Sound Bar
Operating Instructions US
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HT-S350
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 the Sound Bar.
Model No. HT-S350
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this Sound Bar
to rain or moisture.
The Sound Bar is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is connected to
the AC outlet, even if the Sound Bar
itself has been turned off.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the Sound
Bar with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
Do not expose the Sound Bar to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this Sound Bar to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the Sound Bar.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the Sound Bar from the mains, connect
the Sound Bar to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the Sound Bar,
disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
Do not install the Sound Bar in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive heat,
such as sunshine and fire.
Indoor use only.
For the Bar Speaker
The nameplate is located on the bottom
of the Bar Speaker.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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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.
NOTE:
This Sound Bar 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 Sound
Bar 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 Sound Bar does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the Sound Bar 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
Sound Bar and receiver.
– Connect the Sound Bar 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.
If you have any questions about this
Sound Bar:
Visit: www.sony.com/support
Contact: Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
Write: Sony Customer Information
Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort
Myers, FL 33913
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HT-S350
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this Sound Bar.
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This Sound Bar must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This Sound Bar complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This Sound Bar should be
installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body.
For the customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
This Sound Bar contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This Sound Bar may not cause
interference; and
(2) This Sound Bar must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the Sound Bar.
This Sound Bar complies with ISED
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This Sound Bar should
be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away
from person’s body.
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Table of Contents
About These Operating
Instructions ..............................5
What’s in the Box ..........................6
What You Can Do with the Sound
Bar ............................................ 7
Guide to Parts and Controls ..........8
Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV
with an HDMI
Cable
Connecting Sony TV with the
BLUETOOTH Function
Wirelessly .............................. 15
Mounting the Bar Speaker on a
Wall .........................................17
When the TV Remote Control does
not Work ................................ 19
Listening to the Sound
Listening to a TV and Other
Devices ..................................20
Adjusting the Sound .....................21
Listening to Music/Sound
with the BLUETOOTH®
Function
Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device ....................................23
Turning the Sound Bar On by
Operating the BLUETOOTH
Device ....................................25
Turning the BLUETOOTH Function
Off ..........................................25
Using the Various Functions
Performing the Wireless Connection
of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK) ........................26
Using the Control for HDMI
Function .................................27
Startup Guide
(separate
document)
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function .................................28
Notes on HDMI Connections .......29
Saving Power Consumption ........29
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..........................30
Resetting the Sound Bar .............35
Additional Information
Specifications ...............................36
Supported Input Audio Formats
(TV Input) ............................... 37
On BLUETOOTH
Communication .....................38
Precautions ..................................39
About These Operating
Instructions
•The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on
the remote control.
•Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.
•The default settings are underlined on
each feature description.
Example: Control for HDMI function on
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What’s in the Box
•Bar Speaker (1)
•Subwoofer (1)
• Remote control (1)
• R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
• WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)
•Startup Guide
• Operating Instructions
• Optical digital cable (1)
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What You Can Do with the Sound Bar
“Listening to a TV and Other
Devices” (page 20)
Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable
box, satellite box, etc.
Connecting the TV
(refer to “Startup Guide” (separate
document))
“Using the Control for HDMI
Function” (page 27)
“Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function” (page 28)
“Performing the Wireless
Connection of the Subwoofer
(SECURE LINK)” (page 26)
“Listening to Music from a
Mobile Device” (page 23)
“Connecting Sony TV
with the BLUETOOTH
Function Wirelessly”
(page 15)
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Details are omitted from the illustrations.
Bar Speaker
Front
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the Sound Bar.
(power) button
Turns on the Sound Bar or sets it to
standby mode.
(TV) button (page 20)
BLUETOOTH button (page 23)
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+/– (volume) buttons
Indicators
A lighting or flashing of the indicators on the Bar Speaker indicates the following
state.
Currently selected input
Indicators Status
Lights while TV input is selected.
Lights while BLUETOOTH input is selected.
Light while the Sound Bar is connected to the TV with the
BLUETOOTH function (TV input is selected).
Sound format, surround effect
Indicators Status
• Lights while 5.1ch Multi-channel sound is input.
• Flashes once while the sound mode is selected (page 21).
Volume
Indicators Status
Flashes once when the volume level is set to low (1 - 20).
Flash once when the volume level is set to medium (21 - 40).
or
Flash once when the volume level is set to high (41 - 49).
• Flash repeatedly while the sound is muted.
• Flash twice when the volume level is set to maximum/minimum.
The current input indicator flashes once when adjusting the
subwoofer volume by pressing SW
Flash three times when the subwoofer volume level is set to
maximum/minimum.
+/–.
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Setting value for each function
The on/off setting for each function is indicated by the number of times the following
indicator flashes.
• On: Flashes twice.
• Off: Flashes once.
For the indicator status when settings other than the on/off setting are changed, see
the description for each function.
Indicators Functions
•Night mode (page 22)
•Voice mode (page 22)
•Audio DRC (page22)
• Control for HDMI (page 27)
• BLUETOOTH standby (page 25)
• BLUETOOTH function (page 25)
• Auto standby (page 29)
• IR repeater (page 19)
Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH function (page 15).
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Rear
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack
Connect a TV that has an HDMI
input jack with an HDMI cable (not
supplied).
The Sound Bar is compatible with
ARC (page 27). ARC is the function
that sends TV sound to an AV device
such as the Sound Bar from the TV’s
HDMI input jack.
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
IR repeater (page 19)
Transmits the remote signal of the
TV remote control to the TV.
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Subwoofer
Status indicator
Indicates the status of the
subwoofer power and Bar Speaker
connection.
– Lights in green: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is established.
– Flashes in green: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is in progress.
– Lights in orange: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker is established with the
Secure Link function.
– Flashes in orange: The connection
between the subwoofer and Bar
Speaker with the Secure Link
function is in progress.
– Lights in red: The subwoofer is in
standby mode.
– Lights off: The subwoofer is
turned off.
(power) button
Turns on/off the subwoofer.
LINK button (page 26)
Ventilation holes
For safety, do not block the
ventilation holes.
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Remote Control
Some buttons function differently
depending on how long the button is
pressed. The icons below indicate how
long to press the button.
• : Press the button.
• : Press and hold the button for 5
seconds.
TV (page 20)
Selects the TV input.
BLUETOOTH (page 20, 24)
Selects the BLUETOOTH input.
AUTO SOUND (page 21)
Selects AUTO SOUND for the sound
effect.
VOICE
: Turns on/off the voice mode.
(page 22)
: Turns on/off the Control for
HDMI function. (page 27)
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume of the
subwoofer.
GAME (page 21)
Selects GAME for the sound effect.
SPORTS (page 21)
Selects SPORTS for the sound effect.
SECURE LINK (page 26)
: Starts the link setting for the
Secure Link function.
(power)
Turns on the Sound Bar or sets it to
standby mode.
CINEMA (page 21)
Selects CINEMA for the sound
effect.
MUSIC (page 21)
Selects MUSIC for the sound effect.
NIGHT
: Turns on/off the night mode.
(page 22)
: Turns on/off the BLUETOOTH
standby mode. (page 25)
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(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily or
turns on the sound.
AUDIO*
: Selects the audio channel for
Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast.
(page 22)
: Turns on/off the Audio DRC
function. (page 22)
NEWS (page 21)
Selects NEWS for the sound effect.
STANDARD
: Selects STANDARD for the
sound effect. (page 21)
: Turns on/off the IR repeater
function. (page 19)
INDICATORS
: Turns on/off the indicators on
the Bar Speaker.
: Turns on/off the auto standby
function. (page 29)
*The + and AUDIO buttons have a
tactile dot. Use it as a guide during
operation.
Tip
You can turn the indicators off by pressing
INDICATORS.
Even if the indicators are turned off by
pressing INDICATORS, when you operate
the Sound Bar, the indicators in relation to
the operation light or flash.
About the replacement of
batteries for the remote control
When the Sound Bar does not respond
by operating with the remote control,
replace two batteries with new
batteries.
Use R03 (size AAA) manganese
batteries for replacement.
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Connecting a TV
Blu-ray Disc player,
cable box, satellite
box, etc.
TV
BLUETOOTH
button
Connecting a TV with an
HDMI Cable
Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
Connecting Sony TV with
the BLUETOOTH Function
Wirelessly
When using Sony TV* with the
BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to
sound of the TV or device that is
connected to the TV by connecting the
Sound Bar and TV wirelessly.
* The TV needs to be compatible with
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile).
Connecting the Sound Bar
and TV Wirelessly
To connect the Sound Bar and TV
wirelessly, you need to perform pairing
of the Sound Bar and TV by using the
BLUETOOTH function.
Pairing is the process required to
mutually register the information on
BLUETOOTH devices to be connected
wirelessly in advance.
1 Insert batteries (supplied) into the
remote control.
2 Turn on the TV.
3 Turn on the Bar Speaker and
subwoofer.
4 Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor on the Bar
Speaker, and press and hol d TV on
the remote control and the
BLUETOOTH button on the Bar
Speaker simultaneously for 5
seconds.
The TV and BLUETOOTH indicators
flash twice, the Sound Bar enters
the pairing mode, then the
BLUETOOTH indicator flashes
quickly.
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5 On the TV, search the Sound Bar
BLUETOOTH
indicator
Remote control sensor
by performing the pairing
operation.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
that are searched appears on the TV
screen.
For the operation method to pair
the BLUETOOTH device to the TV,
refer to the operating instructions of
the TV.
6 Pair the Sound Bar and TV by
selecting “HT-S350” from the list
on the TV screen.
7 Make sure that the TV and
BLUETOOTH indicators on the Bar
Speaker light.
A connection between the Sound
Bar and TV has been established.
9 Adjust the volume of the Sound
Bar by using the TV remote
control.
When pressing the muting button
on the TV remote co ntrol, the sound
is muted temporarily.
Notes
• If the TV sound is not output from the
Sound Bar, press TV on the remote
control of the Sound Bar to select the TV
input and check the status of the
indicators on the Bar Speaker.
– The TV and BLUETOOTH indicators light:
The Sound Bar and TV are connected
and TV sound is output from the Sound
Bar.
– The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes
quickly: Perform pairing on the TV.
– The TV indicator lights: Perform the
connecting operation again from the
start.
• When you connect the Sound Bar and TV
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), the
BLUETOOTH connection is canceled. To
connect the Sound Bar and TV with the
BLUETOOTH function again, disconnect
the HDMI cable, then perform the
connecting operation from the start.
• To pair another TV after the first TV is
paired, turn off the paired TV, then pair
the new one by following the steps of
mobile device connection (page 23).
8 Select the program or input of the
TV by using the TV remote control.
The sound of the displayed image
on the TV screen is output from the
Sound Bar.
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Listening to the Sound of the
TV or Device that is
Connected to the TV
You can turn the Sound Bar on/off,
adjust the volume, and mute the sound
by using the TV remote control when
connecting the TV to the Sound Bar
wirelessly.
1 Turn the TV on with the TV remote
control.
The Sound Bar is turned on by
interlocking with the TV power and
TV sound is output from the Sound
Bar.
2 Select the program or input of the
device by using the TV remote
control.
The sound of the image displayed
on the TV screen is output from the
Sound Bar.
3 Adjust the volume of the Sound
Bar by using the TV remote
control.
When pressing the mute button on
the TV remote control, the sound is
muted temporarily.
Tip
When the TV is turned off, the Sound Bar is
also turned off by interlocking with the TV
power.
Mounting the Bar
Speaker on a Wall
You can mount the Bar Speaker on a
wall.
Notes
•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 horizontally, hung by screws in
studs in a continuous flat section of the
wall.
• Have the installation done by a Sony
dealer or licensed contractor 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
disaster, etc.
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1 Prepare two screws (not supplied)
Hole on the rear of the Bar Speaker
4mm (3/16 in)
More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
5 mm
(7/32 in)
10 mm
(13/32 in)
Center of the TV
WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE
Adhesive tape,
etc.
Screws
Marks ()
10 mm to
11 mm
(approx.
7/16 in)
368.5 mm
(14 1/2 in)
368.5 mm
(14 1/2 in)
that are suitable for the wall
mount holes on the rear of the Bar
Speaker.
2 Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
(supplied) on a wall.
1 Align TV CENTER LINE () of
2 Align TV BOTTOM LINE () of
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WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
center line of your TV.
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
bottom of your TV, then stick
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on a
wall by using a commercially
available adhesive tape, etc.
3 Fasten the screws into the marks
() on SCREW LINE () of WALL
MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the
illustration below.
4 Remove WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
5 Hang the Bar Speaker on the
screws.
Align the holes of the rear of the Bar
Speaker with the screws, then hang
the Bar Speaker on the two screws.
Note
When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE,
smooth it out fully.
When the TV Remote
Control does not Work
When the Bar Speaker obstructs the
remote control sensor of the TV, the TV
remote control may not work. In that
case, enable the IR repeater function of
the Sound Bar.
You can control the TV with the TV
remote control by sending the remote
signal from the rear of the Bar Speaker.
Press and hold STANDARD for 5
seconds to set the function to on or
off.
IR repeater on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
IR repeater off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
Notes
• Be sure to check that the TV remote
control cannot control the TV, and then
set the IR repeater function to on. If it is
set to on when the remote control can
control the TV, appropriate operation
may not be obtained because of the
interference between the direct
command from the remote control and
the command via the Bar Speaker.
• If the IR repeater function is set to on, this
function may not work depending on
your TV. Also, the remote controls of
other devices such as an air conditioner
may not work correctly. In this case,
change the installation position of the Bar
Speaker or TV.
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Listening to the Sound
TV
+/–
SW +/–
BLUETOOTH
Listening to a TV and
Other Devices
1 Press TV or BLUETOOTH.
The indicator of the selected input
on the Bar Speaker lights.
TV input
• TV that is connected to the TV IN
(OPTICAL) jack on the Bar Speaker
• TV compatible with the ARC function
that is connected to the HDMI OUT (TV
(ARC)) jack on the Bar Speaker
When you connect the TV to both the
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) and TV IN
(OPTICAL) jacks, the jack for audio input
is selected depending on which audio
signal is input first.
BLUETOOTH input
BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP
For details, see “Listening to Music from
a Mobile Device” (page 23).
2 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control.
Tip
You can also select the input by pressing
(TV) or BLUETOOTH on the Bar Speaker.
Notes
• When the input source does not contain
much bass sound, such as in TV
programs, the bass sound from the
subwoofer may be difficult to hear.
•SW +/– does not work when the
subwoofer is not connected.
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Adjusting the Sound
CINEMA
MUSIC
AUTO SOUND
NEWS
GAME
STANDARD
SPORTS
Enjoying the Sound Effect
that is Tailored to Sound
Sources (Sound Mode)
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound effects that are tailored to
different kinds of sound sources.
CINEMA
Sounds are played back with surround
effects, and they are realistic and powerful,
making them suitable for movies.
MUSIC
Sound effects are optimized for listening to
music.
GAME
Sounds are powerful and realistic,
suitable for game play.
NEWS
Clear speech of newscasts is recreated.
SPORTS
You can experience an atmosphere as if
you were watching an event in a stadium.
However, narrations of commentators are
reproduced vividly.
STANDARD
Sound effects are optimized for each
individual source.
Press the sound mode selecting
button to select the sound mode.
When selecting the sound mode, the
MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
AUTO SOUND
You can enjoy the sound with Sonyrecommended sound mode. The sound
mode is automatically optimized according
to playback content and function.
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Adjusting the Sound
You can adjust the sound with the buttons on the remote control.
Function
name
Night mode You can enjoy clear sound with low volume at midnight.
Voice mode You can make dialogs clearer.
Audio DRC
Multiplex
broadcast
sound
Tip
AUDIO does not work while the BLUETOOTH indicator is lit.
Button Function
• On: The MULTI CH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
Note
When you turn the Sound Bar off, the night mode is set to off
automatically.
• On: The MULTI CH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
You can compress the dynamic range of the audio signal
(range between the maximum and minimum volume) and
Press and
hold for 5
seconds
so un d wi th low vo lum e i s ea sy to h ea r. T hi s f unc ti on w or ks o nl y
when playing the Dolby Digital signal.
• On: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
•Off
You can enjoy mul tiplex broadcast sounds when the Sound Bar
receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. The setting
changes cyclically in the order of Main
•Main
• Sub: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
• Main/Sub: Main sound is output from the left speaker and
sub sound is output from the right speaker.
The MULTI CH and BLUETOOTH indicators flash once.
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
: The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
: The MULTI CH indicator flashes once.
Sub Main/Sub.
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Listening to Music/Sound with the
BLUETOOTH
indicator
BLUETOOTH
button
BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to Music from
a Mobile Device
You can listen to music stored on a
mobile device such as a smartphone or
tablet via a wireless connection by
connecting the Sound Bar and the
mobile device with the BLUETOOTH
function.
When connecting to the mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function, you can
operate by simply using the supplied
remote control without turning the TV
on.
Listening to Music by Pairing
with a Mobile Device
To listen to music of the mobile device
with the BLUETOOTH function, you need
to perform pairing of the Sound Bar and
mobile device.
Pairing is the process required to
mutually register the information on
BLUETOOTH devices to be connected
wirelessly in advance.
1 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH
button on the Bar Speaker for 2
seconds.
The Sound Bar enters the pairing
mode and the BLUETOOTH indicator
flashes quickly.
If pairing is not performed for 5
minutes after the Sound Bar enters
the pairing mode, the pairing mode
is canceled. In this case, perform
pairing from the start.
2 On the mobile device, search the
Sound Bar by performing the
pairing operation.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
that are searched appears on the
screen of the mobile device.
For the operation method to pair
the BLUETOOTH device to the
mobile device, refer to the
operating instructions of the mobile
device.
3 Pair the Sound Bar and mobile
device by selecting “HT-S350”
from the list on the screen of the
mobile device.
If a Passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the Bar Speaker lights
in blue.
A connection between the Sound
Bar and mobile device has been
established.
5 Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
mobile device.
Sound is output from the Sound Bar.
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6 Adjust the volume.
BLUETOOTH
+/–
SW +/–
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control.
To check the connection status of
the BLUETOOTH function
Status BLUETOOTH indicator
During pairing
standby status
Connection is
being
attempted
Connection has
been
established
Flashes quickly in blue
Flashes in blue
Lights in blue
Listening to Music from the
Paired Mobile Device
Notes
•You can pair the BLUETOOTH devices up
to the following number.
– Mobile devices: 9
– Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH function:
1
If a new device is paired after pairing the
above number of devices, the least recent
connected device will be replaced by the
new one.
• Perform pairing for the second and
subsequent mobile devices.
Tips
• You can check the connection status of
the BLUETOOTH function by checking the
BLUETOOTH indicator status.
• While the BLUETOOTH input is being
selected, the Sound Bar enters the pairing
mode by pressing the BLUETOOTH button
on the Bar Speaker shortly.
• While the BLUETOOTH input is not
selected, the Sound Bar automatically
reconnects to the BLUETOOTH device it
was most recently connected to by
pressing the BLUETOOTH button on the
Bar Speaker shortly.
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1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of
the mobile device on.
2 Press BLUETOOTH.
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes
and the Bar Speaker automatically
reconnects to the BLUETOOTH
device it was most recently
connected to.
3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator lights in blue.
A connection between the Sound
Bar and mobile device has been
established.
4 Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
mobile device.
Sound is output from the Sound Bar.
5 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
+/– on the remote control.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW +/– on the remote
control.
Turning the Sound Bar On
by Operating the
BLUETOOTH Device
When the Sound Bar has pairing
information, you can turn the Sound Bar
on and listen to music from a
BLUETOOTH device even when the
Sound Bar is in standby mode by setting
the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on.
Press and hold NIGHT for 5 seconds to
set the function to on or off.
BLUETOOTH standby mode on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
BLUETOOTH standby mode off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
Note
While the BLUETOOTH standby mode is on,
standby power consumption increases.
Turning the BLUETOOTH
Function Off
You can turn the BLUETOOTH function off.
Press and hold , , and – on the Bar
Speaker for 10 seconds to set the
function to on or off.
BLUETOOTH function on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
BLUETOOTH function off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
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Using the Various Functions
LINK
Status indicator
SECURE LINK
Performing the Wireless
Connection of the
Subwoofer (SECURE LINK)
You can specify the wireless connection
to link the Bar Speaker to the subwoofer
using the Secure Link function. We
recommend to perform the Secure Link
function to prevent interference if you
use multiple same products or your
neighbors use same products.
1 Press LINK on the rear of the
subwoofer.
The status indicator of the
subwoofer flashes in orange.
Proceed to the next step within 2
minutes.
2 Press and hold SECURE LINK on
the remote control for 5 seconds.
The link setting starts.
The MULTI CH and TV indicators
flash twice, then the indicators flash
alternately.
3 Make sure that the MULTI CH and
TV indicators stop flashing and the
status indicator of the subwoofer
lights in orange.
A connection between the Bar
Speaker and subwoofer has been
established.
If it fails, the MULTI CH and TV
indicators light for 5 seconds. In this
case, perform the Secure Link
operation again.
To deactivate the Secure Link
function
Press and hold SECURE LINK for 5
seconds.
The MULTI CH indicator flashes twice.
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Using the Control for
HDMI Function
Connecting a device such as a TV or Bluray Disc player compatible with the
Control for HDMI function* using an
HDMI cable enables you to easily
operate the device by using a TV or Bluray Disc player remote control.
Note
These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.
* Control for HDMI is a standard used by
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for
allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control
each other.
Preparing to Use the Control
for HDMI Function
Press and hold VOICE for 5 seconds to
set the function to on or off.
Control for HDMI function on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
Control for HDMI function off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the TV and other device
connected to the TV.
System Power Off Function
When you turn off the TV, the Sound Bar
will turn off automatically.
System Audio Control
Function
If you turn on the Sound Bar while you
are watching the TV, the TV sound will
be output from the speakers of the
Sound Bar. The volume of the Sound Bar
can be adjusted using the TV remote
control.
When you turn on the TV, the Sound Bar
is turned on automatically and the TV
sound is output from the speakers of
the Sound Bar.
Operations can also be made by the
TV’s menu. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Notes
•The number for the volume level of the
Sound Bar is displayed on the TV screen
depending on the TV.
•Depending on the settings of the TV, the
System Audio Control function may not
be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
• Depending on the TV, if the TV sound was
output from the speakers of the TV the
previous time you watched the TV, the
Sound Bar may not turn on by interlocking
with the TV power even if the TV is turned
on.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
If the Sound Bar is connected to a TV’s
HDMI IN jack compatible with ARC, you
can listen to TV sound from the speakers
of the Sound Bar without connecting an
optical digital cable.
Note
If the TV is not compatible with ARC, the
optical digital cable (supplied) needs to be
connected (refer to the supplied Startup
Guide).
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One-Touch Play Function
When you play content on a device (Bluray Disc player, “PlayStation
connected to the TV, the Sound Bar and
TV are turned on automatically, the
input of the Sound Bar is switched to TV
input, and sound is output from the
speakers of the Sound Bar.
Notes
• If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the TV the previous time you
watched the TV, the Sound Bar may not
turn on and t he sound and pictur e may be
output from the TV even if device content
is played.
• Depending on the TV, the beginning part
of content being played may not play
correctly.
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Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function
In addition to the Control for HDMI
function, you can also use the “BRAVIA”
sync function such as the Sound mode/
Scene Select function.
Note
This function is proprietary function of
Sony. This function cannot operate with
products other than those manufactured
by Sony.
Sound mode/Scene Select
Function
The sound mode of the Sound Bar is
automatically switched according to the
setting of the TV’s Scene Select function
or sound mode. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Set the sound mode to AUTO SOUND
(page 21).
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Notes on HDMI
Connections
Saving Power
Consumption
• Use an HDMI-authorized cable.
• We recommend using a Sony High
Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet with
the Cable Type Logo.
• We do not recommend using an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI
jack may be suppressed by the
connected device.
To use the Sound Bar while saving
power consumption, change the
following settings.
Turn the Sound Bar Off by
Detecting the Using State
When you set the auto standby function
to on, the Sound Bar enters standby
mode automatically when you do not
operate the Sound Bar for about 20
minutes and the Sound Bar is not
receiving an input signal.
Press and hold INDICATORS for 5
seconds to set the function to on or
off.
Auto standby on
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice.
Auto standby off
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
Saving Power in Standby
Mode
To save power consumption during the
standby mode, set the BLUETOOTH
standby mode (page 25) and Control for
HDMI function (page 27) to off.
The default settings for them are on.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the Sound Bar,
use this troubleshooting guide to help
remedy the problem before requesting
repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to bring both your Bar Speaker
and subwoofer, even if it seems as
though only one has a problem, when
you request to repair.
Power
The Sound Bar does not power up.
Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) is connected securely.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains),
and then reconnect after several
minutes.
The Sound Bar is turned off
automatically.
The auto standby function is working.
Set the auto standby function to off
(page 29).
The Sound Bar does not turn on
even when the TV is turned on.
Set the Control for HDMI function to
on (page 27). The TV must support
the Control for HDMI function. For
details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
Check the speaker settings of the TV.
The Sound Bar power syncs with the
speaker settings of the TV. Fo r details,
refer to the operating instructions of
your TV.
Depending on the TV, if the sound
was output from the speakers of the
TV the previous time, the Sound Bar
may not turn on by interlocking with
the TV power even when the TV is
turned on.
The Sound Bar turns off when the
TV is turned off.
Check the setting of the Control for
HDMI function (page 27). When the
Control for HDMI function is set to on
and the input of the Sound Bar is the
TV input, the Sound Bar turns off
automatically when you turn off the
TV.
The Sound Bar does not turn off
even when the TV is turned off.
Check the setting of the Control for
HDMI function (page 27). When you
turn off the TV, the Sound Bar turns
off automatically only if the input of
the Sound Bar is the TV input. The TV
must support the Control for HDMI
function. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Picture
There is no picture or the picture is
not output correctly.
When there is no picture while TV
input is selected, select the TV
channel that you want using the TV
remote control.
Sound
The Sound Bar cannot connect to a
TV with the BLUETOOTH function.
When you connect the Sound Bar and
TV wi th an HDMI cabl e (no t sup plied),
the BLUETOOTH connection is
canceled. Disconnect the HDMI cable,
then perform the connecting
operation from the start (page 15).
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