Sony HTXT100 User Manual

Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HT-XT100

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

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

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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

Indoor use only.

Recommended cables

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

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.

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 Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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/

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

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product 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 tha n 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these 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 w aste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. 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 will be treated properly, hand over the product 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.

Copyrights and Trademarks

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from

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

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.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition 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.

“ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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 main unit 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.

Table of Contents

Connecting

About these operating

instructions .......................... 4

Startup Guide (separate document)

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Listening

Listening to sound from a TV,

cable/satellite box, etc. ....... 6

Listening to music from a USB

device ................................... 6

Listening to music from a

BLUETOOTH device ..............7

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying sound effects (Sports

mode, etc.) ...........................7

BLUETOOTH Functions

Listening to music from a

BLUETOOTH device ............. 8

Settings and Adjustments

Using the setup display ........ 10

Other Functions

Using the Control for HDMI

function ............................... 12

Saving power in standby

mode ................................... 13

Additional Information

Precautions ...............................14

Troubleshooting .......................15

Guide to parts and controls .....19

Playable types of files ..............22

Supported audio formats .........22

Specifications ...........................23

On BLUETOOTH

communication ................. 24

Listening

Listening to sound from a TV, cable/satellite box, etc.

Listening to music from a USB device

You can play music files on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 22).

Press INPUT repeatedly.

When you press INPUT once, the current device appears on the front display, then each time you press INPUT, the device changes cyclically as follows.

[OPT]  [ANALG]  [BT]  [USB]  [HDMI]

[OPT]

TV that is connected to the OPTICAL IN jack

[ANALG]

Analog device that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack

[BT]

BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP (page 8)

[USB]

USB device that is connected to the (USB) port (page 6)

[HDMI]

TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to the HDMI OUT ARC jack

Tip

• If the BLUETOOTH functions are disabled, [BTOFF] appears instead of [BT].

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

2 Press INPUT repeatedly to display

[USB].

3 Press  (play/pause). 4 Press   to select a folder to

be played.

Note

• Turn off the system before removing the USB device to avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device.

Listening/Sound Adjustment

Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device

Refer to “BLUETOOTH Functions” (page 8).

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying sound effects (Sports mode, etc.)

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

Selecting the sound field

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the desired sound field appears on the front panel display.

[CLEARAUDIO+]

The suitable sound setting is automatically selected for the sound source.

[STANDARD]

Corresponds to every source.

[MOVIE]

Sounds are played back with surround effects, and they are realistic and powerful, making them suitable for movies.

[SPORTS]

Commentary is clear, cheers are heard as surround-sound, and sounds are realistic.

[GAME]

Sounds are powerful and realistic, suitable for game play.

[MUSIC]

Sounds are played back to suit to a music program, music Blu-ray Disc™, or DVD.

[PAUDIO (Portable audio)]

Sounds are played back to suit to a portable music player.

Setting the Night mode

Sounds are played back enhanced with sound effects and clarity of dialog.

Press NIGHT to display [N ON].

To inactivate the Night mode, press NIGHT to display [N OFF].

Setting the Voice mode

The Voice mode helps make dialogs clearer.

Press VOICE to display [V ON].

To inactivate the Voice mode, press VOICE to display [V OFF].

BLUETOOTH Functions

Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing is the process required to create a link between BLUETOOTH devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a device with the system before you start using the system. Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again.

1 Press PAIRING on the system.

The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing.

2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function

on the BLUETOOTH device, search for devices and select “HT-XT100.”

If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”

3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH

indicator (blue) lights up.

Note

• You can pair up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices. If the 9th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one.

Sound Adjustment/BLUETOOTH Functions

Listening to music of the registered device

1 Press INPUT repeatedly to display

[BT].

2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select

“HT-XT100.”

3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH

indicator (blue) lights up.

4 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH

device.

Connecting to a BLUETOOTH device by One-touch functions (NFC)

By holding an NFC-compatible device near to the N-Mark on the system, the system and device proceed to complete pairing and the 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)

1 Download, install, and start the

“NFC Easy Connect” application.

2 Hold the device near to the

N-Mark on the system until the device vibrates.

3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH

indicator (blue) lights up.

Connection has been established.

Notes

• You can connect only one device at a time.

• Depending on a smartphone, you may need to set the NFC function to on beforehand. Refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.

Tip

• If pairing and the BLUETOOTH co nnection fail, do the following. – Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and

move the device slowly over the N-Mark.

– Remove the case from the device if

using a commercially available device case.

Note

• The application may not be available in some countries/regions.

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