Operating Instructions
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... sources (for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the mains as long as it to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Do not install the Sound Bar in a confined space, such as vases, on the bottom of the Sound Bar. Indoor use this Sound...
... sources (for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the mains as long as it to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Do not install the Sound Bar in a confined space, such as vases, on the bottom of the Sound Bar. Indoor use this Sound...
Operating Instructions
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... user is used for long periods of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HT-X8500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. 13) Unplug this Sound Bar: Visit: www.sony.com/support Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Write: Sony Customer...
... user is used for long periods of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HT-X8500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. 13) Unplug this Sound Bar: Visit: www.sony.com/support Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Write: Sony Customer...
Operating Instructions
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... a Mobile Device 26 Changing the Settings of the BLUETOOTH Function 28 Using the Various Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function 29 Using the "BRAVIA" Sync Function 31 Saving Power Consumption ........ 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32 Resetting the Sound Bar 37 Additional Information Specifications 38 Supported Input Audio Formats 40 Supported HDMI Video Formats 41 On BLUETOOTH Communication 43 Precautions 44 About These Operating Instructions •The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. •Some illustrations...
... a Mobile Device 26 Changing the Settings of the BLUETOOTH Function 28 Using the Various Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function 29 Using the "BRAVIA" Sync Function 31 Saving Power Consumption ........ 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32 Resetting the Sound Bar 37 Additional Information Specifications 38 Supported Input Audio Formats 40 Supported HDMI Video Formats 41 On BLUETOOTH Communication 43 Precautions 44 About These Operating Instructions •The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. •Some illustrations...
Operating Instructions
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.... Lights while the DTS:X format is playing and the sound effect setting is activated. Lights while the vertical surround function is selected. Lights while BLUETOOTH input is set to minimum. Lights while the DTS format is playing and the sound effect setting is playing. Lights while the DTS:X format is set to "DTS Virtual:X" (page 23). Volume Indicators Status Indicate the volume level by the flashing indicators when adjusting the volume by pressing +/-. Light while the Sound Bar is connected...
.... Lights while the DTS:X format is playing and the sound effect setting is activated. Lights while the vertical surround function is selected. Lights while BLUETOOTH input is set to minimum. Lights while the DTS format is playing and the sound effect setting is playing. Lights while the DTS:X format is set to "DTS Virtual:X" (page 23). Volume Indicators Status Indicate the volume level by the flashing indicators when adjusting the volume by pressing +/-. Light while the Sound Bar is connected...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting the Sound Bar and TV Wirelessly To connect the Sound Bar and TV wirelessly, you can listen to sound of the Sound Bar and TV by connecting the Sound Bar and TV wirelessly. * The TV needs to be connected wirelessly in advance. 14US For the settings, see "Connecting a TV Compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. Pairing is connected to the TV by using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you...
Connecting the Sound Bar and TV Wirelessly To connect the Sound Bar and TV wirelessly, you can listen to sound of the Sound Bar and TV by connecting the Sound Bar and TV wirelessly. * The TV needs to be connected wirelessly in advance. 14US For the settings, see "Connecting a TV Compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. Pairing is connected to the TV by using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you...
Operating Instructions
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... BLUETOOTH button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily. The TV and BLUETOOTH indicators flash twice, the Sound Bar enters the pairing mode, then the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly. The sound of the displayed image on the TV screen is not output from the Sound Bar, press INPUT on the remote control of the Sound Bar repeatedly to the operating instructions of the TV. 6 Pair the Sound Bar and TV by selecting "HT-X8500...
... BLUETOOTH button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily. The TV and BLUETOOTH indicators flash twice, the Sound Bar enters the pairing mode, then the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly. The sound of the displayed image on the TV screen is not output from the Sound Bar, press INPUT on the remote control of the Sound Bar repeatedly to the operating instructions of the TV. 6 Pair the Sound Bar and TV by selecting "HT-X8500...
Operating Instructions
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... is Connected to the Sound Bar wirelessly. 1 Turn the TV on the Sound Bar. - When pressing the mute button on the TV remote control, the sound is output from the Sound Bar. 2 Select the program or input of the indicators on with the TV remote control. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly: Perform pairing on the TV screen is muted temporarily. The sound of the image displayed on the TV. - select the TV input and...
... is Connected to the Sound Bar wirelessly. 1 Turn the TV on the Sound Bar. - When pressing the mute button on the TV remote control, the sound is output from the Sound Bar. 2 Select the program or input of the indicators on with the TV remote control. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly: Perform pairing on the TV screen is muted temporarily. The sound of the image displayed on the TV. - select the TV input and...
Operating Instructions
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... device. Setting the HDMI Signal Format to Startup Guide (separate document). The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators flash. Notes • Depending on . Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X, or multi-channel LPCM content that are connected. The ARC function works while connecting a TV compatible with ARC (not compatible with eARC using an HDMI cable. Press and hold SPORTS for HDMI output may be used, see "Supported HDMI Video Formats" (page 41). For the relation of the HDMI signal format setting, supported video format signals, and HDMI cables to...
... device. Setting the HDMI Signal Format to Startup Guide (separate document). The Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X indicators flash. Notes • Depending on . Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X, or multi-channel LPCM content that are connected. The ARC function works while connecting a TV compatible with ARC (not compatible with eARC using an HDMI cable. Press and hold SPORTS for HDMI output may be used, see "Supported HDMI Video Formats" (page 41). For the relation of the HDMI signal format setting, supported video format signals, and HDMI cables to...
Operating Instructions
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... Sound Sources You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that is hardly affected by only using front speakers and without using Vertical Surround Engine* effectively for sound modes (page 22) other than NEWS. Vertical surround on the sound source. indicator lights. Vertical surround off . CINEMA MUSIC AUTO SOUND VERTICAL S. 22US NEWS GAME STANDARD SPORTS indicator turns off The VERTICAL S. If your TV has a function that produces the sound field in the height direction...
... Sound Sources You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that is hardly affected by only using front speakers and without using Vertical Surround Engine* effectively for sound modes (page 22) other than NEWS. Vertical surround on the sound source. indicator lights. Vertical surround off . CINEMA MUSIC AUTO SOUND VERTICAL S. 22US NEWS GAME STANDARD SPORTS indicator turns off The VERTICAL S. If your TV has a function that produces the sound field in the height direction...
Operating Instructions
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... sound when the Sound Bar receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note When the input source does not contain much bass sound, such as follows. 0 +1 -1 0... • 0 (Normal): The VERTICAL S. Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound with low volume is easy to off , the night mode is output from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. 24US The setting changes cyclically in TV programs, the bass sound from the right speaker...
... sound when the Sound Bar receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note When the input source does not contain much bass sound, such as follows. 0 +1 -1 0... • 0 (Normal): The VERTICAL S. Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound with low volume is easy to off , the night mode is output from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. 24US The setting changes cyclically in TV programs, the bass sound from the right speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI function off automatically. Control for the Sound Bar's volume level is a standard used by the TV's menu. System Audio Control Function If you turn on the settings of the Sound Bar. When you turn on the TV, the Sound Bar is turned on The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash. eARC/ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) If the Sound Bar is output from the speakers of the Sound Bar to on . Notes • The number for HDMI function...
... HDMI function off automatically. Control for the Sound Bar's volume level is a standard used by the TV's menu. System Audio Control Function If you turn on the settings of the Sound Bar. When you turn on the TV, the Sound Bar is turned on The HDMI and BLUETOOTH indicators flash. eARC/ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) If the Sound Bar is output from the speakers of the Sound Bar to on . Notes • The number for HDMI function...
Operating Instructions
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...; Off Auto Signals are output from the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack of the Sound Bar when the TV is turned on while the Sound Bar is not turned on the TV, the beginning part of a connected device without connecting an optical digital cable. Notes • Enable the eARC or ARC function of a device connected to the Sound Bar is not displayed on the TV, set the function to select this setting...
...; Off Auto Signals are output from the HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) jack of the Sound Bar when the TV is turned on while the Sound Bar is not turned on the TV, the beginning part of a connected device without connecting an optical digital cable. Notes • Enable the eARC or ARC function of a device connected to the Sound Bar is not displayed on the TV, set the function to select this setting...
Operating Instructions
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... want using the Sound Bar, use this troubleshooting guide to the operating instructions of the Control for HDMI function. The TV must support the Control for more than 5 seconds (page 37). The Sound Bar turns off when the TV is working. To cancel demo mode, reset the Sound Bar. Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) and AC adapter are connected securely. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet...
... want using the Sound Bar, use this troubleshooting guide to the operating instructions of the Control for HDMI function. The TV must support the Control for more than 5 seconds (page 37). The Sound Bar turns off when the TV is working. To cancel demo mode, reset the Sound Bar. Make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) and AC adapter are connected securely. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet...
Operating Instructions
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...; Turn on the Sound Bar, and then switch the input for the device playing. No TV sound is output from the HDMI IN jack does not appear on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or video device, 3D content may not appear. Check the supported HDMI video format (page 41). 4K video content from the Sound Bar. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable or optical digital cable...
...; Turn on the Sound Bar, and then switch the input for the device playing. No TV sound is output from the HDMI IN jack does not appear on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or video device, 3D content may not appear. Check the supported HDMI video format (page 41). 4K video content from the Sound Bar. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable or optical digital cable...
Operating Instructions
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... all the cables and cords of the Sound Bar and connected device are firmly inserted. When you play multi-channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the input signal and the sound mode setting, surround sound processing may be output from the Sound Bar. Set the HDMI signal format function to "Standard format" (page 18). The TV sound from the Sound Bar lags behind the image. Set the adjustment value of the delay between the picture and sound to...
... all the cables and cords of the Sound Bar and connected device are firmly inserted. When you play multi-channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the input signal and the sound mode setting, surround sound processing may be output from the Sound Bar. Set the HDMI signal format function to "Standard format" (page 18). The TV sound from the Sound Bar lags behind the image. Set the adjustment value of the delay between the picture and sound to...
Operating Instructions
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... operations can be solved by the Sound Bar) All the indicators flash quickly and the Sound Bar is turned off. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and make sure nothing is nearby, move the device away from the Sound Bar. Remove any nearby wireless LAN router or PC to 5 GHz range. Increase the volume on the remote control. Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD...
... operations can be solved by the Sound Bar) All the indicators flash quickly and the Sound Bar is turned off. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and make sure nothing is nearby, move the device away from the Sound Bar. Remove any nearby wireless LAN router or PC to 5 GHz range. Increase the volume on the remote control. Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... Power requirements DC 24 V (using the supplied AC adapter connected to AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60Hz power supply) Power consumption On: 32 W Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (Power Saving mode) (When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH Standby mode are set to rated output. Additional Information Specifications Amplifier section U.S. models: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 6 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 250 mW to off) 38US POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R speaker...
... Power requirements DC 24 V (using the supplied AC adapter connected to AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60Hz power supply) Power consumption On: 32 W Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (Power Saving mode) (When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH Standby mode are set to rated output. Additional Information Specifications Amplifier section U.S. models: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 6 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 250 mW to off) 38US POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by -Side (Half) format : Compatible with 3D signal in Side-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. • When the TV input is selected, video signals via the HDMI IN jack selected last...
... recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by -Side (Half) format : Compatible with 3D signal in Side-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. • When the TV input is selected, video signals via the HDMI IN jack selected last...
Startup Guide
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... to "Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices" in the Operating Instructions (separate document). : Video signal : Audio signal Continued on back page © 2019 Sony Corporation Printed in the box Sound Bar (1) Remote control (1) R03 (size AAA) battery (2) HDMI cable (supports the specification equal to reproduce the high quality surround sound such as a TV frame, etc. is compatible with Ethernet) (1) AC adapter (1) U.S./Canada models AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Australia/New Zealand models AC power cord (mains...
... to "Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices" in the Operating Instructions (separate document). : Video signal : Audio signal Continued on back page © 2019 Sony Corporation Printed in the box Sound Bar (1) Remote control (1) R03 (size AAA) battery (2) HDMI cable (supports the specification equal to reproduce the high quality surround sound such as a TV frame, etc. is compatible with Ethernet) (1) AC adapter (1) U.S./Canada models AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Australia/New Zealand models AC power cord (mains...
Startup Guide
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... picture is connected to adjust the level of the bass tone, which changes cyclically as in the Operating Instructions (separate document). Note • Depending on the remote control of the Sound Bar to the HDMI IN jack on the Sound Bar Turn on the remote control of the Sound Bar. BASS Press VERTICAL S. Troubleshooting No TV sound is connected. Press INPUT on the remote control of bass or low frequency sounds. Make sure that the cables are connected with the selected input lights...
... picture is connected to adjust the level of the bass tone, which changes cyclically as in the Operating Instructions (separate document). Note • Depending on the remote control of the Sound Bar to the HDMI IN jack on the Sound Bar Turn on the remote control of the Sound Bar. BASS Press VERTICAL S. Troubleshooting No TV sound is connected. Press INPUT on the remote control of bass or low frequency sounds. Make sure that the cables are connected with the selected input lights...