Sony HT-RT5 User Manual

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

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Manuel d’instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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HT-RT5

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Bar Speaker. Record the serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HT-RT5

Serial No.

WARNING

heat, such as sunshine and fire.

Indoor use only.

For the Bar Speaker

The nameplate and date of manufacture are located on the bottom of the Bar Speaker.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 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.

As the main plug is used t o 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.

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

The Caution Marking is put on the Bottom Enclosure (For the Bar Speaker).

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.

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 open ings.

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 d oes 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 power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactu red for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 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 should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment shou ld be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

5 .15 - 5 .2 5 G Hz b an d i s r es tr ic te d t o i nd oo r operations only.

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 disconti nue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.

Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm or less

For the customers in Canada

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

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause

interference; and

(2) This device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 56505850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN devices.

This equipment c omplies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets

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 brackets ([--]) appears

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

Table of contents

Connecting

About These Operating

Instructions ............................. 5

Startup Guide (separate document)

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Listening/Viewing

Listening to Sound from a TV,

Blu-ray Disc™ Player, Cable/

Satellite Box, etc. ....................8

Playing Music/Photo from a USB

Device .....................................9

Listening to Music from a

BLUETOOTH Device ................ 9

Playing Music/Photo from Other

Devices via the Network

Function .................................. 9

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Sound Effects

(Football mode, etc.) .............10

Using the DSEE Function

(Reproducing Audio Codec Files with Natural Sound

Quality) .................................. 11

BLUETOOTH Functions

Listening to Music from a

BLUETOOTH Device ...............12

Listening to Sound by Transmitting

to a BLUETOOTH-compatible

Receiver .................................14

Network Functions

Connecting to a Wired

Network .................................16

Connecting to a Wireless

Network .................................17

Playing Music/Photo Files on a

Home Network ......................18

Displaying the Screen of the Mobile

Device on a TV (Screen

mirroring) ..............................19

Enjoying Various Online Services

(Music Services) ................... 20

Using Google Cast™ .................. 20

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

Connecting a 4K TV .................... 21

Connecting 4K Devices ...............23

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display .............24

Using the Options Menu ............ 31

Other Functions

Controlling the System Using a

Smartphone or Tablet

(SongPal) ...............................33

Using the Control for HDMI

Function for “BRAVIA”

Sync .......................................34

Enjoying multiplex broadcast

sound (Dual Mono) ...............36

Deactivating Buttons on the Bar

Speaker (Child Lock) .............37

Changing the brightness ............37

Saving Power in Standby

Mode .....................................37

Enabling the IR Repeater Function

(when you cannot control the

TV) .........................................38

Further Setting for the Wireless

System (Subwoofer/Surround

speakers) ..............................39

Calibrating the Appropriate

Speaker Settings Automatically

(Auto Calibration) .................40

Setting the Speakers

(Speaker Settings) ................ 41

Mounting the Bar Speaker and the

Surround Speakers on a Wall

...............................................43

Additional Information

Precautions .................................45

Troubleshooting .........................48

Guide to Parts and Controls .......55

Playable Types of Files ...............60

Supported Audio Formats .......... 61

Specifications .............................62

On BLUETOOTH

Communication ....................65

Index ...........................................66

END USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT ..........................68

Listening/Viewing

Listening to Sound from a TV, Blu-ray Disc™ Player, Cable/Satellite Box, etc.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV

screen.

2 Press /// to select the desired

input, and then press .

You can also use INPUT on the remote

control.

TV display: [TV] Bar Speaker display: “TV”

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

TV display: [HDMI1]/[HDMI2]/[HDMI3] Bar Speaker display: “HDMI 1”/“HDMI 2”/ “HDMI 3”

Device that is connected to HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3

TV display: [Bluetooth Audio] Bar Speaker display: “BT”

BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP (page 12)

TV display: [Analog] Bar Speaker display: “ANALOG”

Device that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack

TV display: [USB] Bar Speaker display: “USB”

USB device that is connected to the (USB) port (page 9)

TV display: [Screen mirroring] Bar Speaker display: “SCR M”

Screen mirroring-compatible device (page 19)

TV display: [Home Network] Bar Speaker display: “H. NET”

Content stored on a server (page 18)

TV display: [Music Services] Bar Speaker display: “M. SERV”

Content of music services offered on the Internet (page 20)

Tip

• You can also press PAIRING and MIRRORING on the remote control to select [Bluetooth Audio] and [Screen mirroring] respectively.

Listening/Viewing

Playing Music/Photo from a USB Device

Listening to Music from a BLUETOOTH Device

You can play music/photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 60).

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 menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press /// to select [USB], and

then press .

4 Press / to select [Music] or

[Photo].

5 Select the desired content using /

// and .

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.

Refer to “BLUETOOTH Functions” (page 12).

Playing Music/Photo from Other Devices via the Network Function

Refer to “Network Functions” (page 16).

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Sound Effects (Football mode, etc.)

You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound fields that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources.

Selecting the Sound Field

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly during playback.

[ClearAudio+] (Recommended)

The sound setting is switched automatically according to the sound input. Select this mode when you want to output 2channel sound from the surround speakers. Multi-channel sound is output from the speakers as it was recorded.

[Movie]

Provides sounds with suitable effects for movies. This mode allows you to enjoy the recreated density and rich spread of the sound. The sound output from the speakers is the same as the input sound. A 2-channel sound is not output from the surround speakers.

[Music]

Sound effects are optimized for music. The sound output from the speakers is the same as the input sound. A 2-channel sound is not output from the surround speakers.

[Game]

Sound effects are optimized for game play. The sound output from the speakers is the same as the input sound. A 2-channel sound is not output from the surround speakers.

[Music Arena]

Sound effects allow you to enjoy live music concerts filled with great excitement created by Sony’s unique Audio DSP technology.

[Cinema Studio 9.1ch]

Sound effects allow you to enjoy realistic surround sound as though you were in a cinema.

[Standard]

Sound effects are optimized for the individual source.

Tips

• You can also press CLEARAUDIO+ to select [ClearAudio+].

•You can not select the sound field when [Sound Effect] is not set to on (page 27).

To select the sound field from the options menu

1 Press OPTIONS and / to select

[Sound Field], and then press .

2 Press / to select the desired

sound field, and then press .

Using the Football Mode Function

Sound effects are produced to give you a genuine in-stadium feeling when watching live football broadcasts.

Press FOOTBALL repeatedly while watching a football match broadcast.

• [Narration On]: Creates an immersive

feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced stadium cheers.

• [Narration Off]: Creates a more

immersive feeling of being in a football stadium by minimizing the volume level of narration in addition to enhancing cheers.

• [Off]: The football mode is turned off.

Notes

• We recommend that you select the football mode when watching a football match broadcast.

•If you hear unnatural sound in the content wh en [ Na rr at io n O ff ] i s s el ec t ed , y ou sh ou ld use [Narration On].

•The football mode is automatically set to [Off] when you perform the following. – Turn off the system. – Press any of the sound field buttons

(page 59).

•This feature does not support monaural sound.

Sound Adjustment

Tips

• You can also select [Football] from the options menu (page 31).

• If 5.1 channel audio stream is available, we recommend that you select it on your TV or cable/satellite box.

• You can not select football mode when [Sound Effect] is not set to on (page 27).

Using the Night Mode Function

Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue.

Press NIGHT repeatedly.

• [On]: Activates the night mode function.

• [Off]: Deactivates the night mode

function.

Tip

• You can also select [Night] from the options menu (page 31).

Using the Voice Function

This helps make dialogues clearer.

Press VOICE repeatedly.

• [Type 1]: Standard

• [Type 2]: Dialogue range is enhanced.

• [Type 3]: Dialogue range is enhanced,

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

Tip

• You can also select [Voice] from the options menu (page 31).

Using the DSEE Function (Reproducing Audio Codec Files with Natural Sound Quality)

This function enhances the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. You can enjoy listening to something close to its original, natural and spatial sound. This function is only available when [Music] is selected as the sound field.

Notes

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

• This function works with 2-channel digital input signals of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• This function does not work when [Analog] is selected.

• This function does not work when [Transmitter] in [Bluetooth Mode] is selected (page 27).

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] - [Audio

Settings] from the home menu.

3 Select [DSEE]. 4 Select [On].

BLUETOOTH Functions

Listening to Music from a BLUETOOTH Device

Pairing this System with a BLUETOOTH Device

To pair the system with the device (Pairing)

1 Press PAIRING.

The indicator (blue) of the Bar Speaker flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing.

2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function,

and then select “HT-RT5” after searching for it on the BLUETOOTH device.

If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”

3 Make sure that the indicator (blue)

of the Bar Speaker lights up. (This indicates that a connection has been established.)

Smartphone or Tablet (SongPal)” (page 33) for details on SongPal.

To listen to sound from the paired device

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Bluetooth Audio].

The Bar Speaker is automatically connected with the latest established BLUETOOTH device.

3 Make sure that the indicator (blue)

of the Bar Speaker lights up. (This indicates that a connection has been established.)

If the connection has not been established on the BLUETOOTH device, select “HT-RT5.”

4 Start audio playback with the music

software on the connected BLUETOOTH device.

Note

• If your BLUETOOTH device is compatible with AVRCP, when this system and the BLUETOOTH device are connected, you can control playback by pressing , , , / and /.

To cancel pairing operation

Press HOME or INPUT.

Tip

•Once the BLUETOOTH connection is established, an indication recommending which application to download will be displayed according to what device you have connected. Following the instructions displayed, an application called SongPal, which will enable you to operate this system, can be downloaded. Refer to “Controlling the System Using a

BLUETOOTH Functions

Connecting to a BLUETOOTH Device by One-touch Function (NFC)

By holding an NFC-compatible BLUETOOTH device near to the N mark on the Bar Speaker, the system and BLUETOOTH device will pair and make a BLUETOOTH connection automatically.

Compatible devices

Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in (OS: Android™ 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)

Notes

• Depending on your device, you may need to perform the following items on your remote device in advance. – Turn on the NFC function. – Download the “NFC Easy Connect”

application from Google Play™ and start the application. (The application may not be available in some countries/regions.) For details, refer to the operating instructions of your device.

• This feature does not work with BLUETOOTH-compatible receivers (such as headphones). To listen to sound using a BLUETOOTH-compatible receiver, see “Listening to Sound by Transmitting to a BLUETOOTH-compatible Receiver” (page 14).

2 Make sure that the indicator (blue)

of the Bar Speaker lights up. (This indicates that a connection has been established.)

3 Start playback of an audio source

on the BLUETOOTH device.

1 Touch the N mark of the Bar

Speaker with the BLUETOOTH device.

Listening to Sound by Transmitting to a BLUETOOTH-compatible Receiver

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

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] - [Bluetooth

Settings] from the home menu.

3 Select [Bluetooth Mode]. 4 Select [Transmitter]. 5 Turn on BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH receiver.

6 Select the BLUETOOTH receiver’s

name from the [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings] (page 27).

When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the indicator (b lue) lights up. If you cannot find your BLUETOOTH receiver’s name in the [Device List], select [Scan].

Note

• The [Device List] screen appears after a confirmation dialog when you change [Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter] from other modes.

7 Return to the home menu and

select the desired input.

“BT TX” appears in the front panel display, and the sound is output from the BLUETOOTH receiver. No sound is output from speakers of the system.

8 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH receiver first. When connected with a BLUETOOTH receiver, volume level of the BLUETOOTH receiver can be controlled with VOLUME +/– on the Bar Speaker and  +/– on the remote control.

Notes

•You may not be able to adjust the volume level depending on the BLUETOOTH receiver.

•[Screen mirroring], [Bluetooth Audio] and Home Theatre Control function are disabled when the system is in transmitter mode.

• When input of [Bluetooth Audio] or [Screen mirroring] is selected, you cannot set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter]. You cannot switch it with RX/TX on the remote control neither.

•You can register up to 9 BLUETOOTH receivers. If a 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 effect or settings in the options menu while transmitting sound.

•Some content cannot be output due to content protection.

•Playback on the BLUETOOTH receiver may be delayed compared to playback on the system according to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

•No sound is output from speakers and HDMI OUT (ARC) jack when a BLUETOOTH receiver is successfully connected to the system.

BLUETOOTH Functions

Tips

• You can enable or disable the reception of AAC or LDAC audio from the BLUETOOTH device (page 27).

• You can also switch the [Bluetooth Mode] using RX/TX on the remote control. When the BLUETOOTH device in step 5 has finished pairing and that is the most recently con nected device, you can connect it to the system automatically by simply pressing RX/TX on the remote control. In this case, you do not need to perform step

To disconnect the BLUETOOTH receiver

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

BLUETOOTH receiver.

– Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or

[Off] (page 27).

– Turn off the system or the BLUETOOTH

receiver.

– Select the device name of the

connected BLUETOOTH receiver from the [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings].

To delete a registered BLUETOOTH receiver from the device list

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Listening to

Sound by Transmitting to a BLUETOOTH-compatible Receiver.”

2 Select the device name, and then

press OPTIONS.

3 Select [Remove], and then press . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to

delete the desired BLUETOOTH device from the device list.

Network Functions

Modem

Internet

LAN cable (not supplied)

Server

Router

Connecting to a Wired Network

Connecting the System to the Network Using a LAN Cable

The following illustration is an example configuration of the network. We recommend a wired connection for stable network functioning.

Setting up a Wired Network Connection

You can set up a wired network connection by the following procedure.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] - [Network

Settings] from the home menu.

3 Select [Internet Settings]. 4 Select [Wired Setup].

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

5 Select [Auto].

The system starts connecting to the network. The confirmation screen appears.

6 Press / to browse information,

and then press .

7 Select [Save & Connect].

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

Tip

•We recommend that you use a shielded straight interface cable (LAN cable).

If using a fixed IP address

Select [Custom] in step 5 and follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip

•See [Network Connection Status] when checking the network connection status (page 29).

Network Functions

Connecting to 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.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] - [Network

Settings] from the home menu.

3 Select [Internet Settings]. 4 Select [Wireless Setup(built-in)]. 5 Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup

(WPS)].

6 Select [Start]. 7 Press the WPS button on the access

point.

The system starts connecting to the network.

If selecting the network name (SSID) you want

Select the network name (SSID) you want in step 5, enter the security key (or passphrase) using the software keyboard, and 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 5 and follow the on-screen instructions.

If using a (WPS) PIN code

Select [New connection registration] in step 5, and then select [(WPS) PIN Method].

Tip

• See [Network Connection Status] when checking the network connection status (page 29).

Playing Music/Photo Files

Player (This system)

Server

Controller

Renderer (This system)

Server

on a Home Network

You can play music/photo files on other home network-compatible devices by connecting them to your home network. This system can be used as a player and renderer.

• Server: Stores and shares digital media content

• Player: Finds and plays digital media content from the server

• Renderer: Receives and plays digital media content from the server and can be operated by another device (controller)

• Controller: Operates the renderer device

Prepare to use the Home Network function.

• Connect the system to a network.

• Prepare another home networkcompatible device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

5 Select the desired content using /

// and .

Playing 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 app, etc), when playing files stored on a server.

Playing Files Stored on a Server via the System (Player)

1 Press HOME.

2 Select [Home Network]. 3 Select the desired device.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

4 Press / to select [Music] or

[Photo] and then press .

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 which comes standard with Windows 7.

Player 12,

Network Functions

Displaying the Screen of the Mobile Device on a TV (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 using 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. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

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

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

• Make sure that your device is compatible with Mira cast. Connectivity w ith all Miracast compatible devices is not guaranteed.

Tip

• If you see that the quality of picture and sound is often deteriorated, try setting the [Screen mirroring RF Setting] (page 30).

To exit mirroring

Press HOME or INPUT.

Notes

• When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and sound may sometimes be deteriorated due to interference from other networks.

• Depending on the usage environment, the quality of the picture and sound may be deteriorated.

• Some network functions may not be available during Screen mirroring.

Enjoying Various Online Services (Music 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. The operation below will display a guide to invite you to music services. Follow the guide to enjoy the music services.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Music Services].

The music services list appears on the TV screen.

Tip

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

3 Select the desired music service.

Using Google Cast™

Google Cast allows you to select music content from the Google Cast-enabled app and play back on the system. Google Cast requires the initial setup using SongPal.

1 Download free SongPal app to the

mobile device such as smartphone.

2 Connect the device by Wi-Fi to the

same network as that of the system (page 17).

3 Start SongPal, select [HT-RT5], and

tap [Settings]-[Google Cast]-[Learn how to Cast].

4 Check the operation and Google

Cast-enabled apps, and download the app.

5 Start the Google Cast-enabled app,

tap the cast button, and select [HT-RT5].

6 Select and play music on the Google

Cast-enabled app.

The music is played on the system.

Note

•You cannot use Google Cast while “Google Cast Updating” is shown on the front panel display of the Bar Speaker. Wait until the update is complete, and then try again.

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

High Speed HDMI cable (supplied)

HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack

Connecting a 4K TV

To view copyright-protected 4K content and listen to sound from the Bar Speaker, connect the Bar Speaker and the TV via an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack connection. For details on whether the TV is equipped with HDCP 2.2compatible 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

* ARC (Audio Return Channel)

The ARC function sends digital sound from a TV to this system, using just an High Speed HDMI cable.

When the TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC and not compatible

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

High Speed HDMI cable (supplied)

HDCP 2.2-

compatible

HDMI jack

with HDCP 2.2

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

Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

Connecting 4K Devices

Blu-ray Disc Player, cable box or satellite box, etc.

High Speed HDMI cable (supplied)

HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack

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

Note

• One High Speed HDMI cable is supplied with this system.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

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

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press  to select [Setup]. 3 Press / to select the setup category icon, and then press .

Icon Explanation

[Software Update] (page 25)

Updates the software of the system.

[Screen Settings] (page 25)

Makes the screen settings according to the type of TV.

[Audio Settings] (page 26)

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

[Bluetooth Settings] (page 27)

Makes detailed settings for the BLUETOOTH function.

[System Settings] (page 28)

Makes the system-related settings.

[Network Settings] (page 29)

Makes detailed settings for Internet and home network.

[Input Skip Setting] (page 30)

Sets the input skip setting for each input.

[Easy Setup] (page 30)

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

[Easy Network Settings] (page 30)

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

[Resetting] (page 30)

Resets the system to the factory default settings.

Settings and Adjustments

[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 is complete, 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.

Notes

• For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/soundbarsupport

• To perform the software update automati cally, set the [Auto Upd ate] to [On] (page 29). Depending on the content of the software update, even though [Auto Update] is set to [Off], updating may be performed (page 29).

 [Update via Internet]

Updates the system’s software using the available network. Make sure network is connected to the Internet.

 [Update via USB Memory]

Updates software using USB memory. Make sure that the software update folder is correctly named “UPDATE.”

[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 and 4K video signals during photo playback when connected to a 4K-compatible device manufactured by Sony. Outputs 4K video signals during playback of 24p video content or playback of photos when connected to a device other than 4K-compatible device manufactu red by Sony. This setting does not work for 3D video image playback. [Auto2]: Automatically outputs 4K/24p video signals when you connect a 4K/ 24p-compatible device and make the appropriate settings 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 device manufactured by Sony 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 then 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 Bar Speaker 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 display on the TV screen and the OPTIONS and DISPLAY buttons will not work.

: Displays information on the TV

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

 [SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)

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

[Audio Settings]

 [DSEE]

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

: Enhance sound quality by restoring

[On] high-range sound (page 11). [Off]: Off

 [Audio DRC]

You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

: Automatically compresses sound

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

 [Audio Output]

You can select the output method used for audio signal output. [Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound from the system’s speakers only. [Speaker+HDMI] sound from the system’s speakers and 2channel 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 28), [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker+HDMI] automatically and this setting cannot be changed.

: Outputs multi-channel

Settings and Adjustments

 [Sound Effect]

You can turn on or off the system’s sound effects (SOUND FIELD setting (page 10)). For a 2-channel source, you can select [Dolby Pro Logic], [DTS Neo:6 Cinema], or [DTS Neo:6 Music] to simulate surround sound. [Sound Field On]: Enables the surround effect of the sound field (page 10) and the football mode (page 10). [Dolby Pro Logic]: The systems simulates surround sound from 2-channel sources and outputs sound from all speakers (5.1 channel) (Dolby Pro Logic decoding). [DTS Neo:6 Cinema]/[DTS Neo:6 Music]: The system simulates surround sound from 2-channel sources and produces multi-channel sound (DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding). [2ch Stereo]: This system outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and subwoofer only. Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2-channel. [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. You can hear sound as it is recorded.

 [Speaker Settings]

To obtain optimum surround sound, set the speakers’ distance from your listening position. For details, see “Setting the Speakers” (page 41).

 [Auto Calibration]

You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically” (page 40).

[Bluetooth Settings]

 [Bluetooth Mode]

You can enjoy content from a BLUETOOTH device by using this system or listen to sound from this system by using BLUETOOTH receiver such as headphones.

[Receiver]

: This system is in receiver mode, which enables it to receive and output audio from the BLUETOOTH device. [Transmitter]: This system is in transmitter mode, which enables it to send audio to the BLUETOOTH receiver. If you switch the input of the system, “BT TX” appears on the front panel display. [Off]: BLUETOOTH function is turned off and you cannot select the [Bluetooth Audio] input.

Note

• You can connect t o a BLUETOOTH device by

using the One-touch function even if you have set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Off].

 [Device List]

Displays a list of paired and detected BLUETOOTH devices (SNK device) when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].

 [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].

: The system turns on automatically

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

 [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 AAC is

enabled and your device supports AAC. If you cannot listen to AAC sound with your device, select [Off].

 [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

•You can enjoy more high-quality sound if LDAC is enabled and your device supports LDAC. If you cannot listen to LDAC sound with your device, select [Off].

 [Wireless Playback Quality]

You can set the 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 transmission rate is automatically changed depending on the environment. If audio playback is unstable in this mode, use the other three modes. [Sound Quality]: The highest bit rate is used. Sound is sent in a higher quality; however, audio playback sometimes may become unstable when the link quality is not good enough. [Standard] 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.

: The middle bit rate is used. It

[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 Setting for the Wireless System (Subwoofer/Surround speakers)” (page 39).

 [IR-Repeater]

[On]: Remote signals for the TV are sent via an IR blaster (page 38).

: Turns off the function.

[Off]

 [HDMI Settings]

[Control for HDMI]

: Turns on the [Control for HDMI]

[On] function. You can operate mutually between devices that are connected 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 functi on and [Control for HDMI] is set to [On].

: The system can receive the digital

[Auto] 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].

: Outputs signals from the HDMI

[Auto] 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) jack 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.

Settings and Adjustments

 [Quick Start/Network Standby]

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

: Off

[Off]

 [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 TV 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 25). [Off]: Off

 [Auto Update Settings]

[Auto Update] [On]: Software update is executed during 2-5 a.m. local time following the set [Time Zone], and is performed whe n this system is not in use. If the [Quick Start/Network Standby] setting is set to [Off], updating is performed immediately after the system is turned off.

: Off

[Off] [Time Zone] Select your region/city.

Note

• Depending on the content of the software update, even though [Auto Update] is set to [Off], updating may be performed.

• Software update is performed automatically within 11 days of a new software release.

 [Device Name]

You can change the name of this system according to your preference so that it is more recognizable when using the [Bluetooth Audio] or [Screen mirroring] function. The name is also used with other networks, such as the home network. Follow on-screen instructions and use the 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. [Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable. [Wireless Setup(built-in)] when you use the built-in Wi-Fi function of the system to connect to a wireless network.

Tip

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

 [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.

: Select this

 [Screen mirroring RF Setting]

If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN, 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 best channel for Screen mirroring. [CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: The selected channel is prioritized for Screen mirroring connection.

 [Connection Server Settings]

Sets whether or not to display the connected home network server.

[Input Skip Setting]

The skip setting is a convenient feature that allows you to skip unused inputs when selecting a function by pressing INPUT. [Do not skip] the selected input. [Skip]: The system skips the selected input.

Note

•When you press INPUT during the home menu is displayed, input icon appears dimmed if it has been set to [Skip].

: The system does not skip

[Easy Setup]

 [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 controllercompatible 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

 [Remote Start]

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

: The system cannot be turned on by

[Off] a device linked via a network.

Run [Easy Setup] to make the basic initial settings and the basic network settings for the system. Follow the on-screen instructions.

[Easy Network Settings]

Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the basic network settings. Follow the onscreen 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 on the system.

Note

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

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