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HT-SD40 (GB)  5-034-823-11(1)

Changing the Settings

Audio Settings

Easily listening to low 
volume sounds.

You can easily listen to low 
volume sounds by 
compressing the dynamic 
range (the range between 
maximum and minimum 
volume) of the sound signal 
by setting to [ON].
This function works only 
when playing Dolby Digital 
signal.

Press and hold 

 (power), 

 (TV), and 

– (volume) on the bar speaker for more 

than 5 seconds.

[DRC] and the current setting appear in the 
front panel display.

To change the setting, perform the same 

operation as step 1.

The setting is fixed after the changed 
setting appears in the front panel display.

Adjusting the volume of 
the connected device 
automatically

You can adjust the volume 
automatically depending on 
the input signal or contents 
of a connected device by 
setting to [ON].

Press and hold NIGHT on the remote 

control for more than 5 seconds.

[A.VOL] appears in the front panel display.

Press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote 

control to display the desired setting in the 

front panel display.

Wait until the displayed setting disappears 

from the front panel display.

The setting is fixed.

Selecting the sound for 
multiplex broadcast

You can select the sound for 
multiplex broadcast sound.

Press and hold 

 (muting) on the remote 

control for more than 5 seconds.

[DUAL] appears in the front panel display.

Press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote 

control to display the desired setting in the 

front panel display.

Wait until the displayed setting disappears 

from the front panel display.

The setting is fixed.

BLUETOOTH Settings

Turning the BLUETOOTH 
standby mode on or off

You can turn the speaker 
system on and start the 
BLUETOOTH connection 
automatically with the 
BLUETOOTH device 
operation while the speaker 
system is in standby mode 
by setting to [ON].

Press and hold 

 (power),   (BLUETOOTH), 

and – (volume) on the bar speaker for 

more than 5 seconds.

[BT STANDBY] and the current setting 
appear in the front panel display.

To change the setting, perform the same 

operation as step 1.

The setting is fixed after the changed 
setting appears in the front panel display.

Notes

• While the BLUETOOTH standby mode is on, standby 

power consumption increases.

• The BLUETOOTH standby mode cannot be set while the 

BLUETOOTH function is off. 

Turning the BLUETOOTH 
function on or off

You can turn the BLUETOOTH 
function on or off.

Press and hold 

 (power) and 

 (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for 

more than 5 seconds.

[BT POWER] and the current setting appear 
in the front panel display.

To change the setting, perform the same 

operation as step 1.

The setting is fixed after the changed 
setting appears in the front panel display.

Front Panel Display/Indicators Settings

Adjusting the brightness 
of the front panel display 
and indicators

You can change the 
brightness of the followings.
• Front panel display on the 

bar speaker

• BLUETOOTH indicator on 

the bar speaker

• Power indicator on the 

subwoofer

Press and hold 

 (TV) and   (BLUETOOTH) 

on the bar speaker for more than 5 

seconds.

[DIMMER] appears in the front panel 
display.

Press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote 

control to display the desired setting in the 

front panel display.

Wait until the displayed setting disappears 

from the front panel display.

The setting is fixed.

Note

The front panel display is turned off when [OFF] is 

selected. It turns on automatically when you press any 

button, then turns off again if you do not operate the 

speaker system for about 10 seconds. In case of that the 

speaker system cannot be operated without displaying 

message in the front panel display, the front panel 

display lights with the brightness of the [DARK] setting.

Other Settings/Functions

Checking the sound 
settings and software 
version

You can check the stream 
information, current settings 
of the sound field and voice/
night modes, and software 
version.

Press and hold SOUND FIELD on the 

remote control for more than 5 seconds.

The stream information appears in the front 
panel display.

Press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote 

control to display the desired checking 

item.

Each time you press 

 (volume) – on the 

remote control, the displayed item changes 
cyclically as follows.
Stream information 

 Sound field 

 Voice 

mode 

 Night mode 

 Software version

The checking item appears in the reverse 
order by pressing 

 (volume) +.

Using the IR repeater 
function

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 speaker system.
You can control the TV with 
the TV remote control by 
sending the remote signal 
that the bar speaker received 
to the TV.

Press and hold   (BLUETOOTH) and 

– (volume) on the bar speaker for more 

than 5 seconds.

[IR REPEATER] appears in the front panel 
display.

Press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote 

control to display the desired setting in the 

front panel display.

Wait until the displayed setting disappears 

from the front panel display.

The setting is fixed.

Note

When using the IR repeater function, install the bar 

speaker apart from the TV screen by 9 cm (3 5/8 in) or 

more.

Updating the software

Start the software update 
after connecting the USB 
memory on which the 
software update file is stored 
to the UPDATE port on the 
bar speaker.
For information about the 
software updates, visit the 
following website:
• For customers in Americas 

https://www.sony.com/
am/support

• For customers in Europe 

https://www.sony.eu/
support

• For customers in Asia-

Pacific, Oceania, Middle 
East, and Africa 
https://www.sony-asia.
com/support 

Connect the USB memory on which the 

software update file is stored to the 

UPDATE port on the bar speaker.

Press and hold 

 (power),   (BLUETOOTH), 

and + (volume) on the bar speaker for 

more than 5 seconds.

[UPDATE] appears in the front panel display 
and the software update starts.

Note

Before updating, make sure the following.

 

— The BLUETOOTH function is on. 

 

— The subwoofer is turned on and connected to the 

speaker system.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 

If the speaker system does not work properly, 
handle it in the following order.

Search for the cause and solution of the issue 

using this troubleshooting.

Reset the speaker system.

All the settings of the speaker system return to 
their initial status. For details, see “Resetting 
the Speaker System.”

Should any problems persist, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer. 

Power

The speaker system 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 speaker system is turned off 

automatically.

• The auto standby function is working. Press and 

hold 

 (power) and 

 (TV) on the bar speaker 

for more than 5 seconds to display [AUTO 

STANDBY] in the front panel display, then press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote control to display 

[OFF] in the front panel display.

The speaker system does not turn on even 

when the TV is turned on.

• Set the Control for HDMI function to on. Press 

and hold VOICE on the remote control for more 

than 5 seconds to display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] 

in the front panel display, then press 

 

(volume) +/– on the remote control to display 

[ON] in the front panel display.  

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 

speaker system power syncs with the speaker 

settings of the TV. For 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 speaker system may not turn on by 

interlocking with the TV power even when the 

TV is turned on.

The speaker system turns off when the TV 

is turned off.

• Check the setting of the Control for HDMI 

function by pressing and holding VOICE on the 

remote control for more than 5 seconds to 

display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front panel 

display. To change the setting, press 

 (volume) 

+/– on the remote control. When the Control for 

HDMI function is set to on and the input of the 

speaker system is the TV input, the speaker 

system turns off automatically when you turn off 

the TV.

The speaker system does not turn off even 

when the TV is turned off.

• Check the setting of the Control for HDMI 

function by pressing and holding VOICE on the 

remote control for more than 5 seconds to 

display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front panel 

display. To change the setting, press 

 (volume) 

+/– on the remote control. When you turn off the 

TV, the speaker system turns off automatically 

only if the input of the speaker system 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 

No TV sound is output from the speaker 

system.

• Check the type and connection of the HDMI 

cable or optical digital cable that is connected to 

the speaker system and the TV (refer to the 

supplied Startup Guide).

• Disconnect the cables that are connected 

between the TV and the speaker system, then 

connect them firmly again. Disconnect the AC 

power cords of the TV and the speaker system 

from the AC outlets (mains), then connect them 

again.

• When the speaker system and TV are connected 

with an HDMI cable only, check the following.

 

— The HDMI jack of the connected TV is labeled 

with “ARC.”

 

— The Control for HDMI function of the TV is set 

to on.

 

— On the speaker system, the Control for HDMI 

function is set to on. Press and hold VOICE on 

the remote control for more than 5 seconds to 

display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front 

panel display, then press 

 (volume) +/– on 

the remote control to display [ON] in the front 

panel display.

• If your TV is not compatible with ARC, connect 

the optical digital cable (supplied) (refer to the 

supplied Startup Guide). If the TV is not 

compatible with ARC, TV sound will not be 

output from the speaker system even if the 

speaker system is connected to the TV’s HDMI IN 

jack.

• Select the TV input by pressing INPUT.
• Increase the volume on the TV or cancel muting.
• Depending on the order in which you turn on 

the TV and the speaker system, the speaker 

system may be muted. If this happens, turn on 

the TV first, then the speaker system. 

• Set the speakers setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to 

Audio System. Refer to the operating 

instructions of your TV regarding how to set the 

TV.

• Check the sound output of the TV. Refer to the 

operating instructions of the TV for the TV 

settings.

• The speaker system supports the Dolby Digital 

and PCM audio formats. When you playback an 

unsupported format, set the digital audio out 

setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to “PCM.” For details, 

refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

The sound is output from both the speaker 

system and the TV.

• Change the audio output setting of the TV so 

that the TV sound is output from the external 

speaker.

• Set the TV volume to minimum.

The output sound of the speaker system is 

not the same level as that of the TV even 

though the values of the volume level on 

the speaker system and TV are set to the 

same value.

• If the Control for HDMI function is set to on, the 

value of the volume level on the speaker system 

may appear on your TV as the TV volume. The 

output sound levels of the speaker system and 

TV differ even though the values of the volume 

level on the speaker system and TV are set to 

the same value. The output sound levels of the 

speaker system and TV differ depending on the 

sound processing characteristics of each, and it 

is not a malfunction.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Depending on the input signal and the sound 

field setting, surround sound processing may 

not work effectively. The surround effect may be 

subtle, depending on the program or disc.

• To play multi channel audio, check the digital 

audio output setting on the device connected to 

the speaker system. For details, refer to the 

operating instructions of the connected device. 

Subwoofer 

No sound or only very low-level sound is 

heard from the subwoofer.

• Press BASS + on the remote control to increase 

the subwoofer volume.

• Make sure that the power indicator on the 

subwoofer is lit in green or amber.

• If the power indicator on the subwoofer does 

not light, try the following.

 

— Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) of 

the subwoofer is connected properly.

 

— Press 

 (power) of the subwoofer to turn on 

the power.

• If the power indicator on the subwoofer lights in 

red, try the following.

 

— Move the subwoofer to a location near the bar 

speaker so that the power indicator on the 

subwoofer lights in green or amber.

 

— Follow the steps in “Connecting the 

Subwoofer Manually.”

• If the power indicator on the subwoofer flashes 

in red, press 

 (power) of the subwoofer to turn 

off the power and check whether the ventilation 

holes of the subwoofer is blocked or not.

• If the input sources contain very little bass sound 

components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound 

from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. Play 

the built-in demonstration music by following 

the steps below and check that the sound is 

output from the subwoofer.

 Press and hold 

 (TV) on the bar speaker for 

5 seconds. 
The built-in demonstration music is played.

 Press 

 (TV) again. 

The built-in demonstration music is canceled 
and the speaker system returns to TV input.

• Set the night mode to off by pressing NIGHT.

BASS +/– does not work and [NOT USE] 

appears in the front panel display.

• BASS +/– does not work when the subwoofer is 

not connected. Check the power and connection 

status of the subwoofer.

Mobile Device Connection 

BLUETOOTH connection cannot be 

completed. 

• Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the 

bar speaker is lit.

• Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to be 

connected is turned on and the BLUETOOTH 

function is enabled.

• Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar 

speaker.

• Pair the speaker system and the BLUETOOTH 

device again. You may need to cancel the 

pairing with the speaker system using your 

BLUETOOTH device first.

• If the BLUETOOTH function is set to off, set it to 

on. To change the BLUETOOTH function setting, 

press and hold 

 (power) and   (BLUETOOTH) 

on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds (the 

changed setting appears in the front panel 

display).

Pairing cannot be achieved.

• Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar 

speaker.

• Make sure the speaker system is not receiving 

interference from a wireless LAN device, other 

2.4 GHz wireless devices, or a microwave oven. If 

a device that generates electromagnetic 

radiation is nearby, move the device away from 

the speaker system.

• Pairing may not be possible if other BLUETOOTH 

devices are present around the speaker system. 

In this case, turn off the other BLUETOOTH 

devices.

Sound of the connected BLUETOOTH 

mobile device is not output from the 

speaker system.

• Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the 

bar speaker is lit.

• Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar 

speaker.

• If a device that generates electromagnetic 

radiation, such as a wireless LAN device, other 

BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave oven is 

nearby, move the device away from the speaker 

system.

• Remove any obstacle between the bar speaker 

and the BLUETOOTH device or move the bar 

speaker away from the obstacle.

• If the bar speaker is installed under the TV, move 

the bar speaker away from the TV.

• Reposition the connected BLUETOOTH device.
• Switch the wireless LAN frequency of any nearby 

wireless LAN router or PC to 5 GHz range.

• Increase the volume on the connected 

BLUETOOTH device.

The sound is not in sync with the image.

• When you are watching movies, you may hear 

the sound with a slight delay from the image. 

Remote Control 

The remote control of the speaker system 

does not function.

• Point the remote control at the remote control 

sensor on the bar speaker.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the 

remote control and the speaker system.

• Replace both batteries in the remote control 

with new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you are pressing the correct button 

on the remote control.

The TV remote control does not work.

• Install the bar speaker so that it does not 

obstruct the remote control sensor of the TV.

• This problem might be solved by enabling the IR 

repeater function. Press and hold 

 (BLUETOOTH) and – (volume) on the bar 

speaker for more than 5 seconds to display [IR 

REPEATER] in the front panel display, then press 

 (volume) +/– on the remote control to display 

[ON] in the front panel display.

Others

The Control for HDMI function does not 

work properly.

• Check the connection with the speaker system 

(refer to the supplied Startup Guide).

• Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. 

For details, refer to the operating instructions of 

your TV.

• Wait a while, and then try again. If you unplug 

the speaker system, it will take a while before 

operations can be made. Wait for 15 seconds or 

longer, and then try again.

• Make sure the TV connected to the speaker 

system supports the Control for HDMI function.

• The type and number of devices that can be 

controlled by the Control for HDMI function is 

restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows: 

 

— Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD 

recorder, etc.): up to 3 devices

 

— Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD 

player, etc.): up to 3 devices

 

— Tuner-related devices: up to 4 devices

 

— Audio system (receiver/headphone): up to 1 

device (used by the speaker system)

[PROTECT] is scrolled in the front panel 

display, then the speaker system is turned 

off after 5 seconds.

• The protection feature is activated. Disconnect 

the AC power cord (mains lead) and make sure 

that the ventilations of the bar speaker are not 

covered and turn on the speaker system after a 

while.

Sensors of the TV do not work properly.

• The bar speaker may block some sensors (such 

as the brightness sensor), the remote control 

sensor of your TV or the emitter for 3D glasses 

(infrared transmission) of a 3D TV that supports 

the infrared 3D glass system, or wireless 

communication. Move the bar speaker away 

from the TV within a range that allows those 

parts to operate properly. For the locations of 

the sensors and remote control receiver, refer to 

the operating instructions of the TV.

The speaker system does not work 

properly.

• The speaker system may be in demo mode. To 

cancel demo mode, reset the speaker system. 

Press and hold 

 (power) and – (volume) on the 

bar speaker for more than 5 seconds.

The following message appears.

Please select the desired TV channels with the TV’s remote control.

HT-SD40

*  This screen is an example for English. 

• Select the TV program by using the TV remote 

control. 

Resetting the Speaker System 

If the speaker system does not operate properly, 
reset the speaker system as follows. 

Press and hold 

 (power) and – (volume) on 

the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. 

[RESET] appears in the front panel display, and 
the settings return to their initial status.

Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead), then 

press 

 (power) to turn on the speaker 

system.

Specifications

Bar Speaker (SA-SD40) 

Amplifier section 

U.S. models:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(FTC)

Front L + Front R:
With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 200 - 20,000 Hz; 
rated 20 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 
1% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output.

POWER OUTPUT (reference)

Front L/Front R speaker: 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)

Canadian models:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)

Front L + Front R: 60 W + 60 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) 

POWER OUTPUT (reference) 

Front L/Front R speaker: 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)

Input

TV IN (OPTICAL) 

Output 

HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) 

HDMI section 

Connector

Type A (19 pin) 

USB section

UPDATE port:

Type A (For software update only)

BLUETOOTH section 

Communication system 

BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.0 

Output 

BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 

Maximum communication range 

Line of sight approx. 25 m (82 ft) 

1)

 

Maximum number of devices to be registered

Mobile device: 9 devices
Sony TV: 1 device

Frequency band 

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method 

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

2)

 

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 

Supported Codec

3)

 

SBC

4)

 

Transmission range (A2DP) 

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) 

1)

  The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles 

between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, 
static electricity, cordless phone use, reception sensitivity, the 
operating system, software applications, etc.

2)

  BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH 

communication between devices. 

3)

  Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format 

4)

  Abbreviation for Subband Codec 

Front L/Front R speaker section 

Speaker system 

2 speaker system 

Speaker 

52 mm × 100 mm (2 1/8 in × 4 in) cone type, 4 ohms

General 

Power requirements 

120 V AC, 60 Hz 

Power consumption 

On: 35 W 
Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (Power Saving mode) 
(When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH standby mode 
are set to off)
Standby mode: 2 W or less*
(When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH standby mode 
are set to on)
*

 

  The speaker system will automatically enter Power Saving 

mode when there is no HDMI connection and no BLUETOOTH 
pairing history.

Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 

900 mm × 64 mm × 88 mm (35 1/2 in × 2 5/8 in × 3 1/2 in)
*

 

Not Including projection portion

Mass (approx.) 

2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz)

Subwoofer (SA-WSD40) 

POWER OUTPUT (reference)

130 W (at 4 ohms, 100 Hz)

Speaker system 

Bass reflex

Speaker 

160 mm (6 1/2 in) cone type, 4 ohms

Power requirements 

120 V AC, 60 Hz 

Power consumption 

On: 20 W 
Standby mode: 0.5 W or less 

Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 

192 mm × 387 mm × 400 mm (7 5/8 in × 15 1/4 in × 15 3/4 in)
*

 

Not Including projection portion

Mass (approx.) 

7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)

Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Section 

Frequency band

2.4 GHz (2.404 GHz - 2.476 GHz)

Modulation method

GFSK 

Supplied Accessories 

•  Remote control (1)
•  R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
•  WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) 
•  Optical digital cable (1) 
•  AC power cord (mains lead) (2) 
•  Startup Guide
•  Operating Instructions (this document)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 

Supported Input Audio Formats 

(HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) or TV IN 

(OPTICAL)) 

Audio formats supported by this speaker system 
are as follows. 
• Dolby Digital 
• Linear PCM 2ch

On BLUETOOTH Communication 

• BLUETOOTH devices should be used within 

approximately 10 meters (33 feet) (unobstructed 

distance) of each other. The effective 

communication range may become shorter 

under the following conditions.

 

— When a person, metal object, wall or other 

obstruction is between the devices with a 

BLUETOOTH connection

 

— Locations where a wireless LAN is installed

 

— Around microwave ovens that are in use

 

— Locations where other electromagnetic waves 

occur

• BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE 

802.11b/g/n) use the same frequency band (2.4 

GHz). When using your BLUETOOTH device near 

a device with wireless LAN capability, 

electromagnetic interference may occur. This 

could result in lower data transfer rates, noise, or 

inability to connect. If this happens, try the 

following remedies:

 

— Use this speaker system at least 10 meters (33 

feet) away from the wireless LAN device.

 

— Turn off the power to the wireless LAN device 

when using your BLUETOOTH device within 10 

meters (33 feet).

 

— Install this speaker system and BLUETOOTH 

device as closer to each other as possible.

• The radio waves broadcast by this speaker 

system may interfere with the operation of some 

medical devices. Since this interference may 

result in malfunction, always turn off the power 

on this speaker system and BLUETOOTH device 

in the following locations:

 

— In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at gas 

stations, and any place where flammable 

gasses may be present

 

— Near automatic doors or fire alarms

• This speaker system supports security functions 

that comply with the BLUETOOTH specification 

to ensure secure connection during 

communication using BLUETOOTH technology. 

However, this security may be insufficient 

depending on the setting contents and other 

factors, so always be careful when performing 

communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for 

damages or other loss resulting from 

information leaks during communication using 

BLUETOOTH technology.

• BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily 

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that 

have the same profile as this speaker system.

• BLUETOOTH devices connected with this speaker 

system must comply with the BLUETOOTH 

specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, 

Inc., and must be certified to comply. However, 

even when a device complies with the 

BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases 

where the characteristics or specifications of the 

BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to 

connect, or may result in different control 

methods, display or operation.

• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off 

depending on the BLUETOOTH device 

connected with this speaker system, the 

communications environment, or surrounding 

conditions.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your speaker system, please consult your nearest 
Sony dealer. 

©2022   Sony Corporation   Printed in China

Copyrights and Trademarks 

This speaker system incorporates Dolby* Digital.

*  Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 

Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are 

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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

The terms HDMI™, HDMI High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing Administrator, Inc.

“BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their 
respective owners. 

Summary of Contents for HT-SD40

Page 1: ... 1 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 speaker system Model No HT SD40 Serial No ...

Page 2: ... 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 speaker system 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...

Page 3: ...oltage is indicated on the nameplate on the bottom of the bar speaker If you are not going to use the speaker system for a long time be sure to disconnect the speaker system from the wall outlet mains To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet mains on...

Page 4: ...e installation If using a cable with a large plug it may not be possible to mount the bar speaker on a wall Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength improper screw installation natural disasters etc 1 Prepare two screws not supplied that are suitable for the wall mount holes on the rear of the bar speaker 4 mm 3 16 in 30 ...

Page 5: ... Note If ERROR appears in the front panel display the connection of the subwoofer has not been established Perform the manual connection again Parts and Controls Bar Speaker Front power button Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode TV button BLUETOOTH button volume buttons BLUETOOTH indicator Flashes twice in blue During pairing standby status Flashes in blue BLUETOOTH connection i...

Page 6: ... differently depending on how long the button is pressed This section explains the functions when pressed shortly For details about other functions refer to Changing the Settings on the back page INPUT Selects the input for playback on the speaker system Each time you press INPUT the input source toggles between the TV and BLUETOOTH input SOUND FIELD Turns on off the surround effect volume Adjusts...

Page 7: ... BLUETOOTH button 2 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker flashes twice repeatedly in blue and PAIRING appears in the front panel display The speaker system enters the pairing mode 3 On the mobile device search for the speaker system by performing the pairing operation The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are detected appears on the screen of the mobile device For the operati...

Page 8: ...UND FIELD You can turn the surround effect on or off to suit sound sources SOUND FIELD 1 Press SOUND FIELD to select the setting The setting appears in the front panel display Setting Explanation SF ON The sound is output with the surround effect This setting is suitable for experiencing the surround sound with presence SF OFF The sound is output without the surround effect This setting is suitabl...

Page 9: ... speaker system volume by the TV remote control Tip You can change the Control for HDMI settings by following procedure 1 Press and hold VOICE on the remote control for more than 5 seconds CONTROL FOR HDMI appears in the front panel display 2 Press volume on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display 3 Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front pan...

Page 10: ...the bar speaker Power indicator on the subwoofer 1 Press and hold TV and BLUETOOTH on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds DIMMER appears in the front panel display 2 Press volume on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display 3 Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display The setting is fixed Note The front panel display is turned of...

Page 11: ...s output from the speaker system Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable or optical digital cable that is connected to the speaker system and the TV refer to the supplied Startup Guide Disconnect the cables that are connected between the TV and the speaker system then connect them firmly again Disconnect the AC power cords of the TV and the speaker system from the AC outlets mains then con...

Page 12: ...ic radiation such as a wireless LAN device other BLUETOOTH devices or a microwave oven is nearby move the device away from the speaker system Remove any obstacle between the bar speaker and the BLUETOOTH device or move the bar speaker away from the obstacle If the bar speaker is installed under the TV move the bar speaker away from the TV Reposition the connected BLUETOOTH device Switch the wirele...

Page 13: ...SD40 This screen is an example for English Select the TV program by using the TV remote control Resetting the Speaker System If the speaker system does not operate properly reset the speaker system as follows 1 Press and hold power and volume on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds RESET appears in the front panel display and the settings return to their initial status 2 Disconnect the AC power...

Page 14: ...ATE 1 Optical digital cable 1 AC power cord mains lead 2 Startup Guide Operating Instructions this document Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Supported Input Audio Formats HDMI OUT TV ARC or TV IN OPTICAL Audio formats supported by this speaker system are as follows Dolby Digital Linear PCM 2ch On BLUETOOTH Communication BLUETOOTH devices should be used within approxim...

Page 15: ...gos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc BRAVIA logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation All ot...

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