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  • Page 1 C:\HT2021\SD0\Data\CEK_CEL_E12\5034490111\5034490111HTA3000CEKCELE12\00COV- masterpage: Cover 010COV.book Page 1 Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:43 PM HTA3000CELCEKE12\010COV_SD0_CEKCELE12.fm Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-A3000 HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • 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. This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V. software that are indicated in the Declaration of Conformity. The software Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to...
  • Page 4 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator over 20 cm away from person’s body. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Watching TV .........23 for HDMI Function) ....38 Operating the Speaker System by Listening to Music/Sound Interlocking with a TV Listening to Sony TV Sound with the Compatible with the “BRAVIA” BLUETOOTH® Function ..24 Sync Function ......39 Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function ....
  • Page 6 Specifications ....... 53 Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power ..55 Playable Types of Audio Files ..56 Supported Input Audio Formats ........57 On BLUETOOTH Communication ..... 58 Precautions ........59 Copyrights and Trademarks ..60 Index ..........62 HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 7: About Manuals Of The Speaker System

    • Characters in brackets [ ] appear on the TV screen or front panel display. • Details are omitted from the illustrations. What’s in the Box Refer to Startup Guide (separate document). HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

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

    The speaker system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, gaming console, etc. • “Watching TV” (page 23) USB device • “Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function” (page 24) “Listening to Music on a USB Device” (page 28)
  • Page 9 For customers in other countries/regions https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a3000/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, confirm on the Sony website. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls

    If you have previously played the speaker system. 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.  +/– (volume) buttons HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 11 TV sound to an AV device such as the speaker system from the TV’s HDMI jack. eARC is an extension of ARC and enables transmission of the object audio and multi-channel LPCM content that cannot be transmitted with ARC. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 12 Pressing and holding it searches backward or forward (rewind/fast forward) during playback.  (play/pause)* Starts, pauses, or re-starts playback (resume play).  SOUND FIELD (page 34)  DISPLAY Displays stream information in the front panel display. DIMMER (page 40) HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 13 * The AUDIO,  (play/pause), and  (volume) + buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation. About the replacement of batteries for the remote control When the speaker system does not respond by operating with the remote HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 14: Using The Home Menu

    TV or audio device that is connected to the speaker system or music service for playing back on the speaker system. [Setup] Performs the basic initial settings by using [Easy Setup] or various advanced settings of the speaker system. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    TEMPLATE beam. • Hang the bar speaker horizontally on the reinforced 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 16 70 mm (2 7/8 in) or more. 270 mm 270 mm (10 3/4 in) (10 3/4 in) Installing the Optional Speakers Refer to the operating instructions of the optional speakers. Marks Screws 10 mm to 11 mm (approx. 7/16 in) HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    • Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted. • Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. If the Control for HDMI function on the TV is not enabled, TV sound will not be output from the speaker system. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 18: When Your Tv Has The S-Center Speaker In Jack

    • Insert a plug of the optical digital cable in the correct direction by checking the shape of the plug and connector on the bar speaker and TV. If the plug is forcibly inserted in the wrong direction, the connector and plug may be damaged. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Ac Outlet (Mains)

    Connect the AC power cord (mains cable is not sufficient, use a commercially lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on available stereo mini cable. the speaker system, then connect to the AC outlet (mains). AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 20: Performing Initial Settings

    [MUTING] is displayed on the front panel display of the speaker system. If this happens, turn all devices off, then turn on the speaker system after turning on the TV. Turn on the TV. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 21: Connecting The Optional Speaker

    • [Off]: The speaker system selects a select [Cancel]. channel from the limited When the optional speaker which frequency band to prevent you want to connect displays external wireless interference. If [Connected], select [Finish]. sound dropping occurs while [On] HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 22 [Off]. Notes • If you change the [RF Channel] setting from [Off] to [On], it may take 1 minute to reconnect. • This setting does not appear depending on countries/regions. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 23: Watching Images

    TV and you cannot operate the TV by the TV remote control, enable the IR repeater function of the speaker system. For details, refer to Help Guide. You can select [TV] directly by pressing TV on the remote control. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 24: 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 25 Listening to Sound of the Pair the speaker system and TV by Paired TV selecting “HT-A3000” from the list on the TV screen. Turn on the TV with the TV remote Make sure that the BLUETOOTH control.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Function

    TV on the remote control to change to the TV input. • While the TV is connected with the BLUETOOTH function, the following remote control buttons do not work. /// (up/down/left/right), (enter), BACK, HOME, DISPLAY, OPTIONS,  (play/pause), / (previous/ next) HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 27 Sound is output from the speaker Turn the BLUETOOTH function of system. the mobile device to on. Adjust the volume (page 33). You can play or pause the content by using the playback operation buttons on the remote control. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 28: Listening To Music On A Usb Device

    Select [Watch & Listen] - [USB (Connected)] on the home menu. When the connection is not established, select “HT-A3000” 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 29: Listening To Sound Of The Connected Tv Or Device Using Headphones

    The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, [BT TX] appears in the front panel display, then the sound is output from the headphones. Sound from the speaker system is muted at the same time. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 30 • Playback of audio/music on the BLUETOOTH device is delayed compared to that on the speaker system due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology. • You can enable or disable the reception of LDAC audio from the BLUETOOTH device in [Bluetooth Settings]. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 31: 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 32 010COV.book Page 32 Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:43 PM HTA3000CELCEKE12\100NET.fm 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 home network.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume And Sound Quality

    When connecting the optional subwoofer, the optional subwoofer level is adjusted instead of the built-in subwoofer level. To adjust the optional rear speaker volume Press REAR  (rear speakers volume) +/–. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 34: Enjoying Surround Effect (Sound Field)

    (page 29). – A test tone is emitted. • This setting may be fixed depending on the sound source. • You cannot change the setting of [Sound Field Setting] in [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Audio Settings] when HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 35: Making Dialogs Clearer (Voice)

    (page 29), the voice mode is disabled. • When you turn the speaker system off, this setting is set to [N.OFF] automatically. • When the BLUETOOTH device is connected in BLUETOOTH transmission mode (page 29), the night mode is disabled. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    (supplied). • If your TV’s HDMI IN jack is not compatible with eARC or ARC (page 17), connect the TV to the TV IN (OPT) jack with an optical digital cable (not supplied) to output Dolby Digital sound. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Dialog Volume While The Dts:x Content Is Played Back

     (up/down), then press (enter). Adjust the dialog volume using /  (up/down), then press (enter). You can adjust from 0.0 dB to 6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. Press OPTIONS. The options menu in the front panel display turns off. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Changing The Settings

    Note The front panel display and indicators are turned off when [OFF] is selected. They turn on automatically when you press any button, then turn off again if you do not operate the speaker system for about 10 HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 41: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    • [Easy Sound Setup]: Performs the basic speaker settings for optimizing the surround sound for your environment. • [Easy Network Setup]: Performs the basic network settings. Perform settings by following the on-screen instructions. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 42: Performing Advanced Settings

    [System Settings] Makes the speaker system-related settings. [Network Settings] Makes detailed settings for the Internet. Resets the speaker system to the factory default [Resetting] settings. Updates the software of the speaker system or [Software Update] optional subwoofer/rear speakers. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 43: Updating The Software

    Updates the software of the optional The power indicator(s) of the subwoofer and rear speakers when the optional subwoofer and/or rear software of the speaker system is the speaker light(s) in green. latest version. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 44 • You can perform [USB Update] by pressing (BLUETOOTH) and  and holding (power) 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. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    C:\HT2021\SD0\Data\CEK_CEL_E12\5034490111\5034490111HTA3000CEKCELE12\01GB-HT- masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 45 Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:43 PM HTA3000CELCEKE12\140TBS.fm 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.
  • Page 46 TV, set [Standby Linked to TV]  When you connect the speaker to [On]. The TV must support the system and TV with an HDMI cable, Control for HDMI function (page 38). HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 47 TV’s HDMI the speaker system is heard. IN jack.  Press  (volume) + on the remote  Switch the input of the speaker control and check the volume level system to the TV input. (page 12). HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 48  If there is any obstacle between  Make sure that the BLUETOOTH speakers or the microphone for indicator of the bar speaker is lit measurement of the speaker is (page 27). blocked by an obstacle, Sound Field Optimization cannot be performed HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 49 BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave oven is nearby, move the device away Pairing cannot be achieved. from this speaker system.  Bring this speaker system and the  Remove any obstacle between this BLUETOOTH headphones closer speaker system and the BLUETOOTH together. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 50 REAR  speaker system (page 17).  Enable the Control for HDMI function (rear speakers volume) + to increase the rear speaker volume (page 33). on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 51 (mains lead) and make sure  The pre-installed sample music may nothing is obstructing the ventilation have been played. Press (input holes of the optional subwoofer, then select) on the bar speaker to stop restart the speaker system. If they are playback. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 52: Resetting The Speaker System

    (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. The settings return to their initial status. Note By resetting, the link with the optional subwoofer and rear speakers may be lost. In this case, reconnect them by referring to their operating instructions. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 53: Additional Information

    Additional Information 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) Specifications Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Sound Bar (HT-A3000) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Amplifier section Supported Codecs POWER OUTPUT (rated) , AAC , LDAC...
  • Page 54 The Wi-Fi port of the speaker system • Remote control (1) have a router function which can • R03 (size AAA) battery (2) forward audio data to another Sony • WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) audio product. • HDMI cable (supports the specification Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d)

  • Page 55: Radio Frequency Bands And Maximum Output Power

    < 13.96 dBm Wireless Speaker 5150 - 5250 MHz < 16 dBm 5250 - 5350 MHz < 16 dBm 5470 - 5600 MHz < 16 dBm 5650 - 5725 MHz < 16 dBm 5725 - 5850 MHz < 13.9 dBm HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 56: Playable Types Of Audio Files

    • The speaker system cannot recognize a file/folder depending on the name/meta- data. • Some USB devices may not work with this speaker system. • The speaker system can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory). HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 57: Supported Input Audio Formats

    Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus –       DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1    DTS 96/24  DTS-HD High Resolution Audio – –  DTS-HD Master Audio – –  DTS:X – – HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 58: 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 59: Precautions

    • Do not place anything at the rear of the If you have any question or problem speaker system that might block the concerning your speaker system, please ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. consult your nearest Sony dealer. HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

  • Page 60: Copyrights And Trademarks

    For registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth details, refer to Help Guide. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony You may not use the speaker system while Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is the software is being updated.
  • Page 61 C:\HT2021\SD0\Data\CEK_CEL_E12\5034490111\5034490111HTA3000CEKCELE12\01GB-HT- masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 61 Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:43 PM HTA3000CELCEKE12\150OTH.fm “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony 48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is Corporation. selected WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are This product contains software that is subject to the GNU General Public License registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 62: Index

    BLUETOOTH devices 26 Control for HDMI 38 Headphones 29 TV 24 DTS Dialog control 37 eARC 11 Easy Setup 41 Enhanced Audio Return Channel 11 Installation 15 Multiplex broadcast sound 36 Night mode 35 PRTCT 51 HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 63 010COV.book Page 63 Sunday, August 22, 2021 1:43 PM HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)
  • Page 64 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 ©2022 Sony Corporation Printed in China 5-034-490-11(1) HT-A3000 5-034-490-11(1)

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