Sony HT-MT500 Users guide [en, fr]
Sound Bar
Sound Bar
Operating Instructions
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Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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©2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-687-810-14(1)
HT-MT500
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom of the Bar
Speaker. Record the serial numbers in
the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HT-MT500
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation ope ning of the appliance
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, connect the
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the
AC outlet immediately.
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine and fire.
Indoor use only.
For the Bar Speaker
The nameplate and date of
manufacture are located on the bottom
of the Bar Speaker.
For the AC adapter
Labels for AC adapter Model No. and
Serial No. are located at the bottom of
AC adapter.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
As the m ain p lug o f AC power a dapt er is
used to disconnect the AC power
adapter from the mains, connect it to an
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or othe r apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
The following FCC statement applies
only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the U.S.A.
Other versions may not comp ly with FCC
technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment 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 equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
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
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment 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.
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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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expres sly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This equipment must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This equipment should be
installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
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.
For the customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
This device complies with Industry
Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference; and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
This equipment complies with IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment should
be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
5.15 - 5.25 GHz band is restricted to
indoor operations only.
High-power radars are allocated as
primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 56505850 MHz and that these radars could
cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN devices.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm or less
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Table of Contents
What’s in the Box .......................... 7
What You Can Do with the
System .....................................8
Guide to Parts and Controls ........ 10
About the Home Menu ................ 15
Setup
Startup Guide
Basic Setup
Connecting a TV or Portable Audio
Device via the ANALOG IN
Jack .........................................17
Connecting to a Wired
Network ................................. 18
Connecting to a Wireless
Network ................................. 19
Detaching the Grille Frame ..........21
(separate
document)
Listening to the Sound
Listening to the TV ......................22
Listening to the Connected AV
Device ....................................22
Listening to Music on a USB
Device ....................................23
Selecting the Sound Effect
Setting the Sound Effect that is
Tailored to Sound Sources
(SOUND FIELD) .......................24
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low
Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT) ..................................25
Making Dialogues Clearer
(VOICE) ...................................25
Adjusting the Volume of the
Subwoofer .............................26
Adjusting the Delay Between the
Picture and Sound .................26
Listening to Music/Sound
with the BLUETOOTH®
Function
Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device ....................................27
Listening to Sound of the
Connected TV or Device from
Headphones ..........................30
Listening to Music/Sound
Using the Network Function
Listening to Music on your PC via a
Home Network ......................32
Listening to Music on the Mobile
Device with SongPal .............33
Using Chromecast built-in ...........34
Using Spotify ................................35
Using the MUSIC SERVICE
Button ....................................36
Connecting the SongPal Link-
Compatible Device
(Wireless Multi Room/Wireless
Surround) ...............................37
Using the Various Functions/
Settings
Customizing the Speaker Settings
for Surround Sound ...............40
Performing the Wireless Connection
of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK) ........................41
Playing Compressed Audio Files or
CDs by Upscaling to Near Hi-
Resolution Sound Quality
(DSEE HX) ...............................43
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(AUDIO) ..................................43
Deactivating Buttons on the Main
Unit ........................................44
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Changing the Brightness of the
Front Panel Display and
BLUETOOTH Indicator
(DIMMER) .............................. 44
Saving Power in Standby
Mode ..................................... 45
Sending the Remote Signal to the
TV via the Main Unit ............. 45
Using the Control for HDMI
Function ................................ 46
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function .................................47
Using the Setup Display .............. 49
Options Menu List ....................... 55
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................... 56
Resetting the System .................. 63
Additional Information
Specifications .............................. 64
Power Consumption by the Setting
Value for Each Standby
Mode ..................................... 66
Playable Types of Audio Files ......67
Supported Input Audio
Formats ................................. 68
On BLUETOOTH
Communication ....................69
END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT .......................... 70
Precautions ..................................74
Index .............................................78
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What’s in the Box
•Bar Speaker (1)
•Subwoofer (1)
• AC adapter (1)
• AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
• AC power cord (mains lead) for the
subwoofer (1)
• Remote control (1)
• R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
• H DMI cable (supports the specification
equal to High Speed HDMI cable with
Ethernet) (1)
• Speaker pad for the subwoofer (4)
•Startup Guide
• Operating Instructions
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What You Can Do with the System
“Listening to Music
on a USB Device”
(page 23)
“Using the Control for HDMI Function”
(page 46)
“Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function”
(page 47)
“Performing the Wireless
Connection of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK)” (page 41)
“Using Spotify” (page 35)*
“Using the MUSIC SERVICE Button”
(page 36)
“Listening to the TV” (page 22)
“Listening to the Connected AV Device” (page 22)
* This service may not be available in some
countries/regions.
* To play on the system, you need the Spotify
Premium account.
Connecting the TV
(refer to “Startup Guide” (separate
document) or see “Connecting a TV or
Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG
IN Jack” (page 17).)
Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable
box, or satellite box, etc.
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“Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device” (page 27)
“Listening to Music on the Mobile
Device with SongPal” (page 33)
“Listening to Sound of the Connected
TV or Device from Headphones”
(page 30)
“Listening to the Same Music
in Different Rooms (Wireless
Multi Room)” (page 37)
“Adding Rear Speakers
(Wireless Surround)” (page 37)
“Listening to Music on your PC via a
Home Network” (page 32)
“Connecting to a Wired
Network” (page 18)
Internet
Router
Modem
Wireless LAN router
“Connecting to a Wireless
Network” (page 19)
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Details are omitted from the illustrations.
Bar Speaker (Main Unit)
Front
N-Mark (page 28)
When using the NFC function, touch
your NFC-compatible device to the
mark.
(input select) button
(page 15, 22)
BLUETOOTH PAIRING button
(page 27)
(MUSIC SERVICE) button
(page 36)
+/– (volume) buttons
(power) button
Turns on the system or sets it to
standby mode.
(USB) port (page 23)
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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 system.
Rear
DC IN jack
LAN(100) port
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack
ANALOG IN jack
TV IN (OPT) jack
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Subwoofer
Ventilation holes
For safety, do not block the
ventilation holes.
(power) button
Turns on the subwoofer or sets it
to standby mode.
Power indicator
– Lights in red: The subwoofer is in
standby mode
– Lights in green: The subwoofer is
connected to the system
– Lights in orange: The subwoo fer is
connected to the system with the
Secure Link function
– Flashes in green: The subwoofer is
attempting to connect to the
system
– Flashes in orange: The subwoofer
is attempting to connect to the
system with the Secure Link
function
SECURE LINK button (page 41)
AC IN terminal
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Remote Control
INPUT +/– (page 15, 22)
(power)
Turns on the system or sets it to
standby mode.
DISPLAY
Displays playback information
from the TV input on the front
panel display.
CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 24)
SOUND FIELD (page 24)
VOICE (page 25)
NIGHT (page 25)
DIMMER (page 44)
Color buttons
Shortcut keys for selecting items
on some menus.
MUSIC SERVICE (page 36)
BLUETOOTH PAIRING (page 27)
OPTIONS (page 26, 55)
Displays the options menu on the
TV screen.
The options menu is not
displayed for the TV input.
BACK (page 15)
/// (page 15)
(enter) (page 15)
HOME (page 15)
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the
subwoofer.
Playback operation buttons
/ (rewind/fast forward)
Searches backward or forward.
/ (previous/next)
Selects the previous/next
chapter, track, or file.
(play)*
Starts or re-starts playback
(resume play).
(pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
(stop)
Stops playback.
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BLUETOOTH RX/TX (BLUETOOTH
receiver/transmitter) (page 31)
AUDIO* (page 43)
*The AUDIO, , and + buttons have a
tactile dot. Use it as a guide during
operation.
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About the Home Menu
[Setup]
Input list
[Wireless Surround]
HOME
BACK
///, (enter)
You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV
with the HDMI cable (supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various
settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch
from the input list. The home menu is displayed in the language that is selected in
[Easy Setup]. (The following screen is an example when selecting English.)
Using the Home Menu
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press /// to select [Setup], an item on the input list, or [Wireless
Surround], then press .
The selected input, setup display, or setting display for the wireless
surround function appears on the TV screen.
To return to the previous screen, press BACK.
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Input list
Input name Explanation
[TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 22)
[Bluetooth Audio] Outputs the sound of device that is connected with the
[Analog]
[USB] Outputs music files stored on a connected USB device. (page 23)
[Home Network] Outputs music files on the device that is connected via the
[Music Service List] Displays the operation method for music services. (page 36)
BLUETOOTH function. (page 27)
Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack.
(page 22)
network. (page 32)
[Setup]
See “Using the Setup Display” (page 49).
[Wireless Surround]
Displays the setting display for the wireless surround function that allows
you to use the wireless speakers (not supplied) as the surround speakers of
the system. Perform the setting by following the on-screen instructions.
For details about the supported wireless speakers, refer to the following URL.
http://sony.net/nasite
Tip
You can also select the input by pressing INPUT +/– repeatedly.
About the Steps Description
In these Operating Instructions, the operations are described as steps that are
operated on the home menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control
while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable (supplied).
The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using /// and are
simplified in the following way.
Example: Select [Setup] from the home menu.
The operation that selects an item by pressing /// and is expressed as
“select.”
Example: Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup] on the
home menu.
When repeating the operation that selects an item by pressing /// and , the
selected items are linked with “-.”
Tips
• You can use the buttons on the main unit if they have the same or similar names as those
on the remote control.
• Characters in brackets [ ] appear on the TV screen. Characters in quotes “ ” appear in the
front panel display.
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Setup
Setup
Smartphone,
WALKMAN®, other
audio devices etc.
TV
Analog audio cable
(not supplied)
Analog
audio out
Basic Setup
Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
Connecting a TV or
Portable Audio Device
via the ANALOG IN Jack
To connect following devices to the
system, connect them via the ANALOG
IN jack on the system.
– TV that does not have an HDMI jack
and optical digital output jack
– Portable audio device such as a
smartphone, WALKMAN®
Note
If the TV’s headphone jack also serves as
an audio output jack, check the audio
output settings of the TV. For details, refer
to the operating instructions of the TV.
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Connecting to a Wired
Internet
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Server
Router
Modem
Network
Connecting by Obtaining
the Network Information
Automatically
Prepare the network by connecting the
system and PC to your home network
with a LAN cable.
Connecting to a PC or Router
with a LAN Cable
The following illustration is the example
for connection of the system and PC to
your home network.
Note
The server needs to be connected to the
same network as that of the system.
Tip
We recommend that you use a shielded
straight interface cable (not supplied).
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display a ppears on the TV
screen.
3 Select [Network Settings] -
[Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].
4 Select [Auto].
The system starts network settings
and the network setting status
appears.
Press / to browse information,
and then press .
5 Select [Save & Connect].
The system starts connecting to the
network. For details, refer to the
messages that appear on the TV
screen.
Connecting by Using a
Fixed IP Address
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display a ppears on the TV
screen.
3 Select [Network Settings] -
[Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].
4 Select [Manual].
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Setup
5 Perform the setting by following
the on-screen instructions.
The system starts network settings
and the network setting status
appears.
Press / to browse information,
and then press .
6 Select [Save & Connect].
The system starts connecting to the
network. For details, refer to the
messages that appear on the TV
screen.
Connecting to a Wireless
Network
Prepare the network by connecting the
system and PC to your wireless LAN
router.
Note
The server needs to be connected to the
same network as that of the system.
Connecting with the WPS
Button
When your wireless LAN router (access
point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)compatible, you can easily set the
network settings with the WPS button.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display appea rs on the TV
screen.
3 Select [Network Settings] -
[Internet Settings] - [Wireless
Setup] - [Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
(WPS)].
4 Select [Start].
5 Press the WPS button on the
access point.
The system starts connecting to the
network.
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Connecting by Selecting the
Network Name (SSID)
Connecting by Using a Fixed
IP Address
If your wireless LAN router (access point)
is not compatible with Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS), check the following
information in advance.
– The network name (SSID)*
_____________________________________
– The security key (password)**
_____________________________________
* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that
identifies a particular access point.
**This information should be available
from a label on your wireless LAN router/
access point, from the operating
instructions, from the person who set up
your wireless network, or from the
information provided by your Internet
service provider.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display appe ars on the TV
screen.
3 Select [Network Settings] -
[Internet Settings] - [Wireless
Setup].
The list of the network name
appears on the TV screen.
4 Select the desired network name
(SSID).
5 Enter the security key (or
password) using the software
keyboard, and then select [Enter].
The system starts connecting to the
network.
Select [New connection registration] [Manual registration] in step 4 of
“Connecting by Selecting the Network
Name (SSID)”and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Connecting by Using a PIN
Code
Select [New connection registration] in
step 4 of “Connecting by Selecting the
Network Name (SSID)” and select [(WPS)
PIN Method].
Connecting by SongPal
SongPal can connect the system to the
same wireless network as that of the
mobile device. For details, follow the
instruction of the app or refer to the
following URL.
http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
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Setup
Detaching the Grille
Arrow mark
Frame
You can detach the grille frame.
We recommend that you use the main
unit without attaching the grille frame if
you will be listening to High-Resolution
Audio.
To attach the grille frame, fit it to the
main unit by directing the arrow mark
on the rear of the grille frame upward.
The grille frame is fixed by a magnet.
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Listening to the Sound
Listening to the TV
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [TV] on the home menu.
3 Select the program using the TV’s
remote control.
The selected TV program appears
on the TV screen and the TV sound
is output from the system.
4 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
Note
Set the speakers setting of the TV (BRAVIA)
to Audio System. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV regarding how to
set the TV.
Tip
You can select [TV] by pressing INPUT +/–
on the remote control.
Listening to the
Connected AV Device
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Analog].
The [Analog] screen is displayed on
the TV screen.
3 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
Tip
You can select the input by pressing INPUT
+/– on the remote control.
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Listening to the Sound
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 67).
1 Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port.
2 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
3 Select [USB (Connected)] from
the home menu.
4 Select the folder on which songs
are stored - song.
The selected song is played and
sound is output from the system.
5 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
Note
Do not remove the USB device during
operation. To avoid data corruption or
damage to the USB device, turn the system
off before connecting or removing the USB
device.
Tip
You can perform various operations from
the options menu (page 55).
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Selecting the Sound Effect
SOUND FIELD
CLEAR AUDIO+
Setting the Sound Effect
that is Tailored to Sound
Sources (SOUND FIELD)
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound effects that are tailored to
different kinds of sound sources.
1 Press SOUND FIELD.
The sound field menu appears on
the TV screen.
2 Press the button repeatedly to
select the desired sound field.
Sound field Explanation
[ClearAudio+]
[Movie]
[Music]
The appropriate
sound setting is
automatically
selected for the
sound source.
Sound effects are
optimized for
movies. This mode
replicates the
density and rich
expanse of sound.
Sound effects are
optimized for music.
Sound field Explanation
[Sports]
[Game
Studio]
[Standard]
Notes
• When using the wireless multi room
function or Chromecast built-in, or setting
[Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter]
(page 51), the sound field function is not
available.
• When using the wireless surround
function, [Movie] or [Music] can be
selected.
• The sound field menu does not appear on
the TV screen for TV input.
Tips
• You can select [ClearAudio+] by pressing
CLEAR AUDIO+ on the remote control.
• You can select the sound field from the
options menu (page 55).
Commentary is clear,
cheers are heard as
surround sound, and
sounds are realistic.
Sound effects are
optimized for game
play.
Sound effects are
optimized for the
individual source.
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Selecting the Sound Effect
Enjoying Clear Sound
NIGHT
VOICE
with Low Volume at
Midnight (NIGHT)
Sound is output at low volume with
minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of
dialogue.
1 Press NIGHT.
The night mode appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press the button repeatedly to
select the night mode.
Mode Explanation
[On] Activates the night
[Off] Deactivates the night
Note
When you turn the system off, this setting
is set to [Off] automatically.
Tip
You can select [Night] from the options
menu (page 55).
mode function.
mode function.
Making Dialogues
Clearer (VOICE)
1 Press VOICE.
The voice mode appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press the button repeatedly to
select the voice mode.
Mode Explanation
[Up Off] Standard
[Up 1] Dialogue is easily
[Up 2] Dialogue range is
Tip
You can select [Voice] from the options
menu (page 55).
heard by enhancing
dialogue range.
enhanced, and
dialogue sound may
be e asy to h ear for the
elderly.
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Adjusting the Volume of
SW +/–
OPTIONS
///,
the Subwoofer
The subwoofer is designed for playback
of bass or low frequency sound.
Press SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
to adjust the volume of the
subwoofer.
Note
When the input source does not contain
much bass sound, such as in TV programs,
the bass sound from the subwoofer may
be difficult to hear.
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
When the sound does not match the
pictures on the TV screen, you can
adjust the delay between the picture
and sound.
When Watching the TV
1 Press OPTIONS.
“SYNC” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press or
The adjusting time appears in the
front panel display.
3 Adjust the delay using /, then
press .
You can adjust from 0 msec to
300 msec in 25 msec increments.
4 Press OPTIONS.
The options menu in the front panel
display turns off.
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Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to Music/Sound with the
INPUT +/–
BLUETOOTH
PAIRING
SW +/–
HOME
+/–
Playback
operation buttons
BLUETOOTH
RX/TX
BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to Music from
a Mobile Device
You can listen to music stored on a
mobile device such as a smartphone or
tablet via a wireless connection by
connecting the system and the mobile
device with the BLUETOOTH function.
When connecting to the mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function, you can
operate by simply using the supplied
remote control without turning the TV
on.
Listening to Music by Pairing
with a Mobile Device
1 Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING.
The system enters the pairing
mode, “BT” appears in the front
panel display, and the BLUETOOTH
indicator flashes quickly.
2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function,
and then select “HT-MT500/501”
after searching for it on the mobile
device.
If a Passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the main unit lights in
blue.
A connection between the 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 main unit.
5 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
• You can play or pause the content
by using the playback operation
buttons on the remote control.
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To check the connection status of
the BLUETOOTH function
Status BLUETOOTH indicator
During pairing
standby status
Connection is
being
attempted
Connection has
been
established
Not connected
Tips
• Once the BLUETOOTH connection is
established, an indication recommending
which application to install will be
displayed according to what device you
have connected.
Following the instructions displayed, an
application called SongPal, which will
enable you to operate this system, can be
installed.
See “Listening to Music on the Mobile
Device with SongPal” (page 33) for details
on SongPal.
• Perform pairing for the second and
subsequent mobile devices.
Flashes quickly in blue
Flashes in blue
Lights in blue
Off
Listening to Music from the
Paired Mobile Device
1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of
the mobile device to on.
2 Press INPUT +/– repeatedly to
display “BT” in the front panel
display.
The system automatically
reconnects to the mobile device it
was most recently connected to.
3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator lights in blue.
A connection between the 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 main unit.
5 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
• You can play or pause the content
by using the playback operation
buttons on the remote control.
To disconnect the mobile device
Perform any of the following items.
• Disable the BLUETOOTH function on
the mobile device.
• Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING on the
remote control.
• Turn off the system or mobile device.
Note
If “BT” does not appear in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT +/– in step 2 of
“Listening to Music from the Paired Mobile
Device,” press BLUETOOTH RX/TX on the
remote control once.
Tip
When the connection is not established,
select “HT-MT500/501” on the mobile
device.
Connecting to a Mobile
Device by One-Touch
Function (NFC)
By holding an NFC-compatible mobile
device such as a smartphone or tablet
near the N mark on the main unit, the
system is turned on automatically, then
pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are
performed automatically.
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Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function
Compatible devices
BLUETOOTH indicator
Smartphones, tablets, and music players
with the NFC function built-in
(OS: Android™ 2.3.3 or later, excluding
Android 3.x)
1 Turn on the NFC function of the
mobile device.
2 Touch the N mark on the main unit
with the mobile device.
Keep touching until the mobile
device vibrates and message
appears on the mobile device.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete pairing of the main unit
and mobile device.
3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator lights in blue.
A connection between the 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 system.
5 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control (page 26).
• You can play or pause the content
by using the playback operation
buttons on the remote control.
To stop playback by One-touch
function
Touch the N mark on the main unit with
the mobile device again.
Notes
• Depending on your device, you may need
to perform the following items on your
mobile device in advance.
– Turn on the NFC function.
– Install the “NFC Easy Connect”
application from Google Play™ and
start the application. (The application
may not be available in some countries/
regions.) For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your device.
•This feature does not work with
BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones. To
listen to sound using a BLUETOOTHcompatible headphones, see “Listening
to Sound of the Connected TV or Device
from Headphones” (page 30).
• [Bluetooth Mode] is changed to [Receiver]
automatically when making BLUETOOTH
connection with the One-touch function.
Even if the One-touch function is
canceled, the [Bluetooth Mode] setting
remains as [Receiver]. For details about
[Bluetooth Mode], see [Bluetooth
Settings] (page 51).
• If your mobile device is a type that goes
into standby mode in response to
magnetic force, it may not be able to be
connected by NFC. When the One-touch
function does not work, connect it by
using the BLUETOOTH function (page 27).
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Listening to Sound of the
Connected TV or Device
from Headphones
You can listen to sound of the
connected TV or device from
BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones
by connecting it with the BLUETOOTH
function.
Listening to Sound by Pairing
with Headphones
1 Set the BLUETOOTH-compatible
headphones to the pairing mode.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the headphones for pairing
method.
2 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
3 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display appe ars on the TV
screen.
4 Select [Bluetooth Settings] -
[Bluetooth Mode] - [Transmitter].
The system enters BLUETOOTH
transmission mode.
5 Select the name of the
headphones from the [Device List]
in [Bluetooth Settings].
When the BLUETOOTH connection
is established, [Bluetooth device is
connected.] appears. (The
connected device name also
appears.)
If you cannot find name of your
headphones in [Device List], select
[Scan].
6 Return to the home menu and
select the desired 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.
No sound is output from the
system.
For selecting input, see “Using the
Home Menu” (page 15).
7 Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume level of the
headphones first. The volume level
of the headphones can be
controlled with +/– on the main unit
and +/– on the remote control.
To remove a registered device
from the device list
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Listening to
Sound by Pairing with Headphones.”
2 Select the name of the headphones,
and then press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Remove].
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
delete the desired headphones from
the device list.
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