Summary of Contents for Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
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To use the speaker system with all the available functions and improved performances, update the software of the speaker system and the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app to the latest versions. HT-S60 How to Use/Parts and Controls...
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Mounting the Speakers and Wireless Amplifier on a Wall Connecting to a TV Connecting to an AC Outlet (Mains) Performing Initial Setup with the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” App If the Subwoofer and Wireless Amplifier Are Not Connected Correctly Listening to Music/Sound...
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[Bluetooth Settings] [System Settings] [Easy Initial Setup] Saving Power in Standby Mode Updating the Software Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Customer Support Website Resetting the Speaker System Additional Information Specifications Supported Audio Formats Trademarks Licenses Notes on Use 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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BRAVIA Theatre System 6 About the App Required to Use the Speaker System Use a smartphone with the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app installed to perform initial setup and operations as well as configure the settings on the speaker system.
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The speaker system is connected to a TV that is compatible with eARC or ARC using an HDMI cable, and the Control for HDMI functions of the speaker system and TV are enabled. The setup of the speaker system and TV(*) has been completed on following the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app screen.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 System Configuration of the Speaker System and Connected Devices The speaker system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Audio device The speaker system can play the sound of the audio device connected to the subwoofer with an analog audio cable.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Subwoofer Front Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the subwoofer to operate the speaker system. Sub status indicator (white) Indicates the subwoofer status by lighting or flashing in white.
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There are three tactile dots that are about 1 mm (1/16 in) in size under the HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack. Use them as a guide during connection. Related Topic Indicators on the Subwoofer Connecting to a TV Connecting to an AC Outlet (Mains) Resetting the Speaker System TP1001843871 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Rear LINK Press: Press this button when the subwoofer and wireless amplifier do not connect properly with the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app. Follow the instructions on the app. Press for more than 2 seconds and release: Turns on/off the wireless amplifier.
Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Indicators on the Subwoofer There are two indicators that indicate the status of the subwoofer. The sub status indicator (white) is on the left and the main status indicator (colored) is on the right.
Software updating/resetting, etc. is in progress. (Flashing in red) An abnormality or error has been detected. Follow the steps in “Troubleshooting.” (Flashing every 2 seconds in white) The update is complete. Related Topic Troubleshooting TP1001843873 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Indicator on the Wireless Amplifier The indicator indicates the status of the wireless amplifier. Power indicator (colored) Turning on/off, connecting status with the subwoofer (Lit up in white) The wireless amplifier is connected to the subwoofer.
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Turns on/off the voice mode on the speaker system. When a Sony TV compatible with the linkage function of the speaker system is connected, the voice zoom is turned on/off instead of the voice mode by selecting TV input on the speaker system.
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Check that the + (positive) and - (negative) of the battery are in the correct orientation. Replace both batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are older batteries. Check that the correct button on the remote control is being pressed. Related Topic Adjusting Sound Quality TP1001843875 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Turns on/off the voice mode on the speaker system. [Voice Zoom] This function is enabled when a Sony TV compatible with the linkage function of the speaker system is connected. When TV input is selected on the speaker system, the voice zoom works instead of the voice mode.
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TV or Blu-ray Disc players. [Settings] Used to configure the settings of the speaker system. Note If the control response is poor, check the BLUETOOTH connection between the smartphone and the speaker system. Related Topic Adjusting Sound Quality TP1001843876 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Checking the Package Contents If any of the supplied items are missing, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. The availability and quantity of the supplied items vary depending on the country/region of purchase. Refer to the Reference Guide included with your product to confirm the availability and quantity of the supplied items.
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HDMI cable (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (2 or 4) Foot (2) Screw (2) WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (paper) (1) Documents (1 set) Parts included only in some countries/regions AC plug adaptor (2) TP1001843877 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Installing the Speaker System The speaker system can be installed on a TV stand or shelves, etc. or mounted on the wall. Example of speakers installed on a TV stand and shelves: For installation on a TV stand or shelves, see “Installing the Speaker System on a TV Stand and...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Installing the Speaker System on a TV Stand and Shelves Connect the bar speaker cable attached to the rear of the bar speaker to the FRONT SPEAKER jack on the rear of the subwoofer.
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Wide TV leg in the center Install the subwoofer. The subwoofer is omni-directional, so the subwoofer can be positioned as desired. Subwoofer Connect the rear speaker cables attached to the rear of the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS jack on the rear of the wireless amplifier.
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Wireless amplifier Rear speaker Perform [Speaker positioning and volume level settings](*) on the app in the following cases. When changing the position and installation method of the bar speaker, rear speakers, and subwoofer When changing the viewing environment, such as changing the layout of furniture When changing the position of daily viewing Displayed by tapping [Settings] - [Sound Settings] - [Speaker positioning and volume level settings] on the remote control screen on the app.
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Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) Attach the foot to the bar speaker. Install the foot according to the following procedure. Place the bar speaker with the bottom of the bar speaker facing up. Position the foot by fitting the projecting part on the inside of the foot into the hole for the foot projecting part next to the screw hole on the bar speaker.
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Note Hang the bar speaker, rear speakers, and wireless amplifier horizontally on the reinforced wall. Ask a Sony dealer or licensed contractor to install the bar speaker, rear speakers, and wireless amplifier securely with full consideration of safety. Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, lack of installation strength, misuse, or natural disaster.
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(e) 10 mm (13/32 in) Note Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and stability. The screw may damage the wall depending on the wall material. Align the vertical line above the “ TV CENTER LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (paper) (supplied) with the center of the width of your TV.
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Screw Marks (g) 585 mm (23 1/8 in) (h) 292.5 mm (11 5/8 in) (i) 9.7 mm to 10.7 mm (approx. 13/32 in) Note Fasten the screws securely in the wall beam. Remove the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE. Connect the bar speaker cable and AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the subwoofer. Connect the bar speaker cable attached to the rear of the bar speaker to the FRONT SPEAKER jack and AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC inlet on the subwoofer.
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Connect the HDMI cable (supplied) connected to the subwoofer to the eARC/ARC HDMI input jack on the TV. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) connected to the subwoofer to the AC outlet (mains). Mounting the rear speaker on a wall Prepare a screw (not supplied) that is suitable for the hole on the rear of the rear speaker.
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(o) 3.8 mm to 4.8 mm (approx. 5/32 in) Note Fasten the screws securely in the wall beam. Hang the hole on the rear of the rear speaker on the screw. Mounting the wireless amplifier on a Wall Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall mount holes on the bottom of the wireless amplifier.
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Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and stability. The screw may damage the wall depending on the wall material. Fasten the screws on a wall as in the illustration below. (u) 1.6 mm to 2.6 mm (approx. 3/32 in) (v) 98 mm (3 7/8 in) (w) Attach the screws apart from the floor at more than 170 mm (6 3/4 in) so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be attached to the wireless amplifier.
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When changing the viewing environment, such as changing the layout of furniture When changing the position of daily viewing Displayed by tapping [Settings] - [Sound Settings] - [Speaker positioning and volume level settings] on the remote control screen on the app. TP1001843878 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Connecting to a TV Make sure that your TV is compatible with eARC/ARC When your TV has an HDMI input jack labeled “eARC” or “ARC” “Connecting a TV compatible with eARC/ARC.”...
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Connect to a TV. Connect the HDMI jack compatible with eARC/ARC on the TV and HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack on the subwoofer with the HDMI cable (supplied). Connect external devices (such as Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, cable box, satellite box, gaming console, etc.) to the TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied).
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Optical digital cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, cable box, satellite box, gaming console, etc. Connect the HDMI input jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack on the subwoofer with the HDMI cable (supplied).
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Connecting to an AC Outlet (Mains) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on the subwoofer, then connect to the AC outlet (mains). AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on the wireless amplifier, then connect to the AC outlet (mains).
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If the connection cannot be made, see “If the Subwoofer and Wireless Amplifier Are Not Connected Correctly.” TP1001843880 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Performing Initial Setup with the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” App To set up the speaker system, use the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app. Check that the subwoofer is connected to the TV and that the subwoofer and wireless amplifier are connected to the power source.
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The power indicator on the wireless amplifier flashes twice each in white. When the connection is complete, the power indicator on the wireless amplifier lights in white. Related Topic Indicator on the Wireless Amplifier Performing Initial Setup with the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” App [Easy Initial Setup] [Wireless Speaker Settings] TP1001843882...
Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Listening to TV Sound Operate the remote control screen on the app as follows. Tap the playback information/input switching area on the upper part of the screen to switch the input to [TV].
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable The speaker system can be used to play the sound of an audio device that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the subwoofer.
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Emphasizes dialog and makes it easier to hear. [Voice Zoom] This function is enabled when a Sony TV compatible with the linkage function of the speaker system is connected. When TV input is selected on the speaker system, the voice zoom works instead of the voice mode.
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On/off setting of the sound field and the setting displayed after you tap [Settings] - [Sound Settings] - [Sound Field Setting] - [Sound Field Type] on the remote control screen on the app. Related Topic [Sound Settings] TP1001843884 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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BLUETOOTH device with each other. If a passkey is requested, enter “0000.” BRAVIA Theatre System 6 or the device name that is set in [Unit Name]. Confirm on the remote control screen on the app that the speaker system and the BLUETOOTH device are connected via the BLUETOOTH function.
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[Bluetooth]. Perform pairing for a second or subsequent BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Setting the BLUETOOTH Function to On or Off Resetting the Speaker System TP1001843885 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Listening to Music from the Paired BLUETOOTH Device Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. Switch the input to [Bluetooth] on the remote control screen on the app. The speaker system automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH device that was most recently connected to the speaker system.
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Related Topic Setting the BLUETOOTH Function to On or Off TP1001843886 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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5 seconds to turn on the BLUETOOTH function. The sub status indicator on the subwoofer lights up once longer in white. Note The following operations cannot be performed when the BLUETOOTH function is set to off: Pairing and/or connecting with a BLUETOOTH device. Using the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app. TP1001843887 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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To enable the Control for HDMI function on a TV or Blu-ray Disc player, refer to its operating instructions. If the Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA Sync”) function is enabled on a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for HDMI function on the speaker system is also automatically enabled.
TV is turned on next. If this occurs, perform the following operation. Select the speaker system as the sound output device in the TV menu. If a Sony TV is being used, turn on the speaker system while the TV is turned on. Volume adjustment The sound of the TV that you are watching is output from the speaker system automatically.
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Sync” Function “BRAVIA Sync” is an extended function that is developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI function. By using an HDMI cable to connect “BRAVIA Sync”-compatible devices such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc player, the devices can be interlocked with each other and controlled.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [Wireless Speaker Settings] These are the settings for the connection of the supplied wireless amplifier. The following setting items appear by tapping [Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Settings] on the remote control screen on the app.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [Sound Settings] These are the settings for audio output. The following setting items appear by tapping [Settings] - [Sound Settings] on the remote control screen on the app. [Speaker positioning and volume level settings] Used to set the speaker distance from your listening position and their output level to obtain the best possible surround sound.
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Installing the Speaker System Mounting the Speakers and Wireless Amplifier on a Wall [HDMI Settings] TP1001843870 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [HDMI Settings] These are the settings for HDMI. The following setting items appear by tapping [Settings] - [HDMI Settings] on the remote control screen on the app. [Control for HDMI] When the Control for HDMI function is enabled, devices that are connected using an HDMI cable are operated with each other and receive ARC audio from the TV.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [Bluetooth Settings] This is the advanced setting for the BLUETOOTH function. The following setting item appears by tapping [Settings] - [Bluetooth Settings] on the remote control screen on the app. [Bluetooth Connection Quality] Used to set the BLUETOOTH connection quality when playing audio from a BLUETOOTH device on the speaker system.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [System Settings] These are the settings for the speaker system. The following setting items appear by tapping [Settings] - [System Settings] on the remote control screen on the app. [Auto Standby] When the speaker system is not being operated and there is no signal input for about 20 minutes, the speaker system automatically enters the network standby mode or standby mode.
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 [Easy Initial Setup] The basic settings and speaker settings for the speaker system can be easily performed. Tap [Settings] - [Easy Initial Setup] on the remote control screen on the app.
Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Saving Power in Standby Mode To reduce power consumption in standby mode, configure the settings as follows. Access [Settings] - [System Settings] - [Bluetooth Standby] and set this to [Off] on the remote control screen on the app.
Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Updating the Software When new software is available, a notification will appear on the remote control screen on the app. Update the software by following the screen on the app. Note Before starting updating, check the following.
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Website.” 5. Reset the speaker system. All the speaker system settings are returned to their initial state. 6. If the speaker system still does not work properly, consult Sony support contact or your nearest Sony dealer. Sony support contact: https://www.sony.net/support-contact...
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Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Customer Support Website On the support page, you can find the following information. See the support page for your country/region. Questions & Answers Latest Drivers and software update Contact Support Product Repair...
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LE_name of the speaker system) from the BLUETOOTH setting on the smartphone(*), etc. connected to the speaker system. Smartphones with the app installed, audio devices compatible with BLUETOOTH function, etc. BRAVIA Theatre System 6 or the device name that is set in [Unit Name]. If you reset the speaker system, perform the initial setup on the app.
The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone use, reception sensitivity, the operating system, software applications, etc. Maximum number of devices to be registered 9 devices: BLUETOOTH Low Energy (Connection with Sony | BRAVIA Connect) 9 devices: BLUETOOTH Classic (A2DP) Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz - 2.483 5 GHz)
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Input TV IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO IN Output HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) Power consumption On: 60 W Network standby mode ([Bluetooth Standby] is set to ON): 2.0 W or less Standby mode ([Bluetooth Standby] is set to OFF): 0.5 W or less When the [Auto Standby] function is enabled, if the product is not being operated and there is no signal input for about 20 minutes, the subwoofer automatically enters the network standby mode or standby mode.
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2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz - 2.483 5 GHz) Modulation method GSFK 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. TP1001843892 5-064-270-11(2) Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Theatre System BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Supported Audio Formats Supported audio formats differ depending on the port. “ ” indicates the supported audio format and “–” indicates the unsupported audio format in the table below. Format HDMI output (eARC)
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The terms HDMI™, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. “BRAVIA” and “BRAVIA Sync” are a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
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BRAVIA Theatre System 6 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.
When unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC outlet (mains), always unplug it by holding the plug. Never pull the cord itself. If the AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged, contact Sony support or the store you purchased the product from for a replacement.
If a foreign object or water gets into the speaker system, turn off the speaker system immediately, unplug the speaker system from the AC outlet (mains), and consult with Sony support or the store you purchased the product from. If you have any questions or problems concerning this speaker system, consult with Sony support or the store you purchased the product from.
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