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  • Page 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-RT5...
  • Page 2 EU directives. This product has been manufactured by To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 ventilation opening of the appliance with Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3 Disposal of Old potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which Electrical & could otherwise be caused by Electronic inappropriate waste handling of the Equipment battery. The recycling of the materials will (Applicable in the help to conserve natural resources. European Union In case of products that for safety, and other...

  • Page 4: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. You can also use the controls on the Bar Speaker if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents  Connecting Startup Guide (separate document) About These Operating Playing Music/Photo Files on a Instructions ......4 Home Network ...... 17 Displaying the Screen of the Mobile Listening/Viewing Device on a TV (Screen Listening to Sound from a TV, mirroring) ......18 Blu-ray Disc™...
  • Page 6 Further Setting for the Wireless System (Subwoofer/Surround speakers) ......38 Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration) ....40 Setting the Speakers (Speaker Settings) ....41 Mounting the Bar Speaker and the Surround Speakers on a Wall ..........42 Additional Information Precautions ........

  • Page 7: Listening/Viewing

    • You can also press PAIRING and Listening/Viewing MIRRORING on the remote control to select [Bluetooth Audio] and [Screen mirroring] Listening to Sound from a respectively. TV, Blu-ray Disc™ Player, Cable/Satellite Box, etc. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Playing Music/Photo From A Usb Device

    Playing Music/Photo from Listening to Music from a a USB Device BLUETOOTH Device You can play music/photo files stored on Refer to “BLUETOOTH Functions” a connected USB device. (page 11). For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 60). Playing Music/Photo from Connect the USB device to the (USB) port.

  • Page 9: Sound Adjustment

    • [Off]: The football mode is turned off. Sound effects allow you to enjoy live music concerts filled with great excitement created Notes by Sony’s unique Audio DSP technology. • We recommend that you select the football mode when watching a football match broadcast.

  • Page 10: Using The Dsee Function

    • The football mode is automatically set to [Off] when you perform the following. Using the DSEE Function – Turn off the system. (Reproducing Audio Codec – Press any of the sound field buttons (page 59). Files with Natural Sound •...

  • Page 11: Bluetooth Functions

    • If your BLUETOOTH device is compatible Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, with AVRCP, when this system and the and then select “HT-RT5” after BLUETOOTH device are connected, you can searching for it on the BLUETOOTH control playback by pressing , , , device.

  • Page 12: To A Bluetooth-Compatible Receiver

    Make sure that the indicator (blue) Connecting to a BLUETOOTH of the Bar Speaker lights up. (This Device by One-touch Function indicates that a connection has (NFC) been established.) By holding an NFC-compatible Start playback of an audio source BLUETOOTH device near to the N mark on on the BLUETOOTH device.

  • Page 13: Listening To Sound By Transmitting To A Bluetooth-Compatible Receiver

    receiver, volume level of the system cannot be controlled. VOLUME +/– on Listening to Sound by the Bar Speaker and  +/– on the Transmitting to a remote control only work for the BLUETOOTH receiver. BLUETOOTH-compatible Notes Receiver • You can register up to 9 BLUETOOTH receivers.
  • Page 14 To disconnect the BLUETOOTH receiver Perform any of the following items. – Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH receiver. – Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Off] (page 26). – Turn off the system or the BLUETOOTH receiver. – Select the device name of the connected BLUETOOTH receiver from the [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings].

  • Page 15: Network Functions

    Setting up a Wired Network Connection Network Functions You can set up a wired network Connecting to a Wired connection by the following procedure. Network Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Connecting the System to the Network Using a LAN Cable Select [Setup] -...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    If selecting the network name (SSID) Connecting to a Wireless you want Select the network name (SSID) you want Network in step 5, enter the security key (or passphrase) using the software keyboard, and then select [Enter] to confirm the Setting up a Wireless LAN security key.

  • Page 17: Playing Music/Photo Files On A Home Network

    Select the desired content using / Playing Music/Photo Files // and on a Home Network Playing Remote Files by You can play music/photo files on other Operating the System home network-compatible devices by (Renderer) via a Home connecting them to your home network. Network Controller This system can be used as a player and renderer.

  • Page 18: Displaying The Screen Of The Mobile Device On A Tv (Screen Mirroring)

    • Make sure that your device is compatible with Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast Displaying the Screen of compatible devices is not guaranteed. the Mobile Device on a TV (Screen mirroring) • If you see that the quality of picture and sound is often deteriorated, try setting the [Screen mirroring RF Setting] (page 29).

  • Page 19: Enjoying Various Online Services (Music Services)

    Registering a New Music Enjoying Various Online Service Services (Music Services) You can enjoy listening to content from a variety of music services offered on the You can listen to music services offered Internet. on the Internet with this system. To use this function, the system must be To check the registration code connected to the Internet.

  • Page 20: Viewing Copyright-Protected

    Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content Connecting a 4K TV To view copyright-protected 4K content and listen to sound from the Bar Speaker, connect the Bar Speaker and the TV via an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack connection.
  • Page 21 When the TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC and not compatible with HDCP 2.2 If your TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC and not compatible with HDCP 2.2, connect the Bar Speaker to your TV’s HDMI jack that is compatible with HDCP 2.2 using an High Speed HDMI cable.

  • Page 22: Connecting 4K Devices

    Connecting 4K Devices Connect a 4K device to the HDMI IN 1 jack of the Bar Speaker. For details on whether the device is HDCP 2.2-compatible, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. Blu-ray Disc Player, cable box or satellite box, etc.

  • Page 23: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments 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. Press  to select [Setup]. Press / to select the setup category icon, and then press Icon Explanation [Software Update] (page 24)

  • Page 24: Screen Settings

    4K video signals during photo playback  [Update via USB Memory] when connected to a 4K-compatible device manufactured by Sony. Updates software using USB memory. Outputs 4K video signals during playback Make sure that the software update folder of 24p video content or playback of is correctly named “UPDATE.”...

  • Page 25: Audio Settings

    Note [Audio Settings] • If your device manufactured by Sony is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the  [DSEE] setting will have the same effect as [Auto2] This function is only available when setting. [Music] is selected as the sound field.

  • Page 26: Auto Calibration

    • Audio signals are not output from the HDMI [Bluetooth Settings] OUT (ARC) jack when [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker+HDMI] and [HDMI1 Audio Input Mode] (page 28) is set to [TV]. (Europe  [Bluetooth Mode] models only) You can enjoy content from a BLUETOOTH device by using this system or listen to ...

  • Page 27: System Settings

    Note [System Settings] • You can enjoy high-quality sound if AAC is enabled and your device supports AAC. If  [OSD Language] you cannot listen to AAC sound with your You can select the language you want for device, select [Off]. the system on-screen display.

  • Page 28: System Information

    [On]: Always output signals from the [On]: Software update is executed during HDMI OUT (ARC) jack when the system is 2-5 a.m. local time following the set [Time in standby mode. If you connect a TV Zone], and is performed when this system other than “BRAVIA,”...

  • Page 29: Easy Setup

    [On]: Allows you to turn on the system by website and check the FAQ: a device linked via a network when the www.sony.eu/support system is in standby mode. [Off]: The system cannot be turned on by  [Network Connection Status] a device linked via a network.

  • Page 30: Using The Options Menu

     [Initialise Personal Information] Using the Options Menu You can erase your personal information stored on the system. Various settings and playback operations Note are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the • If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, situation.
  • Page 31 [Slideshow BGM] Adjusting the Delay Between • [Off]: Turns off the function. the Picture and Sound (A/V • [My Music from USB]: Sets the music files registered in [Add Slideshow BGM]. SYNC) [Change Display] Switches between [Grid View] and [List View]. When the sound does not match the [Rotate Left] pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust...

  • Page 32: Other Functions

    Android device and download that application. SongPal is a dedicated app for operating Launch SongPal. SongPal-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony using an Connect the system and the smartphone or tablet. Android device by the BLUETOOTH Search for SongPal on Google Play or the...

  • Page 33: Using Google Cast

    Refer to the following for details of device by Wi-Fi to the same SongPal network as that of the system. http://www.sony.net/nasite Perform the initial setup on the device following the instructions from SongPal. Start the Google Cast Ready app on the device, and then select the system to playback content.

  • Page 34: Using The Control For Hdmi Function For "Bravia" Sync

    • The One-Touch Play function may activate below by connecting via an HDMI cable with devices of other companies, but it is products manufactured by Sony that are not guaranteed to operate. compatible with the Control for HDMI System Audio Control function.

  • Page 35: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    HDMI cable. For details of • The Echo Canceling Sync function is a the setting, see “[Audio Return Channel]” proprietary function of Sony. This function (page 27) cannot operate with devices other than those manufactured by Sony.

  • Page 36: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (Dual Mono)

    channels of audio output signals from the playback device is switched. Deactivating Buttons on • When [TV] input is selected, video the Bar Speaker (Child signals via one of the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jacks selected last time are output from Lock) the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack.

  • Page 37: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Saving Power in Standby Enabling the IR Repeater Mode Function (when you cannot control the TV) Check that you have made the following settings: When the Bar Speaker obstructs the – [Bluetooth Standby] is set to [Off] remote control sensor of the TV, the TV (page 26).

  • Page 38: Further Setting For The Wireless System (Subwoofer/Surround Speakers)

    Place the IR blaster close to the Further Setting for the remote control sensor of the TV, aiming the IR emitter of the IR Wireless System blaster at the remote control sensor (Subwoofer/Surround of the TV. Make sure that the IR repeater speakers) function is working before securing the IR blaster on the Bar Speaker with...
  • Page 39 • [Secure Link] To cancel the Secure Link function • [RF Band] For the Bar Speaker Select [Off] on Step 3 above. Activating Wireless For the subwoofer or the surround Transmission Between speakers Specific Devices [Secure Link] Press and hold SECURE LINK on the rear of the subwoofer or the surround speakers You can specify the wireless connection for several seconds until the on/standby...

  • Page 40: Calibrating The Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Press Calibrating the [Auto Calibration] starts. The system adjusts the speaker Appropriate Speaker settings automatically. Settings Automatically Be quiet during the measurement. (Auto Calibration) Notes • Before measurement, make sure that the speaker power is on, and confirm D.C.A.C. DX (Digital Cinema Auto the position of the wireless speakers.

  • Page 41: Setting The Speakers (Speaker Settings)

    [Center] 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level. Setting the Speakers [Surround Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the (Speaker Settings) surround speaker level. [Subwoofer] 0.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level. To obtain optimum surround sound, set Adjust the sound level based on the the speakers’...

  • Page 42: Mounting The Bar Speaker And The Surround Speakers On A Wall

    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. • Sony shall not be held responsible for...
  • Page 43 Screw (supplied) Fasten the screws in the wall. The screw should protrude as illustration. For the Bar Speaker 940 mm Wall mounting barckets (supplied) 5 mm to 7 mm For the surround speakers Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes on the rear 10 mm to of the Bar Speaker or surround 12 mm...
  • Page 44 Hang the Bar Speaker or surround speakers the screws. Align the holes at the rear of the speaker with the screws. For the Bar Speaker Hang the Bar Speaker on the two screws. For the surround speakers...

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your On placement nearest Sony dealer. • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system.
  • Page 46 Services offered by third parties may be This system incorporates High-Definition changed, suspended, or terminated without Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) prior notice. Sony does not bear any technology. responsibility in these sorts of situations. The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the...
  • Page 47 Alliance® and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast® URL: are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux Alliance. Please note that Sony cannot answer or Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™, Wi-Fi respond to any inquiries regarding the Protected Setup™ and Miracast™ are content of this source code.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, do not appear on the TV screen.  Depending on the TV or the video consult your nearest Sony dealer. Be sure to bring both your Bar Speaker device, 4K content may not appear. and subwoofer, even if it seems as...
  • Page 49 Images from the HDMI jack is distorted. No sound or only very low-level sound of  Video from the device connected to the device connected to the system is the HDMI jack may be distorted. If this heard.   Press happens, set [Video Direct] to [On] + on the remote control and (page 25).

  • Page 50: Usb Device

     Make sure that the USB device is No sound or only very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer. securely connected to the (USB)  Make sure the AC power cord (mains port (page 8).  Check to see if the USB device or a lead) of the subwoofer is connected properly (refer to the supplied Startup cable is damaged.

  • Page 51: Network Connection

    device, other 2.4 GHz wireless Wireless LAN connection devices, or a microwave oven. If a device that generates You cannot connect your PC to the electromagnetic radiation is nearby, Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup move the device away from this (WPS)] is performed.
  • Page 52 – Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Replace both batteries in the remote  The on/standby indicator on the control with new ones, if they are subwoofer/surround speakers weak.
  • Page 53 TV remote control does not work. “PRTCT,” “PUSH” and “POWER” flash  This problem might be solved by alternately in the front panel display.  Press  (on/standby) to turn off the enabling the IR repeater function (page 37). system. After the indicator disappears, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and make sure Others...
  • Page 54 Reset If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows: Press  (on/standby) to turn the system on. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] - [Resetting] from the home menu (page 29). Select [Reset to Factory Default Settings].

  • Page 55: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Bar Speaker Front   (on/standby) button  Indicator  INPUT button • Flashes quickly (blue): BLUETOOTH pairing in progress.  PAIRING button • Flashes (blue): Attempting to  VOLUME +/– buttons connect with a BLUETOOTH ...
  • Page 56 Rear  LAN (100) port  ANALOG IN jack  HDMI OUT (ARC) jack  A.CAL MIC (ECM-AC3) jack  DIGITAL IN (TV) jack This jack supports HDCP 2.2.  HDMI IN 1 jacks  IR BLASTER jack  AC power cord (mains lead) This jack supports HDCP 2.2.
  • Page 57 Subwoofer  On/standby indicator   (on/standby) button  SECURE LINK button  AC power cord (mains lead)
  • Page 58 Surround speaker  On/standby indicator   (on/standby) button  SECURE LINK button  AC power cord (mains lead)

  • Page 59: Remote Control

     Sound field buttons (page 9) Remote Control Selects sound effect. ClearAudio+, Movie, Music, Game, Music Arena, Cinema Studio 9.1ch, Standard  DIMMER (page 36) Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display and LED indicator.  Color buttons Shortcut keys for selecting items on some menus.

  • Page 60: Playable Types Of Files

    / (previous/next) Playable Types of Files Selects the previous/next track or file.  (play) Music Starts or re-starts playback (resume Codec Extension play). MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer .mp3  (pause) III) Pauses or re-starts playback. 1),2) AAC/HE-AAC .m4a, .aac  (stop) WMA9 Standard .wma Stops playback.

  • Page 61: Supported Audio Formats

    Notes Supported Audio Formats • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, the recording condition, or the home network server Audio formats supported by this system condition. are as follows. • Some files edited on a PC may not play. Format Function •...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 30 m Specifications Maximum number of devices to be registered 9 devices Bar Speaker (SA-RT5) Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method Amplifier section FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) POWER OUTPUT (rated) Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles Front L + Front R: 50 W + 50 W...
  • Page 63 Front L/Front R speaker blocks Surround speakers Speaker system SA-SLRT5 (L)/SA-SRRT5 (R) 2-way speaker system, Acoustic suspension Speaker POWER OUTPUT (reference) Woofer: 60 mm cone type 70 W, 4 ohms, 1 kHz Tweeter: 19 mm soft dome type Speaker system Full range speaker system Acoustic suspension Center speaker block...
  • Page 64 Video formats supported by the system Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) Format Frame packing Side-by-Side Over-Under (Half) (Top-and- Bottom)     4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz     4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz   ...

  • Page 65: On Bluetooth Communication

    BLUETOOTH technology. On BLUETOOTH • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for Communication damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH devices should be used within •...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Numerics 24p Output 24 D.C.A.C. DX (Digital Cinema Auto 4K Output 24 Calibration DX) 40 Device List 26 Device Name 28 Dimmer 36 A/V SYNC 31 DSEE 10 Attenuation settings - Analog 25 Audio DRC 25 Audio Output 25 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 27 Easy Network Settings 29 Audio Settings 25...
  • Page 67 Network 15 SBM 25 Network Connection Diagnostics Screen mirroring 18 Screen mirroring RF Setting 29 Network Connection Status 29 Screen Settings 24 Network content 24p Output 24 Secure Link 39 Network Settings 28 Slideshow 30 NFC 12 Software License Information 28 Night mode 10 Software Update 24 SongPal 32...

  • Page 68: End User License Agreement

    “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE) is owned by SONY or END USER LICENSE one or more of the THIRD-PARTY AGREEMENT SUPPLIERS. GRANT OF LICENSE IMPORTANT: SONY grants you a limited license to use BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE, PLEASE...
  • Page 69 SOFTWARE may be severe physical or environmental damage provided by third parties over which (“HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES”). SONY, each of SONY has no control. USE OF THE the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS, and each of CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN their respective affiliates specifically INTERNET CONNECTION.
  • Page 70 TO BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED OR AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE UNMODIFIED, AND (E) REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, update or otherwise modify the OR OTHERWISE.
  • Page 71 SOFTWARE for purposes of this EULA. By use of the SOFTWARE, if SONY believes in acceptance of this EULA, you consent to its sole discretion that you are violating or such update/modification.
  • Page 72 Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at applicable contact address of each area or country. Copyright © 2014 Sony Corporation.
  • Page 76 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 ©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-570-118-23(1)

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