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 as it is con ne cte d
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.
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For customers in Europe
Notice for customers: the
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
countries applying EU directives
and/or UK applying relevant
statutory requirements
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to
product compliance in Europe should be
sent to the manufacturer’s authorized
representative, Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe
B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem,
Belgium.
Inquiries to the UK Importer or related to
product compliance in the UK should be
sent to the manufacturer’s authorized
representative, Sony Europe B.V., The
Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey
KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that
this equipment is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
https://compliance.sony.eu
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that
this equip ment is in complian ce with the
UK relevant statutory requirements. The
full text of the declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet
address:
https://compliance.sony.co.uk
For this radio equipment, the following
restrictions on putting into service or of
requirements for authorisation of use
apply in BE, BG, CZ, DK, DE, EE, IE, EL, ES,
FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, AT,
PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI, SE, UK, UK(NI), IS, LI,
NO, CH, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, XK, TR:
5150 - 5350 MHz band is restricted to
indoor operations only.
This radio equipment is intended to be
used with the approved version(s) of
software that are indicated in the
Declaration of Conformity. The software
loaded on this radio equipment is
verified to comply with the essential
requirements of the Radio Equipment
Regulations.
The software version can be found by
selecting [System Information] under
[Setup] - [Advanced Settings] -
[System Settings].
Internet Connection and IP
address
Technical data such as IP address (or
device details) is used when this product
is connected to the internet for software
update or receiving third party services.
For software updates, these technical
data may be communicated to our
update servers in order to provide you
with the software update appropriate to
your device. If you do not want such
technical data be used at all, do not setup the wireless internet function.
Disposal of waste
batteries and
electrical and
electronic
equipment
(applicable in the
European Union
and other countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery
or on the packaging indicates that the
product and the battery shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
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combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is
added if the battery contains more than
0.004% lead. By ensuring that these
products and batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help to prevent
potentially negative consequences for
the environment and human health
which could be caused by inappropriate
waste handling. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for
safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection
with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the
battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly,
hand over these products at end-of-life
to the appropriate collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries,
please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the
appropriate collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries. For more
detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or
battery.
For customers in India
Disposal of old
electrical &
electronic
equipment
(applicable in the
European Union
and other
countries with
separate
collection systems)
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.
This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator over 20
cm away from person’s body.
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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
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
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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
Radio Frequency Bands and
Maximum Output Power ........61
Playable Types of Audio Files ...... 62
Supported Input Audio
Formats .................................. 63
On BLUETOOTH
Communication .....................64
Precautions .................................. 65
Copyrights and Trademarks ........ 66
Index ............................................69
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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).
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What You Can Do with the Speaker System
“Listening to Music on a USB
Device” (page 29)
“Playing the Connected AV Device”
(page 24)
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 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
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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/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)
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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 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
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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.
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
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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 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.
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/// (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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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).
Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
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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 1 or HDMI
IN 2 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 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).
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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 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.
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