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Sound Bar

HT-ZF9

Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for HT-ZF9

Page 1: ...Sound Bar HT ZF9 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...eaker The nameplate is located on the bottom of the Bar Speaker For the customers in Europe 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 EU Importer Sony Europe B V Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should be sent to...

Page 3: ...ed of correctly you will help to prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling 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 replac...

Page 4: ...ning to Music Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function 36 Listening to Music on a USB Device 38 Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network 39 Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable 40 Using Spotify 41 Using the MUSIC SERVICE Button 41 Listening to Music of the Streaming Service by Using Chromecast built in 42 Listening to Music on the System by Talking to the Amazon Alexa Devi...

Page 5: ...ettings Customizing the Speaker Settings for Surround Sound 59 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH Indicator DIMMER 60 Saving Power in Standby Mode 61 Performing Easy Setup 61 Performing Advanced Settings 62 Updating the Software 68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Resetting the System 78 Additional Information Specifications 79 Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Outp...

Page 6: ... s in the Box Bar Speaker 1 Grille frame 1 Subwoofer 1 Remote control 1 R03 size AAA battery 2 Optical digital cable 1 WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE 1 Wall mounting bracket 2 Screw 2 Startup Guide Operating Instructions ...

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Page 8: ...e Connected AV Device page 35 Basic connection Refer to Startup Guide separate document Other connections See Connecting to a TV or AV Device page 18 Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly page 18 Rear speakers not supplied The system supports object based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS X as well as HDR video formats such as HDR10 HLG and Dolby Vision Using Spotify pa...

Page 9: ...nd of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones page 45 Connecting to a Wired Network page 26 Internet Router Modem Wireless LAN router Connecting to a Wireless Network page 27 Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network page 39 Connecting the Wireless Multi Room Compatible Device Wireless Multi Room page 44 ...

Page 10: ...6 MUSIC SERVICE button page 41 This button may not be available in some countries regions volume buttons BLUETOOTH indicator Flashes quickly in blue During pairing standby status Flashes in blue BLUETOOTH connection is being attempted Lights in blue BLUETOOTH connection has been established Front panel display Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to operate t...

Page 11: ... that sends TV sound to an AV device such as the system from the TV s HDMI jack eARC is an extension of ARC and enables transmission of the object audio and multi channel LPCM content that cannot be transmitted with ARC For details of eARC see Connecting a TV Compatible with eARC page 25 For supported audio formats see Supported Input Audio Formats page 83 For specifications and notes on connectio...

Page 12: ...es twice repeatedly in green The subwoofer is attempting to connect to the system Flashes lights in orange The software is updating Lights in red The subwoofer is in standby mode Turns off The subwoofer is turned off power button Turns on or off the subwoofer LINK button page 33 Ventilation holes For safety do not block the ventilation holes Subwoofer ...

Page 13: ...ghts in green The rear speaker is connected to the system Flashes twice repeatedly in green The rear speaker is attempting to connect to the system Flashes lights in orange The software is updating Lights in red The rear speaker is in standby mode Turns off The rear speaker is turned off power button Turns on or off the rear speaker LINK button page 33 Wall mount hole page 31 Mounting hole for the...

Page 14: ...ge 49 GAME page 49 NEWS page 49 SPORTS page 49 STANDARD page 49 VOICE page 50 VERTICAL S page 48 NIGHT page 50 DIMMER page 60 MUSIC SERVICE button page 41 This button may not be available in some countries regions page 16 enter page 16 BACK page 16 OPTIONS page 52 Displays the options menu on the TV screen The options menu is not displayed for the TV input HOME page 16 Remote Control ...

Page 15: ...nput Playback operation buttons previous next Selects the previous next track or file Pressing and holding searches backward or forward rewind fast forward during playback play pause Starts pauses or re starts playback resume play AUDIO page 53 The AUDIO and buttons have a tactile dot Use it as a guide during operation About the replacement of batteries for the remote control When the system does ...

Page 16: ...is selected 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Press to select the category that you want then press or The items for the selected category appear under the category list on the TV screen 3 Press to select the item that you want then press The selected input or setting display appears on the TV screen To return to the previous screen press BACK Watch Selects the input of the TV ...

Page 17: ...e menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable not supplied The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using and are simplified in the following way Example Select Setup Advanced Settings on the home menu The operation that selects a category and category item by pressing and is expressed as select The category...

Page 18: ...y The TV needs to be compatible with A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile of the BLUETOOTH profile If connecting the system and TV by using the BLUETOOTH function you cannot display the operation screen for the system such as the home menu on the TV screen and use the function of the system other than the listening function for the sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV To use a...

Page 19: ...st 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 system and TV by selecting HT ZF9 from the list on the TV screen 7 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the main unit lights in blue and TV BT appears in the front panel display A connection between the ...

Page 20: ...onnect the HDMI cable then perform the connecting operation from the start You can turn the system on off adjust the volume and mute the sound by using the TV remote control when connecting the TV to the system wirelessly 1 Turn the TV on with the TV remote control The system is turned on by interlocking with the TV power and TV sound is output from the system 2 Select the program or input of the ...

Page 21: ...the TV input During the connecting the TV with the BLUETOOTH function the following remote control buttons do not work enter OPTIONS HOME DISPLAY play pause previous next Connecting a TV with an Analog Audio Cable To connect the following devices to the system connect them via the ANALOG IN jack on the system TVs that do not have an HDMI jack and optical digital output jack Portable audio devices ...

Page 22: ...necting a 4K TV and 4K Devices All HDMI jacks on the system support 4K video format and HDCP2 2 High bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2 2 To watch 4K video content connect the 4K TV and 4K devices to the system via an HDCP2 2 compatible HDMI jack on each device You can only view 4K video content through the HDCP2 2 compatible HDMI jack connection Note ...

Page 23: ...the main unit with the HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the operating instructions of the 4K device to check that the HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device is compatible with HDCP2 2 4K device connection is complete If your TV s HDCP2 2 compatible HDMI IN jack is not compatible with eARC or ARC the TV sound is not output from the system In this case connect the optical output jack of the TV and the TV IN...

Page 24: ... setting you want Standard format default setting Select when the connected TV and devices support standard bandwidth video formats Enhanced format Select when both the connected TV and devices support high bandwidth video formats such as 4K 60p 4 4 4 etc For the relation of the HDMI Signal Format setting options supported video format signals and HDMI cables to be used see Supported HDMI Video Fo...

Page 25: ...HDMI output jack of the system is labeled with ARC perform a software update page 68 The system is compatible with the eARC function if the HDMI output jack of the system is labeled with eARC ARC 2 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 3 Select Setup Advanced Settings on the home menu 4 Select HDMI Settings eARC On The eARC function is enabled and it works while connecting a TV compati...

Page 26: ... Internet Settings Wired LAN Settings 4 Select Auto The system starts network settings and the network setting status appears Press to browse information and then press 5 Select Save Connect The system starts connecting to the network For details refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Setup Advanced Settings on the home menu ...

Page 27: ... PC to your wireless LAN router The server needs to be connected to the same network as that of the system 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 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Setup Advanced Settings on the home menu 3 Select Network Settings Internet Settings Wire...

Page 28: ...work Settings Internet Settings Wireless LAN Settings The list of the network name appears on the TV screen 4 Select the desired network name SSID 5 Enter the security key or password using the software keyboard and then select Enter The system starts connecting to the network Select New connection registration Manual registration in step 4 of Connecting by Selecting the Network Name SSID and foll...

Page 29: ...e held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength improper screw installation or natural disaster etc 1 Prepare two screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the wall mounting bracket supplied 2 Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE supplied on a wall 1 Align TV CENTER LINE of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the center line of your TV 2 Align TV BOTTOM ...

Page 30: ...n the wall mounting brackets When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE smooth it out fully If the positions of the screws on the rear of the Bar Speaker and holes of the wall mounting bracket do not align adjust the left right position of the wall mounting bracket finely Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall Do not mount the Bar Speaker on a wall dire...

Page 31: ...sten the screw in the wall 3 Hang the rear speaker by confirming the right left of the rear speaker Check the label on the rear of the rear speaker REAR R is for the right REAR L is for the left Mounting the Rear Speaker on a Wall Hole on the rear of the rear speaker 4 mm More than 30 mm 5 0 mm 10 mm Approx 9 5 mm ...

Page 32: ...d on For details refer to Startup Guide separate document for the subwoofer connection or see the following steps for the rear speakers connection You can enjoy the surround sound by connecting optional two rear speakers Perform the following steps for each rear speaker 1 Connect the AC power cord mains lead The rear speaker is turned on and connected to the system wirelessly 2 Make sure that the ...

Page 33: ...tings on the home menu 3 Select Speaker Settings Wireless Speaker Settings Start manual linking The Start manual linking screen appears on the TV screen 4 Press LINK on all the speakers that you use subwoofer and rear speakers The power indicator of the subwoofer or rear speaker that had LINK pressed flashes twice repeatedly in green 5 Select Start The manual link starts The connecting process app...

Page 34: ... may be improved by selecting Off If you change the RF Channel setting from Off to On it may take 1 minute to reconnect When the TV Remote Control does not Work When the main unit 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 system You can control the TV with the TV remote control by sending the remote signal f...

Page 35: ...ng how to set the TV Tip You can select TV directly by pressing TV on the remote control Playing the Connected AV Device 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Watch then select the input HDMI1 or HDMI2 on the home menu HDMI1 Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack HDMI2 Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack The image of the selected device appears on the TV s...

Page 36: ...econds The system enters the pairing mode BT appears in the front panel display and the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly 2 On the mobile device search the system 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 instru...

Page 37: ...c Center which will enable you to operate this system can be installed See Using Sony Music Center page 44 for details on Sony Music Center Perform pairing for the second and subsequent mobile devices 1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on 2 Press BLUETOOTH The system automatically reconnects to the mobile device it was most recently connected to 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH in...

Page 38: ...dio Files page 82 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port 2 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 3 Select Listen USB Connected on the home menu 4 Select the folder on which songs are stored then select a song The selected song is played and sound is output from the system 5 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume by pressing on the remote control Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing S...

Page 39: ... files stored on your PC via your home network Music files can be played by operating Sony Music Center on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet 1 Connect the system to a network See Connecting to a Wired Network page 26 or Connecting to a Wireless Network page 27 2 Connect the PC to a network For details refer to the operating instructions of the PC 3 Set the PC To use the PC on your hom...

Page 40: ... connected to the ANALOG IN jack on the system 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Listen Analog on the home menu The Analog screen is displayed on the TV screen 3 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume by pressing on the remote control Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW on the remote control page 51 Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR on the remote contr...

Page 41: ...utton page 41 The Spotify app may not be available in some countries regions Using the MUSIC SERVICE Button When you have played the music of Spotify on the system you can resume the music that was played with Spotify To enjoy music services the system must be connected to the Internet Press MUSIC SERVICE The music that was played with Spotify is resumed See Using Spotify page 41 Music services ma...

Page 42: ...is set to On automatically and you can play music quickly even when the system is in standby mode page 66 3 Connect the mobile device by Wi Fi to the same network as that of the system 4 Install the Chromecast enabled app to the mobile device 1 Start the Chromecast enabled app tap the cast button and select the system or group that the system is included in 2 Select and play music on the Chromecas...

Page 43: ...ic Center at Google Play or the App Store and install it onto your mobile device 3 Start Sony Music Center and select the system 4 Operate by following the Sony Music Center screen Amazon Alexa is not available in all languages and countries regions Tips You can check this setting on Setup Advanced Settings Amazon Alexa Settings page 67 Use Sony Music Center to deregister the system from the Amazo...

Page 44: ...Music Center and try to connect via the BLUETOOTH function again Tip When connecting with the network function connect the mobile device to the same network as that of the system Connecting the Wireless Multi Room Compatible Device Wireless Multi Room You can enjoy music in any room by using the system with the wireless multi room compatible wireless speaker You can enjoy the following music or so...

Page 45: ...less multi room function the HDMI audio input may be limited Tip For details of Sony Music Center refer to the following URL http www sony net smcqa Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones You can listen to sound of the connected TV or device from BLUETOOTHcompatible headphones by connecting it with the BLUETOOTH function 1 Set the BLUETOOTH compatible headphones to the pa...

Page 46: ... 5 Select Remove 6 Follow the on screen instructions to delete the desired headphones from the device list 1 Set the BLUETOOTH function of the headphones to on 2 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 3 Select Setup Advanced Settings on the home menu 4 Select Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Mode Transmitter The system enters BLUETOOTH transmission mode and the system automatically reconnec...

Page 47: ...to Off or Transmitter You can register up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices If a 10th BLUETOOTH device is registered the oldest connected BLUETOOTH device will be overwritten by the new one The system can display up to 15 detected BLUETOOTH devices in the Device List You cannot change the sound effect or settings while transmitting sound to the BLUETOOTH compatible headphones Some content may not be output d...

Page 48: ... a ceiling and you can enjoy the sound with rich presence regardless of the ceiling height Also this function is hardly affected by the shape of a room because it does not use the sound reflected from a wall and enables improved surround playback 1 Press VERTICAL S The vertical surround setting appears on the TV screen 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the setting The surround effect from al...

Page 49: ...tween the sound and picture may occur depending on the sound source If your TV has a function that delays the image use it for adjustment Sound mode Explanation Auto Sound The appropriate sound setting is automatically selected for the sound source with ClearAudio Cinema You feel immersed by the sound that travels behind you and surrounds your entire body This mode is suitable for watching movies ...

Page 50: ...ty and clarity of dialog 1 Press NIGHT The night mode appears on the TV screen 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the night mode When you turn the system off this setting is set to Off automatically The night mode does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected Mode Explanation Up Off Standard Up 1 Dialog is easily heard by enhancing dialog range Up 2 Dialog range is enhanced ...

Page 51: ...the rear speaker volume Press REAR rear speaker volume 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 When the input source does not contain much surround sound the surround sound from the rear speakers may be difficult to hear SW does not work when the subwoofer is not connected and REAR does not work when t...

Page 52: ...the delay using then press You can adjust from 0 msec to 300 msec in 25 msec increments 4 Press OPTIONS The options menu in the front panel display turns off 1 Press OPTIONS The options menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select A V Sync 3 Adjust the delay using then press You can adjust from 0 msec to 300 msec in 25 msec increments Tip If your TV has a function that adjusts the delay between the pict...

Page 53: ...This function does not work when Advanced Auto Volume is set to On page 64 Only when Music is selected with Auto Sound Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound AUDIO You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal 1 Press AUDIO The audio signal appears in the front panel display 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the desired audio signal T...

Page 54: ...ent noise This function works while playing content that is compatible with the DTS X dialog control function The setting method differs depending on the input 1 Press OPTIONS display DIALOG in the front panel display using then press 2 Adjust the dialog volume using then press You can adjust from 0 0 dB to 6 0 dB in 1 0 dB increments 3 Press OPTIONS The system returns to the previous display When...

Page 55: ...ress OPTIONS The options menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Dialog Control 3 Adjust the dialog volume using then press You can adjust from 0 0 dB to 6 0 dB in 1 0 dB increments When Playing on the AV Device ...

Page 56: ...ctured by Sony the Control for HDMI function of the system is also enabled automatically When the Control for HDMI settings are changed to On DONE appears in the front panel display When you turn off the TV the system will turn off automatically Set Setup Advanced Settings HDMI Settings Standby Linked to TV on the system to On or Auto page 64 The default setting is Auto The connected device may no...

Page 57: ...ettings HDMI Settings Standby Through on the system is set to On or Auto and the TV sound was output from the speakers of the TV the previous time you watched the TV the system may not turn on and the sound and picture may be output from the TV even if device content is played page 64 Depending on the TV the beginning part of content being played may not play correctly You can select the system us...

Page 58: ...than those manufactured by Sony The sound mode of the system 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 49 When using a TV compatible with the Home Theatre Control function setting the system setting the sound mode settings input switching etc can...

Page 59: ...m 0 meters to 10 meters 0 1 m step 0 ft to 33 ft 1 4 ft step Front Sets the front speaker distance Subwoofer Sets the subwoofer distance Rear Speaker L Sets the left rear speaker distance Rear Speaker R Sets the right rear speaker distance This item appears when using the rear speakers Tip You can change measurement units feet or meters by pressing OPTIONS Level Adjust the sound level of the speak...

Page 60: ...nel 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 system for about 10 seconds However in some cases the front panel display may not turn off In this case the brightness of the front panel display is same as DARK Mode Explanation BRIGHT The front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator light brightly DARK ...

Page 61: ...performing Easy Setup 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Setup Easy Setup on the home menu The Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen 3 Select the desired setting Easy Initial Setup Performs the basic initial settings including the speaker settings and network settings Easy Speaker Setup Performs the basic speaker settings for the rear speakers Easy Network Setup Perf...

Page 62: ...s for installing and connections page 63 Audio Settings Makes the audio output settings page 63 HDMI Settings Makes the HDMI settings page 64 Bluetooth Settings Makes detailed settings for the BLUETOOTH function page 65 System Settings Makes the system related settings page 65 Network Settings Makes detailed settings for the Internet page 67 Amazon Alexa Settings Confirms the settings for operatin...

Page 63: ... the connection status of the wireless connection Connection The connection status takes priority over the sound quality Software Version You can check the software version of the subwoofer and rear speakers DSEE HX This function is only available when Auto Sound or Music is selected as the sound mode On Upscales the compressed audio files or CDs to a High Resolution sound quality and reproduces t...

Page 64: ... to On by turning off the connected TV On Signals are always output from the system s HDMI OUT TV eARC ARC jack when the system is not turned on If you connect a TV other than those manufactured by Sony we recommend that you select this setting Off Signals are not output from the system s HDMI OUT TV eARC ARC jack when the system is not turned on Turn on the system to enjoy on the TV content of a ...

Page 65: ...th Mode is set to Transmitter Bluetooth Codec AAC This function is only available when you set Bluetooth Mode to Receiver On Enables AAC codec Off Disables AAC codec You can enjoy high quality sound if AAC is enabled and your device supports AAC Bluetooth Codec LDAC This function is only available when you set Bluetooth Mode to Receiver or Transmitter On Enables LDAC codec Off Disables LDAC codec ...

Page 66: ...ween 2 a m and 5 a m local time in the selected Time Zone while this system is not in use If you select Off in Network Bluetooth Standby software update is performed after you turn off the system Off Off Time Zone Select your country region Software update may be performed even if you select Off in Auto Update depending on the details of the updates Software update is performed automatically withi...

Page 67: ...details visit the following website and check the FAQ www sony eu support Network Connection Status Displays the current network connection status You can check the registration status language and device name for Amazon Alexa Tip You can change the language for Amazon Alexa on the Sony Music Center app You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings All...

Page 68: ...nd go to step 4 3 Select Software Update The Software Update screen appears on the TV screen 4 Select the item for updating Select the updating item from the following items by pressing and then update the software by following the on screen instructions When a software update starts the system automatically reboots During a software update UPDT appears in the front panel display After the update ...

Page 69: ...interlocking with the TV power even when the TV is turned on The system turns off when the TV is turned off Check the setting of Setup Advanced Settings HDMI Settings Standby Linked to TV page 64 When Standby Linked to TV is set to On or Auto the system turns off automatically when you turn off the TV The system does not turn off even when the TV is turned off Check the setting of Setup Advanced S...

Page 70: ... Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet page 84 An image is not displayed on the entire TV screen The aspect ratio on the media is fixed Picture and sound of the device that is connected to the system are not output from the TV when the system is not turned on Set Setup Advanced Settings HDMI Settings Control for HDMI to On on the system and then set Standby Through to Auto or On page 64 Turn on the syste...

Page 71: ... cancel muting If sound of a cable box satellite box connected to the TV is not output connect the device to a HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack of the system and switch input of the system to the input for the connected device HDMI1 or HDMI2 refer to the supplied Startup Guide Depending on the order in which you connect the TV and the system the system may be muted and MUTING is displayed on the front ...

Page 72: ...e 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 system For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device The sound is delayed behind the picture when using the wireless multi room function ...

Page 73: ... a microwave oven in use locate the system apart from it If there is an obstacle between the main unit and the subwoofer move or remove it Locate the main unit and the subwoofer as close as possible Change the RF Channel setting page 34 Switch the network connection of the TV or Blu ray Disc player from wireless to wired No sound is heard from the rear speakers Make sure the AC power cord mains le...

Page 74: ... move the device away from this system BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator of the main unit is lit page 37 Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to be connected with is turned on and the BLUETOOTH function is enabled Bring this system and the BLUETOOTH device closer together Pair this system and the BLUETOOTH device again You may need to cancel the pairing with...

Page 75: ...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 this system Remove any obstacle between this system and the BLUETOOTH device or move this system away from the obstacle Reposition the connected BLUETOOTH device Switch the wireless LAN frequency of any nearby wireless LAN router or PC to 5...

Page 76: ...e Internet Check the wired or wireless LAN connection Restart the router or wireless LAN router The sound is delayed behind the picture When the sound of the TV including the connection with the BLUETOOTH function HDMI1 HDMI2 Bluetooth Audio input is played in the wireless multi room function the sound of the system is delayed behind the picture to synchronize with the sound of other speakers If y...

Page 77: ...uner related devices up to 4 devices Audio system receiver headphones up to 1 device used by this system PRTCT flashes in the front panel display and the system is turned off Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead and make sure nothing is obstructing the ventilation holes of the system PRTCT PUSH speaker name SUB SUR L or SUR R and POWER flash alternately in the front panel display Press power on...

Page 78: ...d on the way of playback Play the music of Spotify on the system by using the Spotify Connect function on the Spotify app of the mobile device For details see Using Spotify page 41 The system restarts When connecting to a TV with a resolution that is different from that of the system the system may restart to reset the picture output setting Resetting the System If the system still does not operat...

Page 79: ...egistered 9 devices Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2 A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile Supported Codecs3 SBC4 AAC5 LDAC Transmission range A2DP 20 Hz 40 000 Hz LDAC sampling frequency 96 kHz with 990 kbps transmission 20 Hz 20 000 Hz Sampling frequency 44...

Page 80: ...1 kg with grille frame Compatible iPhone iPod models The compatible iPhone iPod models are as follows Update your iPhone iPod with the latest software before using with the system Made for iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPod touch 6th generation iPod touch 5th generation POWER OUTPUT refe...

Page 81: ...er BLUETOOTH 2400 2483 5 MHz 9 9 dBm Wireless LAN 2400 2483 5 MHz 19 9 dBm 5150 5250 MHz 18 dBm 5250 5350 MHz 18 dBm 5470 5725 MHz 18 dBm 5725 5850 MHz 13 98 dBm Wireless Speaker 5150 5250 MHz 18 dBm 5250 5350 MHz 18 dBm 5470 5600 MHz 18 dBm 5650 5725 MHz 18 dBm 5725 5850 MHz 13 98 dBm ...

Page 82: ...e available with some files The system does not play coded files such as DRM The system cannot recognize a file folder depending on the name meta data Some USB devices may not work with this system The system can recognize Mass Storage Class MSC devices such as flash memory Codec Extension MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer III mp3 AAC HE AAC m4a aac mp4 3gp WMA9 Standard wma LPCM wav FLAC flac DSF dsf DSDIFF...

Page 83: ...that contains copy protections such as Super Audio CD or DVD Audio Format Function HDMI1 HDMI2 TV eARC TV ARC TV OPT LPCM 2ch LPCM 5 1ch LPCM 7 1ch Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Plus DTS DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS 96 24 DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD LBR DTS X DSD Note ...

Page 84: ...ck may be suppressed by the connected device Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback device is switched Resolution Frame Rate 3D Color Space Color Depth HDMI Signal Format setting 4K 4096 2160p3 3840 2160p 50 59 94 60 Hz RGB 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 4 4 8 bit Enhanced format 1 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 10 12 bit YCbCr 4 2 0 10 12 bit 23 98 ...

Page 85: ... through When connecting to a TV with a resolution that is different from that of the system the system may restart to reset the picture output setting 1 HDCP 2 2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies 2 BT 2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra high definition television systems 3 HDR is an emerging video...

Page 86: ...TH 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 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 set...

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Page 88: ...ONTENT SERVICE IF YOU DECLINE TO ACCEPT THOSE TERMS YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE LIMITED You acknowledge and agree that certain content and services available through the SOFTWARE may be provided by third parties over which SONY has no control USE OF THE CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN INTERNET CONNECTION THE CONTENT SERVICE MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND THIRD PARTY SER...

Page 89: ...DING THE INTERNET OR PRODUCTS OTHER THAN THE SOFTWARE UPON WHICH THE SOFTWARE S PERFORMANCE DEPENDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE UNINTERRUPTED OR UNMODIFIED AND E REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SONY SHALL CREATE A WARR...

Page 90: ... to the maximum extent permissible so as to maintain the intent of this EULA and the other parts will remain in full force and effect GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this EULA This EULA shall be governed by the laws of Japan without regards to conflict of laws provisions Any dispute arising out of this...

Page 91: ...it any further Do not climb on the main unit and subwoofer as you may fall down and injure yourself or system damage may result On power sources Before operating the system check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the bottom of the main unit If you are not going to use the system for a long time be sure to disco...

Page 92: ... Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the system further away from the TV set On cleaning Clean the system with a soft dry cloth Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Disclaim...

Page 93: ...ied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards BRAVIA logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation ClearAudio is a trademark of Sony Corporation WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interac...

Page 94: ... in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL and is available on the Web To download please access the following URL http oss sony net Products Linux Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code DSEE HX is a trademark of Sony Corporation DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the D...

Page 95: ...DR 85 I Internet Settings 67 IR Repeater 65 M Manual Speaker Settings 63 Multiplex broadcast sound 53 MUSIC SERVICE button 41 N Network 26 Network Connection Status 67 Network Settings 67 Network update 68 Network Bluetooth Standby 66 NIGHT 50 O OSD Language 65 P Privacy Setting 66 PRTCT 77 R Remote control 14 Resetting 67 78 S Software License Information 67 Software Update 67 Software Update Not...

Page 96: ...96GB W Wireless Playback Quality 63 65 Wireless Speaker Settings 63 Wireless speakers only 68 ...

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