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Rear Speaker

Operating Instructions

SA-RS5

5-034-502-

(1)

WARNING

Do not install the speakers in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the speakers with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the speakers to naked flame sources
(for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose these speakers to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the speakers.

The AC adaptor is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the
speakers themselves have been turned off.

As the mains plug of AC power adaptor is used to
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains,
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-
installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

Do not place this product close to medical
devices.

This product (including accessories) has magnet(s)
which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable
shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other
medical devices. Do not place this product close to
persons who use such medical devices. Consult your
doctor before using this product if you use any such
medical device.

Indoor use only.

For the speakers

The nameplates are located on the bottom of the
speakers.

For the AC adaptor

Labels for AC adaptor model No. and Serial No. are
located at the bottom of the AC adaptor.

• Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or

batteries.

• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the

liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact has been made, wash the affected area
with copious amounts of water and seek medical
advice.

• Do not use any charger other than that specifically

provided for use with the equipment.

• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged

before use. Always use the correctcharger and refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment
manual for proper charging instructions.

• After extended periods of storage, it may be

necessary to charge and discharge the cells
batteries several times to obtain maximum
performance.

• Dispose of properly.
• Retain the original product literature for future

reference.

• Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

• Do not subject the batteries to extreme low

temperature conditions that may result in
overheating and thermal runaway.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the rear speaker,

unplug the rear speaker and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not climb on the rear speaker, as you may fall down and

injure yourself, or the rear speaker damage may result.

On the AC adaptor

Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the
unit, do not use any other AC adaptor.

On power sources

• Before operating the rear speaker, check that the operating

voltage is identical to your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the
bottom of the rear speaker.

• If you are not going to use the rear speaker for a long time,

be sure to disconnect the rear speaker from the wall outlet
(mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the

purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) in
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.

• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a

qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

• Although the rear speaker heats up during operation, this

is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this rear
speaker at high volume, the rear speaker temperature at
the rear and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the rear speaker.

On placement

• Do not place the rear speaker near heat sources or in a

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.

• Do not place metal objects other than a TV around the rear

speaker. Wireless functions may be unstable.

• If the rear speaker 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 rear speaker away from the
TV, VCR, or tape deck.

• Use caution when placing the rear speaker on a surface

that has been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.),
as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

• The speakers of this rear speaker are not of magnetically

shielded type. Do not place magnetic cards on the rear
speaker or near it.

If you encounter color irregularity on a
nearby TV screen

Color irregularities may be observed on certain types of TV
sets.

On cleaning

Clean the rear speaker with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.

Others

• At high temperature, the charging may stop or the volume

may reduce to protect the battery.

• Even if you do not intend to use the rear speaker for a long

time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6
months to maintain its performance.

• When the amount of time that the built-in battery can be

used seems significantly shorter, it could mean that the
rechargeable built-in battery has expired.

If you have any question or problem concerning your rear
speaker, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About Compatible
Models for the Rear
Speaker

The SA-RS5 rear speaker works only with the
specified model. For information about compatible
models, visit Sony's website.
In these Operating Instructions, the operations are
described for speakers used with the compatible
model HT-A7000.

Note

You may need to update the software depending on
the connected device. To update the rear speaker,
you need to connect the rear speaker to the AC
outlet (mains) using the AC adaptor (supplied). For
details about updating, refer to Operating
Instructions of the compatible model.

Parts and Controls

Top, front, and bottom





(power) button

Turns on or off the rear speaker.



Up-firing speaker
Outputs the sound upward.



OPTIMIZE button

You can perform Sound Field Optimization of a
connected device. When both of the rear speakers
turn on, you can perform Sound Field
Optimization by pressing OPTIMIZE on either rear
speaker without operation on the connected
device.
Sound Field Optimization may not be performed
depending on the status of the connected device.
This function works only with specified models.
For information about compatible models,
confirm on the Sony website.



Power indicator

– Flashes slowly (green): The rear speaker is

attempting to automatically connect to a
compatible model.

– Lights up (green): The rear speaker is connected

to a compatible model.

– Flashes twice repeatedly (green): The rear

speaker is attempting to manually connect to a
compatible model.

– Flashes/lights up (amber): The software is

updating.

– Lights up (red): The rear speaker is in standby

mode.

– Turns off: The rear speaker is turned off.



Battery indicators
During charging

– Flash slowly: The built-in battery is charging.

– Turn off: Charging is completed.
During use (without power source connection)

– Light up: The remaining battery level is

indicated.

– The left most indicator flashes: The remaining

battery level is low. Charge the built-in battery.



LINK button



Cable holder



DC IN terminal

Note

• Do not put anything on the up-firing speaker or

touch the up-firing speaker carelessly.

• The brightness of the power and battery indicators

sync with the DIMMER settings of a compatible
model.

Rear



Mounting hole for the general speaker stand



Wall mounting hole

Note

When using the mounting hole for the general
speaker stand (



) or wall mounting hole (



), peel

off the cover on the rear of the speaker by inserting a
flathead screwdriver, etc. into a groove on the lower
side of the cover.

Charging the Rear
Speaker

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the rear
speaker, then connect the AC adaptor to the AC
outlet (mains).

The battery indicators flash during charging.
The battery indicators turn off after completion of
charging.

Off

Note

Do not remove the plug part from the AC adaptor
and connect the plug to the AC outlet (mains)
alone. There may be a risk of electric shock or fire.

After completion of charging, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the AC outlet (mains), then
disconnect the AC adaptor from the rear
speaker.

Tip

You can use the rear speaker during charging. In this
case, it may take longer to charge the built-in battery
compared to when the speaker is turned off
depending on the conditions of use. Therefore, it is
recommended to turn off the speaker when
charging.

Installation

To enjoy the surround sound effectively, install the
rear speakers so that their height positions match
the position of your ear.

Note

• Do not install the rear speakers in a shelf or right

below a ceiling.

• Do not install the rear speakers in an inclined state

or unstable place.

Installing on a Shelf/Stand

The following illustration is an installation example to
use the rear speakers with the compatible model
HT-A7000 and an optional subwoofer.

REAR R

SA-RS5

REAR L

Check the right and left rear speakers using the
labels on the bottom.

“REAR R” is for right, “REAR L” is for left.

Install the rear speakers behind your listening
position.

Install the rear speakers by turning them to your
listening position.

Note

Lay the bottom (the face on which there is a label)
down to install the rear speaker. Installations other

than the above are not supported.

Tip

To obtain a good surround sound, perform Sound
Field Optimization or speaker distance setting. The
function/operation differs depending on compatible
models. For details, refer to the operating
instructions or Help Guide of the compatible model.

Mounting on the Wall

The following illustration is an installation example to
use the rear speakers with the compatible model
HT-A7000 and an optional subwoofer.

REAR R

SA-RS5

REAR L

Note

• Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or

licensed contractor and pay special attention to
safety during the installation.

• Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or

damage caused by improper installation,
insufficient wall strength, improper screw
installation or natural disaster, etc.

Prepare a screw (not supplied) that is suitable
for the wall mounting hole on the rear of the
speakers.

4 mm

More than 30 mm

Wall mounting hole on the rear of
the rear speaker

5 mm

10 mm

Decide the wall mounting position of the
speaker and fasten the screw there.

Approx.
7.5 mm

Peel off the cover on the rear of the speaker by
inserting a flathead screwdriver, etc. into a
groove on the lower side of the cover.

Cover

Hang the wall mounting hole on the screw.

Check the labels on the bottom of the speakers.
“REAR R” is for right, “REAR L” is for left.

When mounting the rear speaker on the wall
with the AC adaptor connected, fix the cable of
the AC adaptor in the cable holder on the
bottom of the rear speaker.

Cable
holder

Cable of the AC adaptor

Note

• Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for

the wall material and strength. As a plasterboard
wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely
in the wall beam. Mount the speakers onto a
reinforced wall making sure that the heights of the
right and left speakers are equal.

• Keep the cover that was peeled off in step 3 for use

when you do not mount the rear speaker on a wall.

Tip

You can store the cable of the AC adaptor compactly
with the cable guide (supplied).
Store the cable and DC plug of the AC adaptor in the
cable guide, attach the cable guide to the bottom of
the rear speaker while connecting the DC plug to the
DC IN terminal, then fix the cable in the cable holder.

Cable guide

Top view of the bottom of the rear speaker

Cable and DC
plug of the AC
adaptor

Cable holder

• Attach the cable guide and cable of the AC adaptor

firmly by inserting it deeply when using the cable
guide.

• When pressing LINK on the bottom of the rear

speaker, remove the cable guide.

• To remove the cable guide, remove the cable from

the cable holder, then pull the cable guide out by
inserting your finger into the hollows.

Hollows

Connection

Power indicator
(green)



(power)

Battery indicators

Tip

You can connect the optional subwoofer with
compatible models in the following way when
installing it too.

Turn on the compatible model.

Press



(power) to turn the rear speaker on.

The power indicator lights or flashes when the
rear speaker turns on.
Turn on both left and right rear speakers.
You can use the rear speaker during charging.

Make sure that the power indicators on the rear
speakers light in green.

When the power indicators light in green, the
connection between the rear speakers and a
compatible model is established.
If the connection is not established, connect the
rear speakers to the compatible model manually.
For details, see “If the Connection is not
Established Automatically.”

Note

If a compatible model is in standby mode while the
AC adaptor is not connected to the rear speaker, the
rear speaker turns off automatically after 5 minutes.
In this case, turn on both left and right rear speakers
to use the rear speakers.

If the Connection is not Established
Automatically

If you cannot connect the rear speakers to the
compatible model automatically or you use multiple
compatible models and want to specify the
compatible model for connecting the rear speakers,
perform manual connection.
The following operation is described for rear
speakers used with the compatible model HT-A7000.
Use the remote control supplied with the compatible
model HT-A7000 when performing this operation.
If you use other compatible models, refer to their
Operating Instructions.

Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

Select

[Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the

home menu.

Select [Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker
Settings] - [Start manual linking].

The [Start manual linking] screen appears on the
TV screen.

Press LINK on the rear speaker.

LINK

The power indicator of the rear speaker that had
LINK pressed flashes twice repeatedly in green.

Select [Start].

The manual link starts.
The connecting process appears on the TV screen.
To cancel the manual link, select [Cancel].

When [Rear Speaker (R)] and [Rear Speaker (L)]
display [Connected], select [Finish].

Press (enter).

The link is established and the power indicator of
the rear speaker lights in green.

Note

• If you perform [Start manual linking], [Link mode]

of [Wireless Speaker Settings] is set to [Manual]
automatically.

• Only the rear speakers for which [Connected] has

been displayed in Step 6 connect to a compatible
model. If the connection of the rear speakers
cannot be established, perform the manual
connection again.

If Wireless Transmission is Unstable

If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a
wireless LAN, the wireless signals may become
unstable. In this case, the transmission may be
improved by changing the following setting.
The following operation is described for rear
speakers used with the compatible model HT-A7000.
Use the remote control supplied with the compatible
model HT-A7000 when performing this operation.
If you use other compatible models, refer to their
Operating Instructions.

Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

Select

[Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the

home menu.

Select [Speaker Settings] - [Wireless
Speaker Settings] - [RF Channel].

Select the setting you want.

• [On] (default setting): Normally select this. The

compatible model automatically selects the
better channel for transmission. Stronger mode
for wireless interference.

• [Off]: The compatible model selects a channel

from the limited frequency band to prevent
external wireless interference. If sound
dropping occurs while [On] is selected, it may
be improved by selecting [Off].

Note

• If you change the [RF Channel] setting from [Off] to

[On], it may take 1 minute to reconnect.

• Some compatible models may not meet this

setting depending on the countries/regions where
you purchased it.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the rear speakers, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem
before requesting repairs. Should any problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to bring all of your rear speakers, the
compatible model, and optional subwoofer even if it
seems as though only one has a problem when you
request a repair.
The following solutions are described for speakers
used with the compatible model HT-A7000.
If you use other compatible models, refer to their
Operating Instructions.

No sound is heard from the rear speakers.

Make sure the AC adaptor is connected properly or
the built-in battery is charged.

If the power indicator on the rear speaker does not
light, try the following.

– Make sure the AC adaptor is connected properly

or the built-in battery is charged.

– Press



(power) of the rear speaker to turn on

the power.

If the power indicator on the rear speaker flashes
slowly in green or lights in red, try the following.

– Move the rear speaker to a location near the

compatible model so that the power indicator on
the rear speaker lights in green.

– Follow the steps in “If the Connection is not

Established Automatically.”

– Check the wireless connection status. For details,

refer to the Operating Instructions of the
compatible model.

Press REAR



(rear speakers volume) + on the

remote control of the compatible model to
increase the volume of the rear speakers.

If you change the [RF Channel] setting of the
compatible model from [Off] to [On], it may take 1
minute for the sound to be output.

If the power indicator on the rear speaker flashes
in red, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC
outlet (mains), press



(power) to turn off the rear

speaker, reconnect the AC adaptor to the AC
outlet (mains), then turn on the rear speaker again.

The rear speaker may not output sound
depending on the music source or sound field. For
details, refer to the operating instructions or Help
Guide of the compatible model.

Sound skips or has noise.

If there is a device nearby that generates
electromagnetic waves, such as a wireless LAN or
a microwave oven in use, locate the rear speakers
and compatible model apart from that device.

If there is an obstacle between the compatible
model and rear speakers, move or remove the
obstacle.

Locate the compatible model and rear speakers as
close as possible.

Switch the network connection of the TV or Blu-ray
Disc player from wireless to wired.

The rear speaker cannot be charged.

In an extremely cold or hot environment, charging
stops for safety. If charging takes a long time, it
also makes charging of the rear speaker stop. To
resolve these issues, disconnect the AC adaptor,
and then connect it again within an operating
temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C.

Sound is not output from some speakers.

Some speakers may not output sound depending
on the music source, sound field, or compatible
model. For details, refer to the operating
instructions or Help Guide of the compatible
model.

Sound Field Optimization failed.

Speakers may not be correctly located. Check the
installation location on the labels on the bottom of
the two speakers and install them in the correct
location.

Install the speakers upright so that the labels on
the bottom of the speakers are directed
downwards.

– If the speaker is installed sideways, Sound Field

Optimization cannot be performed properly.

– If the speaker is installed in an inclined state, the

microphone for measurement of the speaker is
also inclined and the sound for measurement
ceiling distance is output in an inclined state.
These may be the cause that the Sound Field
Optimization failed.

Perform Sound Field Optimization again in a
situation where the surrounding is quiet.

Install the speakers with a distance of more than
50 cm. If the distance between speakers is too
close, Sound Field Optimization cannot be
performed properly.

Bring the speakers closer if the speakers are
installed at a distance far away from each other.

If there is any obstacle between speakers or the
microphone for measurement of the speaker is
blocked by an obstacle, Sound Field Optimization
cannot be performed properly. Remove it if there
is any obstacle between speakers or in front of the
speakers.

Resetting the Rear Speaker

If the rear speaker still does not operate properly,
reset the rear speaker as follows.

Disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet
(mains).

Press and hold OPTIMIZE for more than 10
seconds.

The rear speaker is reset.

Note

Turn on the rear speaker by pressing



(power) of

the rear speaker after resetting.

Tip

Resetting is the operation that turns off the rear
speaker forcibly. The settings of the rear speaker
remain.