Using the Various Functions/Settings. Sony HT-XT2 Home Theatre System, HT-XT2

Using the Various Functions/

Settings

Playing Compressed

Audio Files with Natural

Sound Quality

This function enhances the sound quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process. You can enjoy listening to sound close to its original, natural and spatial sound.

This function is only available when

[Music] is selected as the sound field

(page 20).

1

Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2

Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3

Select [Audio Settings] - [DSEE].

4

Select [On].

Notes

• This function is compatible with

2-channel digital input signals of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency.

• The sampling frequency/bit depth after upscaling is up to 96 kHz/24 bit.

• This function is not compatible with DSD signals.

Enjoying Multiplex

Broadcast Sound (AUDIO)

You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a

Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.

AUDIO

1

Press AUDIO.

The audio signal appears in the front panel display.

2

Press the button repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

Audio signal Explanation

“MAIN”

“SUB”

“MN/SB”

Sound of the main language will be output.

Sound of the sub language will be output.

Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.

Notes

• To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other devices to the TV IN (OPTICAL) jack with an optical digital cable (not supplied).

• If your TV’s HDMI IN jack is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function

(page 39), you can receive a Dolby Digital

signal via HDMI cable.

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Deactivating Buttons on the Unit

You can deactivate buttons on the unit for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (Child lock function).

Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel

Display and BLUETOOTH

Indicator (DIMMER)

You can change the brightness of the front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator.

DIMMER

Press VOL –, VOL +, and VOL – in order while pressing and holding INPUT on the unit.

“LOCK” appears in the front panel display, and buttons on the unit do not work.

You can only operate the unit by using the remote control.

Canceling the Child Lock

Function

Press VOL –, VOL +, and VOL – in order while pressing and holding INPUT on the unit.

“UNLCK” appears in the front panel display, and the child lock function is canceled.

Note

 (power) is not locked with the child lock function.

1

Press DIMMER.

The display mode appears in the front panel display.

2

Press the button repeatedly to select the desired display mode.

Mode

“BRIGHT”

“DARK”

“OFF”

Explanation

The front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator light brightly.

The front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator light darkly.

The front panel display is turned off.

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Note

The front panel display is turned off when

“OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically when you press any button, then turns off again if you do not operate the 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.”

Saving Power in Standby

Mode

Check that you have made the following settings:

– [Bluetooth Standby] is set to [Off]

(page 44).

– [Quick Start/Network Standby] is set

to [Off] (page 46).

– [Remote Start] is set to [Off] (page 47).

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Using the Control for

HDMI Function

Connecting a device such as a TV or Bluray Disc recorder compatible with the

Control for HDMI function* by HDMI cable enables you to easily operate the device by a TV remote control.

The following functions can be used with the Control for HDMI function.

• System Power Off function

• System Audio Control function

• Audio Return Channel

• One-Touch Play function

• Remote Easy Control

Note

These functions may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed.

* Control for HDMI is a standard used by

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for allowing HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface) devices to control each other.

Preparing to Use the Control for HDMI Function

Turn [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings]

- [Control for HDMI] on the system to

[On] (page 45). The default setting is

[On].

Enable the Control for HDMI function settings for the TV and other device connected to the system.

Tip

If you enable the Control for HDMI

("BRAVIA" sync) function when using a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for

HDMI function of the system is also enabled automatically. When settings are completed, “DONE” appears in the front panel display.

System Power Off Function

When you turn off the TV, the system will turn off automatically.

Set [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings] -

[Standby Linked to TV] on the system to

[On] or [Auto] (page 45). The default

setting is [Auto].

System Audio Control

Function

If you turn on the system while you are watching the TV, the TV sound will be output from the speakers of the system.

The volume of the system can be adjusted using the TV’s remote control.

If the TV sound was output from the speakers of the system the previous time you watched the TV, the system will be turned on automatically when you turn on the TV again.

Operations can also be made by the

TV’s menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Notes

• Sound is only output from the TV if other than [TV] input is selected when using the

Twin Picture function on the TV. When you disable the Twin Picture function, the sound is output from the system.

• The number for the system’s volume level is displayed on the TV screen depending on the TV. The volume number displayed on the TV may differ from the number on the front panel display of the system.

• Depending on the settings of the TV, the

System Audio Control function may not be available. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Audio Return Channel

If the system is connected to a TV’s

HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio

Return Channel, you can listen to TV

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sound from the speakers of the system without connecting an optical digital cable.

On the system, turn [System Settings] -

[HDMI Settings] - [Audio Return

Channel] to [Auto] (page 45). The

default setting is [Auto].

Note

If the TV is not compatible with Audio

Return Channel, an optical digital cable

(not supplied) needs to be connected

(Refer to the supplied Startup Guide).

Using the “BRAVIA” Sync

Function

In addition to the Control for HDMI function, you can also use the following functions on devices compatible with the “BRAVIA” sync function.

• Scene Select function

• Home Theatre Control

• Echo Canceling function

• Language Follow

Note

These functions are proprietary functions of Sony. This function cannot operate with products other than those manufactured by Sony.

One-Touch Play Function

When you play content on a device (Bluray Disc recorder, “PlayStation

®

4,” etc.) connected to the TV, the system and TV are turned on automatically, the input of the system is switched to the input for the TV, and sound is output from the speakers of the system.

Notes

• If the TV sound was output from the speakers of the TV the previous time you watched the TV, the system does not turn on and the sound and picture are output from the TV even if device content is

played (page 45).

• Depending on the TV, the beginning part of content being played may not play correctly.

Scene Select Function

The sound field of the system is automatically switched according to the

TV’s Scene Select function settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Set the sound field to [ClearAudio+]

(page 20).

Remote Easy Control

You can operate the system by selecting the system from the TV’s Sync Menu.

This function can be used if the TV supports the Sync Menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Notes

• In the TV’s link menu, the system is recognized by the TV as “Player.”

• Some operations may not be available with some TVs.

Home Theatre Control

Function

When using a TV compatible with the

Home Theatre Control function, setting the system, setting the sound field settings, input switching, etc. can be done without switching the TV input.

This function can be used when the TV is connected to the Internet. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Echo Canceling Function

Echo is reduced when you use Social

Viewing function such as Skype while

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watching TV programs. This function can be used if the TV supports Social

Viewing function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Notes

• Sound is only output from the speaker of the TV if the input of the system is other than [TV] when using the Social Viewing function.

• This function cannot be used when sound is output from the TV.

Language Follow

When you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV, the system’s on-screen display language is also changed.

Notes on HDMI connections

• Use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI

Cable with Ethernet or Premium High

Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet). If you use a standard HDMI cable, 1080p and 4K content may not be displayed properly.

• Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Use an

HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet) manufactured by Sony bearing the logo indicating the cable type.

• We do not recommend using an

HDMI-DVI conversion cable.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected device.

• This system supports “TRILUMINOS” and 4K transmission.

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Using the Setup Display

You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.

The default settings are underlined.

1

Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2

Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3

Select the setting item.

Setting item Explanation

[Software Update] Updates the software of the system. (page 43)

[Screen Settings]

Makes the screen settings according to the type of TV. (page 43)

[Audio Settings]

Makes the audio settings according to the type of connection

jacks. (page 44)

[Bluetooth

Settings]

Makes detailed settings for the BLUETOOTH function. (page 44)

[Wireless Surround

Settings]

Makes setting for the wireless surround function. (page 45)

[System Settings]

Makes the system-related settings. (page 45)

[Network Settings] Makes detailed settings for the Internet and home network.

(page 46)

[Input Skip

Setting]

[Easy Setup]

Sets the input skip setting for each input. (page 47)

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. (page 47)

[Resetting]

Resets the system to the factory default settings. (page 47)

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[Software Update]

By updating your software to the latest version, you can take advantage of the newest functions.

For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/ soundbarsupport

Notes

• An Internet environment is necessary to perform updates via Internet.

• During a software update, “UPDT” appears in the front panel display. After the update is complete, the system automatically reboots. While the updating operation is in progress, do not turn on or off the system or operate the system or TV. Wait for the software update to complete.

• Set [Auto Update] to [On] when you want to perform software updates

automatically (page 46). Software update

may be performed even if you select [Off] in [Auto Update] depending on the details of the updates.

[Update via Internet]

Updates the system’s software using the available network. Follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure network is connected to the Internet.

[Update via USB Memory]

Updates software using USB memory.

Make sure that the software update folder is correctly named “UPDATE.”

[Screen Settings]

[TV Type]

[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a widemode function.

[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a

4:3 screen TV without a wide-mode function.

[Output Video Resolution]

[Auto]: Outputs video signal according to the resolution of the TV or connected device.

[480i/576i]*, [480p/576p]*, [720p],

[1080i], [1080p]: Outputs video signal according to the selected resolution setting.

* If the color system of the playback content is NTSC, the video signals resolution can be converted to [480i] and

[480p] only.

[24p Output]

[Network content 24p Output]

This function sets the signals output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack on the system when using the Screen mirroring function with 1080/24p contents.

[Auto]: Outputs 24p video signals only when you connect a 1080/24pcompatible TV via an HDMI connection and the [Output Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [1080p].

[Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

[4K Output]

[Auto1]: Outputs 2K video signals during

Screen mirroring and 4K video signals during photo playback when connected to a 4K-compatible device manufactured by Sony.

[Auto2]: Outputs 4K video signals during 24p content playback with

Screen mirroring or photo playback when you connect a 4K/24p-compatible device.

[Off]: Turns off the function.

Notes

• If your device manufactured by Sony is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the same effect as

[Auto2] setting.

• [Network content 24p Output] in [24p

Output] needs to be set appropriately for

[Auto2].

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[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

[Auto]: Automatically detects the type of external device, and then switches to the matching color setting.

[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals.

[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals.

[RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device with an HDCP compliant DVI jack.

[SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)

[On]: Smooths the gradation of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack.

[Off]: Select this if video signals are distorted or color is unnatural.

[Audio Settings]

[DSEE]

This function is only available when

[Music] is selected as the sound field.

[On]: Enhances sound quality by

restoring high-range sound (page 36).

[Off]: Off

[Audio DRC]

You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

[Auto]: Automatically compresses sound encoded in Dolby TrueHD.

[On]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.

[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.

[Audio Output]

You can select the output method used for audio signal output.

[Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound from the system’s speakers only.

[Speaker + HDMI]: Outputs multichannel sound from the system’s speakers and 2-channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack.

[HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI

OUT (ARC) jack only. Sound format depends on the connected device.

Note

When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]

(page 45), [Audio Output] is set to

[Speaker + HDMI] automatically and this setting cannot be changed.

[Bluetooth Settings]

[Bluetooth Mode]

You can enjoy content from a

BLUETOOTH device by using this system or listen to sound from this system by using BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones or speaker.

[Receiver]: This system is in receiver mode, which enables it to receive and output audio from the BLUETOOTH device.

[Transmitter]: This system is in transmitter mode, which enables it to send audio to the BLUETOOTHcompatible headphones or speaker. If you switch the input of the system, “BT

TX” appears on the front panel display.

[Off]: The BLUETOOTH function is turned off and you cannot select the [Bluetooth

Audio] input.

Note

You can connect to a

BLUETOOTH

device by using the One-touch function even if you have set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Off].

[Device List]

Displays a list of paired and detected

BLUETOOTH devices (SNK device) when

[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].

[Bluetooth Standby]

You can set the [Bluetooth Standby] so that the system can be turned on by a

BLUETOOTH device even when the system is in standby mode. This function is only available when you set

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[Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or

[Transmitter].

[On]: The system turns on automatically when you request a BLUETOOTH connection from a paired BLUETOOTH device.

[Off]: Off

[Bluetooth Codec - AAC]

This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or

[Transmitter].

[On]: Enable AAC codec.

[Off]: Disable AAC codec.

Notes

• You can enjoy high-quality sound if AAC is enabled and your device supports AAC.

• When connecting BLUETOOTHcompatible headphones or speakers, this setting cannot be changed.

[Bluetooth Codec - LDAC]

This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or

[Transmitter].

[On]: Enable LDAC codec.

[Off]: Disable LDAC codec.

Notes

• You can enjoy more high-quality sound if

LDAC is enabled and your device supports

LDAC.

• When connecting BLUETOOTHcompatible headphones or speakers, this setting cannot be changed.

[Wireless Playback Quality]

You can set the transmission data rate of LDAC playback. This function is only available when you set [Bluetooth

Mode] to [Transmitter] and [Bluetooth

Codec - LDAC] to [On].

[Auto]: The data transfer rate is automatically changed depending on the environment. If audio playback is unstable in this mode, use the other three modes.

[Sound Quality]: The highest bit rate is used. Sound is sent in a higher quality; however, audio playback sometimes may become unstable when the link quality is not good enough.

[Standard]: The middle bit rate is used. It balances both sound quality and playback stability.

[Connection]: Stability is prioritized.

Sound quality may be reasonable and connection status will most likely be stable. If the connection is unstable, this setting is recommended.

[Wireless Surround

Settings]

This setting is for using wireless speakers (not supplied) as the surround speakers of the system. For details, see

“Adding Rear Speakers (Wireless

Surround)” (page 33).

[System Settings]

[OSD Language]

You can select the language you want for the system on-screen display.

[HDMI Settings]

• [Control for HDMI] (page 39)

[On]: The Control for HDMI function is enabled. Devices connected with an

HDMI cable can control each other.

[Off]: Off

• [Standby Linked to TV] (page 39)

This function is available when you set

[Control for HDMI] to [On].

[Auto]: If the input of the system is

[TV] or [Screen mirroring], the system turns off automatically when you turn off the TV.

[On]: The system turns off automatically when you turn off the TV regardless of the input.

[Off]: The system does not turn off when you turn off the TV.

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• [Audio Return Channel] (page 39)

Set this function when the system is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack that is compatible with Audio Return

Channel. The function is available when you set [Control for HDMI] to

[On].

[Auto]: You can listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system.

[Off]: Use this setting when an optical digital cable is connected.

[Quick Start/Network Standby]

[On]: Shortens the startup time from standby mode. You can operate the system quickly after turning it on.

[Off]: Off

[Auto Standby]

[On]: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. When you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically.

[Off]: Off

[Auto Display]

[On]: Automatically displays information on the TV screen when changing the audio signals, picture mode, etc.

[Off]: Displays information only when you press DISPLAY.

[Software Update Notification]

[On]: Sets the system to inform you of latest software version information

(page 43).

[Off]: Off

[Auto Update Settings]

[Auto Update]

[On]: Software update is automatically executed between 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 [Quick Start/Network

Standby], software update is performed after you turn off the system.

[Off]: Off

[Time Zone]

Select your country/region.

Notes

• 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 within 11 days of a new software release.

[Device Name]

You can change the name of this system according to your preference so that it is more recognizable when using the

[Bluetooth Audio] or [Screen mirroring] function. The name is also used with other networks, such as the home network. Follow on-screen instructions and use the software keyboard to enter the name.

[System Information]

You can display the system’s software version information and the MAC address.

[Software License Information]

You can display the Software License

Information.

[Network Settings]

[Internet Settings]

Connect the system to the network beforehand.

[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a

LAN cable. When you select this setting, the wireless LAN function of the system is disabled automatically.

[Wireless Setup]: Select this when you use the built-in Wi-Fi function of the system to connect to a wireless network.

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Tip

For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: http://www.sony.com/soundbarsupport

[Network Connection Status]

Displays the current network connection status.

[Network Connection Diagnostics]

You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.

[Screen mirroring RF Setting]

If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN, the wireless signals may be unstable. In this case, playback stability may be improved by setting the priority radio frequency channel for Screen mirroring.

[Auto]: Normally select this. The system automatically selects the best channel for Screen mirroring.

[CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: The selected channel is prioritized for Screen mirroring connection.

[Connection Server Settings]

Sets whether or not to display the connected home network server.

[Auto Home Network Access

Permission]

[On]: Allows automatic access from a newly detected home network controller.

[Off]: Off

[Home Network Access Control]

Displays a list of home network controller-compatible products and sets whether or not to accept commands from the controllers in the list.

[External Control]

[On]: Allows the home automation controller to operate this system.

[Off]: Off

[Remote Start]

[On]: Allows you to turn on the system by a device linked via a network when the system is in standby mode.

[Off]: The system cannot be turned on by a device linked via a network.

[Input Skip Setting]

The skip setting is a convenient feature that allows you to skip unused inputs when selecting a function by pressing

INPUT +/–.

[Do not skip]: The system does not skip the selected input.

[Skip]: The system skips the selected input.

Note

When you press INPUT +/– during the home menu is displayed, input icon appears dimmed if it has been set to [Skip].

Tip

You can perform [Input Skip Setting] from

the options menu (page 49).

[Easy Setup]

Run [Easy Setup] to make the basic initial settings and the basic network settings for the system. Follow the onscreen instructions.

[Resetting]

[Reset to Factory Default Settings]

You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset.

[Initialize Personal Information]

You can erase your personal information stored on the system.

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Note

If you dispose, transfer or resell this system, please delete all Personal

Information for security purposes. Please take appropriate measures such as logging out after using a network service.

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Options Menu List

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Item

[A/V SYNC]

[Sound Field]

[Night]

[Voice]

[Input Skip Setting]

Explanation

Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound. Sound output can be

delayed (page 22).

Changes the sound field setting (page 20).

Selects the night mode (page 21).

Selects the voice mode (page 21).

Skips unused inputs when selecting a function by pressing INPUT +/–

(page 47).

Sets repeat playback.

Starts or stops playback.

[Repeat Setting]

[Play/Stop]

[Play from beginning]

Plays the item from the beginning.

[Shuffle Setting]

Sets shuffle playback.

[Add Slideshow BGM]

Registers music files on the USB memory as slideshow background music (BGM).

[Slideshow]

[Slideshow Speed]

[Slideshow Effect]

[Slideshow BGM]

[Change Display]

[Rotate Left]

[Rotate Right]

[View Image]

Starts a slideshow.

Changes the slideshow speed.

Sets the effect when playing a slideshow.

• [Off]: Turns off the function.

• [My Music from USB]: Sets the music files registered in [Add

Slideshow BGM].

Switches between [Grid View] and [List View].

Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

Displays the selected picture.

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