Sony HT-NT3 User Manual

Sound Bar

Operating Instructions US

Mode d’emploi FR

Instrucciones de operación

HT-NT3

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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. Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely placed on the cabinet or attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. Indoor use only.

On power sources

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.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear exterior of the Bar Speaker. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________

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.

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.

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 (aerial).

– 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly 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 has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm 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.

Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm

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 other 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.

For the customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

5,150 MHz – 5,250 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5,250 MHz – 5,350 MHz and 5,650 MHz – 5,850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

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 e quipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Copyrights and Trademarks

This system incorporates Dolby*

Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** For DTS patents, see

http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This system incorporates High-

Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark

of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®, Wi-Fi

Alliance® and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and Miracast™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

The N Mark is a tra demark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Pl ay™ is a trademark of G oogle

Inc.

Google Ca st™ is a trademark of Goo gle

Inc.

Google Cast™ Ready and the Google

Cast Ready badge are trademarks of Google Inc.

“Xperia” is a trademark of Sony Mobile

Communications AB.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and

logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks

of Sony Corporation.

“DSEE HX” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding

technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Windows Media is either a registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectu al property rights o f Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

 Opera® Devices SDK from Opera

 “ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

 “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

 Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod,

iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update your iPod/ iPhone with the latest software before using with the system. BLUETOOTH technology works with:  iPhone

iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6/iPhone 5s/ iPhone 5c/iPhone 5/iPhone 4s/ iPhone 4/iPhone 3GS

 iPod touch

iPod touch (5th generation)/iPod touch (4th generation)

 All other trademarks are trademarks of

their respective owners.

Other system and product names are

generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and  marks are not indicated in this document.

Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied software and other Open Source Softwares

This product contains software that is subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). These establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL.

For details of the GPL, LGPL and other software licenses, please refer to [Software License Information] in [System Settings] of the [Setup] menu on the product.

The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux

Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code.

About These Operating Instructions

The instructions in these Operating

Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. You can also use the controls on the Bar Speaker if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

Some illustrations are presented as

conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.

The items displayed on the TV screen

may vary depending on the area.

The default setting is underlined. The text enclosed in bracket ([--])

appears on the TV screen, and the text enclosed in double quotation mark (“--”) appears in the front panel display.

Table of Contents

Connecting Startup Guide (separate document)

About These Operating

Instructions .......................... 6

Listening/Viewing

Enjoying video/sound from the

connected devices .............. 9

Playing music/photo from a

USB device ........................... 9

Listening to music from a

BLUETOOTH device ............10

Playing music/photo from

other devices via the

network function ................10

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying sound effects .............10

Using the DSEE HX function

(Reproducing audio codec files with natural sound

quality) .................................11

BLUETOOTH Function

Listening to music from a

BLUETOOTH device ............ 12

Listening to sound by

transmitting to a BLUETOOTH-compatible

receiver ...............................14

Network Function

Connecting with a wired

network ...............................16

Connecting with a wireless

network ............................... 17

Playing files on a Home

Network ..............................18

Enjoying various online

services ...............................19

Using Screen mirroring .............19

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

Connecting a 4K TV .................20

Connecting 4K devices ............. 21

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ...........22

Using the Options menu ......... 29

Other Functions

Controlling the system using a

smartphone or tablet

(SongPal) ............................ 31

Using Google Cast™ ................32

Using the Control for HDMI

Function for “BRAVIA”

Sync ....................................32

Enjoying multiplex broadcast

sound (Dual Mono) ............34

Deactivating the buttons on

the Bar Speaker

(Child Lock) .........................34

Changing the brightness .........35

Saving power in Standby

Mode ..................................35

Enabling the IR repeater

function (when you cannot

control the TV) ....................35

Further settings for the

wireless system ..................36

Modifying the angle of the Bar

Speaker ............................... 37

Mounting the Bar Speaker on

a wall ..................................38

Additional Information

Precautions ..............................39

Troubleshooting .......................40

Guide to Parts and Controls ....48

Playable types of files ..............52

Supported audio formats ........53

Specifications ...........................53

On BLUETOOTH

communication ..................56

Index .........................................57

END USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT .......................59

Listening/Viewing

Enjoying video/sound from the connected devices

Playing music/photo from a USB device

You can play music/photo files on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 52).

Press INPUT +/–.

You can also press HOME, then press /// repeatedly and to select the input you want.

[TV]

Device (TV, etc.) that is connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN) jack, or a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

[HDMI1]/[HDMI2]/[HDMI3]

Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack

[Bluetooth Audio] “BT”

BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP

[Analog] “ANALOG”

Device (Digital media player, etc.) that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack

[USB]

USB device that is connected to the (USB) port

[Screen mirroring] “SCR M”

Screen mirroring-compatible device (page 19)

[Home Network] “H.NET”

Contents stored on a server (page 18)

[Music Services] “M.SERV”

Contents of music services offered on the Internet (page 19)

Tip

You can also press PAIRING and MIRRORING on the remote control to select

[Bluetooth Audio] and [Screen mirroring] input respectively.

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting.

2 Press HOME.

The home screen appears on the TV screen.

3 Press /// to select [USB],

then press .

4 Press / to select [Music] or

[Photo], then press .

5 Press / to select the content

you want, then press .

The selected content starts playing.

Note

Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the system off before removing the USB device.

Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device

See “BLUETOOTH Function” (page 12).

Playing music/photo from other devices via the network function

See “Network Function” (page 16).

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying sound effects

You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. They bring exciting and powerful sound into your home.

Note

You cannot select the sound effects when the system is connected to a BLUETOOTH receiver in transmitter mode.

Selecting the sound field

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly during playback.

[ClearAudio+]

You can enjoy the sound with Sonyrecommended sound field. Sound field is automatically optimized according to playback content and function.

[Movie]

The system provides the optimized sound for watching movies.

[Music]

The system provides the optimized sound for listening to music.

[Sports]

This system reproduces the feel of sports broadcasting. Commentary is clear, cheers are heard as surround sound, and sounds are realistic.

[Game Studio]

The system provides the optimized sound for playing video games.

[Standard]

The system provides the sound that corresponds to every source.

Tip

You can also press CLEARAUDIO+ to

select [ClearAudio+].

You can also select [Sound Field] from the

Options menu (page 29).

Sound Adjustment

Using the Night mode function

This function is useful when watching movies late at night. You will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

Press NIGHT.

Night mode function is activated. Press again to cancel the function.

Tip

You can also select [Night] from the Options menu (page 29).

Using the Clear Voice function

This function helps make dialogues clearer.

Press VOICE repeatedly.

 [Voice : 1]: Standard  [Voice : 2]: Dialogue range is

enhanced.

 [Voice : 3]: Dialogue range is

enhanced, and the parts of range difficult to be discerned by the elderly are boosted.

Tip

You can also select [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 3] in [Voice] from the Options menu (page 29).

Using the DSEE HX function (Reproducing audio codec files with natural sound quality)

DSEE HX upscales existing sound sources to near hi-resolution sound quality, and it makes you feel as if you are really there at the recording studio or concert. This function only works when [Music] is selected as sound field.

1 Press HOME.

The home screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press  to select [Setup] at the

upper right corner, then press .

3 Press / to select [Audio

Settings], then press .

4 Press / to select [DSEE HX], then

press .

5 Press / to select [On], then

press .

Note

 Only the fine sound restoration feature of

the DSEE HX function will be applied to PCM audio sources with lossless compression. The DSEE HX function does not work for DSD (DSDIFF, DSF) format files. The file is expanded to a maximum 96 kHz/24 bit equivalent.

 This fun ction works with 2- channel digital

input signals of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

 This function does not work when

[Analog] input is selected.

 This function does not work when

[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter] (page 25).

BLUETOOTH Function

Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with each other beforehand. Once a pairing operation is per formed, it does not need to be performed again. Before you pair the device with this system, be sure to set the [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] (page 25).

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device

within 1 meter (3.3 feet) from the Bar Speaker.

2 Press PAIRING .

The blue LED indicator flashes and the BLUETOOTH pairing screen appears on the TV screen.

Tip

You can also select [Bluetooth Audio] from home screen.

3 Set the BLUETOOTH device in

pairing mode.

For details on setting the BLUETOOTH device in pairing mode , refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.

4 Select “HT-NT3” on the device’s

display.

Perform this step within 5 minutes, otherwise pairing mode will be canceled. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, device n ame appears on the TV screen and the blue LED indicator lights up.

Note

If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”. Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”.

Tip

You can change the system’s name that appears on your device by using [Device Name] in [System Settings] (page 27).

5 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH

device.

6 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first, if the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the Bar Speaker.

Note

You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one.

To cancel pairing operation

Press HOME or INPUT +/–.

Connecting to a BLUETOOTH device from this system

You can connect to the paired BLUETOOTH device from this system. Check the following before playing music:  The BLUETOOTH function of the

BLUETOOTH device is turned on.

 The pairing has been completed

(page 12).

 The [Bluetooth Mode] is set to

[Receiver] (page 25).

BLUETOOTH Function

1 Press PAIRING .

Note

To connect to the most recent connected BLUETOOTH device, press . Then proceed to Step 5.

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select [Device List], then press .

A list of paired BLUETOOTH devices appears.

4 Press / repeatedly to select the

device you want, then press .

5 Press  to start playback. 6 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first, if the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the Bar Speaker.

Note

Once the system and the BLUETOOTH

device are connected, you can control playback by pressing , , , / and /.

You can connect to the system from a

paired BLUETOOTH device even when the system in standby mode, if you set the [Bluetooth Standby] to [On] (page 25).

The audio playback on this system may

be delayed from that on the BLUETOOTH device because of the characteristics of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

Tip

You can enable or disable codec AAC or LDAC from BLUETOOTH device (page 25).

To disconnect the BLUETOOTH device

Perform any of the following items.

 Press PAIRING again.  Disable the BLUETOOTH function on

the BLUETOOTH device.

 When playback screen is displayed,

press OPTIONS, then select [Disconnect].

 Turn off the system or the BLUETOOTH

device.

To delete a paired BLUETOOTH device from the device list

1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 above. 2 Press / repeatedly to select the

device, then press OPTIONS.

3 Press / repeatedly to select

[Remove], then press .

4 Press / repeatedly to select [OK],

then press .

Connecting to a remote device by One-touch listening function (NFC)

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices. By holding an NFC-compatible remote device near to the N-Mark on the Bar Speaker, the system and remote device proceed to complete pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection automatically.

Compatible remote devices

Remote devices with a built-in NFC function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) This feature does not work with NFCcompatible receiver (such as headphones).

Note

 The system only can recognize and

connect to one NFC-compatible device at a time.

 Depending on your remote device, you

may need to perform the following items on your remote device in advance.

 Turn on the NFC function. For details,

refer to the operating instructions of the remote device.

 If your remote device is having an older

OS version than Android 4.1.x, download and start the “NFC Easy Connect” application. “NFC Easy Connect” is a free application for Android remote devices that can be obtained from Google Play. (The application may not be available in some countries/regions.)

1 Hold the remote device near to

the N-Mark on the Bar Speaker until the remote device vibrates.

Follow the on-screen instructions displayed on the remote device, and complete the procedure for BLUETOOTH connection. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the blue LED indicator on the front panel lights up.

2 Start playback of audio source on

the remote device.

For details on playback operations, refer to the operating instructions of your remote device.

Tip

If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection

fail, do the following.  Hold the remote device near to the

N-Mark on the Bar Speaker again.

 Remove the case from the remote

device if using a commercially available remote device case.

 Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect”

application.

 Set the [Quick Start/Network Standby]

to [On] if you want to connect a BLUETOOTH device when the system is in standby mode.

If the volume level is low, adjust the

volume of the remote device first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the Bar Speaker.

If you hold the remote device near to the

N-Mark when the system is in transmitter mode, the [Bluetooth Mode] is changed to [Receiver] automatically. This feature does not work with NFC-compatible receiver.

To stop playback

The playback will be stopped when you perform any of the following items.  Hold the remote device near to the

N-Mark on the Bar Speaker again.

 Stop the music player of the remote

device.

 Turn off the system or the remote

device.

 Change the input.  Disable the BLUETOOTH function on

the remote device.

 Press , HOME or PAIRING on the

remote control.

Listening to sound by transmitting to a BLUETOOTH-compatible receiver

You can listen to sound of the source playing via this system using BLUETOOTH-compatible receiver (such as headphones).

BLUETOOTH Function

1 Turn on BLUETOOTH function on

the BLUETOOTH receiver.

2 Set [Bluetooth Mode] to

[Transmitter] in [Bluetooth Settings] (page 25).

3 Press / to select [OK]. 4 Press / to select the

BLUETOOTH receiver’s name from [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings] (page 25), then press .

When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the blue LED indicator lights up.

Note

If you cannot find your BLUETOOTH receiver’s name in the list, select [Scan].

5 Start playback the source via this

system.

The sound is output from the BLUETOOTH receiver.

6 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH receiver. When connected to a BLUETOOTH receiver, volume level of the Bar Speaker cannot be controlled. Volume buttons on the Bar Speaker and remote control only works for the BLUETOOTH receiver.

Note

You can register up to 9 BLUETOOTH

receivers. If the 10th BLUETOOTH receiver is registered, the least recently connected BLUETOOTH receiver will be replaced by the new one.

The system can display up to 15 detected

BLUETOOTH receivers in the [Device List].

You cannot change the sound effects or

settings in Options menu during sound transmitting.

Some contents cannot be output due to

content protection.

 The audio output from the BLUETOOTH

receiver may be delayed from that on the system because of the characteristics of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

 No sound is output from system’s

speakers and HDMI OUT (ARC) jack when BLUETOOTH receiver is successfully connected to the system.

 [Screen mirroring] input, [Bluetooth

Audio] input and Home Theatre Control function are disabled when the system is in transmitter mode.

Tip

 Once the system and BLUETOOTH

receiver are connected, you can control playback by using playback operation buttons on the BLUETOOTH receiver.

 You can connect this system to the most

recently connected BLUETOOTH receiver by pressing RX/TX repeatedly to select [Transmitter]. Then, start playback

the source on the system.

To disconnect the BLUETOOTH receiver

Perform any of the following items.  Disable the BLUETOOTH function on

BLUETOOTH receiver.

 Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or

[Off] (page 25).

 Turn off the system or the BLUETOOTH

receiver.

 Perform the One-touch function (NFC).

To delete a registered BLUETOOTH receiver

1 Select [Device List] in [Bluetooth

Settings] (page 25). A list of paired and detected

BLUETOOTH receivers appears.

2 Press / to select the device, then

press OPTIONS.

3 Press / to select [Remove], then

press .

4 Press / to select [OK], then press

Network Function

LAN cable (not supplied)

Server

Broadband router

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

LAN cable (not supplied)

Internet

Setting up a wired LAN connection

Connecting with a wired network

Connecting the system to the network using a LAN cable

The following illustration is an example configuration of a home network with the system and a server.

You do not need to perform the following set up if you have performed the [Easy Network Settings].

1 Press HOME.

The home screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press  to select [Setup] at the

upper right corner, then press .

3 Press / to select [Network

Settings], then press .

4 Press / to select [Internet

Settings], then press .

5 Press / to select [Wired Setup],

then press .

The screen for selecting the IP address acquisition method appears on the TV screen.

6 Press / to select [Auto], then

press .

7 Press / to browse information,

then press .

8 Press / to select [Save &

Connect], then press .

The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen.

If using a fixed IP address

Select [Custom] in step 6, then follow the on-screen instructions to select [Specify IP address]. The IP address input display appears on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the value for [IP Address], then press to confirm the values.

Network Function

Enter the values for [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS] and [Secondary DNS], then press .

Connecting with a wireless network

Setting up a wireless LAN connection

Before performing network settings

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. If not, you will be required to select or enter the following information. Check the following information in advance.

 The network name (SSID)* of the

wireless LAN router/access point

 The security key (password)** for the

network

* 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.

3 Press / to select the network

name (SSID) you want, then press

The security setting display appears on the TV screen.

4 Enter the security key (WEP key,

WPA/WPA2 key) using the software keyboard. Use /// and to select the characters/ numbers, then select [Enter] to confirm the security key.

The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen.

If using a fixed IP address

Select [New connection registration] in step 3, select [M anual registration], then follow the on-screen instructions to select [Specify IP address]. The IP address input display appears on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the value for [IP Address], then press to confirm the values. Enter the values for [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS] and [Secondary DNS], then press .

Note

The security setting display in step 4 does not appear if your network has not been secured by encryption (using the security key).

1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Setting up a

wired LAN connection” (page 16).

2 Press / to select [Wireless

Setup(built-in)], then press .

A list of available SSIDs (access points) appears on the TV screen.

Playing files on a Home

Player (This system)

Server

Controller

Renderer (This system)

Server

Network

You can play music/photo files on other Home Network-compatible device by connecting them to your home network.

This system can be used as a player and renderer.

 Server: Stores and shares digital

media contents

 Player: Finds and plays digital media

content from the server

 Renderer: Receives and plays files

from the server, and can be operated by another device (controller)

 Controller: Operates the renderer

device

Prepare for using the Home Network function.

 Connect the system to a network

(page 16).

 Prepare other Home Network-

compatible devic e. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

To play files stored on a server via the system (Player)

Select [Home Network] from the home screen, then se lect the server. Select the file you want to play from [Music] or

[Photo].

To play remote files by operating the system (Renderer) via a Home Network Controller

You can operate the system with a Home Network Controller-compatible device (a mobile phone, etc.), when playing files stored on a server.

For details on operation, refer to the operating instructions of the Home Network Controller-compatible device.

Note

Do not operate the system with the supplied remote control and a controller at the same time.

Tip

The system is compatible with the “Play To” function of Windows Media® Player 12 that comes standard with Windows 7.

Network Function

Enjoying various online

Internet

Router This system

services

You can listen to music services offered on the Internet with this system. To use this function, the system must be connected to the Internet.

Note

You may have to register your system before using some music services. For details on registration, visit the customer support site of the service provider.

1 Press HOME.

The home screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press / to select [Music

Services], then press .

The service provider list appears on the TV screen.

Note

Depending on the Internet content connection status, the service provider list may take some time to appear on the TV screen.

Tip

You can update the service provider list by pressing OPTIONS, then select [Update List].

3 Press / to select the music

service you want, then press .

Press BACK to go to the previous directory.

Registering a new music service

You can enjoy listening to content from a variety of music services offered on the Internet.

Checking the registration code

You may be required to enter the registration code of the system when you enjoy a new music service.

1 Select [Music Services] from the home

screen. The service provider list appears on

the TV screen.

2 Press / to select the music service

you want, then press . The registration information

including the registration code appears on the TV screen.

Note

You may see the registration information on the TV screen when you enter a music service. The timing this information appears depend on the music service.

Using Screen mirroring

“Screen mirroring” is a function to display the screen of a mobile device on the TV by Miracast technology. The system can be connected directly with a Screen mirroring-compatible device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can enjoy the display screen of the device on your large TV screen. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature.

1 Press MIRRORING.

High Speed HDMI cable (supplied)

HDCP 2.2compatible HDMI jack

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activate the Screen mirroring function from your device. For details on how to activate the function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your device.

To connect to an Xperia smartphone using One-touch mirroring function (NFC)

Press MIRRORING, then hold the Xperia smartphone near to the N-Mark on the Bar Speaker.

To exit mirroring

Press HOME or INPUT +/–.

Note

When using Screen mirroring, the quality

of picture and sound may sometimes be deteriorated due to interference from other network.

Some network functions may not be

available during Screen mirroring.

Make sure that the device is compatible

with Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast compatible devices is not guaranteed.

Depending on the usage environment,

the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate.

Tip

You can select your preference sound

effect during mirroring. Press the sound effect buttons (page 51).

If the quality of the picture and sound

often deteriorates, you may improve the quality by setting the [Scr een mirroring RF Setting] (page 28).

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

Connecting a 4K TV

To view copyright-protected 4K content, connect the system and TV via an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. For details on whether the TV is equipped with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

When the TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC* and compatible with HDCP 2.2

* The ARC (Audio Return Channel)

function sends digital sound from a TV to this system using just an HDMI cable.

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

When the TV’s HDMI jack is

High Speed HDMI cable (supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

HDCP 2.2compatible HDMI jack

OUTPUT

High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied)

Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box or satellite box, etc.

HDCP 2.2compatible HDMI jack

labeled with ARC and not compatible with HDCP 2.2

If your TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC and not compatible with HDCP 2.2, connect the system to your TV’s HDMI jack that is compatible with HDCP 2.2 using an HDMI cable. Then, connect an optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV to listen to digital sound.

Connecting 4K devices

Connect a 4K device to the HDMI IN 1 jack of the system. For details on whether the device is HDCP 2.2compatible, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined.

Icon Explanation

[Easy Network Settings] (page 29)

Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the basic network settings.

[Resetting] (page 29)

Resets the system to the factory settings.

1 Press HOME.

The home screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press  to select [Setup] at the

upper right corner, then press .

3 Press / to select the setup

category icon, then press .

Icon Explanation

[Software Update] (page 22)

Updates the software of the system.

[Screen Settings] (page 23)

Makes the screen settings according to the type of TV.

[Audio Settings] (page 24)

Makes the audio settings according to the type of connecting jacks.

[Bluetooth Settings] (page 25)

Makes detailed settings for the BLUETOOTH function.

[System Settings] (page 26)

Makes the system-related settings.

[Network Settings] (page 28)

Makes detailed settings for Internet and network.

[Input Skip Setting] (page 28)

Sets the input skip setting fo r each input.

[Easy Setup] (page 29)

Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic settings.

[Software Update]

By updating your software to the latest version, you can take advantage of the newest functions.

During a software update, “UPDT” appears in the front panel display. After the update completes, the system automatically reboots. While the updating operation is in progress, do not turn on or off the system, or operate the system or TV. Wait for the software update to complete.

Note

For information about update functions,

visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/soundbarsupport

If your network condition is poor, visit the

website above to download the latest software version and update via USB memory.

Set [Auto Update] to [On] when you want

to perform software updates automatically (page 27). Depending on the contents of the updates, software update may be performed even if you set [Auto Update] to [Off].

 [Update via Internet]

Updates the system’s software using available network. Make sure network is connected to the Internet. For details, see “Network Function” (page 16).

Settings and Adjustments

 [Update via USB Memory]

Updates software using USB memory. Make sure that the Software Update Folder is correctly named as “UPDATE”. The system can recognize up to 500 files/folders in a single layer including the update files/folders.

[Screen Settings]

 [TV Type]

[16:9]

: Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode function. [4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide-mode function.

 [Output Video Resolution]

[Auto]

: Outputs video signal according to the resolution of the TV or connected device. [480i/576i]*, [480p/576p]*, [720p], [1080i], [1080p]: Outputs video signal according to the selected resolution setting.

* If the color system of the playback

content is NTSC, the video signals resolution can be converted to [480i] and [480p] only.

 [24p Output]

[Network content 24p Output] This function sets the signals output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack on the system when using the Screen mirroring function. [Auto]: Outputs 24p video signals only when you connect a 1080/24pcompatible TV via an HDMI connection and the [Output Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [1080p].

: Select this when your TV is not

[Off] compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

 [4K Output]

[Auto1]

: Outputs 2K (1920 × 1080) video signals during video playback (Screen mirroring) and 4K video signals during photo play when connecting to a Sony 4K-compatible device. Outputs 4K video signals during 24p video contents playback or photo play when connecting to a non-Sony 4K-compatible device. [Auto2]: Automatically outputs 4K/24p video signals when you connect a 4K/24p-compatible device and make the appropriate setting for [Network content 24p Output] in [24p Output], and also outputs 4K/24p photo images when you play 2D photo files. [Off]: Turns off the function.

Note

If your Sony device is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the same effect as [Auto2] setting.

 [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

[Auto]

: Automatically detects the type of external device, and switches to the matching color setting. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. [YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals. [RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device with an HDCP compliant DVI jack.

 [HDMI Deep Color Output]

[Auto]

: Normally select this. [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is compatible with Deep Color. [Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural.

 [Video Direct]

You can disable the On-Screen Display (OSD) of the system when [HDMI1], [HDMI2] or [HDMI3] input is selected. This function is useful when playing a game, you can fully enjoy the game’s screen.

[On]: Disables the OSD. Information will not be displayed on the screen and the OPTIONS and DISPLAY buttons are disabled.

: Displays information on the sc reen

[Off] when you change the settings such as selecting the sound field.

[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.

 [Attenuation settings - Analog]

Distortion may occur when you listen to a device connected to the ANALOG IN jack. You can prevent distortion by attenuating the input level on the system.

: Attenuates the input level. The

[On] output level will decrease at this setting. [Off]: Normal input level. Select this when connecting to a portable device (such as digital media player).

 [SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)

[On]

: Smooths the gradation of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack. [Off]: Select this when outputting distorted video signals or unnatural color.

[Audio Settings]

 [DSEE HX]

This function only works when [ Music] is selected as sound field.

: Upscales the audio file to a High-

[On] Resolution Audio file and reproduces the clear high-range sound which is often lost (page 11). [Off]: Off.

 [Audio DRC]

You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

: Automatically compresses

[Auto] sound encoded in Dolby TrueHD. [On]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.

 [Audio Output]

You can select the output method where the audio signal is output.

[Speaker]: Outputs sound from the system’s speakers only. [Speaker + HDMI]

: Outputs sound from the system’s speakers and 2-channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack. [HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack only. Sound format depends on the connected device.

Note

When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 26), [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] automatically and this setting cannot be changed.

Settings and Adjustments

[Bluetooth Settings]

 [Bluetooth Mode]

You can enjoy contents from remote device by using this system or listen to sound from this system by using other device such as headphones.

[Receiver] mode which enables it to receive and output audio from the remote device. [Transmitter]: This system is in transmitter mode which enables it to send audio to the BLUETOOTH receiver (such as headphones). [Off]: The BLUETOOTH power is turned off and you cannot select the [Bluetooth Audio] input.

Note

You can connect to a remote device by using One-touch listening function even though you have set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Off].

 [Device List]

Display a list of paired and detected BLUETOOTH receivers when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter] (page 25).

 [Bluetooth Standby]

You can set the [Bluetooth Standby] so that the system can be turned on by a BLUETOOTH device even when the system is in standby mode. This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Transmitter].

[On] when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a paired BLUETOOTH device. [Off]: Off.

: This system is in receiver

: The system turns on automatically

Note

If you set [Quick Start/Network Standby] to [Off] and [Bluetooth Standby] to [On], the system can be turned on by a BLUETOOTH device, but BLUETOOTH connection fails.

 [Bluetooth Codec - AAC]

This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Transmitter].

: Enable AAC codec.

[On] [Off]: Disable AAC codec.

Note

 You can enjoy high quality sound if the

AAC is enabled. In case you cannot listen to AAC sound from your device, select [Off].

 If you change the [Bluetooth Codec - AAC]

setting when a BLUETOOTH device is connected, the codec setting is only reflected after the next connection.

 [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC]

This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Transmitter].

: Enable LDAC codec.

[On] [Off]: Disable LDAC codec.

Note

If you change the [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC] setting when a BLUETOOTH device is connected, the codec setting is only reflected after the next connection.

Tip

LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any downconversion of the Hi-Res Audio content*, and allows approximately three times more data** than those other technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization.

*Excluding DSD format contents. ** In comparison with SBC (Subband

Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is selected.

 [Wireless Playback Quality]

You can set transmission data rate of LDAC playback. This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter] and [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC] to [On].

[Auto]: The data rate is automatically changed depending on environment. If audio playback is unstable in this setting, use other three settings. [Sound Quality]: The highest data rate is used. Sound is sent in th e higher quality, however audio playback sometimes may become unstable when the link quality is not good enough. [Standard]

: The middle data rate is used. It balances both sound quality and playback stability. [Connection]: Stability is prioritized. Sound quality may be reasonable and connection status will most likely be stable. If the connection is unstable, this setting is recommended.

[System Settings]

 [OSD Language]

You can select the language you want for the system on-screen display.

 [Wireless Sound Connection]

You can make further settings for the wireless system. For details, see “Further settings for the wireless system” (page 36).

 [IR-Repeater]

[On]: Enables the system to relay the signal from a remote control to the TV (page 35).

: Off.

[Off]

 [HDMI Settings]

[Control for HDMI]

: Turns on the [Control for HDMI]

[On] function. You can operate mutually between device that are co nnected with an HDMI cable. [Off]: Off.

[Audio Return Channel] This function is available when you connect the system to a TV’s HDMI IN jack that is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function and [Control for HDMI] is set to [On].

: The system can receive the

[Auto] digital audio signal of the TV automatically via an HDMI cable. [Off]: Off.

[Standby Through] You can output HDMI signals to the TV even when the system is in standby mode. This function is available when you set [Control for HDMI] to [On].

Settings and Adjustments

[Auto]: Outputs signals from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack when the TV is turned on while the system is in the standby mode. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared to the [On] setting. [On]: Always output signals from the HDMI OUT (ARC) ja ck when the system is in standby mode. If you connect a TV other than “BRAVIA”, we recommend you to select this setting. [Off]: No signals are output when system is in standby mode. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared to the [On] setting.

 [Quick Start/Network Standby]

[On]: Shortens the startup time from standby mode. You can operate the system quickly after turning it on. [Off]

: The default setting.

 [Auto Standby]

[On]

: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. When you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. [Off]: Off.

 [Auto Display]

[On]

: Automatically displays information on the screen when changing the audio signals, picture mode, etc. [Off]: Displays information only when you press DISPLAY.

 [Software Update Notification]

[On]

: Sets the system to inform you of latest software version information (page 22). [Off]: Off.

 [Auto Update Settings]

[Auto Update] [On]: Software update is automatically executed between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time in the selected [Time Zone] while this system is not in use. If you set [Quick Start/Network Standby] to [Off], software update is performed after you turned off the system.

: Off.

[Off] [Time Zone]

Select your country/region.

Note

Depending on the contents of the updates, software update may be performed even if you set [Auto Update] to [Off].

 [Device Name]

You can change the name of this system according to your preference so that it is more recognizable during BLUETOOTH or Screen mirroring function. The name is also used in other ne twork usage such as Home Network. Follow on-screen instructions and use software keyboard to enter the name.

 [System Information]

You can display the system’s software version information and the MAC address.

 [Software License Information]

You can display the Software License Information.

[Network Settings]

 [Internet Settings]

Connect the system to the network beforehand. For details, see “Network Function” (page 16).

[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable. When you select this setting, the built-in wireless LAN is disabled automatically. [Wireless Setup(built-in)] when you use the built-in wireless LAN of the system for wireless network connection.

Tip

For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: http://www.sony.com/soundbarsupport

: Select this

 [Connection Server Settings]

Sets whether or not to display the connected Home Network server.

 [Auto Renderer Access Permission]

[On]

: Allows automatic access from a newly detected Home Network controller. [Off]: Off.

 [Renderer Access Control]

Displays a list of Home Network controller-compatible products and sets whether or not to accept commands from the controllers in the list.

 [External Control]

[On]

: Allows the home automation controller to operate this system. [Off]: Off.

 [Network Connection Status]

Displays the current network connection status.

 [Network Connection Diagnostics]

You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.

 [Screen mirroring RF Setting]

If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), the wireless signals may be unstable. In this case, playback stability may be improved by setting the priority radio frequency channel for Screen mirroring.

: Normally select this. The system

[Auto] automatically selects the better channel for Screen mirroring. [CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: The selected channel is prioritized for Screen mirroring connection.

 [Remote Start]

[On]: Allows turn on the system by a device linked via network when the system is in standby mode.

: The system cannot be turned on

[Off] by a device linked via network.

[Input Skip Setting]

The skip setting is a convenient feature that allows you to skip unused inputs when selecting a input by pressing INPUT +/–.

[Do not skip] the selected input. [Skip]: The system skips the selected input.

Note

If you press INPUT +/– when the home screen is displayed, input icon appears dimmed if it has been set to [Skip].

: The system does not skip

Settings and Adjustments

[Easy Setup]

Using the Options menu

Runs [Easy Setup] to make the basic initial settings and basic network settings for the system. Follow the onscreen instructions.

[Easy Network Settings]

Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the basic network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

[Resetting]

 [Reset to Factory Default Settings]

You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset.

 [Initialize Personal Information]

You can erase your personal information stored in the system.

Note

If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, please delete all Personal Information for security purposes. Please take the appropriate measures such as logging out after using a network service.

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Common options

[A/V SYNC]

Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound (page 30).

[Sound Field]

Changes the sound field setting (page 10).

[Night]

Turns on or off the Night mode function (page 11).

[Voice]

Enhances the dialogue range to enjoy clear voice sounds (page 11).

[Repeat Setting]

Sets repeat playback.

[Play/Stop]

Starts or stops playback.

[Play from beginning]

Plays the item from the beginning.

[Change Category]

Switches between the [Music] and

[Photo] category in [USB] or [Home Network] input. This item only available when the display list is available for the category.

[Music] only

[Shuffle Setting]

Sets shuffle playback.

[Add Slideshow BGM]

Registers music files in the USB memory as slideshow background music (BGM).

[Photo] only

[Slideshow]

Starts a slideshow.

[Slideshow Speed]

Changes the slideshow speed.

[Slideshow Effect]

Sets the effect when playing a slideshow.

[Slideshow BGM]

[Off]: Turns off the function. [My Music from USB]: Sets the music files

registered in [Add Slideshow BGM].

[Change Display]

Switches between [Grid View] and [List View].

[Rotate Left]

Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

[Rotate Right]

Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

[View Image]

Displays the selected picture.

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound

[A/V SYNC]

When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound for the following inputs. The setting method differs depending on the input.

When the [TV] input is selected

1 Press OPTIONS.

“SYNC” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press or . 3 Press / to adjust the delay, then

press .

You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 ms increments.

4 Press OPTIONS.

“SYNC” disappears from the front panel display.

When the [HDMI1], [HDMI2], or [HDMI3] input is selected

1 Press OPTIONS.

The Options menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press / to select [A/V SYNC],

then press .

3 Press / to adjust the delay, then

press .

You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 ms increments.

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