The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available
updates, please visit the following URL.
https://www.sony.com/am/support
Le logiciel de ce système est susceptible d’être mis à jour. Pour en savoir plus sur les
éventuelles mises à jour disponibles, visitez l’URL suivante.
https://www.sony.com/am/support
El software de este sistema podría actualizarse en el futuro. Para obtener más información
sobre las actualizaciones disponibles, visite la siguiente URL.
https://www.sony.com/am/support
Sound Bar
Barre de son
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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ES
©2021 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Imprimé en China
5-029-478-13(2)
HT-A5000
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the bar
speaker. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding the speaker system.
Model No. HT-A5000
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this speaker
system to rain or moisture.
The speaker system is not disconnected
fr om t he ma ins a s lo ng as it is conn ecte d
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.
Do not expose the speaker system to
naked flame sources (for example,
lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this speaker
system to dripping or splashing, and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the speaker system.
As the mains plug is used to disconnect
the speaker system from the mains,
connect the speaker system to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice
an abnormality in the speaker system,
disconnect the mains plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
Do not install the speaker system in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive heat,
such as sunshine and fire.
Do not place this product close
to medical devices.
This product (including accessories) has
magnet(s) which may interfere with
pacemakers, programmable shunt
valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or
other medical devices. Do not place this
product close to persons who use such
medical devices. Consult your doctor
before using this product if you use any
such medical device.
When connecting the speaker system to
the Internet, use the router (ADSL
modem or optical line termination
device with the router function supplied
with the Internet provider, or Wi-Fi
access point). If you connect to the
Internet without using the router, a
security problem may occur. If you are
not sure that the wall outlet for the
network line has the router function, ask
your manager of the apartment house or
Internet provider.
Indoor use only.
For the bar speaker
The nameplate is located on the bottom
of the bar speaker.
For customers in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This speaker system has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This speaker
system generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
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the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this speaker system does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the speaker
system off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
speaker system and receiver.
– Connect the speaker system into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals in order to meet 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-A5000
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 colocated 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 (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This speaker system should
be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away
from person’s body.
Compliance with FCC requirement
15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by
software, which is the passed down
through the MAC, through the digital
and analog baseband, and finally to the
RF chip. Several special packets are
initiated by the MAC. These are the only
ways the digital baseband portion will
turn on the RF transmitter, which it then
turns off at the end of the packet.
Therefore, the transmitter will be on only
while one of the aforementioned
packets is being transmitted. In other
words, this device automatically
discontinue transmission in case of
either absence of information to
transmit or operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm or less
For customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
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This speaker system contains licenseexempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s
license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This speaker system may not cause
interference; and
(2) This speaker system must accept a ny
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the speaker system.
This speaker system complies with ISED
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This speaker system
should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or
more away from person’s body.
5.15 - 5.35 GHz band is restricted to
indoor operations only.
Data transmission is always initiated by
software, which is the passed down
through the MAC, through the digital
and analog baseband, and finally to the
RF chip. Several special packets are
initiated by the MAC.
These are the only ways the digital
baseband portion will turn on the RF
transmitter, which it then turns off at the
end of the packet. Therefore, the
transmitter will be on only while one of
the aforementioned packets is being
transmitted. In other words, this device
automatically discontinue transmission
in case of either absence of information
to transmit or operational failure.
Caution for mounting the bar
speaker on a wall
Make sure to use the supplied
wall mounting brackets when
mounting the bar speaker on a
wall.
Make sure to use the supplied wall
mounting brackets when mounting the
bar speaker on a wall. Do not mount the
bar speaker on a wall directly. The
temperature inside the bar speaker rises
considerably, and it may cause damage
or malfunction.
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Table of Contents
About Manuals of the Speaker
System ......................................7
Startup Guide
What’s in the Box
What You Can Do with the Speaker
System ..................................... 8
Guide to Parts and Controls .........10
Using the Home Menu .................14
(separate
document)
Setting Up
Installing the Speaker System ......15
Connecting to a TV .......................18
When Your TV Has the S-CENTER
SPEAKER IN Jack .....................19
Connecting an AV Device ............ 20
Connecting to the AC Outlet
(mains) ....................................22
Performing Initial Settings ...........23
Connecting the Optional
Speaker .................................. 24
Watching Images
Watching TV ................................ 26
Playing the Connected AV
Device .................................... 26
Listening to Music/Sound
Listening to Sony TV Sound with the
BLUETOOTH® Function ...........27
Listening to Music/Sound with the
BLUETOOTH Function ............ 29
Listening to Music on a USB
Device .....................................31
Listening to Sound of the Connected
TV or Device Using
Headphones ...........................32
Listening to Music by
Connecting to a Network
What You Can Do by Connecting the
Speaker System to a
Network ................................. 34
Adjusting the Volume and
Sound Quality
Adjusting the Volume ..................36
Enjoying Surround Effect
(SOUND FIELD) ........................37
Making Dialogs Clearer
(VOICE) ....................................38
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low
Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT) ...................................38
Adjusting the Delay Between the
Picture and Sound ..................39
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(AUDIO) ...................................39
Adjusting the Dialog Volume While
the DTS:X Content is Played
Back ....................................... 40
Using the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV
Operating the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV (Control
for HDMI Function) .................41
Operating the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV
Compatible with the “BRAVIA”
Sync Function .........................42
Changing the Settings
Changing the Brightness of the
Front Panel Display and
Indicators (DIMMER) ..............43
Saving Power in Standby
Mode ..................................... 44
Performing Easy Setup ................ 44
Performing Advanced
Settings ..................................45
Updating the Software ................ 46
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................... 48
Resetting the Speaker System .....57
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Additional Information
Specifications ...............................58
Playable Types of Audio Files ......60
Supported Input Audio
Formats ...................................61
On BLUETOOTH
Communication ..................... 62
END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT ........................... 63
Precautions .................................. 67
Copyrights and Trademarks ........69
Index .............................................71
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About Manuals of the
Sound Bar
Speaker System
The information included in each
manual is as shown below.
Startup Guide
Introduces the initial procedures
concerning installation and connection
for using the speaker system, and
operations until you play music.
Operating Instructions
(this document)
Explains the basic operations.
– Connection with a TV or other devices
– Playback for music/sound of devices
connected with an HDMI cable or the
BLUETOOTH function
– Sound adjustment, etc.
Help Guide (Web manual)
For customers in Americas
https://rd1.sony.net/
help/ht/a5000/h_uc/
For customers in other countries/
regions
https://rd1.sony.net/
help/ht/a5000/h_zz/
Provides all operations including
advanced usage.
– Playback for music/sound with the
network function
– Details on menu items, etc.
Tips
• The instructions in these manuals
describe operations using the controls on
the remote control.
You can use the buttons on the bar
speaker if they have the same or similar
names as those on the remote control.
• 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).
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What You Can Do with the Speaker System
“Listening to Music on a USB
Device” (page 31)
“Playing the Connected AV Device”
(page 26)
TV
The speaker system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos
and DTS:X as well as HDR video formats such as HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision.
•“Watching TV” (page 26)
•“Listening to Sony TV
Sound with the
BLUETOOTH® Function”
(page 27)
Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
USB device
“Listening to Sound of the Connected
TV or Device Using Headphones”
(page 32)
“Listening to Music/Sound with the
BLUETOOTH Function” (page 29)
Mobile device
Headphones
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InternetWireless LAN router
Network
Optional subwoofer
Optional rear
speakers
For the operations of the optional rear speakers and subwoofer,
refer to their operating instructions.
For the supported optional speakers and subwoofer, confirm on
the Sony website.
For the connecting method to the network and functions enabled
with the network connection, refer to Help Guide (Web manual).
For customers in Americas
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a5000/h_uc/
For customers in other countries/regions
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a5000/h_zz/
Optional speakers
“What You Can Do by Connecting the Speaker System to a Network”
(page 34)
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Bar Speaker
Front
(power) button
Turns on the speaker system or
sets it to standby mode.
(input select) button
Selects the input for playback on the
speaker system.
BLUETOOTH button (page 27)
(MUSIC SERVICE) button
If you have previously played
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
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Top speakers
Output the sound upward.
Note
Do not put anything on the top speaker
or touch the top speaker carelessly.
BLUETOOTH indicator
– Flashes quickly in blue: During
pairing standby status
– Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH
connection is being attempted.
– Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH
connection has been established.
Front panel display
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the speaker system.
Rear
IR repeater
Transmits the remote signal of the
TV remote control to the TV.
AC inlet
TV IN (OPT) jack
S-CENTER OUT jack (page 19)
HDMI IN jack
(USB) port (page 31)
HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack
Connect a TV that has an HDMI
input jack with an HDMI cable.
The speaker system is compatible
with eARC and ARC. ARC is the
function that sends 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.
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Remote Control
(power)
Turns on the speaker system or
sets it to standby mode.
(MUSIC SERVICE) button
If you have previously played
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.
BLUETOOTH (page 29)
TV (page 26)
HDMI (page 26)
USB (page 31)
VOICE (page 38)
NIGHT (page 38)
Playback operation buttons
/ (previous/next)
Selects the previous/next track or
file.
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 37)
DIMMER (page 43)
DISPLAY
Displays playback information on
the TV screen.
Playback information is displayed
in the front panel display for TV
input.
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/// (up/down/left/right)
(page 14)
(enter) (page 14)
BACK (page 14)
OPTIONS (page 40)
Displays the options menu on the
TV screen.
The options menu is displayed in
the front panel display for TV
input.
HOME (page 14)
REAR (rear speakers volume)
+/–
Adjusts the volume of the
optional rear speakers when
connecting them.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the built-in
subwoofer or optional subwoofer
when connecting it.
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
TV/AUDIO SYSTEM
Switches the output for the
connected TV sound between the
TV and speaker system.
Note
This button works in the following
conditions.
– The connected TV is compatible with
the System Audio Control function.
– The Control for HDMI function of the
speaker system is set to on (page 41).
AUDIO* (page 39)
About the replacement of
batteries for the remote control
When the speaker system does not
respond by operating with the remote
control, replace two batteries with new
batteries.
Use R03 (size AAA) manganese batteries
for replacement.
*The AUDIO, (play/pause), and
(volume) + buttons have a tactile dot. Use
it as a guide during operation.
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Using the Home Menu
HOME
BACK
/// (up/
down/left/
right),
(enter)
You can display the home menu on the
TV screen by connecting the speaker
system and TV with an HDMI cable.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the
TV screen.
2 Press // (up/left/right) to
select the category that you want,
then press (down) or (enter).
The items for the selected
category appear under the
category list on the TV screen.
Category Explanation
[Watch] Selects the input of th e
[Listen] Selects the input of the
[Setup] Performs the basic
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TV or AV device that is
connected to the
speaker system.
audio device that is
connected to the
speaker system or
music service for
playing back on the
speaker system.
initial settings by using
[Easy Setup] or various
advanced settings of
the speaker system.
3 Press /// (up/down/left/
right) to select the item that you
want, then press (enter).
The selected input or setting
display appears on the TV screen.
To return to the previous screen,
press BACK.
Setting Up
Bar speaker
Hole on the
wall mounting
bracket
4mm (3/16 in)
More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
5.0 mm
(13/64 in)
10 mm
(13/32 in)
Bar speaker
TV
(A)
(B)
Installing the Speaker
System
Installing the Bar Speaker
For the installation, refer to Startup
Guide (separate document).
Mounting the Bar Speaker on
a Wall
Notes
• Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the wall material and stability.
Depending on the wall material, the wall
may be damaged.
• Fasten the screws securely in the wall
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
accidents or damage caused by improper
installation, insufficient wall stability,
improper screw installation, natural
disasters, etc.
• Two or more persons are required to hang
the bar speaker for safety.
1 Prepare two screws (not supplied)
that are suitable for the holes on
the wall mounting bracket
(supplied).
2 Measure the depth of the
mounted TV (A) and find out the
required space between the
bottom of the TV and the top of the
bar speaker (B) in the table below.
Space is required to ensure that the
TV does not interfere with the
output surround sound from the bar
speaker towards the ceiling.
Depth of the
mounted TV (A)
Less than 110 mm
(4 3/8 in)
110 mm (4 3/8 in) or
more
Required space
between the
bottom of the TV
and the top of the
bar speaker (B)
120 mm (4 3/4 in) or
more
200 mm (7 7/8 in) or
more
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3 Align the vertical line above the
Center of the TV
WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE
WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE
Adhesive
tape, etc.
(B)
Marks
470 mm
(18 5/8 in)
2.0 mm to
3.0 mm
Screws
470 mm
(18 5/8 in)
(approx.
1/8 in)
Wall mounting
bracket
“ TV CENTER LINE” printed on
the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
(supplied) with the center of the
width of your TV.
4 Align the “ BAR SPEAKER TOP
LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE with the bottom of the
required space between the
bottom of TV and the top of the bar
speaker (B) measured in step 2,
then adhere the WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE on the wall with a
commercially available adhesive
tape, etc.
5 Fasten the screws prepared in step
1 securely into the screw marks on
the “ SCREW LINE” printed on
the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
6 Remove the WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE.
7 Hang the wall mounting brackets
on the screws on the wall.
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8 Put the bar speaker on the wall
Screws (2)
Wall mounting
bracket
Bottom of the
bar speaker
mounting brackets.
9 Align the positions of the screw
holes on the bottom of the bar
speaker and holes of the wall
mounting bracket, then fix the bar
speaker to the wall mounting
brackets by fastening the screws
(supplied) securely.
Notes
• When adhering the WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE on the wall, smooth it out fully.
• Make sure to use the supplied wall
mounting brackets when mounting the
bar speaker on a wall. Do not mount the
bar speaker on a wall directly. The
temperature inside the bar speaker rises
considerably, and it may ca use damage or
malfunction.
Installing the Optional
Speakers
Refer to the operating instruc tions of the
optional speakers.
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Connecting to a TV
TV
HDMI cable
(supplied)
TV
HDMI cable
(supplied)
Connecting a TV That Is not
Compatible with ARC/eARC
Connecting a TV Compatible
with ARC/eARC
1 Connect the HDMI IN jack
compatible with ARC/eARC on the
TV and HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC)
jack on the speaker system with
the HDMI cable (supplied).
1 Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV
and HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack
on the speaker system with the
HDMI cable (supplied).
Notes
• 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.
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2 Connect the optical digital output
TV
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
TV
TV center speaker
mode cable
(supplied)
jack on the TV and the TV IN (OPT)
jack on the speaker system with an
optical digital cable (not supplied).
When Your TV Has the SCENTER SPEAKER IN Jack
You can output the center part of the
speaker system sound from the TV by
connecting the TV with the following
method.
1 Connect the speaker system and
TV with the HDMI cable (supplied)
(page 18).
2 Connect the S-CENTER SPEAKER IN
jack on the TV and the S-CENTER
OUT jack on the speaker system
with the TV center speaker mode
cable (supplied).
Notes
• Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
• 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.
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Note
Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
Tip
If the length of the TV center speaker mode
cable is not sufficient, use a commercially
available stereo mini cable.
Connecting an AV Device
Connecting an AV Device
Compatible with the 2K/4K
Video Format
You can output sound such as Dolby
Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS:X in high
quality by connecting an AV device to
the speaker system.
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the
AV device and HDMI IN jack on the
speaker system with an HDMI
cable (not supplied).
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Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
Tips
Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
Compatible with
8K video input
• If a TV is compatible with eARC, you can
also output the high quality sound by
connecting an AV device to the HDMI IN
jack on the TV. In this case, enable the
eARC function of the TV.
• Select the appropriate HDMI cable and
[HDMI Signal Format] setting according to
the video formats output from the device
connected to the speaker system. For
details, refer to Help Guide.
Connecting an AV Device
Compatible with the 8K
Video Format
When you connec t an AV device with the
following methods, you can play 8K
video and high quality sound such as
Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, or DTS:X.
1 Connect the speaker system and
TV with the HDMI cable (supplied)
(page 18).
2 Check that the eARC compatible
HDMI IN jack on the TV is
compatible with the 8K video
input.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the TV.
3 Connect an AV device with one of
the following methods.
When the eARC compatible
HDMI IN jack on the TV supports
the 8K video input:
Connect the HDMI IN jack on the
speaker system and HDMI OUT jack
on an AV device with an HDMI cable
(not supplied).
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Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
Compatible with
8K video input
AC power cord (mains lead)
(supplied)
When the eARC compatible
HDMI IN jack on the TV does not
support the 8K video input:
Connect the HDMI OUT jack on an
AV device to the HDMI IN jack
compatible with the 8K video input
on a TV with an HDMI cable (not
supplied).
Make sure that the eARC function of
the TV is on.
Connecting to the AC
Outlet (mains)
1 Connect the AC power cord (mains
lead) (supplied) to the AC inlet on
the speaker system, then connect
to the AC outlet (mains).
Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
Tip
Select the appropriate HDMI cable and
[HDMI Signal Format] setting according to
the video formats output from the device
connected to the speaker system. For
details, refer to Help Guide.
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Performing Initial
HOME
/// (up/
down/left/
right),
(enter)
PLEASE WAIT
Initial settings screen
Settings
4 Follow the instructions on the
screen displayed on the TV to
perform initial settings.
If the initial setting screen is not
displayed, use the TV re mote control
to switch the input on the TV to the
HDMI input that is connected to the
speaker system, then press HOME
on the remote control of the speaker
system.
1 Press HOME on the remote control
supplied with the speaker system
to turn on the speaker system.
Operate the remote control by
pointing it toward the front of the
bar speaker.
2 Wait until [PLEASE WAIT] in the
front panel display disappears and
the next indication appears in the
front panel display.
3 Turn on the TV.
•Press /// (up/down/left/
right) and (enter) to select the
item as instructed on the screen.
• If you use the optional subwoofer/
rear speakers, connect them by
following the instructions on the
[Checking Wireless Speaker
Connection] screen.
• Once [Setup is complete.] appears,
select [Learn more].
Note
Depending on the order in which you turn
on the TV and the speaker system, the
speaker system may be muted and
[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.
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Connecting the Optional
Speaker
Connecting the Optional
Speaker with the Manual
Connection
The optional speaker is connected to the
speaker system automatically when it is
turned on. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the optional
speaker.
If the optional speaker cannot be
connected to the speaker system
automatically, perform the manual
connection by following the steps
below.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced
Settings] on the home menu.
3 Select [Speaker Settings] -
[Wireless Speaker Settings] - [Start
manual linking].
The [Start manual linking] screen
appears on the TV screen.
4 Press LINK on the optional
speaker.
The power indicator of the optional
speaker that had LINK pressed
flashes twice repeatedly in green.
5 Select [Start].
The manual connection starts.
The connecting process appears on
the TV screen.
To cancel the manual connection,
select [Cancel].
6 When the optional speaker which
you want to connect displays
[Connected], select [Finish].
7 Press (enter).
The manual connection is
established and the power indicator
of the optional speaker lights in
green.
Notes
• If you perform [Start manual linking],
[Setup] - [Advanced Settings] -
[Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker
Settings] - [Link mode] is set to [Manual]
automatically.
• Only the speakers for which [Connected]
has been displayed in step 6 connect to
the speaker system. If the optional
speaker is not properly connected,
perform the operation again from step 1.
If Wireless Transmission Is
Unstable
If you use multiple wireless systems,
such as a wireless LAN, the wireless
signals may become unstable. In this
case, the transmission may be improved
by changing the following setting.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced
Settings] on the home menu.
3 Select [Speaker Settings] -
[Wireless Speaker Settings] - [RF
Channel].
4 Select the setting you want.
• [On]: Normally select this. The
speaker system automatically
selects the better channel for
transmission. A stronger mode for
wireless interference.
• [Off]: The speaker system selects a
channel from the limited
frequency band to prevent
external wireless interference. If
sound dropping occurs while [On]
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is selected, it may be improved by
selecting [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.
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Watching Images
Watching TV
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Watch] - [TV] on the
home menu.
3 Select the program using the TV
remote control.
The selected TV program appears
on the TV screen and the TV sound is
output from the speaker system.
4 Adjust the volume (page 36).
Note
When the bar speaker obstructs the remote
control sensor of the 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.
Tip
You can select [TV] directly by pressing TV
on the remote control.
Playing the Connected AV
Device
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Watch] - [HDMI] on the
home menu.
The image of the selected device
appears on the TV screen and the
sound is output from the speaker
system.
3 Adjust the volume (page 36).
Tip
You can select [HDMI] directly by pressing
HDMI on the remote control.
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Listening to Music/Sound
Blu-ray Disc
player, set-top
box, gaming
console, etc.
Sony TV
TV
(power)
BLUETOOTH
button
Listening to Sony TV
Sound with the
BLUETOOTH® Function
What You Can Do by
Connecting a TV with the
BLUETOOTH Function
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.
* Th e T V ne ed s to be c om pat ibl e w ith A2 DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of
the BLUETOOTH profile.
Note
If connecting the speaker system and TV by
using the BLUETOOTH function, you cannot
display the operation screen for the
speaker system such as the home menu on
the TV screen, and use functions of the
speaker system other than the listening
function for the sound of the TV or device
that is connected to the TV.
To use all the functions of the speaker
system, connect the speaker system and TV
with the HDMI cable (supplied) (page 18).
Listening to TV Sound by
Connecting the Speaker
System and TV Wirelessly
You need to perform pairing of the
speaker system and TV by using the
BLUETOOTH function.
Pairing is the process required to
mutually register the information on
BLUETOOTH devices to be connected
wirelessly in advance.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press (power) to turn on the
speaker system.
3 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH
button on the bar speaker and TV
on the remote control
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The speaker system enters the
BLUETOOTH pairing mode.
[TV (BT) ON] and [PAIRING] appears
in order in the front panel display.
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4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
PAIRING
indicator on the bar speaker
flashes quickly in blue and
[PAIRING] appears in the front
panel display.
5 On the TV, search the speaker
system by performing the pairing
operation.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
that are detected appears on the TV
screen.
For the operation method to pair the
BLUETOOTH device to the TV, refer
to the operating instructions of the
TV.
6 Pair the speaker system and TV by
selecting “HT-A5000” from the list
on the TV screen.
7 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the bar speaker lights
in blue and [TV (BT)] appears in the
front panel display.
A connection between the speaker
system and TV has been
established.
8 Select the program or input of the
device by using the TV remote
control.
The sound of the displayed image
on the TV screen is output from the
speaker system.
9 Adjust the volume of the speaker
system by using the TV remote
control.
When pressing the muting button
on the TV remote control, the sound
is muted temporarily.
Notes
• If the TV sound is not output from the
speaker system, press TV and check the
status of the front panel display and
indicators on the bar speaker.
– [TV (BT)] appears in the front panel
display: The speaker system and TV are
connected, and TV sound is output from
the speaker system.
– The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes
quickly and [PAIRING] appears in the
front panel display: Perform pairing on
the TV.
– [TV] appears in the front panel display:
Perform steps from the start.
• When you connect the speaker system
and TV with an HDMI cable, the
BLUETOOTH connection is canceled. To
connect the speaker system and TV with
the BLUETOOTH function again,
disconnect the HDMI cable, then perform
the connecting operation from the start.
Listening to Sound of the
Paired TV
1 Turn on the TV with the TV remote
control.
The speaker system is turned on by
interlocking with the TV power and
TV sound is output from the speaker
system.
2 Select the program or input of the
device by using the TV remote
control.
The sound of the displayed image
on the TV screen is output from the
speaker system.
3 Adjust the volume of the speaker
system by using the TV remote
control.
When pressing the muting button
on the TV remote control, the sound
is muted temporarily.
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Tip
(power)
SW (subwoofer
volume) +/–
(volume) +/–
(muting)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
VOICE,
NIGHT
SOUND FIELD
BLUETOOTH
SW (subwoofer
volume) +/–
(volume) +/–
(play/
pause), /
(previous/next)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
When the TV is turned off, the speaker
system is also turned off by interlocking
with the TV power.
About operations with the remote
control that is supplied with the
speaker system
You can use the following buttons.
Notes
• If you select the input other than TV on the
remote control supplied with the speaker
system, the TV sound is not output from
the speaker system. To output the TV
sound, press 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)
Listening to Music/Sound
with the BLUETOOTH
Function
Listening to Music by Pairing
the Mobile Device That Is
Connected for the First Time
To use the BLUETOOTH function, you
need to perform pairing of the speaker
system and mobile device in advance.
1 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH
button for 2 seconds.
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2 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
PAIRING
BLUETOOTH
SW (subwoofer
volume) +/–
(volume) +/–
(play/
pause), /
(previous/next)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
indicator on the bar speaker
flashes quickly in blue and
[PAIRING] appears in the front
panel display.
The speaker system enters the
pairing mode.
3 On the mobile device, search the
speaker system by performing the
pairing operation.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
that are detected appears on the
screen of the mobile device.
For the operation method to pair the
BLUETOOTH device to the mobile
device, refer to the operating
instructions of the mobile device.
4 Pair the speaker system and
mobile device by selecting “HTA5000” from the list on the screen
of the mobile device.
If a passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
5 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the bar speaker lights
in blue and [BT] appears in the
front panel display.
A connection between the speaker
system and mobile device has been
established.
6 Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
mobile device.
Sound is output from the speaker
system.
7 Adjust the volume (page 36).
You can play or pause the content
by using the playback operation
buttons on the remote control.
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To check the connection status of
the BLUETOOTH function
Status BLUETOOTH indicator
During pairing
standby status
Connection is
being attempted
Connection has
been established
Tips
• If there is no mobile device that has been
paired (ex. immediately after the purchase
of the speaker system), the speaker
system goes into pairing mode simply by
changing the input to the BLUETOOTH
input.
• Perform pairing for the second and
subsequent mobile devices.
Flashes quickly in blue
Flashes in blue
Lights in blue
Listening to Music from the
Paired Device
1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of
the mobile device to on.
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