OPT) Listening to the Sound jack on the Sound Bar • TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function that is connected to the HDMI Listening to a TV and OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack on the Sound Other Devices When you connect the TV to both the... -
Page 21: Enjoying The Surround Sound
* Vertical Surround Engine is a highly that is Tailored to Sound precise digital sound field processing Sources technology developed by Sony that produces the sound field in the height You can easily enjoy pre-programmed direction virtually in addition to a sound... - Page 22 Press the sound mode selecting Selecting the Sound Effect button to select the sound mode. Setting When selecting the sound mode, the Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, and VERTICAL S. You can select sound effects. indicators light for 2 seconds. AUTO SOUND The appropriate sound setting is automatically selected for the sound source with ClearAudio+.
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Page 23: Adjusting The Sound
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 HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators light for 2 seconds. •... - Page 24 Function Button Function name A/V Sync When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. • 0 msec: The Dolby ATMOS indicator lights for 2 seconds. • 40 msec: The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators light for 2 seconds.
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Page 25: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth® Function
BLUETOOTH indicator Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function Listening to Music from a Mobile Device BLUETOOTH button You can listen to music stored on a If pairing is not performed for 5 mobile device such as a smartphone or minutes after the Sound Bar enters tablet via a wireless connection by the pairing mode, the pairing mode... - Page 26 BLUETOOTH input or press the – Mobile devices: 9 BLUETOOTH button on the Sound – Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH function: Bar shortly. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes If a new device is paired after pairing the...
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Page 27: Changing The Settings Of The Bluetooth Function
Turning the BLUETOOTH Changing the Settings of Function Off the BLUETOOTH Function You can turn the BLUETOOTH function off. Press and hold (power), Turning the Sound Bar On by (input), and – (volume) on the Sound Operating the BLUETOOTH Bar for more than 10 seconds. -
Page 28: Using The Various Functions
Sony, the Control for HDMI function of the Sound Bar is also enabled automatically. Using the Various Functions Using the Control for System Power Off Function HDMI Function When you turn off the TV, the Sound Bar will turn off automatically. - Page 29 Sound Bar is not turned on. If you TV input, and sound is output from the connect a TV other than those manufactured speakers of the Sound Bar. by Sony, we recommend that you select this setting. Notes The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash.
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Page 30: Using The "Bravia" Sync Function
Turn the Sound Bar Off by Note Detecting the Using State This function is proprietary function of Sony. This function cannot operate with When you set the auto standby function products other than those manufactured by Sony. to on, the Sound Bar enters standby... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
TV is turned off. repairs. Should any problem persist, Check the setting of the Control for consult your nearest Sony dealer. HDMI function (page 28). To turn the Sound Bar off automatically by interlocking with the TV power, set... -
Page 32: Startup Guide
the connected device is not output Picture and sound of the device that correctly, set the HDMI signal format is connected to the Sound Bar are function to “Standard format” not output from the TV when the (page 17). Sound Bar is not turned on. ... - Page 33 (mains leads) of the TV and the Sound Picture and sound of the device that Bar from the AC outlets (mains), then is connected to the Sound Bar are connect them again. not output from the TV when the When the Sound Bar and TV are Sound Bar is not turned on.
- Page 34 The TV sound from the Sound Bar Subwoofer lags behind the image. Set the adjustment value of the delay No sound or only a very low-level between the picture and sound to 0 sound is heard from the subwoofer. msec if it is set to the range between ...
- Page 35 Bring the Sound Bar and the Make sure you are pressing the BLUETOOTH device closer together. correct button on the remote control. Pair the Sound Bar and BLUETOOTH TV remote control does not work. device again. You may need to cancel ...
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Page 36: Resetting The Sound Bar
obstructing the ventilation holes of the Sound Bar. Resetting the Sound Bar Sensors of the TV do not work properly. If the Sound Bar still does not operate The Sound Bar may block some properly, reset the Sound Bar as sensors (such as the brightness follows. -
Page 37: Additional Information
The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a Additional Information microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone use, reception Specifications sensitivity, the operating system, software applications, etc. BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate Amplifier section the purpose of BLUETOOTH POWER OUTPUT (rated) communication between devices. -
Page 38: Supported Input Audio Formats
Supported Input Audio Formats Audio formats supported by the Sound Bar are as follows. Format Function “HDMI” “TV” “TV” “TV” (eARC) (ARC) (OPT) LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch – – LPCM 7.1ch – –... -
Page 39: Supported Hdmi Video Formats
: Compatible with 3D signal in Frame packing and Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom) format Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18Gbps. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet or Sony High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet with the Cable Type Logo. - Page 40 • All HDMI IN and HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jacks support bandwidth up to 18Gbps, HDCP2.2 and HDCP2.3 , BT.2020 wide color spaces , and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through. HDCP2.2 and HDCP2.3 are newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.
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Page 41: On Bluetooth Communication
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... -
Page 42: Precautions
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. - Page 43 Software, and to permit persons to registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth whom the Software is furnished to do so, SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony subject to the following conditions: Corporation is under license. Other...
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