Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
HT-A9
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 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.
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.
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.
Recommended cables
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
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.
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 and do
not connect an internet cable.
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
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batteries this symbol might be used in
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)
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 .......................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
Radio Frequency Bands and
Maximum Output Power .......60
Supported Input Audio
Formats ...................................61
On BLUETOOTH
Communication ..................... 62
Precautions .................................. 63
Copyrights and Trademarks ........ 64
Index ............................................ 67
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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 HD MI 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
HDM I 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
Select your language.
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].
Start
Next Later
Français (France)
English
Français (Canada)
Español
Deutsch
[ Language]
[ 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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