Sony HT-A7000 Users guide [zh, en]

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Sound Bar

Operating Instructions

HT-A7000

IMPORTANT – Read the End User Software License Agreement before using your Sony product. Using your

product indicates your acceptance of the End User Software License Agreement. The software license agreement between you and Sony is available at the following URL: https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/eula21/ h_zz/

WARNING

Do not install the speaker system in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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.

The speaker system is not disconnected fr om t he ma ins a s lo ng a s i t is con nec ted to the AC outlet, even if the speaker system itself has been turned off.

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.

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.

For the network connection of the speaker system, establish the connection via the router or LAN port with the router function. If these connections are not established, a security problem may occur.

Do not apply strong shock to the speaker system

Do not apply strong shock or excessive force to the speaker system. It may cause injury by chipping or cracking of the speaker system that is made of glass material. If chipping or cracking occurs, immediately discontinue use, and make sure not to touch the damaged part.

Indoor use only.

Recommended cables

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

The operations near the radar system shall not be influenced. The directed antenna with high gain must apply to the fixed point-to-point system only.

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.

Table of Contents

About Manuals of the Speaker

System ..................................... 6

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

Watching Images

Watching TV ................................. 24

Playing the Connected AV

Device .................................... 24

Listening to Music/Sound

Listening to Sony TV Sound with the

BLUETOOTH® Function .......... 25

Listening to Music/Sound with the

BLUETOOTH Function .............27

Listening to Music on a USB

Device .................................... 29

Listening to the Device Connected

with an Analog Audio

Cable ......................................30

Listening to Sound of the Connected

TV or Device Using

Headphones ..........................30

Listening to Music by Connecting to a Network

What You Can Do by Connecting the

Speaker System to a

Network ..................................33

Adjusting the Volume and Sound Quality

Adjusting the Volume ..................35

Enjoying Immersive Surround

Experience

(IMMERSIVE AE) ..................... 36

Setting the Sound Effect That Is

Tailored to Sound Sources

(Sound Mode) .........................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) ................ 42

Operating the Speaker System by

Interlocking with a TV Compatible with the “BRAVIA”

Sync Function ........................ 43

Changing the Settings

Changing the Brightness of the

Front Panel Display and

Indicators (DIMMER) .............. 45

Saving Power in Standby

Mode ..................................... 46

Performing Easy Setup ................ 46

Performing Advanced

Settings ...................................47

Updating the Software ................ 48

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................... 50

Resetting the Speaker System .... 58

Additional Information

Specifications .............................. 59

Playable Types of Audio Files ......61

Supported Input Audio

Formats .................................. 62

On BLUETOOTH

Communication ..................... 63

Precautions .................................. 64

Copyrights and Trademarks ........ 65

Index ............................................ 68

About Manuals of the

Sound Bar

Startup Guide

Sound Bar

Speaker System

The information included in each manual is as shown below.

Startup Guide

Help Guide (Web manual)

For customers in Americas

https://rd1.sony.net/ help/ht/a7000/h_uc/

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.

For customers in other countries/ regions

https://rd1.sony.net/ help/ht/a7000/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).

What You Can Do with the Speaker System

“Listening to Music on a USB Device” (page 29)

“Playing the Connected AV Device” (page 24)

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 24)

• “Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function” (page 25)

Blu-ray Disc™ player, set-top box, gaming console, etc.

USB device

“Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device Using Headphones” (page 30)

• “Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function” (page 27)

• “Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable” (page 30)

Mobile device

Headphones

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/a7000/h_uc/

For customers in other countries/regions

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a7000/h_zz/

Optional speakers

“What You Can Do by Connecting the Speaker System to a Network” (page 33)

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 25)  (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

 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.

 S-CENTER OUT jack (page 19)  (USB) port (page 29)  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.

 HDMI IN 1 jack  HDMI IN 2 jack  AC inlet  TV IN (OPT) jack  ANALOG IN jack

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 28)

TV (page 24)

HDMI1 (page 24)

HDMI2 (page 24)

USB (page 29)

ANALOG (page 30)

 AUTO SOUND (page 37)

CINEMA (page 37)

MUSIC (page 37)

STANDARD (page 37)

VOICE (page 38)

IMMERSIVE AE (page 36)

NIGHT (page 38)

 DIMMER (page 45)

DISPLAY

Displays playback information on the TV screen. Playback information is displayed in the front panel display for TV input.

 /// (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 42).

 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).

 AUDIO* (page 39)

*The AUDIO,  (play/pause), and 

(volume) + buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.

About the replacement of batteries for the remote control

When the speaker system does not respond by operating with the remote control, replace two batteries with new batteries. Use R03 (size AAA) manganese batteries for replacement.

Using the Home Menu

HOME

BACK

///,

(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 // to select the category

that you want, then press  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

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 /// 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

(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

3 Align the vertical line above the

Center of the TV

WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE

Adhesive tape, etc.

(B)

Marks

387 mm (15 1/4 in)

2.0 mm to

3.0 mm

Screws

387 mm (15 1/4 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.

8 Put the bar speaker on the wall

Screw

Wall mounting bracket

Bottom of the bar speaker

mounting brackets.

9 Align the positions of the screw

hole on the bottom of the bar speaker and hole 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.

Connecting to a TV

HDMI cable

(supplied)

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).

Note

Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted.

2 Connect the optical digital output

Optical digital cable

(not supplied)

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.

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 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the speaker system with an HDMI cable (not supplied).

Note

Make sure that the connectors are firmly inserted.

Tips

Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, gaming console, etc.

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

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 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the speaker system and HDMI OUT j ack on an AV device with an HDMI cable (not supplied).

Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, gaming console, etc.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

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 bar speaker, 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.

Performing Initial

HOME

///, (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 /// 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.

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 35).

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], then select the

input ([HDMI1] or [HDMI2]) on the home menu.

• [HDMI1]: Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack

• [HDMI2]: Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack

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 35).

Tip

You can select [HDMI1] or [HDMI2] directly by pressing HDMI1 or HDMI2 on the remote control.

Listening to Music/Sound

Blu-ray Disc player, set-top box, gaming console, etc.

Sony 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.

* T he TV n ee ds t o be co mpa ti ble wit h A 2DP

(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.

4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH

PAIRING

indicator on the bar speaker flashes quickly in blue and [PAIRING] appears in the front panel display.

The speaker system enters the BLUETOOTH pairing mode.

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-A7000” 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.

Tip

 (power)

SW  (subwoofer volume) +/–

 (volume) +/–

 (muting)

REAR  (rear speakers volume) +/–

AUTO SOUND, CINEMA, MUSIC, STANDARD, VOICE, IMMERSIVE AE, NIGHT

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. ///, (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.

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 “HTA7000” 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 35).

You can play or pause the content by using the playback operation buttons on the remote control.

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.

2 Press the BLUETOOTH button.

The speaker system automatically reconnects to the mobile device it was most recently connected to.

3 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.

4 Start audio playback with the

music app on the connected mobile device.

Sound is output from the speaker system.

5 Adjust the volume (page 35).

You can play or pause the content by using the playback operation buttons on the remote control.

Note

If sound delay occurs, it may be improved by setting [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Connection Quality] to [Priority on Stable Connection].

Tip

When the connection is not established, select “HT-A7000” on the mobile device.

To disconnect the mobile device

Perform any of the following items.

• Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the mobile device.

• P ress the BLUETOOTH button while the [Bluetooth Audio] screen appears on the TV screen.

• Set [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter] or [Off].

• Turn off the speaker system or mobile device.

Listening to Music on a USB Device

You can play music files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Audio Files” (page 61).

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Select [Listen] - [USB

(Connected)] on the home menu.

4 Select the folder on which songs

are stored, then select a song.

The selected song is played and sound is output from the speaker system.

5 Adjust the volume (page 35).

Note

Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the speaker system off before connecting or removing the USB device.

Tip

You can select the USB input directly by pressing USB on the remote control.

Listening to the Device

Smartphone, WALKMAN®, other audio devices, etc.

Analog audio cable (not supplied)

Connected with an Analog Audio Cable

Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device Using Headphones

You can listen to sound of an audio device such as a WALKMAN®, etc. that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack on the bar speaker.

1 Connect an audio device to the

ANALOG IN jack.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Select [Listen] - [Analog] on the

home menu.

The [Analog] screen is displayed on the TV screen.

4 Start audio playback on the

connected audio device.

Sound is output from the speaker system.

5 Adjust the volume (page 35).

Tip

You can also select [Analog] directly by pressing ANALOG on the remote control.

Listening to Sound by Pairing with Headphones

1 Set the BLUETOOTH compatible

headphones to pairing mode.

Refer to the operating instructions of the headphones for the pairing method.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Select [Setup] - [Advanced

Settings] on the home menu.

4 Select [Bluetooth Settings] -

[Bluetooth Mode] - [Transmitter].

The speaker system enters BLUETOOTH transmission mode.

5 Select the name of the

headphones from the [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings].

When the BLUETOOTH conn ection is established, [Connected] appears. If you cannot find the name of your headphones in [Device List], select [Scan].

6 Return to the home menu, select

[Watch] or [Listen], and

select the input.

The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, [BT TX] appears in the front panel display, then the sound is output from the headphones. Sound from the speaker system is muted at the same time.

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