Sony HT-MT300, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT MT300 MT301 ...

Page 2: ... sunshine and fire Indoor use only Recommended cables Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals For the Bar Speaker The nameplate is located on the bottom of the Bar Speaker For the AC adapter Labels for AC adapter Model No and Serial No are located at the bottom of AC adapter For the customers in Europe Notice for custome...

Page 3: ...cal symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to...

Page 4: ...erating the BLUETOOTH Device 22 Using the Various Functions Activating Wireless Transmission Between Specific Units SECURE LINK 23 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound AUDIO 24 Saving Power Consumption 24 Optimizing the Subwoofer Sound When Installing under a Sofa 25 Setting the Attenuation Function for the ANALOG IN and TV IN OPTICAL Jacks 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 27 Resetting the System ...

Page 5: ... 1 Subwoofer 1 Remote control 1 R03 size AAA battery 2 Optical digital cable 1 AC adapter 1 AC power cord mains lead 1 U K Ireland models Australia New Zealand models Speaker pad for the subwoofer 4 Startup Guide Operating Instructions ...

Page 6: ...ol sensor to operate the system N Mark page 20 When using the NFC function touch your NFC compatible device to the mark input select button page 13 BLUETOOTH PAIRING button page 19 volume buttons power button Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode Indicators For details see About the indicators on the main unit page 7 Bar Speaker Main Unit ...

Page 7: ...When connecting an unsupported device Lights Analog input is selected Flashes once While changing the volume subwoofer volume Light s Sound effect is selected page 16 Indicators Status Flash twice One of the following functions is set to on Dolby DRC page 17 BLUETOOTH standby page 22 Auto standby page 24 Sofa mode page 25 Attenuation page 26 Flashes twice One of the following functions is set to o...

Page 8: ... The volume subwoofer volume level is set to maximum minimum Flash repeatedly The sound is muted Flash for 10 seconds and the system is turned off The protection feature is activated page 30 Flash slowly The system enters standby mode by the auto standby function Indicators Status ...

Page 9: ...9GB Rear USB port page 14 ANALOG IN jack TV IN OPTICAL jack DC IN jack ...

Page 10: ...bwoofer is connected to the system with the Secure Link function Flashes in green The subwoofer is attempting to connect to the system Flashes in orange The subwoofer is attempting to connect to the system with the Secure Link function Flashes in red The protection feature of the subwoofer is activated page 28 SECURE LINK button page 23 Ventilation holes For safety do not block the ventilation hol...

Page 11: ...o the USB port for output sound ANALOG Selects the TV connected to the ANALOG IN jack for output sound page 13 Turns on off the audio attenuation function page 26 volume Adjusts the volume SW subwoofer volume page 18 Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer previous next page 14 19 Go to the beginning of the previous or next file select page 14 Switches between previous and next folder to be played for...

Page 12: ...e sofa mode page 25 NIGHT Turns on off the night mode page 16 Turns on off the BLUETOOTH standby mode page 22 muting Turns off the sound temporarily play pause page 14 19 Pauses or resumes playback MOVIE MUSIC Selects MOVIE or MUSIC for the sound effect page 16 Turns on off the auto standby function page 24 The AUDIO and buttons have a tactile dot Use it as a guide during operation ...

Page 13: ... pressing SW on the remote control page 18 Tip If you press on the main unit the device changes cyclically as follows TV BLUETOOTH USB ANALOG Listening to the Sound TV BLUETOOTH USB ANALOG SW TV TV that is connected to the TV IN OPTICAL jack ANALOG TV that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP For details see Listening to Music Sound with the BLUETOOTH Fu...

Page 14: ...st the volume Adjust the volume by pressing on the remote control Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW on the remote control page 18 Do not remove the USB device during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device turn the system off before connecting or removing the USB device If there is a folder on the USB device music files are played in order from the music files on th...

Page 15: ...ing to the Sound Tip You can select the playback method by using SongPal page 21 File system Playback order of thefolder and music file FAT32 Recorded date and time order old to new NTFS Folder or file name order ...

Page 16: ...ue Press NIGHT to set the function to on or off When you turn the system off the night mode is set to off automatically Selecting the Sound Effect CLEAR AUDIO You can enjoy the sound with Sony recommended sound field Sound field is automatically optimized according to playback content and function The MOVIE and MUSIC indicators light up for 2 seconds and turn off MOVIE Sounds are played back with ...

Page 17: ...ice that is connected to the TV IN OPTICAL jack When you set Dolby DRC Dynamic Range Control to on dynamic range of the audio signal range between the maximum and minimum volume is compressed and sound with low volume is easy to hear Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds to set the function to on or off Voice mode on The MOVIE and MUSIC indicators flash twice Voice mode off The MOVIE indicator flashes twi...

Page 18: ...designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound Press SW subwoofer volume to adjust the volume of the subwoofer 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 Note SW ...

Page 19: ...UETOOTH indicator on the main unit lights in blue A connection between the system and mobile device has been established 4 Start audio playback with the music app on the connected mobile device Sound is output from the main unit 5 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume by pressing on the remote control Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW on the remote control page 18 and on the remote control ...

Page 20: ...ding an NFC compatible mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet near the N mark on the main unit the system is turned on automatically then pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are performed automatically 1 Turn on the NFC function of the mobile device 2 Touch the N mark on the main unit with the mobile device Keep touching until the mobile device vibrates and message appears on the mobile device ...

Page 21: ...nstructions of your device If your mobile device is a type that goes into standby mode in response to magnetic force it may not be able to be connected by NFC When the One touch function does not work connect it by using the BLUETOOTH function page 19 Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with SongPal SongPal is an application for controlling compatible Sony audio devices using the mobile device...

Page 22: ...ning the System On by Operating the BLUETOOTH Device When the system has pairing information you can turn the system on and listen to music from a BLUETOOTH device even when the system is in standby mode by setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on Hold down NIGHT for 5 seconds to set the function to on or off While the BLUETOOTH standby mode is on standby power consumption increases Using SongPal ...

Page 23: ...your neighbors use wireless products 1 Press SECURE LINK on the rear of the subwoofer The power indicator on the subwoofer flashes in orange 2 Hold down CLEAR AUDIO for 5 seconds The USB and ANALOG indicators flash twice then the MOVIE and MUSIC indicators flash alternately When the main unit is linked to the subwoofer the indicators stop flashing If it failed the MOVIE and MUSIC indicators light ...

Page 24: ...ode automatically when you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes and the system is not receiving an input signal Hold down MOVIE MUSIC for 5 seconds to set the function to on or off Main Outputs only the main channel The MOVIE and MUSIC indicators flash twice Sub Outputs only the sub channel The MOVIE indicator flashes twice Main Sub Main sound is output from the left speaker and sub soun...

Page 25: ...mizing the Subwoofer Sound When Installing under a Sofa You can optimize the sound of the subwoofer that is installed under a sofa by setting the sofa mode to on Hold down VOICE for 5 seconds to set the function to on or off Saving Power in Standby Mode Sofa mode on The USB and ANALOG indicators flash twice Sofa mode off The USB indicator flashes twice VOICE ...

Page 26: ...ten to a device connected to the ANALOG IN and TV IN OPTICAL jacks You can prevent distortion by attenuating the input level on the system Hold down ANALOG for 5 seconds to set the function to on or off Attenuation on The USB and ANALOG indicators flash twice Attenuation off The USB indicator flashes twice ANALOG ...

Page 27: ...to which you connected the TV page 13 Increase the volume on the TV or cancel muting Check the sound output of the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the TV settings The system supports the Dolby Digital and PCM audio formats page 33 When you playback unsupported format set the digital audio out setting of the TV BRAVIA to PCM For details refer to the operating instructions of yo...

Page 28: ...le bass sound components i e a TV broadcast the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass sound When the input source does not contain much of bass sound as is the case with most TV programs the bass sound may not be audible Set the night mode to off For details see Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight NIGHT page 16 Sound skips or ...

Page 29: ... main unit is lit page 6 Bring this system and the BLUETOOTH device closer together If 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 BLUETOOT...

Page 30: ...f a 3D TV that supports the infrared 3D glass system or wireless communication Move the main unit away from the TV within a range that allow those parts to operate properly For the locations of the sensors and remote control receiver refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV The system does not work properly The system may be in demo mode To cancel demo mode reset the system Press a...

Page 31: ... etc 2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices 3 Codec Audio signal compression and conversion format 4 Abbreviation for Subband Codec Front L Front R speaker block section Speaker system Full range speaker system Acoustic suspension Speaker 40 mm 100 mm cone type General Power requirements DC 19 5 V using the supplied AC adapter connected to AC ...

Page 32: ...ower consumption On 20 W Standby mode 0 5 W or less Dimensions approx w h d 95 mm 383 mm 365 mm Not including projection portion Mass approx 4 9 kg Frequency band 2 4 GHz 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Subwoofer SA WMT300 SA WMT301 Wireless transmitter receiver section ...

Page 33: ...gnize the following files or folders in USB devices folder paths up to 128 characters long up to 200 folders including root folder up to 200 audio files folders in each folder Some USB devices may not work with this system The system can recognize Mass Storage Class MSC devices Supported Input Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows Dolby Digital Linear PCM 2ch Codec Ex...

Page 34: ...H 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 sett...

Page 35: ...quate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system Do not place the system near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on the top of the main unit If the system is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck noise may result and picture quality may suffer In such a case place the system away ...

Page 36: ...as been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified 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 Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance BRAVIA logo is a trademark of Sony Corporati...

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