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Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-RT4/HT-RT40
WARNING
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 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.
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.
Recommended cables
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.
For product with CE marking
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
For customers in Europe
Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
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In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.
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 Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This Home Theatre System is intended for sound playback from connected devices, music streaming from an NFC-compatible mobile device or a BLUETOOTH device.
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.
For customers in Australia and India
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
Copyrights and Trademarks
(HT-RT4 only)
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
(HT-RT40 only)
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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**For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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.
This system incorporates HighDefinition 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.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
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 intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“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 iPhone/iPod models
The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/ iPod with the latest software before using with the system.
BLUETOOTH technology works with:
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPod touch (6th generation)
iPod touch (5th generation)
(HT-RT40 only)
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
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(i)ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/ OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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.
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 Subwoofer 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 default setting is underlined.
The text enclosed in double quotation mark (“--”) appears in the front panel display.
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Table of Contents |
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About these operating |
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Guide to parts and .......controls |
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Installing the system |
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Basic |
Startup Guide |
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connections and (separate |
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preparation |
document) |
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Mounting the Bar Speaker and |
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the Surround Speakers on a |
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wall ..................................... |
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Operating the system using |
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the remote .............control |
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Listening to the sound |
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Listening to sound from the |
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connected devices ............. |
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Listening to music from a USB |
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device ................................. |
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Sound Adjustment |
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Enjoying sound ............effects |
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Adjusting the Subwoofer |
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volume ................................ |
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BLUETOOTH Functions |
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Listening to music from a |
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BLUETOOTH ............device |
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Controlling the system using a |
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smartphone or tablet |
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(Sony | Music ..........Center) |
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Settings and Adjustments |
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Using the setup ...........display |
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Other Functions |
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Using the Control for HDMI |
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function .............................. |
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Using the “BRAVIA” Sync |
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function .............................. |
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Saving power in standby |
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mode .................................. |
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Additional Information |
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Precautions .............................. |
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Troubleshooting ....................... |
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Playable types of files .............. |
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Supported audio formats ........ |
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Specifications ........................... |
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On BLUETOOTH |
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communication .................. |
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Guide to parts and controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Subwoofer
Top panel
Front panel
(power) touch key
Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.
INPUT touch key
Selects the device you want to use.
PAIRING touch key (page 15)VOL (volume) +/– touch key
(N-Mark) (page 16)
When using the NFC function, place your NFC-compatible mobile device near to the mark.
Remote control sensor (page 12)Front panel display (page 12)
(USB) port (page 13)
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BLUETOOTH indicator (blue)
•Flashes quickly: During BLUETOOTH pairing
•Flashes: BLUETOOTH connection is being attempted
•Lights up: BLUETOOTH connection is established
About touch keys
The touch keys work when you touch them lightly. Do not touch on them with excessive force.
Rear panel
AC power cord (mains lead) |
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack |
SPEAKERS jacks |
ANALOG IN jack |
HDMI OUT (ARC) jack |
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Remote control
INPUT (page 12)
(power)
Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.
DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the
front panel display.
“BRIGHT” “DARK” “OFF”
•The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically when you operate the system, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for several seconds. However, in some cases, the front panel display may not turn off. In this case, the brightness of the front panel display is same as “DARK”.
MENU
Turns on/off the menu in the front panel display.
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Selects the menu items.
ENTER
Enters the selection.
BACK
Returns to the previous display. Stops USB playback.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (Subwoofer volume) +/–
(page 14)
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
CLEARAUDIO+ (page 14)
Automatically selects the suitable sound setting for the sound source.
SOUND FIELD (page 14)VOICE (page 14)
* (play/pause)
Plays, pauses or resumes playback.
NIGHT (page 14)
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/ (previous/next/ rewind/fast forward)
Press to select the previous/next track or file.
Hold down to search backward or forward.
*The + and buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.
Installing the system
Basic connections and preparation
Refer to Startup Guide (separate document).
Mounting the Bar
Speaker and the Surround Speakers on a wall
You can mount the Bar Speaker and the Surround Speakers on a wall.
Note
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plasterboard wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely in the wall beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation.
Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.
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1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that |
3 Hang the Bar Speaker or Surround |
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Speakers on the screws. |
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rear of the Bar Speaker or |
Align the holes at the rear of the |
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speakers with the screws. |
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4 mm |
Hang the Bar Speaker on the two |
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screws. |
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More than 30 mm |
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5 mm |
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9.5 mm |
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Hole at the rear of the speakers |
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2 Fasten the screws in the wall. |
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illustration. |
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For the Bar Speaker |
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600 mm
6 mm to
7 mm
system the Installing
For the Surround Speakers
369.5 mm
8 mm to
10 mm
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