Sony HT-S500RF Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-S500RF/S700RF...
- Page 2 For the customers in India WARNING Disposal of old electrical & Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or electronic built-in cabinet. equipment (applicable in the To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover European Union the ventilation opening of the appliance and other...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Device ........21 What’s in the Box ......5 Listening to Music on the Mobile What You Can Do with the Device with Sony | Music System ........6 Center ........23 Guide to Parts and Controls ..7 Using the Various Functions Connecting to a TV or Audio Using the Setup Display ....24... -
Page 4: About These Operating Instructions
About These Operating Instructions • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. • Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products. • The default settings are underlined on each feature description. -
Page 5: What's In The Box
• HDMI cable (1) • Subwoofer (1) • WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) (Except for some countries/regions) • Surround speaker (HT-S500RF only) (2) • Surround speaker (2), speaker base (2), • Startup Guide and screw (8) (HT-S700RF only) • Operating Instructions... -
Page 6: What You Can Do With The System
“Using the Control for HDMI Function” (page 27) HT-S500RF “Listening to Music from a Mobile Device” (page 21) “Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony | Music “Listening to Music Center” (page 23) on a USB Device” (page 17) -
Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Subwoofer Front (power) button BLUETOOTH indicator Turns on the system or sets it to – Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH connection is established (the standby mode. BLUETOOTH input is selected). ... -
Page 8: Device
Rear SPEAKERS jacks ANALOG IN jack (page 11) IR REPEATER jack AC power cord (mains lead) TV IN (OPTICAL) jack HDMI OUT (ARC) jack Connect a TV that has an HDMI input jack with an HDMI cable. The system is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC). - Page 9 Remote Control VOICE (page 19) Turns on/off the voice mode. (volume) +*/– Adjusts the volume. SW (subwoofer volume) +/– Adjusts the subwoofer volume. MENU (page 24) Turns on/off the menu in the front panel display. /...
- Page 10 (muting) Mutes the sound temporarily. Pressing the button while muting cancels muting. DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display. “BRGHT” “DARK” “OFF” • The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically when you operate the system, then turns off again if you do not operate the...
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Page 11: Connecting To A Tv Or Audio Device
Connecting an Audio Connecting to a TV or Audio Device with an Analog Device Audio Cable Connecting a TV with an To connect portable audio devices such HDMI Cable and/or as smartphones and WALKMAN® to the system, connect them via the ANALOG Optical Cable IN jack on the system. -
Page 12: Preparing For Using The System
Align TV CENTER LINE () of wall. WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the • Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay center line of your TV. special attention to safety during the Align TV BOTTOM LINE () of... - Page 13 SCREW LINE () of WALL Mounting the Surround MOUNT TEMPLATE as the Speakers on a Wall illustration below. For HT-S500RF 297.5 mm 297.5 mm Prepare a screw (not supplied) for each speaker that is suitable for the wall mount hole on the rear of the surround speaker.
- Page 14 Hang the surround speaker on the Fasten the screws in the wall. screw. The screw should protrude as illustration. Align the hole of the rear of the surround speaker with the screw, then hang the surround speaker on the screw. 1,000 mm 8 mm to 9 mm...
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Page 15: Operating The System Using The Remote Control
Operating the System When the TV Remote Using the Remote Control Control does not Work When the Bar Speaker obstructs the Point the remote control at the subwoofer’s remote control sensor. remote control sensor of the TV, the TV remote control may not work. In that case, enable the IR repeater function of the system. -
Page 16: Listening To The Sound
“ANALG” Audio device (smartphone, WALKMAN®, Listening to the Sound etc.) that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack “BT” Listening to a TV and BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP For details, see “Listening to Music/ Other Devices Sound with the BLUETOOTH® Function” (page 21). -
Page 17: Listening To Music On A Usb Device
Connect the USB device to the Listening to Music on a (USB) port. USB Device You can play music files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files (USB Input)” (page 38). Notes •... - Page 18 Select the play mode by using // Information of USB Device ENTER. on the TV Screen • “NONE”: Plays back all tracks under the current folder. • “ONE”: Repeats one track. • “FLDER”: Repeats all tracks in a folder. • “SHFFL”: Repeats all tracks in a folder in random order.
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Page 19: Selecting The Sound Effect
Press VOICE to set the function to on or off. “AUTO SOUND” You can enjoy the sound with Sony- Voice mode on recommended sound mode. The sound “V.ON” appears in the front panel display. mode is automatically optimized according to playback content and function. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Volume Of The Subwoofer
Adjusting the Volume of the Subwoofer The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. SW +/– Press SW (subwoofer volume) +/– to adjust the volume of the subwoofer. Note 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. -
Page 21: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth® Function
Pair the system and mobile device connecting the system and the mobile by selecting “HT-S500RF” or “HT- device with the BLUETOOTH function. S700RF” from the list on the When connecting to the mobile device screen of the mobile device. - Page 22 Tips reconnects to the BLUETOOTH device it was most recently • You can check the connection status of connected to. the BLUETOOTH function by checking the BLUETOOTH indicator status (page 7). Make sure that the BLUETOOTH • While the BLUETOOTH input is being indicator lights in blue.
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Page 23: Listening To Music On The Mobile Device With Sony | Music Center
What You can Do with Sony | Music Center Notes • Use Sony | Music Center of the latest version. For details about Sony | Music Sony | Music Center is an application for Center, refer to Google Play or the App controlling compatible Sony audio Store. -
Page 24: Using The Various Functions
Using the Various Functions Using the Setup Display You can set the following items with the menu. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Press MENU to turn on the menu in the front panel display. Press BACK///ENTER repeatedly to select the item and setting you want. - Page 25 Menu items Function “AUD >” “DUAL” You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the (Audio) (Dual mono) system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be output. “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be output. “M/S”: Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.
- Page 26 Menu items Function “BT >” “BT PW” You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. (BLUETOOTH) (BLUETOOTH “ON”: Turns the BLUETOOTH function on. power) “OFF”: Turns the BLUETOOTH function off. Note When the BLUETOOTH function is set to off, the BLUETOOTH input is skipped while selecting input by pressing INPUT.
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Page 27: Using The Control For Hdmi Function
For details, refer to the If you enable the Control for HDMI function operating instructions of your TV. when using a TV manufactured by Sony, • Depending on the TV, if the TV sound was the Control for HDMI function of the system output from the speakers of the TV the is also enabled automatically. -
Page 28: Notes On Hdmi Connections
• Use an HDMI-authorized cable or the sound from the speakers of the system supplied HDMI cable. without connecting an optical digital • Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable cable. with the Cable Type Logo. • We do not recommend using an Note HDMI-DVI conversion cable. -
Page 29: Saving Power Consumption
Saving Power Consumption To use the system while saving power consumption, change the following settings. Turn the System Off by Detecting the Using State When you set the auto standby function to on, the system enters standby mode automatically when you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes and the system is not receiving an input signal. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Check the setting of “HDMI>” – repairs. Should any problem persist, “TVSTB” (page 25). To turn off the consult your nearest Sony dealer. system automatically regardless of the input when you turn off the TV, set “TVSTB” to “ON.” The TV must... - Page 31 system from the AC outlets (mains), The sound is output from both the then connect them again. system and the TV. When the system and TV are Mute the sound of the system or the connected with the HDMI cable, check the following.
- Page 32 properly to the subwoofer (refer to Mobile Device Connection the supplied Startup Guide). Check that “SPK >” – “MULTI” is set to BLUETOOTH connection cannot be “ON” (page 24). If “SPK >” – “MULTI” is completed. set to “OFF,” the sound is not output ...
- Page 33 oven is nearby, move the device away Others from this system. Move the USB 3.0 device and its cable The Control for HDMI function does away from this system. not work properly. Remove any obstacle between this Check the connection with the system and the BLUETOOTH device or system (refer to the supplied Startup move this system away from the...
- Page 34 “PRTCT” appears in the front panel The system does not work properly display of the subwoofer, the sound (“DEMO” appears in the front panel is muted, and buttons on the display). The system is in demo mode. To remote control or subwoofer other than ...
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Page 35: Resetting The System
Resetting the System If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows. Press and hold , +, and the subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. “INIT” appears in the front panel display, and the settings of the menu and sound mode, etc. -
Page 36: Additional Information
BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 in “BT >” are set to “OFF”) Output Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) BLUETOOTH Specification Power HT-S500RF: 207 mm × 402 mm × Class 2 330 mm Maximum communication range HT-S700RF: 231 mm × 438 mm × Line of sight approx. 10 m... - Page 37 Compatible iPhone/iPod models Surround Speakers The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as (SS-SS700RF) follows. Update your iPhone/iPod with the latest software before using with the system. Speaker system Made for: 2-Way speaker system, Bass reflex iPhone X/iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus/iPhone Speaker 7/iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone SE/iPhone 6s/ Woofer: 48 mm ×...
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Page 38: Playable Types Of Files (Usb Input)
Playable Types of Files Supported Input Audio (USB Input) Formats (HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) or TV IN (OPTICAL)) Codec Extension Audio formats supported by this system MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 Layer III) are as follows. • Dolby Digital WMA9 Standard .wma •... -
Page 39: On Bluetooth Communication
BLUETOOTH other obstruction is between the technology. devices with a BLUETOOTH • Sony cannot be held liable in any way connection for damages or other loss resulting – Locations where a wireless LAN is from information leaks during... -
Page 40: Precautions
If you have any question or problem system. concerning your system, please consult • Do not place the system near heat your nearest Sony dealer. sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. - Page 41 ® 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. Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.
- Page 42 “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. 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.
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