Sony HT-MT501, HT-MT500 User Manual

Sound Bar

Operating Instructions

HT-MT500/MT501

WARNING

Do not install the appliance 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 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.

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.

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.

As the mai n plu g of A C pow er ad apter is used to disconnect the AC power adapter from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

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 Bar Speaker

The nameplate is 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 Europe Notice for customers: the

following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

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: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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, IS, LI, NO, CH, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, XK, TR: 5150 - 5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

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

This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of software that are indicated in the EU Declaration of Conformity. The software loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 2014/53/ EU. Software version: M__.R.____ The software version can be found via: Refer to [System information] under [Setup] - [System Settings].

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Table of Contents

What’s in the Box .......................... 6

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

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

Radio Frequency Bands and

Maximum Output Power ......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

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)

• Optical digital cable (1)

• Speaker pad for the subwoofer (4)

•Startup Guide

• Operating Instructions

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)

Tip

SongPal has been updated and released as Sony | Music Center. Sony | Music Center is compatible with the system.

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)

 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

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 orang e: The subwoofer 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

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.

 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.

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 (not 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.

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 (not 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.

Setup

Smartphone, WALKMAN®, other audio devices etc.

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.

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].

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.

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)**

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* 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/

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.

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 setti ng 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.

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).

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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