Sony HT-A9 Users guide [es, fr]
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Home Theatre System
Système Home Cinema
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
US
FR
ES
©2021 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
Imprimé en Malaisie
5-025-229-12(1)
HT-A9
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the control
box. 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-A9
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this speaker
system to rain or moisture.
The AC adaptor and speaker system are
not disconnected from the mains as long
as they are connected to the AC outlets,
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 plugs of the AC power
cords and the AC power adaptor are
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
plugs of the AC power cords and the AC
power adaptor from the AC outlets
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.
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.
Indoor use only.
For the control box and the
speakers
The nameplate is located on the bottom
of the control box and the speakers.
For the AC adaptor
Labels for AC adaptor model number
and serial number are located on the
bottom of the AC adaptor.
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
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in a residential installation. This speaker
system generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
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-A9
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
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For customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
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.
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in a residential installation. This speaker
system generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
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-A9
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
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For customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
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.
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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 .......................16
When Your TV Has the S-CENTER
SPEAKER IN Jack ..................... 17
Connecting an AV Device .............18
Connecting to the AC Outlet
(mains) ................................... 20
Performing Initial Settings ...........21
If the Speakers Are not Connected
Correctly .................................22
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 Sound of the Connected
TV or Device Using
Headphones .......................... 29
Listening to Music by
Connecting to a Network
What You Can Do by Connecting the
Speaker System to a
Network ..................................32
Adjusting the Volume and
Sound Quality
Adjusting the Volume ..................34
Enjoying Immersive Surround
Experience
(IMMERSIVE AE) ......................35
Setting the Sound Effect That Is
Tailored to Sound Sources
(Sound Mode) .........................36
Making Dialogs Clearer
(VOICE) ....................................37
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low
Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT) ...................................37
Adjusting the Delay Between the
Picture and Sound ..................38
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(AUDIO) ...................................38
Adjusting the Dialog Volume While
the DTS:X Content is Played
Back ........................................39
Using the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV
Operating the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV (Control
for HDMI Function) ................ 40
Operating the Speaker System by
Interlocking with a TV
Compatible with the “BRAVIA”
Sync Function .........................41
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
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................... 47
Resetting the Speaker System .... 55
Additional Information
Specifications ................................57
Supported Input Audio
Formats ..................................60
On BLUETOOTH
Communication ......................61
END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT ........................... 62
Precautions ..................................66
Copyrights and Trademarks ........68
Index ............................................ 70
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About Manuals of the
Home Theatre System
Startup Guide
Home Theatre System
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/a9/h_uc/
For customers in other countries/
regions
https://rd1.sony.net/
help/ht/a9/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.
• 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
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.
“Playing the Connected AV Device”
(page 24)
TV
•“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.
“Listening to Sound of
the Connected TV or
Device Using
Headphones” (page 29)
“Listening to Music/Sound with the
BLUETOOTH Function” (page 27)
Headphones
Mobile device
Supplied speakers
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Internet
Wireless LAN
router
For the operations of the optional
subwoofer, refer to its operating
instructions.
For the supported optional subwoofer,
confirm on the Sony website.
Network
“What You Can Do by Connecting the Speaker System to a Network”
(page 32)
Optional subwoofer
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/a9/h_uc/
For customers in other countries/regions
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ht/a9/h_zz/
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front
Rear
Control Box
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the speaker system.
Front panel display
UPDATE port (page 46)
Connect the USB memory when
updating the speaker system.
S-CENTER OUT jack (page 17)
(power) button
Turns on the speaker system or
sets it to standby mode.
LAN(100) port
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HDMI OUT (TV ARC/eARC) 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 jack
DC IN terminal
Speakers
Front
Rear
Bottom
Power indicator
Displays the connecting status
between the control box and
speaker as well as the power
condition of the speaker.
Red
– Lights up: The speaker is in
standby mode.
Green
– Lights up: The speaker is
connected to the control box.
– Flashes slowly: The speaker is
attempting to connect to the
control box.
– Flashes twice repeatedly: The
speaker is in the pairing standby
status via manual connection.
Turns off
– The speaker is turned off.
(power) button
Turns on/off the speaker.
LINK button (page 22)
AC inlet
Wall mounting hole
Mounting hole for the general
speaker stand
Note
When using the wall mounting hole () or
mounting hole for the general speaker
stand (), peel off the cover on them with
a safety-pin, etc. (page 15).
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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)
HDMI (page 24)
AUTO SOUND (page 36)
VOICE (page 37)
NIGHT (page 37)
CINEMA (page 36)
MUSIC (page 36)
STANDARD (page 36)
IMMERSIVE AE (page 35)
DIMMER (page 43)
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 39)
Displays the options menu on the
TV screen.
The options menu is displayed in
the front panel display for TV
input.
HOME (page 14)
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REAR (rear speakers volume)
+/–
Adjusts the volume of the rear
speakers.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
BASS (bass sound volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the bass
sound 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 40).
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 38)
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
///,
(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 th e
[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
Speakers
Hole on the rear of the speaker
4mm (5/32 in)
More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
4.2 mm
(11/64 in)
9.6 mm
(3/8 in)
Approx.
7.35 mm
(approx.
19/64 in)
Cover
Installing the Speaker
System
Installing the Control Box
and Speakers
For the installation, refer to Startup
Guide (separate document).
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that
are suitable for the wall mounting
hole on the rear of the speaker.
Mounting the Speakers 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 speakers 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.
2 Fasten the screw in the wall.
3 Peel off the cover on the rear of the
speaker with a safety-pin, etc.
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4 Hang the speakers by confirming
TV
HDMI cable
(supplied)
the type of the speakers.
Check the label on the bottom of the
speaker.
•“FL”: Front left
• “FR”: Front right
• “RL”: Rear left
• “RR”: Rear right.
Note
Keep the cover that is peeled off in step 3
for use when you do not mount the speaker
on a wall.
Installing the Optional
Speakers
Refer to the operating instruc tions of the
optional speakers.
Connecting to a TV
Connecting a TV Compatible
with ARC/eARC
1 Connect the HDMI IN jack
compatible with ARC/eARC on the
TV and HDMI OUT (TV ARC/eARC)
jack on the speaker system with
the HDMI cable (supplied).
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Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
When Your TV Has the S-
TV
TV center speaker
mode cable
(supplied)
CENTER 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 16).
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).
Note
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.
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Connecting an AV Device
Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
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).
Tips
• 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 16).
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.
Note
Make sure that the connectors are firmly
inserted.
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When the eARC compatible
Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
Compatible with
8K video input
Blu-ray Disc player, set-top
box, gaming console, etc.
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
TV
Compatible with
8K video input
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).
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.
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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Connecting to the AC
AC adaptor
(supplied)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
(supplied)
AC adaptor
(supplied)
AC power cord (mains lead)
(supplied)
Outlet (mains)
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied)
and AC power cord (mains lead)
(supplied)* to the DC IN terminal of
the control box, then connect to
the AC outlet (mains).
*Except for North American models
For North American models
For other models
2 Connect the AC power cords
(mains leads) (supplied) to the AC
inlets on four speakers, then
connect to the AC outlets (mains).
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Performing Initial
PLEASE WAIT SETUP
(power)
Speaker connection check
Next
Speaker connection successful.
[ Speaker connection check]
Sound Field Optimization
Later
Language
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Easy Network Setup - Start
Optimize the surround sound for your environment.
Connect this unit to the Internet to:
Optimization takes about a minute. A loud sound
may come from your speakers during optimization.
Do not make loud noises, walk or stand in front of
the speakers during optimization.
- Use your mobile device to play streaming music on the unit.
- Install software updates to keep the latest functions available.
You can do this later from [Easy Setup] > [Easy Network Setup].
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[ Sound Field Optimization]
[ Easy Network Setup - Start]
Settings
1 Press (power) 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
control box.
When the speaker system turns on,
[SETUP] appears in the front panel
display.
The sound for connection
completion is output after the check
marks appear on all the speakers.
The power indicator of the speaker
lights in green when connecting to
the control box.
4 Perform initial settings by
following the on-screen
instructions.
2 Turn on the TV.
If the [Speaker connection check]
screen does not appear on the TV
screen, change the TV input setting
to the input that the speaker system
is connected.
3
Check that the connection between
the control box and four speakers
is completed on the TV screen.
The control box and speakers are
connected automatically.
Once [Setup is complete.] appears,
select [Finish].
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Notes
LINK
Power indicator
• 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.
• During [Sound Field Optimization], a
measuring sound is output for about 1
minute.
• The speaker system does not output
sound until completing the wireless
connection between the control box and
four speakers.
• If the control box and speakers are not
connected automatically in step 3, reset
the speakers (page 56).
If the Speakers Are not
Connected Correctly
The speakers are connected to the
control box automatically when they are
turned on.
If you use multiple speaker systems and
want to specify the control box that is
connected wirelessly to the speakers,
perform the manual connection by
following the steps below.
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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 all the speakers.
The power indicators of the
speakers flash 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 all the speakers display
[Connected], select [Finish].
7 Press (enter).
The manual connection is
established and the power
indicators of the speakers light 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 control box. If the connection of the
speakers cannot be established, perform
the operation again from step 1.
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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 34).
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 34).
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)
AUDIO
BLUETOOTH
PAIRING
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 16).
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 TV, AUDIO, then BLUETOOTH
on the remote control in sequence.
4 Make sure that [PAIRING] appears
in the front panel display.
The speaker system enters the
BLUETOOTH pairing mode.
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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-A9” from the list on
the TV screen.
7 Make sure that [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.
– [TV (BT)] appears in the front panel
display: The speaker system and TV are
connected, and TV sound is output from
the speaker system.
– [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
When the TV is turned off, the speaker
system is also turned off by interlocking
with the TV power.
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About operations with the remote
(power)
BASS +/–
(volume) +/–
(muting)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
AUTO SOUND,
VOICE,
NIGHT,
CINEMA,
MUSIC,
STANDARD,
IMMERSIVE AE
BLUETOOTH
BASS +/–
(volume) +/–
(play/
pause), /
(previous/next)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
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.
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2 Make sure that [PAIRING] appears
PAIRING
BLUETOOTH
BASS +/–
(volume) +/–
(play/
pause), /
(previous/next)
REAR (rear
speakers volume)
+/–
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 “HTA9” from the list on the screen of
the mobile device.
If a passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
5 Make sure that [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 34).
You can play or pause the content
by using the playback operation
buttons on the remote control.
Tips
• If there is no mobile device that has been
paired (ex. immediately after the purchase
of the speaker system), the speaker
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system goes into pairing mode simply by
changing the input to the BLUETOOTH
input.
• Perform pairing for the second and
subsequent mobile devices.
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 [ 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.
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