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Sony HT-AX7 Help Manual

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Portable Theatre System
HT-AX7
Model: YY2078C
Install the app to use the speaker system
To use all functions and improved performances, update the software of the speaker system and "Sony | Home
Entertainment Connect" app to the latest version.
How to Use/Parts and Controls
How to Use the Speaker System
Guide to Parts and Controls
Front Speaker
Rear Speaker
About the Indicators
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  • Page 1 Model: YY2078C Install the app to use the speaker system To use all functions and improved performances, update the software of the speaker system and “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app to the latest version. How to Use/Parts and Controls...
  • Page 2 Remote Control Screen of the App Initial Setup Performing Initial Settings with the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” App Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on Turning the Power off Making Connections BLUETOOTH® Connection Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Pairing with a Windows®...
  • Page 3 Restarting the Speaker System Resetting the Speaker System Additional Information Specifications Playable Types of Audio Files for the USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) Trademarks Licenses Notes on Use Customer support website 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 4 System configurations The speaker system is a portable theatre system for playing audio by connecting to BLUETOOTH devices such as smartphones and Sony TV. The speaker system consists of one front speaker and left and right rear speakers. You can charge the rear speakers by placing them on the front speaker. You can play content while charging.
  • Page 5 About the app required to use the speaker system Use a smartphone with the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app installed to operate and configure the settings on the speaker system. Install the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app on your smartphone.
  • Page 6 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Front Speaker Front Charging terminal Rear speaker charge indicator/Rear speaker status indicator The outside is the rear speaker charge indicator and the inside is the rear speaker status indicator. (Power)/ (Power) indicator Turns on/off the speaker system.
  • Page 7 PLAY ONLY (USB) port (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) DC IN terminal/Front Speaker charge indicator Related Topic About the Indicators Adjusting Sound Quality Using the Voice Assist Function (Google™ App) Using the Voice Assist Function (Siri) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8 Use it as a guide to distinguish left and right. Note The rear speakers are connected to the front speaker. Rear speakers by themselves cannot be connected to smartphones or other devices. Related Topic About the Indicators 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 9 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 About the Indicators Front speaker Front Speaker charge indicator (orange) Lights The front speaker is being charged. Turns The front speaker has finished charging. An AC adaptor that is not compatible with the speaker system is connected. (The speaker system cannot Flashes be charged using an AC adaptor of less than 15 W.)
  • Page 10 When an amplifier error is detected in the front speaker, the indicator flashes three times each. (Wait for a while and then turn the power back on. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.) Flashes Software update has been interrupted due to an error. (For details, refer to the app.)
  • Page 11 Flashes When an amplifier error is detected in the rear speaker, the indicator flashes three times each. (Wait (red) for a while and then turn the power back on. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.) Rear speaker...
  • Page 12 If an abnormality is detected, the speaker system automatically turns off. Unplug the USB cable or USB device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) and wait for a while before turning on the front and rear speakers. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note Charging time varies depending on built-in battery usage conditions.
  • Page 13 HT-AX7 Remote Control Screen of the App You can perform the following operations on the remote control screen of the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app. Playback information area Playback information appears on the upper part of the screen. The following information and operations are displayed by tapping this area.
  • Page 14 HT-AX7 Performing Initial Settings with the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” App To setup the speaker system, use the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app. Place the rear speakers on the front speaker and press (Power) on the front speaker.
  • Page 15 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Charging the Speaker System The speaker system incorporates rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the front and rear speakers. When using the speaker system for the first time, be sure to charge the built-in battery for more than 1 hour before turning on the speaker system.
  • Page 16 Place the rear speaker (L) on the left side and the rear speaker (R) on the right side. You can check the left and right sides of the rear speakers with the labels on the bottom of the rear speakers. The following time is stated as a reference.
  • Page 17 Even if the front speaker is not connected to an AC outlet, placing the rear speakers on the front speaker will start charging the rear speakers. The rear speakers can be charged even if they are placed on opposite sides. Related Topic Turning the Power on Notes on Use 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 18 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Turning the Power on Press (Power) on the front speaker. (Power) indicator on the front speaker lights up in green, and the speaker system turns on. If the rear speakers are placed on the front speaker, you can turn on the speaker system by simply moving the rear speakers away from the front speaker.
  • Page 19 Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power off [System Settings] 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 20 (Power) indicator lights up in orange when the power is turned off and the speaker system enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode, allowing operation from a mobile device even when the speaker system is on standby. Related Topic [System Settings] 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly. To use BLUETOOTH devices in combination with the speaker system, perform the following pairing procedure for each device.
  • Page 22 (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes slowly. If the pairing mode is released before finishing the process, repeat from step 2. Related Topic Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Pairing with a Windows® Computer Pairing with a Mac Pairing with the Sony TV Notes on Pairing 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 23 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the speaker system. When a list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “HT-AX7.” If a passkey(*) is required on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”...
  • Page 24 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Pairing with a Windows® Computer Supported operation systems Windows 11, Windows 10 Check that the speaker system is in pairing mode. During pairing mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the front speaker flashes twice repeatedly.
  • Page 25 Click [Bluetooth]. Select [HT-AX7]. If a passkey(*) is requested, enter “0000.” If [HT-AX7] does not appear, perform the operation again from “Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode.” The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”...
  • Page 26 [Add Bluetooth or other device]. Click [Bluetooth]. Select [HT-AX7]. If a passkey(*) is requested, enter “0000.” If [HT-AX7] does not appear, perform the operation again from “Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode.” The passkey may be called a “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “password.”...
  • Page 27 Related Topic Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Notes on Pairing Connecting the Speaker System Concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH Devices (Multipoint Connection) Playing Content from BLUETOOTH Connected Devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH Connection (After Use) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 28 When the speaker of your Mac is set to on Search for the speaker system on the Mac. Click [ (System Preferences)] - [Bluetooth] in the taskbar on the right-bottom of the screen. Select [HT-AX7] from the Bluetooth screen, then click [Pair].
  • Page 29 If you cannot establish a connection, start from “Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode” again. Click the speaker icon in the top-right of the screen and select [HT-AX7] from [Output Device]. You can enjoy playing back music, etc. from your Mac. Note The above operation is an example.
  • Page 30 For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH device on the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Select “HT-AX7” from the list of BLUETOOTH devices displayed on the TV screen, and register the speaker system and TV mutually.
  • Page 31 Notes on Pairing Connecting the Speaker System Concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH Devices (Multipoint Connection) Playing Content from BLUETOOTH Connected Devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH Connection (After Use) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 32 The speaker system can be paired with multiple devices, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. Related Topic Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Pairing with a Windows® Computer Pairing with a Mac Pairing with the Sony TV 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Connecting the Speaker System Concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH Devices (Multipoint Connection) While the speaker system is connected concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices via BLUETOOTH connection, you can do the following: Switching the music playback source between 2 devices You can switch the music playback source from one device to the other without reestablishing the BLUETOOTH reconnection.
  • Page 34 Tap [Connect to other devices]. The speaker system enters pairing mode, you hear a voice guidance (Pairing), and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the front speaker flashes twice repeatedly. Operate the second BLUETOOTH device to search for the speaker system. For details about the operation, refer to ”Related Topic.” Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection.
  • Page 35 The multipoint connection cannot be disabled. Related Topic Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Pairing with a Windows® Computer Pairing with a Mac Pairing with the Sony TV Notes on Pairing 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Playing Content from BLUETOOTH Connected Devices You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker system via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Enables you to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly.
  • Page 37 Related Topic Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Pairing with a Windows® Computer Pairing with a Mac Pairing with the Sony TV Terminating the BLUETOOTH Connection (After Use) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect on Place the front and rear speakers around you and turn on the sound field effect to enjoy watching content such as movies on your device with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
  • Page 39 If the volume of the rear speakers seems low, adjust [Rear level] on the remote control screen of the app. Related Topic Front Speaker Remote Control Screen of the App Adjusting Sound Quality 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect off Place the front and rear speakers throughout your room and turn off the sound field effect to enjoy ambient sound while eating, working or gathering. Place the front and rear speakers throughout your room respectively.
  • Page 41 Adjusting Sound Quality 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42 If the rear speakers are placed on the front speaker, this function is automatically turned off. Note The night mode function is automatically disabled when the speaker system is turned off. Related Topic Enjoy Sound Field effect on Enjoy Sound Field effect off 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. Turn off the BLUETOOTH device. Turn off the speaker system. Hint When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Turning the Power off 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 44 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Listening to Music on a USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) You can play music files stored on a connected USB device. Connect the USB device to the PLAY ONLY (USB) port.
  • Page 45 Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not play at all. This speaker system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device. 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 (HT-AX7 Hands-Free)](**), the BLUETOOTH profile for phone talking (HFP/HSP connection), or [Speakers HT-AX7 Stereo)](**), the BLUETOOTH profile for music playback (A2DP connection), may not be available for the speaker or microphone settings, and only [HT-AX7] may be displayed. In such a case, select [HT- AX7].
  • Page 47 On a Mac computer, the BLUETOOTH profiles both for music playback (A2DP connection) and for phone talking (HFP/HSP connection) are used for video calls and profile selection is not required. Related Topic Pairing with a Windows® Computer Pairing with a Mac 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Receiving a Call You can enjoy hands-free calls on the front speaker with a smartphone or mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your smartphone or mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
  • Page 49 If the caller cannot hear or can barely hear your voice, lean closer to the front speaker and then talk into its microphone. The volume of music playback and calling is set independently in the front speaker. Related Topic Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH Connection (After Use) Making a Call 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Making a Call You can enjoy hands-free calls on the front speaker with a smartphone or mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile) via BLUETOOTH connection. If your smartphone or mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
  • Page 51 If the caller cannot hear or can barely hear your voice, lean closer to the front speaker and then talk into its microphone. The volume of music playback and calling is set independently in the front speaker. Related Topic Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices Terminating the BLUETOOTH Connection (After Use) Receiving a Call 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52 Android smartphone. Note The Google app cannot be activated when you say “OK Google” through the front speaker’s microphone even when the Android smartphone’s [OK Google] setting is on. Related Topic Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53 9.x or earlier. Siri cannot be activated when you say “Hey Siri” through the front speaker’s microphone even when the iPhone’s [Listen for “Hey Siri”] setting is on. Related Topic Pairing with BLUETOOTH Devices 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54 The following setting item appears by tapping [Settings] - [Bluetooth Settings] on the remote control screen of the app. [Bluetooth Connection Quality] You can set the BLUETOOTH connection quality for listening to audio of a mobile device using the speaker system. 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55 You can turn on/off the sound that is emitted when the front speaker is operated. [Dimmer] You can change the brightness of the indicators on the front speaker. [System Information] You can display the speaker system information such as the software version. 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56 All the settings of the speaker system return to their initial status. 4. Access the Sony support site from the menu of the “Sony | Home Entertainment Connect” app to search for the cause and solution of the issue, or check the support site below.
  • Page 57 After pairing the speaker system with a new device, turn off the front speaker and turn it back on, and then restart the speaker system. Restarting the speaker system may change its volume, functions, or sound settings. 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58 (BLUETOOTH) and – (Volume) on the front speaker simultaneously for more than 5 seconds. When the speaker system is reset, delete the pairing information of the speaker system (LE_HT-AX7, HT-AX7) from the BLUETOOTH setting on the smartphone, etc.(*) that is connected to the speaker system.
  • Page 59 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Specifications Front Speaker (YY2078C1) Speaker section Full range unit Approx. 49 mm × 71 mm (1 15/16 in × 2 7/8 in) (2) Enclosure type Passive radiator model BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.2 Maximum communication range 1）...
  • Page 60 Time required for charging the built-in rechargeable battery 1)2) Approx. 4 hours Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 306 mm × 97 mm × 123 mm (12 1/8 in × 3 7/8 in × 4 7/8 in) Including projecting parts and controls Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 306 mm ×...
  • Page 61 2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz - 2.483 5 GHz) Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the Reference Guide included with your product, which may contain specification information not listed above. 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 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). 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63 The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license. Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
  • Page 64 HT-AX7 Licenses This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software.
  • Page 65 The front and rear speakers are attracted to each other by built-in magnets. The SONY logo on the rear speakers should be on the rear side of the front speaker for stability. Do not splash water onto this product and the supplied accessories. Those are not waterproof.
  • Page 66 Be careful when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless technology. Sony shall assume no responsibility for any damages or loss resulting from information leaks that occur when using BLUETOOTH communications. BLUETOOTH connections with all BLUETOOTH devices cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 67 When you want information on compatible items. For customers in the USA, Canada and Latin America: https://www.sony.com/am/support For customers in Europe: https://www.sony.eu/support/ For customers in Mainland China: https://service.sony.com.cn/ For customers in Asia-Pacific, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa: https://www.sony-asia.com/support 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...