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connection to host computers and/or WARNING peripherals. For the Bar Speaker Do not install the appliance in a The nameplate is located on the bottom confined space, such as a bookcase or of the Bar Speaker. built-in cabinet. For the AC adapter To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover Labels for AC adapter Model No.
Table of Contents Listening to Music/Sound What’s in the Box ......5 What You Can Do with the with the BLUETOOTH® System ........6 Function Guide to Parts and Controls ..8 Listening to Music from a Mobile About the Home Menu ....13 Device ........
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Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH Indicator (DIMMER) ......42 Saving Power in Standby Mode ........42 Sending the Remote Signal to the TV via the Main Unit ..... 43 Using the Control for HDMI Function ........ 43 Using the “BRAVIA”...
• AC power cord (mains lead) (1) What’s in the Box • Bar Speaker (1) • AC power cord (mains lead) for the subwoofer (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Speaker pad for the subwoofer (4) • Remote control (1) • Startup Guide •...
What You Can Do with the System “Listening to the TV” (page 20) “Listening to the Connected AV Device” (page 20) Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box, or satellite box, etc. Connecting the TV (refer to “Startup Guide” (separate document) or see “Connecting a TV or Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG IN Jack”...
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“Connecting to a Wired Network” (page 16) Modem Router Internet “Connecting to a Wireless Network” (page 17) Wireless LAN router “Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network” (page 30) “Listening to Music from a Mobile Device” (page 25) “Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with SongPal”...
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Bar Speaker (Main Unit) Front N-Mark (page 26) BLUETOOTH indicator When using the NFC function, touch – Flashes quickly in blue: During your NFC-compatible device to the pairing standby status mark.
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Rear DC IN jack LAN(100) port HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack ANALOG IN jack TV IN (OPT) jack...
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Subwoofer Ventilation holes For safety, do not block the ventilation holes. (power) button Turns on the subwoofer or sets it to standby mode. Power indicator – Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode – Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the system –...
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Remote Control CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 22) SOUND FIELD (page 22) VOICE (page 23) NIGHT (page 23) DIMMER (page 42) Color buttons Shortcut keys for selecting items on some menus. MUSIC SERVICE (page 34) BLUETOOTH PAIRING (page 25) ...
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(pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. (stop) Stops playback. BLUETOOTH RX/TX (BLUETOOTH receiver/transmitter) (page 29) AUDIO* (page 41) * The AUDIO, , and + buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.
About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (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.
(not supplied) as the surround speakers of the system. Perform the setting by following the on-screen instructions. For details about the supported wireless speakers, refer to the following URL. http://sony.net/nasite You can also select the input by pressing INPUT +/– repeatedly. About the Steps Description...
Connecting a TV or Setup Portable Audio Device Basic Setup via the ANALOG IN Jack Refer to Startup Guide (separate To connect following devices to the document). system, connect them via the ANALOG IN jack on the system. – TV that does not have an HDMI jack and optical digital output jack –...
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.
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 .
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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.
Detaching the Grille Frame You can detach the grille frame. We recommend that you use the main unit without attaching the grille frame if you will be listening to High-Resolution Audio. To attach the grille frame, fit it to the main unit by directing the arrow mark on the rear of the grille frame upward.
Listening to the Listening to the Sound Connected AV Device Listening to the TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select [Analog]. screen. The [Analog] screen is displayed on Select [TV] on the home menu.
Note Listening to Music on a Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or USB Device damage to the USB device, turn the system off before connecting or removing the USB You can play music files stored on a device.
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) Sound effects are [Standard] optimized for the...
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.
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.
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-MT500/501” INPUT +/– after searching for it on the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
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Device,” press BLUETOOTH RX/TX on the remote control once. Listening to Music from the Paired Mobile Device When the connection is not established, select “HT-MT500/501” on the mobile device. Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on. Connecting to a Mobile Press INPUT +/–...
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Adjust the volume. Compatible devices • Adjust the volume by pressing Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in +/– on the remote control. (OS: Android™ 2.3.3 or later, excluding • Adjust the subwoofer volume by Android 3.x) pressing SW ...
Return to the home menu and Listening to Sound of the select the desired input. Connected TV or Device The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, “BT TX” from Headphones appears in the front panel display, then the sound is output from the headphones.
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Listening to Sound with About the Connection of the Paired Headphones Headphones • You may not be able to adjust the Press HOME. volume level depending on the The home menu appears on the TV BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones. screen. • [Bluetooth Audio] is disabled when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Off] or Select the desired input.
Listening to Music on a PC Listening to Music/Sound Using 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 menu that is displayed on the TV...
Using SongPal Mobile Device with SongPal What You can Do with SongPal SongPal is an application for controlling compatible Sony audio devices using Wireless LAN router the mobile device such as a smartphone Smartphone or or tablet. tablet For details about SongPal, refer to the following URL.
Enjoying music on the USB device Using Chromecast built- You can play music on a device connected to the (USB) port on the main unit. Note Chromecast built-in allows you to select music content from the Chromecast- What you can control with SongPal varies enabled app and play back on the depending on the connected device.
Select and play music on the Using Spotify Chromecast-enabled app. The music is played on the system. You can select the music on the Spotify Note app and play it on the system. To play on the system, you need the Spotify Depending on the country and region, Premium account.
Resuming the Music that has Using the MUSIC SERVICE Played on the Mobile Device Button Press MUSIC SERVICE. To enjoy music services, the system When you have played the music of must be connected to the Internet. Spotify on the system, the music that was played with Spotify is MUSIC SERVICE resumed.
You can add wireless speakers picture, press OPTIONS and set [Multi- manufactured by Sony (not supplied) as room Group Sync] to [Off]. (For the TV the surround speakers of the system. input, press OPTIONS and / until...
For details about applicable speakers, The setup display appears on the TV refer to the following URL. screen. http://sony.net/nasite/ Select [Wireless Surround Notes Settings]. • When using the wireless surround function, the wireless LAN function is not Perform the setting by following available.
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Select the system on SongPal, then perform the setting by following the instructions on SongPal. Note The SongPal settings are effective with the SongPal of version 4.0 or later. For details about the SongPal installing, see “Using SongPal” (page 32). To cancel the wireless surround function Select...
[Surround L] : Sets the left surround speaker distance. Using the Various Functions/ [Surround R] : Sets the right surround speaker distance. Settings This item does not appear when using the wireless surround function. Customizing the This item appears when using the wireless surround function.
Select [On]. Performing the Wireless Press SECURE LINK on the rear of Connection of the the subwoofer. Subwoofer (SECURE LINK) The power indicator of the subwoofer flashes in orange. Proceed to the next step within 1 You can specify the wireless connection minute.
Select [System Settings] - Playing Compressed [Wireless Subwoofer Connection] - [RF Channel]. Audio Files or CDs by Select the setting you want. Upscaling to Near Hi- • [Auto] (default setting): Normally Resolution Sound Quality select this. The system automatically selects the better (DSEE HX) channel for transmission.
Enjoying Multiplex Deactivating Buttons on Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) the Main Unit You can enjoy multiplex broadcast You can deactivate buttons on the main sound when the system receives a unit for preventing misoperation, such Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. as child mischief (Child lock function). AUDIO Press –, +, and –...
Changing the Brightness Saving Power in Standby of the Front Panel Mode Display and BLUETOOTH Check that you have made the following Indicator (DIMMER) settings: – [Bluetooth Standby] is set to [Off] (page 48). You can change the brightness of the –...
Select [Setup] from the home These functions may work with devices menu. other than those manufactured by Sony, The setup display appears on the TV but operation is not guaranteed. screen. * Control for HDMI is a standard used by...
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TV sound from the speakers of the System Power Off Function system without connecting an optical digital cable. When you turn off the TV, the system On the system, turn [System Settings] - will turn off automatically. [HDMI Settings] - [TV Audio Input Mode] Set [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings] - to [Auto] (page 49).
TV. Set the sound field to [ClearAudio+] • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. (page 22). • Use a Sony High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet with the Cable Type Logo. Home Theatre Control • We do not recommend using an Function HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
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.
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For information about update functions, the matching color setting. visit the following website: [RGB]: Select this when connecting to a http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support device with an HDCP compliant DVI jack. Notes [Audio Settings] • An Internet environment is necessary to perform updates via Internet.
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[Speaker + HDMI]: Outputs multi- [Bluetooth Standby] channel sound from the system’s You can set the [Bluetooth Standby] so speakers and 2-channel linear PCM that the system can be turned on by a signals from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack. BLUETOOTH device even when the system is in standby mode.
[Auto]: The data transfer rate is For details, see “Sending the Remote automatically changed depending on Signal to the TV via the Main Unit” the environment. If audio playback is (page 43). unstable in this mode, use the other [HDMI Settings] three modes.
[Off]: Off For further details, visit the following • [Time Zone] website and check the FAQ: Select your country/region. http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support Notes [Network Connection Status] • Software update may be performed even Displays the current network if you select [Off] in [Auto Update] connection status.
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[External Control] [Initialise Personal Information] [On] : Allows the home automation You can erase your personal controller to operate this system. information stored on the system. [Off]: Off Note [Remote Start] If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, please delete all Personal [On]: Allows you to turn on the system Information for security purposes.
Options Menu List Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Explanation [Sound Field] Changes the sound field setting (page 22). [Night] Selects the night mode (page 23). [Voice] Selects the voice mode (page 23).
TV is turned off. repairs. Should any problem persist, Check the setting of [System Settings] consult your nearest Sony dealer. - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Linked to Be sure to bring both your main unit and TV] (page 49). To turn the system off...
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An image is not displayed on the system may be muted and “MUTING” is displayed on the front panel display entire TV screen. of the system. If this happens, turn on The aspect ratio on the media is fixed. the TV first, then the system.
Make sure that the USB device is on. – Consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the USB device is connected via a If the power indicator on the USB hub, disconnect it and connect subwoofer flashes in red, press ...
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Bring this system and the Remove any obstacle between this BLUETOOTH device closer together. system and the BLUETOOTH device or Pair this system and the BLUETOOTH move this system away from the device again. You may need to cancel obstacle.
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You cannot use the NFC function. Wireless LAN Connection The NFC function does not work with BLUETOOTH-compatible You cannot connect your PC to the headphones. To listen to sound using Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected a BLUETOOTH-compatible Setup™ (WPS)] is performed. headphones, see “Listening to Sound ...
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The wireless LAN router you want is The sound is delayed behind the not shown in the wireless network picture. When using the wireless surround list. Press BACK to return to the previous function, the sound may be delayed. screen, and try [Wireless Setup] again The system cannot connect to the (page 17).
The wireless multi room function HDMI function is restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows: cannot be used on SongPal. – Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc Connect the mobile device to the recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to same network as that of the system. 3 devices –...
to operate properly. For the locations of the sensors and remote control Resetting the System receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the system still does not operate Wireless functions (wireless LAN, properly, reset the system as follows. BLUETOOTH, or subwoofer) are Press HOME.
Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles Additional Information A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Specifications AVRCP 1.5 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codecs , AAC , LDAC Bar Speaker (SA-MT500) Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC sampling Amplifier section frequency 96 kHz with 990 kbps POWER OUTPUT (rated)
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Design and specifications are subject to *Not including projection portion change without notice. Mass (approx.) 2 kg Compatible iPod/iPhone models The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using with the system. BLUETOOTH technology works with: iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 7/iPhone SE/iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6s/iPhone 6 Plus/ iPhone 6/iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5/...
Power Consumption by the Setting Value for Each Standby Mode Standby mode Default setting Setting value [Bluetooth Standby] [On] [Off] [On]/[Off] [On]/[Off] (page 48) [Remote Start] (page 51) [Off] [Off] [On] [On]/[Off] [Quick Start/Network [Off] [Off] [Off] [On] Standby] (page 49) Power consumption Less than 2 W Less than 0.5 W...
– up to folders in the 9th layer (including the root folder) Playable Types of Audio – up to 500 files/folders in a single layer Files • The system can recognize the following files or folders stored in the home network server: –...
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.
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.
READ THIS END USER LICENSE "applets" incorporated into the AGREEMENT (“EULA”) CAREFULLY. BY SOFTWARE) is owned by SONY or one or USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE more of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF...
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SOFTWARE may depends might be interrupted or be provided by third parties over which discontinued at the discretion of the SONY has no control. USE OF THE suppliers (software suppliers, service CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN suppliers, or SONY). SONY and such INTERNET CONNECTION.
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SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS, SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT to as “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,...
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The United Nations Convention on AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE Contracts for the International Sale of From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- Goods shall not apply to this EULA. This PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically EULA shall be governed by the laws of...
SOLE DISCRETION BY POSTING NOTICE • Do not climb on the main unit and ON A SONY DESIGNATED WEB SITE, BY subwoofer, as you may fall down and EMAIL NOTIFICATION TO AN EMAIL injure yourself, or system damage may ADDRESS PROVIDED BY YOU, BY result.
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If you have any question or problem malfunctions. concerning your system, please consult • Do not place metal objects other than a your nearest Sony dealer. TV around the system. Wireless functions Disclaimer regarding services may be unstable. • If the system is being used in combination...
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The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are Entertainment Inc. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology Corporation is under license. Other and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS trademarks and trade names are those of and Thomson.
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Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code. “DSEE HX” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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