Sony HT-S400 - 2.1ch Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Manual
Precautions
Onsafety
Onpowersources
Onheatbuildup
Although the speaker system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this speaker system at high volume, the speaker system temperature at the rear and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the speaker system.
Onplacement
Onoperation Before connecting other equipment, be sure to turn off and unplug the speaker system.
IfyouencountercolorirregularityonanearbyTVscreen Color irregularities may be observed on certain types of TV.
If color irregularity is observed... Turn off the TV, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker system further away from the TV.
On cleaning
If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About These Operating Instructions
Installation and Connection
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Cable and / or Optical Cable
Refer to Startup Guide (separate document).
Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall
You can mount the bar speaker on a wall.
Notes
Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall mount holes on the rear of the bar speaker.
4 mm (3/16 in) 30 mm (1 3/16 in) or more Hole on the rear of the bar speaker
Align the vertical line above the " TV CENTER LINE" printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (supplied) with the center of the width of your TV.
Center of the TV WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
Align the " TV BOTTOM LINE" printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the bottom of your TV, then adhere the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on the wall with a commercially available adhesive tape, etc.
Fasten the screws prepared in step 1 securely into the screw marks ( ) on the " SCREW LINE" printed on the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
Hang the bar speaker on the screws. Align the holes on the rear of the bar speaker with the screws, then hang the bar speaker on the two screws.
Note When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE, smooth it out fully.
Connecting the Subwoofer Manually
If you cannot connect the subwoofer to the speaker system, or you use multiple wireless products and want to specify the wireless connection to link the speaker system to the subwoofer, perform the manual connection.
Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) and + (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [SECURE LINK] appears, then[LINK] flashes in the front panel display. To cancel the manual connection, press and hold (BLUETOOTH) and + (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds again.
Press LINK on the subwoofer. The manual connection starts. The power indicator of the subwoofer flashes in amber.
Make sure that [DONE] appears in the front panel display. The manual connection is established and the power indicator of the subwoofer lights in amber.
Note If [ERROR] appears in the front panel display, the connection of the subwoofer has not been established. Perform the manual connection again.
Parts and Controls
Bar Speaker
Front
(power) button Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode.
(TV) button
(BLUETOOTH) button
+/– (volume) buttons
BLUETOOTH indicator
Front panel display
Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to operate the speaker system.
Rear
AC inlet
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack Connect a TV that has an HDMI input jack with an HDMI cable. The speaker system is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC). ARC is the function that sends TV sound to an AV device such as the speaker system from the TV's HDMI jack.
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
IR repeater Transmits the remote signal of the TV remote control to the TV.
UPDATE port Connect the USB memory when updating the speaker system.
Subwoofer
Power indicator
(power) button Turns on or off the subwoofer.
LINK button
AC inlet
Remote Control
Some buttons function differently depending on how long the button is pressed. This section explains the functions when pressed shortly. For details about other functions, refer to "Changing the Settings" on the back page.
INPUT Selects the input for playback on the speaker system. Each time you press INPUT, the input source toggles between the TV and BLUETOOTH input.
SOUND FIELD Turns on/off the surround effect.
(volume) +*/– Adjusts the volume.
BASS +/– Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
(power) Turns on the speaker system or sets it to standby mode.
VOICE Turns on/off the voice mode.
NIGHT Turns on/off the night mode.
(muting) Mutes the sound temporarily.
* The (volume) + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.
About the replacement of batteries for the remote control
When the speaker system does not respond by operating with the remote control, replace two batteries with new batteries. Use R03 (size AAA) manganese batteries for replacement.
Listening to Music/Sound
Listening to a TV Connected with an HDMI Cable (ARC) or Optical Digital Cable
You can listen to TV sound on the speaker system.
Press INPUT repeatedly to select [TV] in the front panel display.
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume by pressing (volume) +/– on the remote control.
Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing BASS +/– on the remote control.
Note When you connect the TV to both the HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) and TV IN (OPTICAL) jacks, the jack for audio input is selected depending on which audio signal is input first.
Tip You can also select the input by pressing (TV) on the bar speaker.
Listening to Music from a Mobile Device with the BLUETOOTH Function
You can listen to music stored on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet via wireless connection by connecting the speaker system and the mobile device with the BLUETOOTH function. When connecting to the mobile device with the BLUETOOTH function, you can perform operations simply through the speaker system without turning the TV on.
Listening to Music by Pairing with a Mobile Device
You need to perform pairing of the speaker system and mobile device by using the BLUETOOTH function. Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly in advance.
Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for 2 seconds.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker flashes twice repeatedly in blue and [PAIRING] appears in the front panel display. The speaker system enters the pairing mode.
On the mobile device, search for the speaker system by performing the pairing operation. The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are detected appears on the screen of the mobile device. For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH device to the mobile device, refer to the operating instructions of the mobile device.
Pair the speaker system and mobile device by selecting "HT-S400" from the list on the screen of the mobile device. If a passkey is requested, enter "0000."
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker lights in blue and [BT] appears in the front panel display. A connection between the speaker system and mobile device has been established.
Start audio playback with the music app on the connected mobile device. Sound is output from the speaker system.
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume by pressing (volume) +/– on the remote control.
Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing BASS +/– on the remote control.
Notes
Tips
While the BLUETOOTH input is being selected, the speaker system enters the pairing mode by pressing (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker shortly.
Listening to Music from the Paired Mobile Device
Press INPUT repeatedly to select [BT] or press (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker shortly. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes and the speaker system automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH device it was most recently connected to.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker lights in blue and [BT] appears in the front panel display. A connection between the speaker system and mobile device has been established.
Start audio playback with the music app on the connected mobile device. Sound is output from the speaker system.
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume by pressing (volume) +/– on the remote control.
Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing BASS +/– on the remote control.
Listening to Sony TV Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function
What You Can Do by Connecting a TV with the BLUETOOTH Function
When using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV by connecting the speaker system and TV wirelessly.
* The TV needs to be compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of the BLUETOOTH profile.
Listening to TV Sound by Connecting the Speaker System and TV Wirelessly
You need to perform pairing of the speaker system and TV by using the BLUETOOTH function.
Turn on the TV.
Press (power) to turn on the speaker system.
Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker and INPUT on the remote control simultaneously for 5 seconds. The speaker system enters the BLUETOOTH pairing mode. [TV-BT] and [ON] appears in order in the front panel display.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker flashes twice repeatedly in blue and [PAIRING] appears in the front panel display.
On the TV, search for the speaker system by performing the pairing operation. The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are detected appears on the TV screen. For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH device to the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the bar speaker lights in blue and [TV-BT] appears in the front panel display. A connection between the speaker system and TV has been established.
Select the program or input of the device by using the TV remote control. The sound of the displayed image on the TV screen is output from the speaker system.
Adjust the volume of the speaker system by using the TV remote control. When pressing the muting button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily.
Notes
If the TV sound is not output from the speaker system, press INPUT to select the TV input and check the status of the front panel display and indicators on the bar speaker.
Listening to Sound of the Paired TV
Select the program or input of the device by using the TV remote control. The sound of the displayed image on the TV screen is output from the speaker system.
Adjust the volume of the speaker system by using the TV remote control. When pressing the muting button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily.
Tip When the TV is turned off, the speaker system is also turned off by interlocking with the TV power.
About operations with the remote control that is supplied with the speaker system
You can use the following buttons.
Note If you select the BLUETOOTH input on the remote control supplied with the speaker system, the TV sound is not output from the speaker system. To output the TV sound, press INPUT on the remote control to change to the TV input.
Adjusting the Sound
Enjoying Surround Effect (SOUND FIELD)
You can turn the surround effect on or off to suit sound sources.
SOUND FIELD
Press SOUND FIELD to select the setting. The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting
Explanation
[SF.ON]
The sound is output with the surround effect. This setting is suitable for experiencing the surround sound with presence.
[SF.OFF]
The sound is output without the surround effect. This setting is suitable for listening to music or news.
Making Dialogs Clearer (VOICE)
VOICE
Press VOICE to select the setting. The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting
Explanation
[Vo. ON]
Dialog is easily heard by enhancing dialog range.
[Vo. OFF]
Deactivates the voice mode function.
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT)
NIGHT
Press NIGHT to select the setting. The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting
Explanation
[N.ON]
Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialog.
[N.OFF]
Deactivates the night mode function.
Note When you turn the speaker system off, this setting is set to [N.OFF] automatically.
Using the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV
Operating the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV (Control for HDMI Function)
Connecting a TV compatible with the Control for HDMI function using an HDMI cable enables you to interlock the speaker system operation such as power on/off or volume adjustment with a TV.
About the Control for HDMI function
The Control for HDMI function is a function that enables operation of devices connected with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable by interlocking them. Although this function works for devices compatible with the Control for HDMI function, it may not work if connecting devices other than those manufactured by Sony.
Preparing to Operate by Interlocking with a TV
Enable the Control for HDMI function settings of the TV connected to the speaker system with an HDMI cable. The default setting of the Control for HDMI function of the speaker system is [ON].
Tips
Performing Power Operation or Volume Adjustment by a TV Remote
When turning the TV on/off or adjusting the volume using the TV remote control, the speaker system power operation or volume adjustment is interlocked.
Power interlocking
When you turn on or off the TV, the speaker system will turn on or off automatically.
Note If you turn off the speaker system before turning off the TV, the speaker system may not turn on automatically even though you turn on the TV next time. In this case, perform the following operation.
Volume adjustment
The sound of the TV you are watching is output from the speaker system automatically. You can adjust the speaker system volume by the TV remote control.
Tip You can change the Control for HDMI settings by following procedure.
Press and hold VOICE on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. [CONTROL FOR HDMI] appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
Operating the Speaker System by Interlocking with a TV Compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync Function
"BRAVIA" Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI function. By connecting "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible devices such as a TV using an HDMI cable, you can control the devices by interlocking them with each other.
To use "BRAVIA" Sync
"BRAVIA" Sync is enabled by enabling the Control for HDMI function of the Sony device. For the operation to enable the Control for HDMI function, see "Preparing to Operate by Interlocking with a TV."
What You Can Do with "BRAVIA" Sync
Control for HDMI function
Saving Power Consumption
To use the speaker system with saving power consumption, change the following settings.
Turning the Speaker System Off by Detecting the Using State
When you set the auto standby function to on, the speaker system enters standby mode automatically when you do not operate the speaker system for about 20 minutes and the speaker system is not receiving an input signal.
Press and hold (power) and (TV) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [AUTO STANDBY] and the current setting appear in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
Saving Power in Standby Mode
To save power consumption during the standby mode, set the BLUETOOTH standby mode and Control for HDMI function to off. To change the BLUETOOTH standby mode setting, press and hold (power), (BLUETOOTH), and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds (the changed setting appears in the front panel display). To change the Control for HDMI function setting, press and hold VOICE on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to display the setting in the front panel display, then press (volume) +/– on the remote control to select the desired setting.
Changing the Settings
Audio Settings
Easily listening to low volume sounds.
You can easily listen to low volume sounds by compressing the dynamic range (the range between maximum and minimum volume) of the sound signal by setting to [ON]. This function works only when playing Dolby Digital signal.
Press and hold (power), (TV), and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [DRC] and the current setting appear in the front panel display.
To change the setting, perform the same operation as step 1. The setting is fixed after the changed setting appears in the front panel display.
Adjusting the volume of the connected device automatically
You can adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or contents of a connected device by setting to [ON].
Press and hold NIGHT on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. [A.VOL] appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
Selecting the sound for multiplex broadcast
You can select the sound for multiplex broadcast sound.
Press and hold (muting) on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. [DUAL] appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
BLUETOOTH Settings
Turning the BLUETOOTH standby mode on or off
You can turn the speaker system on and start the BLUETOOTH connection automatically with the BLUETOOTH device operation while the speaker system is in standby mode by setting to [ON].
Press and hold (power), (BLUETOOTH), and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [BT STANDBY] and the current setting appear in the front panel display.
To change the setting, perform the same operation as step 1. The setting is fixed after the changed setting appears in the front panel display.
Notes
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on or off
You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off.
Press and hold (power) and (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [BT POWER] and the current setting appear in the front panel display.
To change the setting, perform the same operation as step 1. The setting is fixed after the changed setting appears in the front panel display.
Front Panel Display/Indicators Settings
Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display and indicators
You can change the brightness of the followings.
Press and hold (TV) and (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [DIMMER] appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
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 speaker system for about 10 seconds. In case of that the speaker system cannot be operated without displaying message in the front panel display, the front panel display lights with the brightness of the [DARK] setting.
Other Settings/Functions
Checking the sound settings and software version
You can check the stream information, current settings of the sound field and voice/ night modes, and software version.
Press and hold SOUND FIELD on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The stream information appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired checking item. Each time you press (volume) – on the remote control, the displayed item changes cyclically as follows. Stream information Sound field Voice mode Night mode Software version The checking item appears in the reverse order by pressing (volume) +.
Using the IR repeater function
When the bar speaker obstructs the remote control sensor of the TV, the TV remote control may not work. In that case, enable the IR repeater function of the speaker system. You can control the TV with the TV remote control by sending the remote signal that the bar speaker received to the TV.
Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [IR REPEATER] appears in the front panel display.
Press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
Wait until the displayed setting disappears from the front panel display. The setting is fixed.
Note When using the IR repeater function, install the bar speaker apart from the TV screen by 9 cm (3 5/8 in) or more.
Updating the software
Start the software update after connecting the USB memory on which the software update file is stored to the UPDATE port on the bar speaker. For information about the software updates, visit the following website:
Press and hold (power), (BLUETOOTH), and + (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [UPDATE] appears in the front panel display and the software update starts.
Note
Before updating, make sure the following.
Troubleshooting
If the speaker system does not work properly, handle it in the following order.
Search for the cause and solution of the issue using this troubleshooting.
Reset the speaker system. All the settings of the speaker system return to their initial status. For details, see "Resetting the Speaker System."
Should any problems persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The speaker system does not power up.
The speaker system is turned off automatically.
The speaker system does not turn on even when the TV is turned on.
The speaker system turns off when the TV is turned off.
The speaker system does not turn off even when the TV is turned off.
Picture
There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly.
Sound
The speaker system cannot connect to a TV with the BLUETOOTH function.
No TV sound is output from the speaker system.
On the speaker system, the Control for HDMI function is set to on. Press and hold VOICE on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front panel display, then press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display [ON] in the front panel display.
The sound is output from both the speaker system and the TV.
The output sound of the speaker system is not the same level as that of the TV even though the values of the volume level on the speaker system and TV are set to the same value.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Subwoofer
No sound or only very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer.
Press (power) of the subwoofer to turn on the power.
If the power indicator on the subwoofer flashes in red, press (power) of the subwoofer to turn off the power and check whether the ventilation holes of the subwoofer is blocked or not.
Press and hold (TV) on the bar speaker for 5 seconds. The built-in demonstration music is played.
Press (TV) again. The built-in demonstration music is canceled and the speaker system returns to TV input.
BASS +/– does not work and [NOT USE] appears in the front panel display.
Mobile Device Connection
BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed.
If the BLUETOOTH function is set to off, set it to on. To change the BLUETOOTH function setting, press and hold (power) and (BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds (the changed setting appears in the front panel display).
Pairing cannot be achieved.
Sound of the connected BLUETOOTH mobile device is not output from the speaker system.
The sound is not in sync with the image.
Remote Control
The remote control of the speaker system does not function.
The TV remote control does not work.
This problem might be solved by enabling the IR repeater function. Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds to display [IR REPEATER] in the front panel display, then press (volume) +/– on the remote control to display [ON] in the front panel display.
Others
The Control for HDMI function does not work properly.
[PROTECT] is scrolled in the front panel display, then the speaker system is turned off after 5 seconds.
Sensors of the TV do not work properly.
The speaker system does not work properly.
The speaker system may be in demo mode. To cancel demo mode, reset the speaker system. Press and hold (power) and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds.
The following message appears.
* This screen is an example for English.
Resetting the Speaker System
If the speaker system does not operate properly, reset the speaker system as follows.
Press and hold (power) and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. [RESET] appears in the front panel display, and the settings return to their initial status.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead), then press (power) to turn on the speaker system.
Specifications
Bar Speaker (SA-S400)
Amplifier section U.S. models: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 200 - 20,000 Hz; rated 20 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output. POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R speaker: 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Canadian models: POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R: 60 W + 60 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R speaker: 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Input TV IN (OPTICAL) Output HDMI OUT (TV (ARC))
HDMI section Connector Type A (19 pin)
USB section UPDATE port: Type A (For software update only)
BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.0 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 25 m (82 ft) 1) Maximum number of devices to be registered Mobile device: 9 devices Sony TV: 1 device Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec3) SBC4) Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone use, reception sensitivity, the operating system, software applications, 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 section Speaker system 2 speaker system Speaker 52 mm × 100 mm (2 1/8 in × 4 in) cone type, 4 ohms
General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption On: 35 W Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (Power Saving mode) (When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH standby mode are set to off) Standby mode: 2 W or less* (When Control for HDMI function and BLUETOOTH standby mode are set to on) * The speaker system will automatically enter Power Saving mode when there is no HDMI connection and no BLUETOOTH pairing history. Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 900 mm × 64 mm × 88 mm (35 1/2 in × 2 5/8 in × 3 1/2 in) * Not Including projection portion Mass (approx.) 2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz)
Subwoofer (SA-WS400)
POWER OUTPUT (reference) 130 W (at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) Speaker system Bass reflex Speaker 160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type, 4 ohms Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption On: 20 W Standby mode: 0.5 W or less Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) 192 mm × 387 mm × 400 mm (7 5/8 in × 15 1/4 in × 15 3/4 in) * Not Including projection portion Mass (approx.) 7.3 kg (16 lb 2 oz)
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Section
Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2.404 GHz - 2.476 GHz) Modulation method GFSK
Supplied Accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supported Input Audio Formats (HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) or TV IN (OPTICAL))
Audio formats supported by this speaker system are as follows.
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