Sony HT-IV300 Operating instructions

4-486-848-E1(1)

HT-IV300

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this unit.

Failure to observe the safety instructions for your electrical

appliance may lead to a fire or a fatal accident.

This manual explains important safety instructions to prevent accidents and operating

instructions for this unit. Read this manual carefully and use this unit safely.

Once you have read this manual, make sure you keep it for future reference.

WARNING

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Sony products have been designed with the highest

concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used

improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical

shock or personal injury. To ensure accident-free

operation, be sure to observe the following precautions.

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Read the safety precautions from pages 2 to 9 carefully.

Carefully observe all precautions on the unit.

See “Precautions” (page 10) as well.

During installation or on an annual basis, inspect the

power cord for damage and for dust build-up around the

power plug/wall outlet and the power plug for its firm

connection to the wall outlet.

Contact your dealer or any Sony Customer Service for

repair if the unit does not operate properly or cabinet or the

power cord is damaged.

Observe Safety Precautions

Inspect regularly

Do not use in case of failure

In case of abnormal operation

In case of abnormal

noise, smell or smoke

,

a Turn off the

power

b Disconnect the

power plug from

the wall outlet

c Contact your

dealer or any

Sony Customer

Service for repair

Explanation of

Warning Indication

The following indications are used

in this manual and on the product.

Understand these indications fully

before reading the main text.

Failure to observe this precaution

may cause fire or electrical shock,

which could result in accidents

causing death or serious personal

injury.

Failure to observe this precaution

may cause electrical shock or

other accidents which could result

in personal injury or damage to

properties around the unit.

Symbols to attract

attention

Symbols indicating

prohibition

Symbols instructing an

action

WARNING

ATTENTION

For Your Safety

WARNING

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WARNING

Do not damage the power cord

Damaging the power cord could

result in fire or electrical shock

• Do not tamper with or damage the

power cord.

• Avoid pinching the power cord between the

product and wall or shelf.

• Do not pull the power cord or place any

heavy object on it.

• Do not heat the power cord or bring it near

any heating appliance.

• Disconnect the power plug before moving

the product to another place.

• Be sure to hold the plug to disconnect the

power cord.

, Contact your dealer or any Sony

Customer Service if the power cord is

damaged.

Do not put heavy or unstable

objects on the unit

Doing so could result in electrical

shock or malfunction.

Do not place the unit in a place

with high humidity, dust, oil mist

or vapor

Placing the unit in such a place

could result in fire or electrical

shock. Never use the unit

particularly in a place such as a

bathroom or near a humidifier.

Do not allow water or any

foreign object to get inside the

unit

To prevent a fire or electrical shock

hazard, do not place any object

filled with water such as a flower

vase on the unit or use the unit

where water may splash on the unit.

, In the event water or a foreign object got

inside the unit, immediately turn off the

power button on the unit, disconnect the

power plug from the wall outlet and

contact your dealer or any Sony

Customer Service.

On placement

Do not place the unit in the following place.

• Anywhere heat easily builds up

The unit is designed for indoor

use only

Do not use the unit in a vehicle or

on a ship.

Failure to observe the following precautions may

cause fire or electrical shock, which could result

in accidents causing death or serious personal

injury.

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WARNING

Do not open the cabinet or

disassemble or tamper with the

unit

Doing so could result in fire,

electrical shock or personal

injury.

, For inspection of any

internal parts or repair of

the unit, contact your dealer or any Sony

Customer Service.

Do not touch the unit or power

plug if thunder is heard

Doing so could result in

electrical shock.

Use the unit in Japan only

Use an AC 100 V power supply for

this unit.

Use of this unit at other power

supply voltage in other countries/

regions could result in fire or electrical shock.

Also, be sure to use the unit within the range

of the rated current.

Do not use flammable aerosols

or sprays for the unit

Using flammable gases for cleaning

or lubricating, the unit may catch

fire caused by connections at the

motor or switch, static electrical

spark or hot parts. This may cause an

explosion or fire.

Connect the power plug to an

easy-to-insert-and-remove wall

outlet

Connect the power plug to a wall

outlet within an easy reach so that

the power plug can readily be

disconnected from the wall outlet

to cut off the power supply completely in case

of abnormal operation.

Use the unit placing it 22 cm or

further away from pacemakers

The radio waves from this unit may

interfere with pacemaker

operations.

Do not use the wireless function

while inside medical institutions

such as hospitals, or near

medical devices

Radio waves may cause medical

devices to malfunction potentially

resulting in an accident.

If the unit causes radio

interference with other devices

during use, stop using the

wireless function

Radio waves may cause devices to

malfunction potentially resulting in

an accident.

Failure to observe the following precautions may

cause fire or electrical shock, which could result

in accidents causing death or serious personal

injury.

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Precautions on the unit when

the power is “Off”

For starting the unit remotely or synchronizing

with a TV at high speed (Control for HDMI

function), the system inside the unit may work

temporarily even when the power is “Off”.

When it happens, the cooling fan of the unit

may work, but it is not a malfunction.

• In the following cases, operation sound may

hear even when the power is “Off”.

– When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI

Settings] is set to [On]

– When [Remote Start] is set to [On]

On placement

To avoid accidents, install the unit

on a wall or floor firmly by

following the placement

instructions.

WARNING

Failure to observe the following precautions may

cause fire or electrical shock, which could result

in accidents causing death or serious personal

injury.

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Do not touch the power cord

with wet hand

Touching the power cord with wet

hand could result in electrical

shock.

Do not place the unit in a place

with poor ventilation or do not

block the vent hole

Avoid blocking the vent holes and

preventing natural heat dissipation

by covering the unit with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,

cloths, etc., or placing the unit adjacent to a

wall or furniture or on a shaggy rug or

bedding. Failure to observe this caution may

cause overheating, which could result in fire

or electrical shock.

Do not place any flame sources such as lighted

candles on the unit. Failure to observe this

could result in fire.

Avoid prolonged listening at a

high volume level

Listening at a high volume level for

prolonged periods may cause

hearing damages.

, Listen at such a volume level

that you may hear it if you are called.

Place the unit on a stable

surface

Place the unit on a flat and solid

surface. Placing this product on an

uneven stand or inclined surface

may cause drop of this product,

which could result in personal injury. Fully

ensure adequate strength of the place where

this product is placed or installed.

Do not install this unit in a confined space

such as a bookshelf or a built-in cabinet.

On the location of the model

name

The name plate is located on the bottom of the

unit.

On the location of the USB rated

current

The rated current is indicated near the USB

jack.

Make a proper cord arrangement

Tripping on the power cord or the

AV cable may cause drop or

overturn of the unit, which could

result in personal injury. Pay

adequate attention to connection or

arrangement of these cords and cables.

Failure to observe the following precautions may result in

personal injury or damage to property.

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Disconnect the power plug

when not using the unit for a

long period of time

For safety, disconnect the power

plug from the wall outlet when

you do not intend to use this unit

for a long period of time. Failure

to observe this caution could result in fire due

to deteriorated insulation or electrical leakage.

Disconnect all cables including

the AV cable and the power cord

Tripping on the AV cable may

cause drop or overturn of the unit,

which could result in personal

injury.

Disconnect the power cord

before cleaning

Cleaning while the power cord is

inserted in the wall outlet could

result in electrical shock.

Failure to observe the following precautions may result in

personal injury or damage to property.

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In case of battery fluid leakage

Do not touch battery fluid with bare

hands

Contact of battery fluid with

your eyes, body or clothes

may result in loss of vision,

injuries or skin inflammation. You may not

have any symptoms on the spot, but symptoms

of these problems may occur later because of

fluid chemical change.

Be sure to follow the instructions

below

, If fluid gets in your eyes, do

not rub your eyes but

immediately wash your eyes

with plenty of clean water

such as tap water, and then immediately

consult a doctor.

, If fluid gets on your body or clothes,

immediately wash out fluid with clean

water. If you have symptoms of skin

inflammation or injuries, consult a

doctor.

Keep batteries out of reach of

infants and small children

Battery ingestion may cause

choking or damage to stomach.

, In case of ingestion,

immediately consult a doctor.

Do not put batteries in fire. Do

not heat, disassemble, deform

or charge batteries. Do not wet

batteries

Batteries may rupture or leak,

which may result in personal

injuries or burns.

WARNING

Safety Precautions for Batteries

Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid serious personal injuries or

loss of vision due to battery fluid leakage, rupture or heat.

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Do not use any battery other

than the designated battery. Do

not use an old and a new

batteries or different types of

batteries together

Due to differences of battery

features, batteries may rupture or

leak, which may result in personal

injuries or burns.

, Use zinc-carbon batteries. Be sure to

check the battery size before using.

Insert batteries with the correct

polarity (+/–)

If batteries are inserted in opposite

directions, a short-circuit may

occur and battery may heat, rupture

or leak, which may result in

personal injuries or burns.

, Make sure to insert batteries matching the

polarity marks on the remote control.

When batteries are depleted or

you do not use the remote

control for a long period of time,

remove the batteries

If you leave batteries inside the

remote control, battery leakage

may occur due to over discharge,

which may result in injures or

burns.

Do not use the remote control

while the battery cover is open

Using the remote control while the

battery cover is open, may result in

battery leakage, heat, fire or

rupture.

, Insert the zinc-carbon batteries into the

remote control and then close the battery

cover.

Do not use, store or leave the batteries in high

temperature environments such as places

exposed to direct sunlight or a nearby open

flame. Battery leakage or rupture may result in

personal injuries or burns.

ATTENTION

Safety Precautions for Batteries

Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid serious personal injuries or

loss of vision due to battery fluid leakage, rupture or heat.

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Precautions

On starting and shutting

down the unit

It takes some time until the unit starts/

shuts down after pressing the power

button since the unit optimizes the whole

system. Do not disconnect the power

plug from the wall outlet while the unit is

being turned off. Doing so could result in

malfunction.

Note on residual image

phenomenon

Do not leave a still image of the unit such

as the menu screen displayed on a TV

screen for long hours. This could result

in residual image phenomenon.

On placement

Do not install the unit in the following

places:

• Anywhere there is much vibration

• Anywhere that is extremely humid or

under direct sunlight

• Anywhere that is extremely cold or hot

Also, do not place any object filled with

water such as a flower vase on the unit or

use the unit where water may splash. If

water splash on the unit, a malfunction

may occur.

When moving the unit

Before connecting/wiring work, turn off

the unit. Make sure the unit is off, and

then disconnect the power plug from the

wall outlet.

On moisture condensation

Condensation creates a phenomenon

where moisture in the air adheres to

surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and

then changes to liquid. Note that

condensation may form temporarily in

cases such as when the unit is moved

quickly from a low-temperature

environment to a high temperature

environment or used in a room that has a

heater just turned on.

If condensation forms in the unit, leave it

turned off until the condensation

disappears.

• When the power plug is not connected

to the wall outlet, do not connect the

power plug and leave the unit.

• When the power of the unit is off, do

not turn on the unit and leave it.

• When the power of the unit is on, leave

it with the power on.

If you use the unit with condensation

present, a malfunction could result.

Cleaning the unit

Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use thinner,

benzine, or alcohol which will damage

the surface.

When starting playback

Before starting playback, lower the

volume of the unit. If the volume is high

from the beginning, unexpected loud

sound may be output and it could

damage the speakers.

Use the unit near the wall outlet.

Disconnect the power plug from the

wall outlet immediately to cut off the

power supply completely if the unit

should emit smoke or an unusual smell

or should while using the unit.

Turning off the power button on the

unit does not cut off the power supply

completely.

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When enjoying movies or

music

When enjoying watching movies or

listening to music, adjust the volume so

that you do not disturb the comfort or

repose of anyone in the vicinity. At

night, even a small sound reaches far and

wide. Shut your windows or use

headphones to give consideration to

others in your neighborhood and

preserve a pleasant living environment.

Notes on connecting to the

HDMI OUT jack

Observe the following not to damage the

HDMI OUT jack and the connector.

• When connecting the cable, carefully

align the HDMI OUT jack on the back

of the unit and the connector by

checking their shapes.

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable

when moving the unit.

• When connecting or disconnecting the

HDMI cable, hold the connector

aligning it with the HDMI OUT jack.

Do not screw the connector into the

HDMI OUT jack.

Copyrights and Trademarks

• This system incorporates with Dolby*

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD

decoder, MPEG-2 AAC (LC) decoder,

DTS**, DTS96/24 decoder and DTS-HD

decoder.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, the

“AAC” logo, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** For DTS patents, see

http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured

under license from DTS Licensing

Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, &

DTS and the Symbol together are

registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS,

• This system incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

TM

)

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.

• “BRAVIA Link” and “BRAVIA Link” logo

are registered trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “AVCHD/Progressive” and the “AVCHD/

Progressive” logo are trademarks of

Panasonic Corporation and Sony

Corporation.

• , “XMB”, and “xross media bar” are

trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

•Wi-Fi

®

, Wi-Fi Protected Access

®

and Wi-Fi

Alliance

®

are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi

Alliance.

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Miracast™ and

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ are

trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United

States and in other countries.

HDMI output HDMI output

The connector is

upside down

The connector

is tilted

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• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Google Play™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• “Xperia” is a trademark of Sony Mobile

Communications AB.

• 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. Other

trademarks and trade names are those of their

respective owners.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

• Windows Media is either a registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

This product is protected by certain

intellectual property rights of Microsoft

Corporation. Use or distribution of such

technology outside of this product is

prohibited without a license from Microsoft

or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™

content access technology to protect their

intellectual property, including copyrighted

content. This device uses PlayReady

technology to access PlayReady-protected

content and/or WMDRM-protected content.

If the device fails to properly enforce

restrictions on content usage, content owners

may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s

ability to consume PlayReady-protected

content. Revocation should not affect

unprotected content or content protected by

other content access technologies. Content

owners may require you to upgrade

PlayReady to access their content. If you

decline an upgrade, you will not be able to

access content that requires the upgrade.

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.

• Other system and product names are

generally trademarks or registered

trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ®

marks are not indicated in this document.

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written consent of Sony and/or Indemnified

Party(s).

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OF ENCRYPTION

TECHNOLOGY

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government affiliated agencies.

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NOTICE, WAIVER AND

OTHERS

This EULA, the limited warranty

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APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION

This EULA shall be governed by the laws of

Japan.

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On wireless technology

5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz band is restricted

to indoor operations only.

Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

(W52/W53/W56)

On the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a

short-range wireless technology that

enables wireless data communication

between digital devices such as a

computer and digital camera.

BLUETOOTH wireless technology

operates within a range of about 10

meters. Connecting 2 devices as

necessary is common, but some devices

can be connected to multiple devices at

the same time.

When using wireless technology, you do

not need cables to get connected as you

do with a USB connection, and you do

not need to place the devices face to face

as you do with wireless infrared

technology. For example, you can use

one of your devices in a bag or pocket.

BLUETOOTH specification is a global

standard supported by thousands of

companies, and employed by various

manufactures for their products

worldwide.

Notes on Use

The receiver uses 2.4 GHz/5 GHz frequency

band. This frequency band is shared with

industrial, scientific, and medical equipment,

including household microwave ovens, and is

used by other wireless stations, premises radio

stations for mobile object identification used

in factory production lines which require

licenses for wireless stations, specified low

power radio stations which do not require the

license for wireless stations, amateur radio

stations, etc. (hereafter “other wireless

stations”).

1. Before using the receiver, make sure “other

wireless stations” are not being operated

nearby.

2. Should radio disturbance occur between

the receiver and “other wireless stations”,

move the receiver away from “other

wireless stations” immediately or turn off

the receiver (to stop radio wave emission).

3. If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, consult your

nearest Sony sales representative listed on

the back cover of this manual.

This wireless device

uses 2.4 GHz frequency

band. It utilizes DS-SS

and OFDM as its

modulation scheme and

has a maximum

transmission radius of

40 m.

This wireless device

uses 2.4 GHz frequency

band. It utilizes FH-SS

as its modulation

scheme and has a

maximum transmission

radius of 10 m.

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Supported BLUETOOTH

version and profiles

Profile refers to a standard set of

capabilities for various BLUETOOTH

product capabilities. The unit supports

the following BLUETOOTH version

and profiles.

Supported BLUETOOTH version:

– BLUETOOTH Specification version

3.0

Supported BLUETOOTH profiles:

– A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio

Distribution Profile): Sending/

receiving audio content of high-quality

(Only receiving is available on the

unit)

– AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote

Control Profile): Controlling audio/

video equipment; starting playback,

pausing, stopping, etc.

• To be able to use the BLUETOOTH function,

the BLUETOOTH device to be connected must

support the same profile as the unit. Even if the

device supports the same profile, the functions

may differ depending on the specifications of

the BLUETOOTH device.

• The audio/music playback on the unit may be

delayed from that on the BLUETOOTH device

because of the characteristics of the

BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

Effective communication

range

BLUETOOTH devices should be used

within approximately 10 meters

(unobstructed distance).

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

Effects of other devices

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless

LAN (IEEE802.11b/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:

– Connect the unit and a BLUETOOTH

device at least 10 m away from other

wireless LAN devices.

– Turn off the power to the wireless LAN

equipment when using your

BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters.

Effects on other devices

The radio waves from the unit may

interfere with the operation of some

devices. Since this interference may

result in malfunction, always turn off the

power on the unit and the 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

• The unit supports security functions that comply

with the BLUETOOTH specification to ensure

secure connection during communication using

BLUETOOTH wireless technology. However,

this security may be insufficient depending on

the setting content and other factors, so always

be careful during communication using

BLUETOOTH technology.

Note

Notes

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• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for

damages or other loss resulting from

information leaks during communication using

BLUETOOTH technology.

• BLUETOOTH devices connected to the unit

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 to the unit, the communications

environment, or surrounding conditions.

The wireless equipment in the unit is

certified based on the Radio Law as a

wireless equipment of low-powered data

communication system. Therefore, the

wireless station license is not required

for the use of the unit.

However, the following activities may

be punishable by law.

• Dissembling/modifying the internal

wireless equipment

• Removing the certification label from

the internal wireless equipment

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 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.

• The items displayed on the TV screen may

vary depending on the area.

The default setting is underlined.

On certification based

on the Radio Law

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Table of Contents

About These Operating

Instructions .................................. 17

Unpacking .......................................... 19

Guide to Parts and Controls ............... 20

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the

Speakers .............................. 24

Step 2: Connecting the

System ................................. 27

Connecting the speakers ....... 27

Connecting the TV .................. 28

Connecting the other

equipment ........................... 29

Connecting the antenna

(aerial) .................................. 31

Step 3: Preparing for Network

Connection .......................... 31

Step 4: Performing the Easy

Setup .................................... 32

Step 5: Selecting the Playback

Source .................................. 33

Step 6: Enjoying Surround

Sound ................................... 33

Playback

Playing from a USB Device ............... 35

Enjoying Music from a

BLUETOOTH Device ................ 36

Using Screen mirroring ...................... 38

Connecting to a Remote Device by

One-touch Function (NFC) ......... 38

Using “SongPal” ................................ 40

Available Options .............................. 41

Enjoying audio for digital broadcasts

(AAC) ......................................... 43

Tuner

Listening to the Radio ........................ 44

Other functions

What is “BRAVIA Link”? ................. 45

Preparing for “BRAVIA Link” .......... 46

Using “BRAVIA Link” ...................... 46

Setting the Speakers ........................... 47

Using the Sleep Timer ........................ 49

Changing the Brightness .................... 49

Saving Power in Standby Mode ......... 49

Settings and

Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ..................... 50

[Software Update] .............................. 50

[Screen Settings] ................................ 51

[Audio Settings] ................................. 52

[System Settings] ............................... 53

[External Input Settings] .................... 54

[Network Settings] ............................. 54

[Resetting] .......................................... 55

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................... 55

Troubleshooting ................................. 56

Playable Types of Files ...................... 61

Warranty and after-sales service ........ 63

Supported Audio Formats .................. 64

Specifications ..................................... 64

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

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Unpacking

• Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)

• Quick Setup Guide (1)

• Warranty Card (1)

• Customer Registration Card (1)

• Remote control (1)

• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

• Optical digital cord (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Front speakers (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (4, red/white/gray/blue)

• Foot pads (1)

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

A "/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the main unit, or sets it to

standby mode.

B (N-Mark) (page 38)

Position the NFC-compatible device

near this indication to activate the NFC

function.

C Front panel display

D Soft-touch buttons

• These buttons work when you touch them

lightly. Do not press on them with

excessive force.

• If the button does not work, release the

button and wait for a few seconds. Then,

touch the button again with your finger

covering the button indicator.

• The LED indicator flashes in white when

you activate the buttons.

FUNCTION* (page 33)

Selects the playback source.

VOL +/–

* Hold down FUNCTION on the main unit

for more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound

demonstration will be played back on the

system. If a USB device is connected, the

audio content from the USB will be played

back as sound demonstration. Press x to

stop the demonstration.

During the demonstration, the volume level

may be higher than the volume level you

have set.

E (USB) port (page 35)

F (remote control sensor)

G LED indicator

White: Lights up when the main unit is

turned on.

Blue (for BLUETOOTH status):

– System is ready for pairing: Flashes

quickly

– When pairing: Flashes quickly

– NFC device is detected: Flashes

– Connection is established: Lights up

Front panel

Notes

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