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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bar speaker. Record the serial numbers in
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding the speaker
system.
Model No. HT-SD40
Serial No.
HT-SD40
5-034-823-11 (1)
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- Page 1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bar speaker. Record the serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding the speaker system. Model No. HT-SD40 Serial No.
- Page 2 WARNING The speaker system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the speaker system itself has been turned off. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the speaker system with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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Page 3: For Customers In The U.s.a
FCC emission limits. If you have any questions about this speaker system: Visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/ support Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HT-SD40... -
Page 4: For Customers In Canada
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this speaker system. This speaker system must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This speaker system complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency... -
Page 5: On Power Sources
On power sources • Before operating the speaker system, check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the bottom of the bar speaker. • If you are not going to use the speaker system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the speaker system from the wall outlet (mains). -
Page 6: Installation And Connection
Install the bar speaker 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. - Page 7 Align the vertical line above the “ TV CENTER LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (supplied) with the center of the width of your TV. Center of the TV WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE TV BOTTOM LINE” printed on Align the “...
- Page 8 Connecting the Subwoofer Manually If you cannot connect the subwoofer to the speaker system, or you use multiple wireless products and want to specify the wireless connection to link the speaker system to the subwoofer, perform the manual connection. LINK Power indicator (BLUETOOTH) button + (volume) button...
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Page 9: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Bar Speaker Front (power) button Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode. (TV) button (BLUETOOTH) button +/– (volume) buttons BLUETOOTH indicator — Flashes twice in blue: During pairing standby status —... - Page 10 Subwoofer Power indicator — Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the speaker system. — Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode. — Lights in amber: The subwoofer is connected to the speaker system with the manual connection.
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Page 11: Remote Control
Remote Control Some buttons function differently depending on how long the button is pressed. This section explains the functions when pressed shortly. For details about other functions, refer to “Changing the Settings” on the back page. INPUT Selects the input for playback on the speaker system. -
Page 12: Listening To Music/Sound
Listening to Music/Sound Listening to a TV Connected with an HDMI Cable (ARC) or Optical Digital Cable You can listen to TV sound on the speaker system. INPUT (volume) +/– BASS +/– Press INPUT repeatedly to select [TV] in the front panel display. - Page 13 Pair the speaker system and mobile device by selecting “HT-SD40” from the list on the screen of the mobile device. If a passkey is requested, enter “0000.” Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker lights in blue and [BT] appears in the front panel display.
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Page 14: Adjusting The Sound
Listening to Music from the Paired Mobile Device INPUT (volume) +/– BASS +/– Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device on. Press INPUT repeatedly to select [BT] or press (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker shortly. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes and the speaker system automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH device it was most recently connected to. -
Page 15: Making Dialogs Clearer (Voice)
Making Dialogs Clearer (VOICE) VOICE Press VOICE to select the setting. The setting appears in the front panel display. Setting Explanation Dialog is easily heard by [Vo.ON] enhancing dialog range. Deactivates the voice mode [Vo.OFF] function. Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT) NIGHT Press NIGHT to select the setting. - Page 16 TV next time. In this case, perform the following operation. — Select the speaker system for the sound output device in the TV menu. — When using Sony TV, turn on the speaker system while the TV is turned on.
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Page 17: Saving Power Consumption
Compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync Function “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices such as a TV using an HDMI cable, you can control the devices by interlocking them with each other. - Page 18 Changing the Settings Audio Settings Press and hold (power), (TV), and Easily listening to low You can easily listen to low volume sounds. volume sounds by – (volume) on the bar speaker for more compressing the dynamic than 5 seconds. range (the range between [DRC] and the current setting appear in the maximum and minimum front panel display.
- Page 19 Note • For customers in Americas Before updating, make sure the following. https://www.sony.com/ — The BLUETOOTH function is on. am/support — The subwoofer is turned on and connected to the • For customers in Europe speaker system.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
All the settings of the speaker system return to their initial status. For details, see “Resetting the Speaker System.” Should any problems persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The speaker system does not power up. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. - Page 21 Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. • When there is no picture while TV input is selected, select the TV channel that you want using the TV remote control. Sound No TV sound is output from the speaker system.
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Page 22: Mobile Device Connection
Subwoofer No sound or only very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer. • Press BASS + on the remote control to increase the subwoofer volume. • Make sure that the power indicator on the subwoofer is lit in green or amber. •... - Page 23 Sound of the connected BLUETOOTH mobile device is not output from the speaker system. • Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker is lit. • Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar speaker. • If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave oven is nearby, move the device away from the speaker...
- Page 24 5 seconds. The following message appears. Please select the desired TV channels with the TV’s remote control. HT-SD40 * This screen is an example for English. • Select the TV program by using the TV remote control.
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Page 25: Specifications
Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 25 m (82 ft) Maximum number of devices to be registered Mobile device: 9 devices Sony TV: 1 device Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) -
Page 26: Supported Input Audio Formats
BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. -
Page 27: Copyrights And Trademarks
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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