Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

HT-S40R
 before using this product if you use any
WARNING such medical device.

Do not install the speaker system in a Indoor use only.

confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet. Recommended cables
Properly shielded and grounded cables
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover and connectors must be used for
the ventilation opening of the speaker connection to host computers and/or
system with newspapers, tablecloths, peripherals.
curtains, etc.
Do not expose the speaker system to For the bar speaker and surround
naked flame sources (for example, speakers
lighted candles). The nameplates are located on the
bottom of the bar speaker and surround
To reduce the risk of fire or electric speakers.
shock, do not expose this speaker
system to dripping or splashing, and do This equipment has been tested and
not place objects filled with liquids, such found to comply with the limits set out in
as vases, on the speaker system. the EMC regulation using a connection
cable shorter than 3 meters.
The speaker system is not disconnected
from the mains as long as it is connected For customers in Europe
to the AC outlet, even if the speaker
system itself has been turned off. Notice for customers: the
following information is only
As the mains plug is used to disconnect applicable to equipment sold in
the speaker system from the mains, countries applying EU directives
connect the speaker system to an easily and/or UK applying relevant
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice statutory requirements
an abnormality in the speaker system,
This product has been manufactured by
disconnect the mains plug from the AC
or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
outlet immediately.
CAUTION EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to
Do not expose batteries or appliances product compliance in Europe should be
with battery-installed to excessive heat, sent to the manufacturer’s authorized
such as sunshine and fire. representative, Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Do not place this product close B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem,
to medical devices. Belgium.
This product (including accessories) has Inquiries to the UK Importer or related to
magnet(s) which may interfere with product compliance in the UK should be
pacemakers, programmable shunt sent to the manufacturer’s authorized
valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or representative, Sony Europe B.V., The
other medical devices. Do not place this Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey
product close to persons who use such KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.
medical devices. Consult your doctor

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 treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is
added if the battery contains more than
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these
this equipment is in compliance with products and batteries are disposed of
Directive 2014/53/EU. correctly, you will help to prevent
The full text of the EU declaration of potentially negative consequences for
conformity is available at the following the environment and human health
internet address: which could be caused by inappropriate
https://compliance.sony.eu waste handling. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that resources. In case of products that for
this equipment is in compliance with the safety, performance or data integrity
UK relevant statutory requirements. reasons require a permanent connection
The full text of the declaration of with an incorporated battery, this
conformity is available at the following battery should be replaced by qualified
internet address: service staff only. To ensure that the
https://compliance.sony.co.uk battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly,
This radio equipment is intended to be hand over these products at end-of-life
used with the approved version(s) of to the appropriate collection point for
software that are indicated in the the recycling of electrical and electronic
Declaration of Conformity. The software equipment. For all other batteries,
loaded on this radio equipment is please view the section on how to
verified to comply with the essential remove the battery from the product
requirements of the Radio Equipment safely. Hand the battery over to the
Regulations. appropriate collection point for the
The software version can be found in recycling of waste batteries. For more
[SYSTEM] - [VERSION] in the setting detailed information about recycling of
menu. this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
This equipment should be installed and waste disposal service or the shop
operated keeping the radiator over 20 where you purchased the product or
cm away from person’s body. battery.

Disposal of waste
batteries and
electrical and
electronic
equipment
(applicable in the
European Union
and other countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery
or on the packaging indicates that the
product and the battery shall not be

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Table of Contents
About Manuals of the Speaker Using the Speaker System by
System ..................................... 5 Interlocking with a TV
Startup Guide Operating the Speaker System by
What’s in the Box  (separate Interlocking with a TV (Control
document) for HDMI function) ................. 28
What You Can Do with the Speaker Changing the Settings
System ..................................... 6
Using the Setting Menu ............... 30
Guide to Parts and Controls ...........7
Changing the Brightness of the
Installation and Connection Front Panel Display and
Indicators (DIMMER) .............. 34
Basic Installation Startup Guide Saving Power Consumption ........ 34
and Connection  (separate
document) Troubleshooting
Mounting the Speaker System on a Troubleshooting ...........................35
Wall ......................................... 12 Resetting the Speaker System ..... 41
Connecting the Wireless Amplifier Additional Information
Manually ................................. 15
Specifications ............................... 42
Connecting Sony TV with the
Playable Types of Files ................ 44
BLUETOOTH Function
Supported Input Audio
Wirelessly ................................16
Formats .................................. 44
Listening to Music/Sound On BLUETOOTH
Listening to a TV ...........................19 Communication ..................... 45
Listening to Music on a USB Precautions .................................. 46
Device .....................................19 Index ............................................ 48
Listening to Music with the
BLUETOOTH® Function ........... 21
Listening to Music on an Audio
Device Connected with a Stereo
Mini Cable .............................. 24
Adjusting the Sound Quality
Setting the Sound Effect that is
Tailored to Sound Sources
(Sound Mode) ........................ 25
Making Dialogs Clearer
(VOICE) ................................... 26
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low
Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT) .................................. 26
Checking the Current Sound
Settings ...................................27

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About Manuals of the What’s in the Box
Speaker System Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
• The instructions in these manuals
describe the controls on the remote
control.
• Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.
• Characters in brackets [ ] appear on the
front panel display.

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What You Can Do with the Speaker System

“Listening to a TV” (page 19) Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable

box, satellite box, etc.

TV connection: Refer to “Startup

Guide” (separate document).

“Operating the Speaker System by

Interlocking with a TV (Control for
“Connecting Sony TV with HDMI function)” (page 28)
the BLUETOOTH Function
Wirelessly” (page 16)

“Listening to Music with the

BLUETOOTH® Function”
“Listening to Music (page 21)
on a USB Device”
(page 19)

“Connecting the Wireless

Amplifier Manually” (page 15)

Surround speakers

Bar speaker

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Guide to Parts and Controls
Subwoofer
Front

  (power) button  BLUETOOTH indicator

Turns on the speaker system or – Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH
sets it to standby mode. connection has been
established.
 (input select) button – Flashes slowly in blue
Selects the input for playback on repeatedly: BLUETOOTH
the speaker system. connection is being attempted.
 BLUETOOTH button (page 21) – Flashes twice in blue repeatedly:
During pairing standby status.
 +/– (volume) buttons
 Front panel display
 (USB) port (page 19)
 Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the speaker system.

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Rear

 ANALOG IN jack
 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
 FRONT SPEAKERS jacks
 AC inlet

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Wireless Amplifier

Front Rear

 Power indicator standby status via manual

Displays the connecting status connection.
between the subwoofer and – Flashes quickly: The software is
wireless amplifier, and power updating.
condition of the wireless Turns off
amplifier. – The wireless amplifier is turned
off.
Red   (power) button
– Lights up: The wireless amplifier Turns on or off the wireless
is in standby mode. amplifier.
Green
– Lights up: The wireless amplifier  LINK button (page 15)
is connected to the subwoofer.  SUR SPEAKERS jacks
– Flashes slowly: The wireless
amplifier is attempting to  AC inlet
connect to the subwoofer.
Amber
– Lights up: The wireless amplifier
is connected to the subwoofer
via manual connection.
– Flashes slowly: The wireless
amplifier is attempting to
connect to the subwoofer via
manual connection.
– Flashes twice repeatedly: The
wireless amplifier is in pairing

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 Remote Control

 INPUT (pages 19, 23, 24)

Selects the input source.
Each time you press INPUT, the
input source changes cyclically as
follows.
[TV]  [ANALOG]  [BT]  [USB]
 AUTO SOUND (page 25)
Selects AUTO SOUND for the
sound mode.
 CINEMA (page 25)
Selects CINEMA for the sound
mode.
 VOICE (page 26)
Turns on/off the voice mode.
  (volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
 SW  (subwoofer volume) +/–
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
 MENU (pages 19, 30)
Turns on/off the setting menu in
the front panel display.
/ (pages 19, 30)
Selects the setting menu items.
Selects the content on the TV
screen for USB playback.
ENTER (pages 19, 30)
Enters the selection.
Plays the content that is selected
by / for USB playback.
BACK (pages 19, 30)
Returns to the previous display.
Selects the upper layer for USB
playback.
 / (previous/next)
(pages 19, 21)
Selects the previous/next track or
file.
Hold down to search backward or
forward for USB playback.

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  (power)
Turns on the speaker system or
sets it to standby mode.
 STANDARD (page 25)
Selects STANDARD for the sound
mode.
 MUSIC (page 25)
Selects MUSIC for the sound
mode.
 NIGHT (page 26)
Turns on/off the night mode.
  (muting)
Mutes the sound temporarily.
Pressing the button while muting
cancels muting.
 DIMMER (page 34)
 * (play/pause) (pages 19,
21)
Plays, pauses, or resumes
playback.
* The  + and  buttons have 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.

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 Mounting the Bar Speaker on
Installation and Connection a Wall

Basic Installation and 1 Prepare two screws (not supplied)

that are suitable for the wall
Connection mount holes on the rear of the bar
speaker.
Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
4 mm (3/16 in)

More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)

Mounting the Speaker
System on a Wall 5 mm
(7/32 in)
You can mount the bar speaker,
surround speakers, and wireless 10 mm
(13/32 in)
amplifier on a wall.
Surround speakers Hole on the rear of the bar speaker

2 Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE

(supplied) on a wall.

Center of the TV

Bar speaker Wireless amplifier

Notes
• 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 Adhesive tape, WALL MOUNT
beam. Install the speakers or wireless etc. TEMPLATE
amplifier horizontally, hung by screws in
studs in a continuous flat section of the
1 Align TV CENTER LINE () of
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
wall.
• Have the installation done by a Sony center line of your TV.
dealer or licensed contractor and pay 2 Align TV BOTTOM LINE () of
special attention to safety during the
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
installation.
• Sony shall not be held responsible for bottom of your TV, then stick
accidents or damage caused by improper WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on a
installation, insufficient wall strength, wall by using a commercially
improper screw installation or natural available adhesive tape, etc.
disaster, etc.

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3 Fasten the screws into the marks Mounting the Surround
() on SCREW LINE () of WALL
Speakers on a Wall
MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the
illustration below.
1 Prepare a screw (not supplied) for
368.5 mm 368.5 mm each speaker that is suitable for
(14 1/2 in) (14 1/2 in)
the wall mount hole on the rear of
the surround speaker.

4 mm (3/16 in)

Screws
Marks () More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)

5 mm
(7/32 in)

10 mm
(13/32 in)

5.5 mm to Hole on the rear of the surround speaker

6.5 mm
(approx. 2 Fasten the screw on a wall as in the
7/32 in) illustration below.

4 Remove WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.

5 Hang the bar speaker on the

screws. 6 mm to
Align the holes on the rear of the bar 7 mm
speaker with the screws, then hang
(approx.
the bar speaker on the two screws. 9/32 in)

3 Hang the surround speaker on the

screw.
Align the hole on the rear of the
surround speaker with the screw,
then hang the surround speaker on
the screw.

Note
When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE,
smooth it out fully.

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 Mounting the Wireless 3 Hang the wireless amplifier on the
screws.
Amplifier on a Wall
Align the holes on the bottom of the
wireless amplifier with the screws,
1 Prepare two screws (not supplied) then hang the wireless amplifier on
that are suitable for the wall the two screws.
mount holes on the bottom of the
wireless amplifier.

4 mm (3/16 in)

More than 30 mm (1 3/16 in)

5 mm
(7/32 in)

10 mm
(13/32 in)

Hole on the bottom of the wireless

amplifier

2 Fasten the screws on a wall as in

the illustration below.

1.5 mm to
2.5 mm
102 mm
(approx.
(4 1/8 in)
1/16 in)

Attach the screws apart

from the floor at more than
170 mm (6 3/4 in) so that
the AC power cord (mains
lead) can be attached to the
wireless amplifier.

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 1 Press MENU.
Connecting the Wireless [CURRENT STATUS] appears in the
front panel display.
Amplifier Manually
2 Press / to select [SPEAKER],
The wireless amplifier is connected to then press ENTER.
the subwoofer automatically when they
are turned on. 3 Press / to select [LINK], then
If you cannot connect the wireless press ENTER.
amplifier to the subwoofer
automatically, or you use multiple
4 Press / to select [START], then
press ENTER.
wireless products and want to specify
the subwoofer that is connected [LINK] flashes in the front panel
wirelessly to the wireless amplifier, display.
perform the manual connection. To cancel the manual connection,
press BACK.
5 Press LINK on the wireless
amplifier.
The manual link starts.
The power indicator of the wireless
amplifier flashes twice in amber
BACK
repeatedly.
6 When [DONE] appears in the front
MENU panel display, press MENU.
The link is established and the
/ power indicator of the wireless
ENTER amplifier lights in amber.

Note
If [ERROR] appears in the front panel
Power indicator display, the connection of the wireless
amplifier has not been established.
Perform the manual connection again.

LINK

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 Listening to TV Sound by
Connecting Sony TV with Connecting the Speaker
the BLUETOOTH Function System and TV Wirelessly
Wirelessly You need to perform pairing of the
speaker system and TV by using the
When using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function.
BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to Pairing is the process required to
sound of the TV or device that is mutually register the information on
connected to the TV by connecting the BLUETOOTH devices to be connected
speaker system and TV wirelessly. wirelessly in advance.
* The TV needs to be compatible with A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of

the BLUETOOTH profile.

INPUT

Blu-ray Disc player,

cable box, satellite
box, etc.

Note
If connecting the speaker system and TV by
using the BLUETOOTH function, you cannot
BLUETOOTH
display the USB playback screen on the TV button
screen.
To use all the functions of the speaker
system, connect the speaker system and TV
with an HDMI cable. For details about
connections and operations to listen to TV
sound by connecting with an HDMI cable,
refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
1 Turn on the TV.

2 Turn on the speaker system.

3 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH

button on the subwoofer and
INPUT on the remote control
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The speaker system enters the
pairing mode, [PAIRING] appears in
the front panel display, and the
BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice
in blue repeatedly.

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 Notes
• If the TV sound is not output from the
speaker system, select the TV input by
pressing INPUT and check the status of
the front panel display and indicators on
the subwoofer.
– [TV-BT] appears in the front panel
display: The speaker system and TV are
connected and TV sound is output from
the speaker system.
– The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice
4 On the TV, search the speaker
repeatedly and [PAIRING] appears in the
front panel display: Perform pairing on
system by performing the pairing the TV.
operation. – [TV] appears in the front panel display:
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices Perform steps from the start.
that are searched appears on the TV • When you connect the speaker system
screen. and TV with an HDMI cable, the
For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH connection is canceled. To
BLUETOOTH device to the TV, refer connect the speaker system and TV with
to the operating instructions of the the BLUETOOTH function again,
TV. disconnect the HDMI cable, then perform
the connecting operation from the start.
5 Pair the speaker system and TV by • While the speaker system is connecting
selecting “HT-S40R” from the list the TV with the BLUETOOTH function and
on the TV screen. [AUTO SOUND] is selected for the sound
mode, [STANDARD] is selected for the
6 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH sound mode.
indicator on the subwoofer lights
in blue and [TV-BT] appears in the
front panel display.
A connection between the speaker
system and TV has been
established.
7 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.
8 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.

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 Listening to Sound of the
Paired TV
You can turn the speaker system on/off,
adjust the volume, and mute the sound
by using the TV remote control when
connecting the TV to the speaker system
wirelessly.

1 Turn on the TV with the TV remote

control.
The speaker system is turned on by
interlocking with the TV power, and
TV sound is output from the speaker
system.
2 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.
3 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.

Note
If you select the input other than [TV] on the
remote control supplied with the speaker
system, the TV sound is not output from the
speaker system. To output the TV sound,
select the TV input by pressing INPUT.
Tip
When the TV is turned off, the speaker
system is also turned off by interlocking
with the TV power.

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 Listening to Music/Sound
Listening to Music on a
USB Device
Listening to a TV Notes
• To view the USB content list on the TV
screen, make sure you connect the
speaker system to the TV using an HDMI
cable.
INPUT
• Change the input of the TV to the input to
which the speaker system is connected.

INPUT

 +/–

SW  +/–
 +/–

1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select

[TV] in the front panel display.
SW  +/–
2 Adjust the volume.
BACK
• Adjust the volume by pressing
 +/–. MENU
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by /
pressing SW  +/–.
ENTER
Notes
• 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.
• 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.
Tip
You can also select the input by pressing
on the subwoofer.

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1 Connect the USB device to the
To select the play mode
(USB) port. You can select the play mode for USB
playback, such as repeat play or random
play, from the setting menu.

1 Press MENU.
[CURRENT STATUS] appears in the
front panel display.
2 Press //ENTER to select [USB] -
[REPEAT].

3 Press //ENTER to select the play

mode.
• [OFF]: Repeat off. Plays back all
tracks.
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select • [ONE]: Repeats one track.
[USB] in the front panel display. • [FOLDER]: Repeats all tracks in the
[READ] appears in the front panel current folder.
display and the speaker system • [RANDOM]: Repeats all tracks in
starts reading data of the USB the current folder in random order.
device. When the reading of data is • [ALL]: Repeats all tracks.
completed, the USB content list
appears on the TV screen.
4 Press MENU to exit the setting
menu.
3 Press / to select the content you
want, then press ENTER. Other operations
The selected content starts playing.
To Do this
You can go to the upper layer by
pressing BACK. Pause or resume Press .
playback
4 Adjust the volume. Select the previous Press /.
• Adjust the volume by pressing or next track
 +/–. Search backward or Press and hold /
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by forward (rewind/ .
pressing SW  +/–. fast forward)

Note Notes
When the input source does not contain • Do not remove the USB device during
much bass sound, such as in TV programs, operation. To avoid data corruption or
the bass sound from the subwoofer may be damage to the USB device, turn the
difficult to hear. speaker system off before connecting or
removing the USB device.
• [INVALID USB] appears in the front panel
display if you connect an unsupported or
broken USB device.
• Depending on the file format, rewind and
fast forward may not work.

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Information of USB Device on the
TV Screen Listening to Music with
the BLUETOOTH®
Function
Listening to Music by Pairing
the Mobile Device that is
 Playing time
 Total playing time Connected for the First Time
 Bit rate
To use the BLUETOOTH function, you
 Playback status
need to perform pairing of the speaker
 Rewind/fast forward speed
system and mobile device in advance.
 Play mode
 Selected file index/Total files in the
folder

The following messages appear on the

TV screen depending on the status of
the USB device.
• [File Unsupported]
Appears for 2 seconds at the bottom
left side when an unsupported file is
skipped.
• [Device Not Support]
– A USB device is not supported.  +/–
– Device inserted is a non-USB device,
a bad USB device, or a USB device
that has no files on it.
• [No USB]
No USB device is inserted. SW  +/–
• [Waiting]
The speaker system is searching the
USB device.
• [This device is empty]
There are no playable files in the USB
device.

Notes
• Depending on the playback source, some /
information may not be displayed.
• Depending on the play mode, the
information displayed may differ.

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1 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH 5 Start audio playback with the
button on the subwoofer for 2 music app on the connected
seconds. mobile device.
The speaker system enters the Sound is output from the speaker
pairing mode, [PAIRING] appears in system.
the front panel display, and the
BLUETOOTH indicator flashes twice
6 Adjust the volume.
in blue repeatedly. • Adjust the volume by pressing
 +/–.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
BLUETOOTH pressing SW  +/–.
button •  and / can be used
for the BLUETOOTH function.
(Searching backward or forward by
holding down / does not
work.)

Notes
• You can pair the BLUETOOTH devices up
to the following number.
– Mobile devices: 9
– Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH function: 1
2 On the mobile device, search for If a new device is paired after pairing the
the speaker system by performing above number of devices, the oldest
the pairing operation. connected device will be replaced by the
new one.
The list of the BLUETOOTH devices
• Perform pairing for the second and
that are searched appears on the
subsequent mobile devices.
screen of the mobile device.
• When the input source does not contain
For the operation method to pair the much bass sound, such as in TV programs,
BLUETOOTH device to the mobile the bass sound from the subwoofer may
device, refer to the operating be difficult to hear.
instructions of the mobile device.
Tips
3 Pair the speaker system and • You can check the connection status of
mobile device by selecting “HT- the BLUETOOTH function by checking the
S40R” from the list on the screen of BLUETOOTH indicator status.
the mobile device. • While the BLUETOOTH input is being
If a Passkey is requested, enter selected, the speaker system enters the
“0000.” pairing mode by pressing the BLUETOOTH
button on the subwoofer shortly.
4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the subwoofer lights
in blue and [BT] appears in the
front panel display.
A connection between the speaker
system and mobile device has been
established.

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Listening to Music from the 4 Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
Paired Device
mobile device.
Sound is output from the speaker
system.
5 Adjust the volume.
INPUT • Adjust the volume by pressing
 +/–.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW  +/–.
•  and / can be used
for the BLUETOOTH function.
(Searching backward or forward by
holding down / does not
 +/– work.)

Note
When the input source does not contain
much bass sound, such as in TV programs,
SW  +/– the bass sound from the subwoofer may be
difficult to hear.
Tip
When the connection is not established,
select “HT-S40R” on the mobile device.

To disconnect the mobile device


Perform any of the following items.
• Disable the BLUETOOTH function on
/
the mobile device.
• Set [BT] - [POWER] to [OFF] (page 32).
1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of • Turn off the speaker system or mobile
the mobile device on. device.

2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select

[BT] or shortly press the
BLUETOOTH button on the
subwoofer.
The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes
and the speaker system
automatically reconnects to the
BLUETOOTH device it was most
recently connected to.
3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator lights in blue.
A connection between the speaker
system and mobile device has been
established.

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 3 Start music playback by operating
Listening to Music on an the connected audio device.

Audio Device Connected Sound is output from the speaker

system.
with a Stereo Mini Cable 4 Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the volume by pressing
 +/–.
• Adjust the subwoofer volume by
pressing SW  +/–.
INPUT
Note
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.

 +/–

SW  +/–

1 Connect an audio device to the

ANALOG IN jack.

Analog audio cable Smartphone,

(not supplied) WALKMAN®, other
audio devices, etc.

2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select

[ANALOG] in the front panel
display.

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 Button Function
CINEMA [CINEMA] appears in
Adjusting the Sound Quality the front panel
display.
Sounds are played
Setting the Sound Effect back with surround
effects, and they are
that is Tailored to Sound realistic and
powerful, making
Sources (Sound Mode) them suitable for
movies.
You can easily enjoy pre-programmed MUSIC [MUSIC] appears in
sound effects that are tailored to the front panel
different kinds of sound sources. display.
Sound effects are
optimized for
listening to music.

STANDARD
AUTO SOUND
MUSIC
CINEMA

1 Press one of the sound mode

selecting buttons (AUTO SOUND,
STANDARD, CINEMA, MUSIC) to
select the sound mode.
Button Function
AUTO SOUND [AUTO SOUND]
appears in the front
panel display.
The appropriate
sound mode setting
is automatically
selected from
STANDARD,
CINEMA, or MUSIC.
STANDARD [STANDARD]
appears in the front
panel display.
Sound effects are
optimized for the
individual source.

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Making Dialogs Clearer Enjoying Clear Sound
(VOICE) with Low Volume at
Midnight (NIGHT)

VOICE
NIGHT

1 Press VOICE to set the function on

or off.
1 Press NIGHT to set the function on
Front panel Function or off.
display
[Vo.ON] Dialog is easily heard Front panel Function
by enhancing dialog display
range. [N.ON] Outputs the sound at
[Vo.OFF] Deactivates the voice low volume with
mode function. 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.

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Checking the Current
Sound Settings
You can check the settings of the sound,
night, and voice modes and current
stream information.

MENU

/
ENTER

1 Press MENU.
[CURRENT STATUS] appears in the
front panel display, then press
ENTER.
2 Press  repeatedly to select the
item you want.
The current setting appears in the
following order.
Sound mode  Voice mode 
Night mode Stream Information
The current setting appears in the
reverse order by pressing .
3 Press MENU to exit the setting
menu.

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 • If you enable the Control for HDMI
(“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV
Using the Speaker System by manufactured by Sony, the Control for
HDMI function of the speaker system is
Interlocking with a TV also enabled automatically.

Operating the Speaker Performing Power Operation

System by Interlocking or Volume Adjustment by a
TV Remote Control
with a TV (Control for
When performing TV power operation or
HDMI function) volume adjustment by a TV remote
control, the speaker system power
Connecting a TV compatible with the
operation or volume adjustment is
Control for HDMI function using an HDMI
interlocked.
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 TV remote control
devices connected with an HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface) cable by
interlocking each other.
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.
Power interlocking
When you turn on or off the TV, the
Preparing to Operate by speaker system will turn on or off
Interlocking with a TV automatically.

Enable the Control for HDMI function Note

settings of the TV connected to the If you turn off the speaker system before
speaker system with an HDMI cable. turning off the TV, the speaker system may
The default setting of the Control for not turn on automatically even though you
HDMI function of the speaker system is turn on the TV next time. In this case,
[ON] (page 32). perform the following operation.
– Select the speaker system for the sound
Tips output device in the TV menu.
• When connecting a device such as a Blu- – When using Sony TV, turn on the
ray Disc player to a TV with an HDMI cable, speaker system while the TV is turned
enable its Control for HDMI function. on.
• To enable the Control for HDMI function of
a TV or Blu-ray Disc player, refer to their
operating instructions.

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Volume adjustment
The TV sound that you are watching is
output from the speaker system
automatically. You can adjust the
speaker system volume by the TV
remote control.

Other Interlocking Function

One-Touch Play Function
When you play content on a Blu-ray Disc
player or “PlayStation®4,” etc. connected
to the TV, the speaker system and TV are
turned on automatically.
Tip
You can change the Control for HDMI
function setting on [HDMI] - [CONTROL FOR
HDMI] (page 32) in the setting menu.

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 Changing the Settings

Using the Setting Menu

You can set the following items with the setting menu. Your settings are retained even
if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

BACK

MENU

/
ENTER

1 Press MENU to enter the setting menu mode.

The setting menu item appears in the front panel display.
2 Press / repeatedly to select the item, then press ENTER.
You can select the following items.
• [CURRENT STATUS] (Checking the current status) (page 31)
• [SPEAKER] (Speaker settings) (page 31)
• [AUDIO] (Audio settings) (page 32)
• [HDMI] (HDMI settings) (page 32)
• [BT] (BLUETOOTH settings) (page 32)
• [USB] (USB settings) (page 32)
• [SYSTEM] (Speaker system settings) (page 33)
• [RESET] (Resetting the speaker system) (page 33)
• [UPDATE] (Updating the speaker system) (page 33)
3 Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press ENTER.
To return to the upper layer, press BACK.
4 Press MENU to exit the setting menu mode.

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Setting menu items
Items Function
[CURRENT [AUTO SOUND]/ These items are not setting menu items.
STATUS] [STANDARD]/ You can check the settings of the sound, night, and voice
(Checking the [CINEMA]/[MUSIC] modes and current stream information.
current status) (Sound mode) For details about operation, see “Checking the Current
Sound Settings” (page 27).
[Vo. ON]/[Vo.OFF]
(Voice mode)
[N.ON]/[N.OFF]
(Night mode)
[NO INFO.]/
[LPCM]/
[DOLBY DIGITAL]
(Stream
information)
[SPEAKER] [MULTI SPEAKER] • [ON]: Outputs the sound from all the speakers, regardless
(Speaker of the number of audio channels for the playback source.
settings) • [OFF]:Outputs the sound from the speakers that
correspond to the audio channel for the playback source.
[SUR.L.DISTANCE]/ Adjusts the distance from the seating position to the
[SUR.R.DISTANCE] surround speaker (left or right) from 1.0 meter to 6.0 meters
(Surround speaker (0.1 meter intervals) (from 3.0 feet to 20.0 feet (3 inch
distance) intervals)).
Note
You can change measurement units (meters or feet) on
[DISTANCE UNIT].
[DISTANCE UNIT] Changes measurement units (meters or feet) for
[SUR.L.DISTANCE]/[SUR.R.DISTANCE].
• [METER]: Meter display.
• [FEET]: Feet display.
[SUR.L.LEVEL]/ Adjusts the sound level of the surround speaker (left or
[SUR.R.LEVEL] right) from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB intervals).
(Surround speaker
Note
level)
Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.
[TEST TONE] [ON]: Outputs the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
[OFF]: Turns off the test tone.
Note
The test tone is not output even though [TEST TONE] is set
to [ON] while the [USB] input is selected. Select an input
other than [USB].
[LINK] • [START]: Performs the manual connection of the wireless
amplifier to the subwoofer. For details, see “Connecting
the Wireless Amplifier Manually” (page 15).
To cancel the manual connection, press BACK.
• [CANCEL]: Returns to the upper layer [LINK].

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 Items Function
[AUDIO] [DRC] Useful for enjoying movies at low sound volume. DRC
(Audio (Dynamic range applies to Dolby Digital sources.
settings) control) • [ON]: Compresses sound according to the information in
the content.
• [OFF]: Sound is not compressed.
[A.VOL] Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the input
(Auto volume) level from a connected device.
• [ON]: Adjusts the volume automatically.
• [OFF]: Off.
[DUAL] You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the speaker
(Dual mono) system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
• [MAIN]: Sound of the main language will be output.
• [SUB]: Sound of the sub language will be output.
• [M/S]: Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages
will be output.
Note
To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV
or other device to the TV IN (OPTICAL) jack with an optical
digital cable or the HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack with an HDMI
cable.
[HDMI] [CONTROL FOR • [ON]: Enables the Control for HDMI function. Devices
(HDMI HDMI] connected with an HDMI cable can operate each other.
settings) • [OFF]: Disables the Control for HDMI function.
[TV AUDIO] You can set whether the playback sound is input from an
HDMI cable or optical digital cable.
• [AUTO]: Plays the sound that is detected from either an
HDMI cable or optical digital cable. When you connect
either an HDMI cable or optical digital cable, the speaker
system plays by selecting the connected cable for the TV
input.
• [OPTICAL]: Plays the sound from the TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
for the TV input.
[BT] [POWER] • [ON]: Turns the BLUETOOTH function on.
(BLUETOOTH • [OFF]: Turns the BLUETOOTH function off.
settings)
Note
When the BLUETOOTH function is set to off, the BLUETOOTH
input is skipped while selecting input by pressing INPUT.
[STANDBY] When the speaker system has pairing information, you can
turn the speaker system on and listen to music from a
BLUETOOTH device, even when the speaker system is in
standby mode, by setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode to
on.
• [ON]: Enables the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
• [OFF]: Disables the BLUETOOTH standby mode.
Note
While the BLUETOOTH standby mode is on, standby power
consumption increases.
[USB] [REPEAT] • [OFF]: Repeat off. Plays back all tracks.
(USB settings) (Repeat play • [ONE]: Repeats one track.
mode) • [FOLDER]: Repeats all tracks in the current folder.
• [RANDOM]: Repeats all tracks in the current folder in
random order.
• [ALL]: Repeats all tracks.

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Items Function
[SYSTEM] [AUTO STANDBY] • [ON]: Turns on the auto standby function. When you do
(Speaker not operate the speaker system for about 20 minutes, the
system speaker system enters standby mode automatically.
settings) • [OFF]: Off.
[VERSION] The current firmware version information of the speaker
(Version system appears in the front panel display.
information)
[SUR. AMP. INFO] • [LATEST]: The wireless amplifier is the latest version.
(Wireless amplifier • [PLEASE UPDATE]: The wireless amplifier is not the latest
version version.
information) • [NOT CONNECTED]: The wireless amplifier is not connected
to the subwoofer.
[RESET] [ALL RESET] You can reset the speaker system settings to the factory
(Resetting the default. For details, see “Resetting the Speaker System”
speaker (page 41).
system)
[UPDATE] [START] You can start software update after connecting the USB
(Updating the memory on which the software update file is stored to the
speaker speaker system. When there is a software update available,
system) we will notify you on the following website:
• For customers in Americas
https://www.sony.com/am/support
• For customers in Europe
https://www.sony.eu/support
• For customers in Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Middle East, and
Africa
https://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note
Before updating, make sure that the wireless amplifier
is turned on and connected to the subwoofer.
[CANCEL] Returns to the upper layer [UPDATE].

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Changing the Brightness Saving Power
of the Front Panel Display Consumption
and Indicators (DIMMER) To use the speaker system with saving
power consumption, change the
You can change the brightness of the following settings.
following.
• Front panel display
• BLUETOOTH indicator Turning the Speaker System
• Power indicator on the wireless Off by Detecting the Using
amplifier
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.
DIMMER
1 Set [SYSTEM] – [AUTO STANDBY] to
[ON].

1 Press DIMMER repeatedly to select Saving Power in Standby

the desired setting. Mode
Front panel Function
display To save power consumption during the
standby mode, set [BT] - [STANDBY] to
[BRIGHT] The front panel
display and indicators
[OFF] (page 32).
light brightly.
[DARK] The front panel
display and indicators
light darkly.
[OFF] The front panel
display is turned off.

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. 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].

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  Check the speaker settings of the TV.
The speaker system power syncs with
Troubleshooting the speaker settings of the TV. For
details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
Troubleshooting  Depending on the TV, if the sound
was output from the speakers of the
If the speaker system does not work TV the previous time, the speaker
properly, handle it in the following order. system may not turn on by
interlocking with the TV power even
1 Search for the cause and solution of when the TV is turned on.
the issue using this troubleshooting.
The speaker system turns off when
2 Reset the speaker system. the TV is turned off.
All the settings of the speaker system  Check the setting of the Control for
return to their initial status. For HDMI function (page 32). When the
details, see “Resetting the Speaker Control for HDMI function is set to on
System” (page 41). and the input of the speaker system is
the TV input, the speaker system turns
off automatically when you turn off
Should any problems persist, consult the TV.
your nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to bring your bar speaker, The speaker system does not turn
subwoofer, wireless amplifier, and off even when the TV is turned off.
surround speakers even if it seems as  Check the setting of the Control for
though only one has a problem, when HDMI function (page 32). When you
you request to repair. turn off the TV, the speaker system
turns off automatically only if the
input of the speaker system is TV
Power input. The TV must support the
Control for HDMI function. For details,
The speaker system does not power refer to the operating instructions of
up. your TV.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) is connected securely. Picture
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and There is no picture or the picture is
then reconnect after several minutes. not output correctly.
The speaker system is turned off  Select the appropriate input.
automatically.  When there is no picture while the TV
 The auto standby function is working. input is selected, select the TV
Set [SYSTEM] - [AUTO STANDBY] to channel that you want using the TV
[OFF] (page 33). remote control.
 Disconnect an HDMI cable, then
The speaker system does not turn connect it again. Make sure that the
on even when the TV is turned on. cable is firmly inserted.
 Set [HDMI] - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to
[ON] (page 32). The TV must support
the Control for HDMI function. For
details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.

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  If the sound of the device that is
Sound connected to an optical input jack of
the TV is not output, try the following.
The speaker system cannot connect – Connect the cable box or satellite
to a TV with the BLUETOOTH box directly to the TV IN (OPTICAL)
function. jack of the speaker system.
 When you connect the speaker  Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
system and TV with an HDMI cable, TV input (page 19).
the BLUETOOTH connection is  Increase the volume on the TV or
canceled. Disconnect the HDMI cable, cancel muting.
then perform the connecting  Depending on the order in which you
operation from the start (page 16). turn on the TV and speaker system,
the speaker system may be muted. If
No TV sound is output from the
this happens, turn on the TV first, then
speaker system. the speaker system.
 Check the type and connection of an  Set the speaker setting of the TV
HDMI cable or optical digital cable (BRAVIA) to Audio System. Refer to
that is connected to the speaker the operating instructions of your TV
system and the TV (refer to the regarding how to set the TV.
supplied Startup Guide).  Check the sound output of the TV.
 Disconnect the cables that are Refer to the operating instructions of
connected between the TV and the the TV for the TV settings.
speaker system, then connect them  The speaker system supports the
firmly again. Disconnect the AC power Dolby Digital and PCM audio formats.
cords (mains leads) of the TV and the When you play back an unsupported
speaker system from the wall outlets format, set the digital audio out
(mains), then connect them again. setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to “PCM.”
 When the speaker system and TV are For details, refer to the operating
connected with an HDMI cable only, instructions of your TV.
check the following.
– The HDMI jack of the connected TV is The sound is output from both the
labeled with “ARC.” speaker system and TV.
– The Control for HDMI function of the  Change the audio output setting of
TV is set to on. the TV so that the TV sound is output
– The ARC function of the TV is from the external speaker.
enabled.  Set the TV volume to minimum.
– On the speaker system, the Control No sound or only a very low-level
for HDMI function is set to on sound is heard from the subwoofer.
(page 32).  Make sure the AC power cord (mains
 If your TV is not compatible with lead) of the subwoofer is connected
Audio Return Channel, connect an properly (refer to the supplied Startup
optical digital cable (refer to the Guide).
supplied Startup Guide). If the TV is  Press SW  + on the remote control
not compatible with Audio Return to increase the subwoofer volume
Channel, TV sound will not be output (page 10).
from the speaker system even if the
 A subwoofer is for reproducing bass
speaker system is connected to the
sound. If the input sources contain
TV’s HDMI IN jack.
very little bass sound components
(i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from
the subwoofer may be difficult to
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 When you play content compatible speaker system and TV differ
with copyright protection technology depending on the sound processing
(HDCP), it is not output from the characteristics of each, and it is not a
subwoofer. malfunction.
No sound or only a very low-level The sound is interrupted while
sound of the device connected to watching a TV program or content
the speaker system is heard from on a Blu-ray Disc, etc.
the speaker system.  Check the sound mode setting
 Press  + and check the volume level (page 25). If the sound mode is set to
(page 10). [AUTO SOUND], the sound may be
 Press  or  + to cancel the muting interrupted when the sound mode is
function (page 10). changed automatically according to
 Make sure the input source is selected the information of the program that is
correctly. You should try other input being played. If you do not want to
sources by pressing INPUT repeatedly. change the sound mode
 Check that all the cables and cords of automatically, set the sound mode to
the speaker system and connected a setting other than [AUTO SOUND].
device are firmly inserted. The TV sound from the speaker
 If the connected device supports the system lags behind the image.
up-sampling feature, you need to turn
 A time gap between the sound and
it off.
picture may occur depending on the
The surround effect cannot be sound source. If your TV has a
obtained. function that delays the image, use it
 Depending on the input signal, for adjustment.
surround sound processing may not
work effectively. The surround effect
may be subtle depending on the
Wireless Amplifier
program or disc.
 To play multi channel audio, check the No sound or only a very low-level
digital audio output setting on the sound is heard from the wireless
device connected to the speaker amplifier.
system. For details, refer to the  Make sure that the power indicator on
operating instructions of the the wireless amplifier is lit in green or
connected device. amber.
 If the power indicator on the wireless
The output sound of the speaker
amplifier does not light, try the
system is not the same level as that
following.
of the TV even though the values of – Make sure the AC power cord (mains
the volume level on the speaker lead) of the wireless amplifier is
system and TV are set to the same connected properly.
value. – Press  (power) of the wireless
 If the Control for HDMI function is set amplifier to turn on the power.
to on, the value of the volume level on  If the power indicator on the wireless
the speaker system may appear on amplifier flashes slowly in green or
your TV as the TV volume. The output amber, or lights in red, try the
sound levels of the speaker system following.
and TV differ even though the values – Move the wireless amplifier to a
of the volume level on the speaker location near the subwoofer so that
system and TV are set to the same
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 the power indicator on the wireless  Make sure that the USB device is
amplifier lights in green or amber. securely connected to the (USB)
– Follow the steps in “Connecting the port.
Wireless Amplifier Manually”  Check to see if the USB device or a
(page 15). cable is damaged.
 If the power indicator on the wireless  Make sure that the USB device is on.
amplifier flashes in red, press   If the USB device is connected via a
(power) of the wireless amplifier to USB hub, disconnect it and connect
turn off the power and check whether the USB device directly to the
the ventilation holes of the wireless subwoofer.
amplifier is blocked or not.
 Check that [SPEAKER] – [MULTI
SPEAKER] is set to [ON] (page 31). If Mobile Device Connection
[SPEAKER] – [MULTI SPEAKER] is set to
[OFF], the sound is not output from BLUETOOTH connection cannot be
the surround speakers when playing completed.
the sound of 2-channel source.  Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the subwoofer is lit
Sound skips or has noise. (page 21).
 If there is a device nearby that  Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to
generates electromagnetic waves, be connected is turned on and the
such as a wireless LAN or a microwave BLUETOOTH function is enabled.
oven in use, locate the speaker  Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to
system apart from it. the subwoofer.
 If there is an obstacle between the  Pair this speaker system and the
subwoofer and the wireless amplifier, BLUETOOTH device again. You may
move or remove it. need to cancel the pairing with this
 Do not cover the top of the subwoofer speaker system using your
with metal objects such as TV frame, BLUETOOTH device first.
etc. Wireless functions may become  If [BT] – [POWER] is set to [OFF], set to
unstable. [ON] (page 32).
 Locate the subwoofer and the Pairing cannot be achieved.
wireless amplifier as close to each  Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to
other as possible. the subwoofer.
 Switch the wireless LAN frequency of  Make sure the speaker system is not
any nearby wireless LAN router or PC receiving interference from a wireless
to 5 GHz range. LAN device, other 2.4 GHz wireless
 Switch the network connection of the devices, or a microwave oven. If a
TV or Blu-ray Disc player from wireless device that generates
to wired. electromagnetic radiation is nearby,
move the device away from the
speaker system.
USB Device Connection  Pairing may not be possible if other
BLUETOOTH devices are present
The USB device is not recognized. around the system. In this case, turn
 Try the following: off the other BLUETOOTH devices.
 Turn the speaker system off.
 Remove and reconnect the USB
device.
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Sound of the connected BLUETOOTH TV remote control does not work.
mobile device is not output from the  Install the bar speaker so that it does
speaker system. not obstruct the remote control
 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH sensor of the TV.
indicator on the subwoofer is lit
(page 21).
 Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to Others
the subwoofer.
 If a device that generates The Control for HDMI function does
electromagnetic radiation, such as a not work properly.
wireless LAN device, other  Check the connection with the
BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave speaker system (refer to the supplied
oven is nearby, move the device away Startup Guide).
from the speaker system.  Enable the Control for HDMI function
 Move the USB 3.0 device and its cable on the TV. For details, refer to the
away from this speaker system. operating instructions of your TV.
 Remove any obstacle between the  Wait a while, and then try again. If you
speaker system and the BLUETOOTH unplug the speaker system, it will take
device or move the speaker system a while before operations can be
away from the obstacle. made. Wait for 15 seconds or longer,
 Reposition the connected and then try again.
BLUETOOTH device.  Make sure the devices connected to
 Switch the wireless LAN frequency of the speaker system support the
any nearby wireless LAN router or PC Control for HDMI function.
to 5 GHz range.  Enable the Control for HDMI function
 Increase the volume on the connected of the devices connected to the
BLUETOOTH device. speaker system. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of your
The sound is not in sync with the
device.
image.  The type and number of devices that
 When you are watching movies, you can be controlled by the Control for
may hear the sound with a slight delay HDMI function are restricted by the
from the image. HDMI CEC standard as follows:
– Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3
Remote Control devices
– Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc
The remote control of this speaker
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3
system does not function.
devices
 Point the remote control at the – Tuner-related devices: up to 4
remote control sensor on the
devices
subwoofer (page 7).
– Audio system (receiver/
 Remove any obstacles in the path
headphones): up to 1 device (used
between the remote control and the
subwoofer. by the speaker system)
 Replace both batteries in the remote
control with new ones, if they are
weak.
 Make sure you are pressing the
correct button on the remote control.

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[PROTECT] appears in the front The speaker system does not work
panel display of the subwoofer, the properly ([.DEMO] appears in the
sound is muted, and buttons on the front panel display).
remote control or subwoofer other  The speaker system is in demo mode.
than  (power) do not work. To cancel demo mode, reset the
 The protection feature is activated. speaker system.
Press  (power) to turn the speaker Press and hold  (power) and –
system off and disconnect the AC (volume) on the subwoofer for more
power cord (mains lead) and check than 5 seconds (page 41).
the items below. When you change to the TV input
– Make sure that the ventilations of from the USB input by pressing
the subwoofer are not covered and INPUT, the message appears.
turn on the speaker system after a
while.
– When the speaker system is using
the USB connection, remove the USB
device and turn on the speaker
system. If the speaker system
operates properly, the current of the Please select the desired TV channels with the TV’s remote control.

connected USB device is over the

HT-S40R
maximum output current of the
speaker system 500 mA, or the USB * This screen is an example for English.
device may have an abnormality.  Select the TV program by using the TV
The front panel display of the remote control.
subwoofer is not lit.
 Press DIMMER to set the brightness to
[BRIGHT] or [DARK] if set to [OFF]
(page 34).
Sensors of the TV do not work
properly.
 The bar speaker may block some
sensors (such as the brightness
sensor), the remote control receiver of
your TV or the emitter for 3D glasses
(infrared transmission) of a 3D TV that
supports the infrared 3D glass system,
or wireless communication. Move the
bar speaker away from the TV within a
range that allows those parts to
operate properly. For the locations of
the sensors and remote control
receiver, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
Wireless function (the BLUETOOTH
function or wireless amplifier) is
unstable.
 Do not place metal objects other than
a TV around the speaker system.

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Resetting the Speaker
System
If the speaker system still does not
operate properly, reset the speaker
system as follows.

1 Press MENU.
[CURRENT STATUS] appears in the
front panel display.
2 Press / to select [RESET], then
press ENTER.

3 Press / to select [ALL RESET],

then press ENTER.

4 Press / to select [START], then

press ENTER.
All the settings return to their initial
status.

To cancel resetting
Select [CANCEL] in step 4.

If You Cannot Perform

Resetting Using the Setting
Menu
Press and hold  (power) and –
(volume) on the subwoofer for more
than 5 seconds.
The settings return to their initial
status.
Note
By resetting, the link with the wireless
amplifier may be lost. In this case, perform
“Connecting the Wireless Amplifier
Manually” (page 15).

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 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
Profile)
Additional Information Supported Codec3)
SBC4)
Transmission range (A2DP)
Specifications 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
1)
The actual range will vary depending on
Subwoofer (SA-WS40R) factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a
Amplifier section microwave oven, static electricity,
POWER OUTPUT (rated) cordless phone use, reception
Front L + Front R: 50 W + 50 W sensitivity, the operating system,
(at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) software applications, etc.
2) BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
the purpose of BLUETOOTH
Front L/Front R/Center: 90 W (per communication between devices.
channel at 8 ohms, 1 kHz) 3) Codec: Audio signal compression and
Subwoofer: 180 W (at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) conversion format
4)
Abbreviation for Subband Codec
Inputs
TV IN (OPTICAL) Speaker section
USB Speaker system
ANALOG IN Subwoofer system, Bass reflex
Output Speaker
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) 160 mm cone type

HDMI Section General

Connector Power requirements
Type A (19pin) 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
USB section On: 55 W
(USB) port: Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (Power
Type A Saving mode)
BLUETOOTH section (When [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI]
Communication system and [STANDBY] in [BT] are set to [OFF])
BLUETOOTH Specification version 5.0 Standby mode: 2 W or less*
Output (When [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI]
BLUETOOTH Specification Power and [STANDBY] in [BT] are set to [ON])
Class 1 * The speaker system will
Maximum communication range automatically enter Power saving
Line of sight approx. 10 m1) mode when there is no HDMI
Frequency band connection and no BLUETOOTH
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - pairing history.
2.4835 GHz) Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d)
Maximum output power 192 mm × 387 mm × 366 mm
< 14 dBm * Not including projection portion
Modulation method Mass (approx.)
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 7.8 kg
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)

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Bar Speaker (SS-S40R) Wireless Transmitter/
Receiver Section
Speaker system
Full range speaker system, Bass reflex Frequency band
Speaker 2.4 GHz (2.404 GHz - 2.476 GHz)
42 mm × 100 mm cone type Maximum output power
Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) < 10 dBm
900 mm × 52 mm × 74.5 mm Modulation method
GFSK
* Not including projection portion
Mass (approx.)
2 kg Supplied Accessories
• Remote control (1)
Wireless Amplifier • R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
(TA-S40RWR) • WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)
• Optical digital cable (1)
POWER OUTPUT (reference) • AC power cord (mains lead) (2)
Surround L/Surround R: 75 W (per • Startup Guide
channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) • Operating Instructions (this document)
Power requirements
220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Design and specifications are subject to
Power consumption change without notice.
On: 20 W
Standby mode: 0.5 W or less
Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d)
160 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
* Not including projection portion
Mass (approx.)
0.8 kg

Surround Speakers
(SS-SS40R)
Speaker system
Full range speaker system, Bass reflex
Speaker
65 mm cone type
Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d)
83 mm × 180 mm × 74.5 mm
* Not including projection portion
Mass (approx.)
0.6 kg

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Playable Types of Files Supported Input Audio
Formats
Codec Extension
Audio formats supported by this speaker
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3
Layer III) system are as follows.
• Dolby Digital
WMA9 Standard .wma
• Linear PCM 2ch (up to 48kHz)
LPCM (2ch) .wav

Notes
• Some files may not play or may play with
no sound depending on the file format,
the file encoding, or the recording
condition.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• The speaker system does not play coded
files such as DRM and Lossless.
• The speaker system can recognize the
following files or folders in USB devices:
– up to 200 folders (including empty
folders and root folders)
– up to 200 tracks in one folder
– up to folders in the 8th layer (including
the root folder)
• Some USB devices may not work with this
speaker system.
• The speaker system can recognize Mass
Storage Class (MSC) devices.
• The sampling frequency is up to 48 kHz.

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 this security may be insufficient
depending on the setting contents and
On BLUETOOTH other factors, so always be careful when
Communication performing communication using
BLUETOOTH technology.
• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for
• BLUETOOTH devices should be used
damages or other loss resulting from
within approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
information leaks during communication
(unobstructed distance) of each other.
using BLUETOOTH technology.
The effective communication range may
• BLUETOOTH communication is not
become shorter under the following
necessarily guaranteed with all
conditions.
BLUETOOTH devices that have the same
– When a person, metal object, wall or
profile as this speaker system.
other obstruction is between the
• BLUETOOTH devices connected with this
devices with a BLUETOOTH connection
speaker system must comply with the
– Locations where a wireless LAN is
BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by
installed
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be
– Around microwave ovens that are in use
certified to comply. However, even when
– Locations where other electromagnetic
a device complies with the BLUETOOTH
waves occur
specification, there may be cases where
• BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN
the characteristics or specifications of the
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) use the same
BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to
frequency band (2.4 GHz). When using
connect, or may result in different control
your BLUETOOTH device near a device
methods, display or operation.
with wireless LAN capability,
• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off
electromagnetic interference may occur.
depending on the BLUETOOTH device
This could result in lower data transfer
connected with this speaker system, the
rates, noise, or inability to connect. If this
communications environment, or
happens, try the following remedies:
surrounding conditions.
– Use this speaker system at least 10
meters (33 feet) away from the wireless
If you have any questions or problems
LAN device.
concerning your speaker system, please
– Turn off the power to the wireless LAN
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
device when using your BLUETOOTH
device within 10 meters (33 feet).
– Install this speaker system and
BLUETOOTH device as closer to each
other as possible.
• The radio waves broadcast by this speaker
system may interfere with the operation
of some medical devices. Since this
interference may result in malfunction,
always turn off the power on this speaker
system and BLUETOOTH 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 speaker system supports security
functions that comply with the
BLUETOOTH specification to ensure
secure connection during communication
using BLUETOOTH technology. However,

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 (rugs, blankets, etc.) or place anything at
the rear of the bar speaker, subwoofer
Precautions and surround speakers that might block
the ventilation holes and cause
On safety malfunctions.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into • If the speaker system is being used in
the speaker system, unplug the speaker combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck,
system and have it checked by qualified noise may result and picture quality may
personnel before operating it any further. be affected. In this case, place the speaker
• Do not touch the AC power cord (mains system away from the TV, VCR, or tape
lead) with wet hands. Doing so may cause deck.
an electric shock. • Use caution when placing the speaker
• Do not climb on the bar speaker, system on a surface that has been
subwoofer and surround speakers as you specially treated (with wax, oil, polish,
may fall down and injure yourself, or etc.), as staining or discoloration of the
speaker system damage may result. surface may result.
• Take care to avoid any possible injury from
On power sources the corners of the bar speaker, subwoofer
and surround speakers.
• Before operating the speaker system, • Keep 3 cm (1 3/16 in) or more space under
check that the operating voltage is the bar speaker and surround speakers
identical to your local power supply. The when you hang it on a wall.
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the subwoofer.
On operation
• If you are not going to use the speaker
system for a long time, be sure to Before connecting other device, be sure to
disconnect the speaker system from the turn off and unplug the speaker system.
wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug If you encounter color irregularity
itself; never pull the cord. on a nearby TV screen
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be Color irregularities may be observed on
changed only at a qualified service shop. certain types of TV.
• If color irregularity is observed...
On heat buildup Turn off the TV, then turn it on again after
Although the speaker system heats up 15 to 30 minutes.
during operation, this is not a malfunction. • If color irregularity is observed again...
If you continuously use this speaker system Place the speaker system further away
at high volume, the speaker system from the TV.
temperature rises considerably. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the speaker On cleaning
system. Clean the speaker system with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
On placement scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol
• Place the speaker system in a location or benzine.
with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the On handling the subwoofer
speaker system. Do not place your hand into the slit of the
• Do not place the speaker system near subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker
heat sources or in a place subject to direct driver may be damaged. When lifting it,
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical hold the bottom of the subwoofer.
shock.
• Do not place the bar speaker, subwoofer
and surround speakers on a soft surface

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If you have any question or problem
concerning your speaker system, please Copyrights and Trademarks
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This speaker system incorporates Dolby*
Digital.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

“BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark or

trademark of Sony Interactive
Entertainment Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.

Windows Media is either a registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from Microsoft
or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.

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Index
Buttons R
DIMMER 34 Remote control 10
NIGHT 26 Resetting 41
VOICE 26
S
A Settings
ARC 8 Audio 32
Audio DRC 32 BLUETOOTH 32
Audio format 44 Brightness 34
Audio Return Channel 8 Current status 31
Audio settings 32 HDMI 32
Auto Standby 33 Menu 30
B Resetting 41
Speaker 31
BLUETOOTH
Pairing 21 System 33
Settings 32 USB 32
Standby 32 Software
Update 33
Brightness
Front panel display 34 Version 33
Indicator 34 Sound Mode 25
Speaker settings 31
C System settings 33
Connection (See “Wired connection” U
or “Wireless connection” in “Index”)
Control for HDMI 28 USB settings 32
Current settings 27 V
H Version
Speaker system 33
HDMI settings 32
Wireless amplifier 33
I Voice mode 26
Installation 12
W
M Wall mount 12
Multiplex broadcast sound 32 Wired connection 12
Wireless connection
N BLUETOOTH devices 21
Night mode 26 TV 16
O Wireless amplifier 15
One-touch play 29
P
PROTECT 40

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