SONY HT-SD40 Bluetooth Sound Bar Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
HT-SD40 Bluetooth Sound Bar
Sound Bar
Operating Instructions
HT-SD40
WARNING
Do not install the speaker system in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the
speaker system with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the
speaker system to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this speaker
system to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the speaker system.
The speaker system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is
connected to the AC outlet, even if the speaker system itself has been turned
off.
As the mains plug is used to disconnect the speaker system from the mains,
connect the speaker system to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the speaker system, disconnect the mains plug from
the AC outlet immediately.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not
expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such
as sunshine and fire.
Do not place this product close to medical devices.
This product (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with
pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other
medical devices. Do not place this product close to persons who use such
medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any
such medical device.
Indoor use only.
Recommended cables
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or peripherals.
For the bar speaker
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the bar speaker.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in
the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
For customers in Europe Notice for customers: the following information is
only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives and/or
UK applying relevant statutory requirements
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should
be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium.
Inquiries to the UK Importer or related to product compliance in the UK should
be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Europe B.V., The
Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address: https://compliance.sony.eu
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with
the UK relevant statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://compliance.sony.co.uk
This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of
software that are indicated in the Declaration of Conformity. The software
loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential
requirements of the Radio Equipment Regulations. The software version can be
found by following procedure.
5-034-824-11 (2)
1 Press and hold SOUND FIELD on the remote
control for more than 5 seconds.
The stream information appears in the front panel display.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote control
to display the software version in the front panel display.
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 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
0.004% lead. By ensuring that these products and batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help to prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could be caused by inappropriate waste
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the
battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly,
hand over these products at end-of-life to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product safely. Hand the battery over to the appropriate collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product or battery.
This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator over 20
cm away from person’s body.
Precautions
On safety · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
speaker system, unplug the speaker system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. · Do not climb on the speaker
system, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or speaker system damage may
result.
On power sources · Before operating the speaker system, check that
the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the bottom of the bar speaker. · If
you are not going to use the speaker system for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the speaker system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · One
blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. · The AC power cord (mains
lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
On heat buildup Although the 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.
On placement · Place the speaker system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the
speaker system. · Do not place the speaker system near heat sources or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. · Do
not place anything on the top of the bar speaker. · If the speaker system is
being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, noise may result and
picture quality may suffer. In such a case, place the speaker system away from
the TV, VCR, or tape deck. · Use caution when placing the speaker system on a
surface that has been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.), as
staining or discoloration of the surface may result. · Take care to avoid any
possible injury from the corners of the bar speaker.
On operation Before connecting other equipment, be sure to turn off and unplug
the speaker system.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen 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 · Clean the speaker system with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About These Operating Instructions
· The instructions in these Operating Instructions 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 in the front panel display.
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 screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall
material and strength. As a plasterboard wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely in the wall beam. Install the bar speaker horizontally,
hung by screws in studs in a continuous flat section of the wall. · Have the
installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay special
attention to safety during the installation. · If using a cable with a large
plug, it may not be possible to mount the bar speaker on a wall. · Sony shall
not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper
installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation, natural
disasters, etc.
1 Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the wall mount holes on the rear of the bar speaker.
4 mm
30 mm or more
5.1 mm
10 mm
Hole on the rear of the bar speaker
2 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
3 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.
Adhesive WALL MOUNT tape, etc. TEMPLATE
4 Fasten the screws prepared in step 1 securely
into the screw marks () on the ” SCREW LINE” printed on the WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE.
737 mm
368.5 mm 368.5 mm
Marks () Screws
10.5 mm to 11.5 mm
5 Remove the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE. 6 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.
LINK
Power indicator
(BLUETOOTH) button + (volume) button
1 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.
2 Press LINK on the subwoofer.
The manual connection starts. The power indicator of the subwoofer flashes in
amber.
3 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
— Flashes twice in blue: During pairing standby status
— Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH connection is being attempted.
— Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH connection has been established.
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 — Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the speaker
system. — Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode. — Lights in amber:
The subwoofer is connected to the speaker system with the manual connection. —
Flashes slowly in green: The subwoofer is attempting to connect to the speaker
system. — Flashes slowly in amber: The subwoofer is attempting to connect to
the speaker system with the manual connection. — Flashes twice in amber: The
subwoofer is in pairing standby status with the manual connection. — Flashes
quickly in amber: The software is updating. — Turns off: The subwoofer is
turned off.
(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.
INPUT
(volume) +/
BASS +/
1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select [TV] in the
front panel display.
2 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.
(volume) +/
BASS +/
1 Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) on the bar
speaker for 2 seconds. (BLUETOOTH)
button
2 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.
3 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.
4 Pair the speaker system and mobile device by
selecting “HT-SD40” from the list on the screen of the mobile device. If a
passkey is requested, enter “0000.”
5 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.
6 Start audio playback with the music app on
the connected mobile device. Sound is output from the speaker system.
7 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 · You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If a 10th
BLUETOOTH device is paired, the oldest connected device will be replaced by
the new one. · Perform pairing for the second and subsequent mobile devices.
Tips · You can check the connection status of the BLUETOOTH function by
checking the BLUETOOTH indicator status. · 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
INPUT
(volume) +/
BASS +/
1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile
device on.
2 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.
3 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.
4 Start audio playback with the music app on
the connected mobile device. Sound is output from the speaker system.
5 Adjust the volume.
· Adjust the volume by pressing (volume) +/ on the remote control.
· Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing BASS +/ on the remote control.
Adjusting the Sound
Enjoying Surround Effect (SOUND FIELD)
You can turn the surround effect on or off to suit sound sources.
SOUND FIELD
1 Press SOUND FIELD to select the setting.
The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting [SF.ON] [SF.OFF]
Explanation
The sound is output with the surround effect. This setting is suitable for
experiencing the surround sound with presence.
The sound is output without the surround effect. This setting is suitable for
listening to music or news.
Making Dialogs Clearer (VOICE)
VOICE
1 Press VOICE to select the setting.
The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting [Vo.ON] [Vo.OFF]
Explanation
Dialog is easily heard by enhancing dialog range.
Deactivates the voice mode function.
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT)
NIGHT
1 Press NIGHT to select the setting.
The setting appears in the front panel display.
Setting [N.ON] [N.OFF]
Explanation
Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of
dialog.
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 · When connecting a device such as a Blu-ray Disc player to a
TV with an HDMI cable, enable its Control for HDMI function. · To enable the
Control for HDMI function of a TV or Blu-ray
Disc player, refer to their operating instructions. · If you enable the
Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA” sync) function
when using a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for HDMI function of the
speaker system is also enabled automatically. When the setting is complete,
[DONE] appears in the front panel display.
Performing Power Operation or Volume Adjustment by a TV Remote Control
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. — Select the speaker system for
the sound output device in
the TV menu. — When using Sony TV, turn on the speaker system while the
TV is turned on.
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.
1 Press and hold VOICE on the remote control for more
than 5 seconds. [CONTROL FOR HDMI] appears in the front panel display.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote control to display
the desired setting in the front panel display.
3 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 · Power interlocking · Volume adjustment
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.
1 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.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote control
to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
3 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.
Continued on back page
Changing the Settings
Audio Settings
Easily listening to low volume sounds.
Adjusting the volume of the connected device automatically
Selecting the sound for multiplex broadcast
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. You can
adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or contents of a
connected device by setting to [ON].
You can select the sound for multiplex broadcast sound.
1 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.
2 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.
1 Press and hold NIGHT on the remote
control for more than 5 seconds.
[A.VOL] appears in the front panel display.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote
control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
3 Wait until the displayed setting disappears
from the front panel display.
The setting is fixed.
1 Press and hold (muting) on the remote
control for more than 5 seconds.
[DUAL] appears in the front panel display.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote
control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
3 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].
1 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.
2 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.
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on or off
Notes · While the BLUETOOTH standby mode is on, standby
power consumption increases. · The BLUETOOTH standby mode cannot be set while
the
BLUETOOTH function is off.
You can turn the BLUETOOTH 1 Press and hold (power) and
function on or off.
(BLUETOOTH) on the bar speaker for
more than 5 seconds.
[BT POWER] and the current setting appear in the front panel display.
2 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. · Front panel display on the
bar speaker · BLUETOOTH indicator on
the bar speaker · Power indicator on the
subwoofer
1 Press and hold (TV) and (BLUETOOTH)
on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds.
[DIMMER] appears in the front panel display.
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote
control to display the desired setting in the front panel display.
3 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
Using the IR repeater function
You can check the stream 1 Press and hold SOUND FIELD on the
information, current settings remote control for more than 5 seconds.
of the sound field and voice/ The stream information appears in the front
night modes, and software
panel display.
version.
2 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) +.
When the bar speaker
1 Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) and
obstructs the remote control (volume) on the bar speaker for more
sensor of the TV, the TV
than 5 seconds.
remote control may not
[IR REPEATER] appears in the front panel
work. In that case, enable
display.
the IR repeater function of the speaker system. You can control the TV with the TV remote control by
2 Press (volume) +/ on the remote
control to display the desired setting in the
front panel display.
sending the remote signal 3 Wait until the displayed setting disappears
that the bar speaker received from the front panel display.
to the TV.
The setting is fixed.
Updating the software
Note When using the IR repeater function, install the bar speaker apart from the TV screen by 9 cm or more.
Start the software update 1 Connect the USB memory on which the
after connecting the USB
software update file is stored to the
memory on which the
UPDATE port on the bar speaker.
software update file is stored 2 Press and hold (power), (BLUETOOTH),
to the UPDATE port on the
and + (volume) on the bar speaker for
bar speaker.
more than 5 seconds.
For information about the software updates, visit the following website:
[UPDATE] appears in the front panel display and the software update starts.
· For customers in Americas https://www.sony.com/ am/support
· For customers in Europe https://www.sony.eu/
Note Before updating, make sure the following.
— The BLUETOOTH function is on.
— The subwoofer is turned on and connected to the speaker system.
support
· For customers in Asia-
Pacific, Oceania, Middle
East, and Africa
com/support
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the speaker system does not work properly, handle it in the following
order.
1 Search for the cause and solution of the issue
using this troubleshooting.
2 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. · Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) is
connected securely. · Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), and then reconnect after several minutes.
The speaker system is turned off automatically. · The auto standby function is
working. Press and
hold (power) and (TV) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds to display
[AUTO STANDBY] in the front panel display, then press (volume) +/ on the
remote control to display [OFF] in the front panel display.
The speaker system does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. · Set the
Control for HDMI function 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 TV must support
the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV. · Check the speaker settings of the TV. The speaker
system power syncs with the speaker settings of the TV. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of your TV. · Depending on the TV, if the sound was
output from the speakers of the TV the previous time, the speaker system may
not turn on by interlocking with the TV power even when the TV is turned on.
The speaker system turns off when the TV is turned off. · Check the setting of
the Control for HDMI
function by pressing and holding VOICE on the remote control for more than 5
seconds to display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front panel display. To change
the setting, press (volume) +/ on the remote control. When the Control for
HDMI function is set to on and the input of the speaker system is the TV
input, the speaker system turns off automatically when you turn off the TV.
The speaker system does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. · Check
the setting of the Control for HDMI
function by pressing and holding VOICE on the remote control for more than 5
seconds to display [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in the front panel display. To change
the setting, press (volume) +/ on the remote control. When you turn off the
TV, the speaker system turns off automatically only if the input of the
speaker system is the TV input. The TV must support the Control for HDMI
function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Picture
There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. · When there is no
picture while TV input is
selected, select the TV channel that you want using the TV remote control.
Sound
No TV sound is output from the speaker system. · Check the type and connection
of the HDMI
cable or optical digital cable that is connected to the speaker system and the
TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). · Disconnect the cables that are
connected between the TV and the speaker system, then connect them firmly
again. Disconnect the AC power cords of the TV and the speaker system from the
AC outlets (mains), then connect them again. · When the speaker system and TV
are connected with an HDMI cable only, check the following. — The HDMI jack of
the connected TV is labeled
with “ARC.” — The Control for HDMI function of the TV is set
to on. — 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. · If your TV is not compatible with ARC, connect the optical digital
cable (supplied) (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). If the TV is not
compatible with ARC, TV sound will not be output from the speaker system even
if the speaker system is connected to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. · Select the TV
input by pressing INPUT. · Increase the volume on the TV or cancel muting. ·
Depending on the order in which you turn on the TV and the speaker system, the
speaker system may be muted. If this happens, turn on the TV first, then the
speaker system. · Set the speakers setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to Audio System.
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV regarding how to set the TV. ·
Check the sound output of the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the
TV for the TV settings. · The speaker system supports the Dolby Digital and
PCM audio formats. When you playback an unsupported format, set the digital
audio out setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to “PCM.” For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
The sound is output from both the speaker system and the TV. · Change the
audio output setting of the TV so
that the TV sound is output from the external speaker. · Set the TV volume to
minimum.
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. · If the Control for HDMI function is set to on, the
value of the volume level on the speaker system may appear on your TV as the
TV volume. The output sound levels of the speaker system and TV differ even
though the values of the volume level on the speaker system and TV are set to
the same value. The output sound levels of the speaker system and TV differ
depending on the sound processing characteristics of each, and it is not a
malfunction.
The surround effect cannot be obtained. · Depending on the input signal and
the sound
field setting, surround sound processing may not work effectively. The
surround effect may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. · To play
multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device
connected to the speaker system. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the connected device.
Subwoofer
No sound or only very low-level sound is heard from the subwoofer. · Press
BASS + on the remote control to increase
the subwoofer volume. · Make sure that the power indicator on the
subwoofer is lit in green or amber. · If the power indicator on the subwoofer
does
not light, try the following. — Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) of
the subwoofer is connected properly. — Press (power) of the subwoofer to turn
on
the power. · If the power indicator on the subwoofer lights in
red, try the following. — Move the subwoofer to a location near the bar
speaker so that the power indicator on the subwoofer lights in green or amber.
— Follow the steps in “Connecting the Subwoofer Manually.” · 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. · If the input sources contain very little bass sound
components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer may be
difficult to hear. Play the built-in demonstration music by following the
steps below and check that the sound is output from the subwoofer. 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. · Set the night mode to off by
pressing NIGHT.
BASS +/ does not work and [NOT USE] appears in the front panel display. ·
BASS +/ does not work when the subwoofer is
not connected. Check the power and connection status of the subwoofer.
Mobile Device Connection
BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed. · Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator on the
bar speaker is lit. · Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to be
connected is turned on and the BLUETOOTH function is enabled. · Bring the
BLUETOOTH device close to the bar speaker. · Pair the speaker system and the
BLUETOOTH device again. You may need to cancel the pairing with the speaker
system using your BLUETOOTH device first. · 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. · Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar
speaker. · Make sure the speaker system is not receiving
interference from a wireless LAN device, other 2.4 GHz wireless devices, or a
microwave oven. If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation is
nearby, move the device away from the speaker system. · Pairing may not be
possible if other BLUETOOTH devices are present around the speaker system. In
this case, turn off the other BLUETOOTH devices.
Sound of the connected BLUETOOTH mobile device is not output from the speaker
system. · Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the
bar speaker is lit. · Bring the BLUETOOTH device close to the bar
speaker. · If a device that generates electromagnetic
radiation, such as a wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a
microwave oven is nearby, move the device away from the speaker system. ·
Remove any obstacle between the bar speaker and the BLUETOOTH device or move
the bar speaker away from the obstacle. · If the bar speaker is installed
under the TV, move the bar speaker away from the TV. · Reposition the
connected BLUETOOTH device. · Switch the wireless LAN frequency of any nearby
wireless LAN router or PC to 5 GHz range. · Increase the volume on the
connected BLUETOOTH device.
The sound is not in sync with the image. · When you are watching movies, you
may hear
the sound with a slight delay from the image.
Remote Control
The remote control of the speaker system does not function. · Point the remote
control at the remote control
sensor on the bar speaker. · Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote control and 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.
The TV remote control does not work. · Install the bar speaker so that it does
not
obstruct the remote control sensor of the TV. · 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. · Check the connection
with the speaker system
(refer to the supplied Startup Guide). · Enable the Control for HDMI function
on the TV.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. · Wait a while,
and then try again. If you unplug the speaker system, it will take a while
before operations can be made. Wait for 15 seconds or longer, and then try
again. · Make sure the TV connected to the speaker system supports the Control
for HDMI function. · The type and number of devices that can be controlled by
the Control for HDMI function is restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as
follows: — Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD
recorder, etc.): up to 3 devices — Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD
player, etc.): up to 3 devices — Tuner-related devices: up to 4 devices —
Audio system (receiver/headphone): up to 1
device (used by the speaker system)
[PROTECT] is scrolled in the front panel display, then the speaker system is
turned off after 5 seconds. · The protection feature is activated. Disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead) and make sure that the ventilations of the bar
speaker are not covered and turn on the speaker system after a while.
Sensors of the TV do not work properly. · The bar speaker may block some
sensors (such
as the brightness sensor), the remote control sensor 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.
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.
Please select the desired TV channels with the TV’s remote control.
HT-SD40
- This screen is an example for English.
· Select the TV program by using the TV remote control.
Resetting the Speaker System
If the speaker system does not operate properly, reset the speaker system as follows.
1 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.
2 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 3 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead), then
press (power) to turn on the speaker system.
Specifications
Bar Speaker (SA-SD40)
Amplifier section 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 m1) Maximum number of devices to be registered
9 devices Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz) Maximum output power
< 14 dBm 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)
- 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.
- BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
- Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format
- Abbreviation for Subband Codec
Front L/Front R speaker section Speaker system
2 speaker system Speaker
52 mm × 100 mm cone type, 4 ohms
General Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz/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 - Not Including projection portion Mass (approx.)
2.4 kg
Subwoofer (SA-WSD40)
POWER OUTPUT (reference) 130 W (at 4 ohms, 100 Hz)
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker 160 mm cone type, 4 ohms
Power requirements 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz/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 - Not Including projection portion Mass (approx.)
7.3 kg
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Section
Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2.404 GHz – 2.476 GHz)
Maximum output power < 10 dBm
Modulation method GFSK
Supplied Accessories
· Remote control (1) · R03 (size AAA) battery (2) · WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) · Optical digital cable (1) · AC power cord (mains lead) (2) · Startup Guide · Operating Instructions (this document)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Copyrights and Trademarks
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 BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
The terms HDMITM, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
“BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Supported Input Audio Formats (HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) or TV IN (OPTICAL))
Audio formats supported by this speaker system are as follows. · Dolby Digital
· Linear PCM 2ch
On BLUETOOTH Communication
· BLUETOOTH devices should be used within approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
(unobstructed distance) of each other. The effective communication range may
become shorter under the following conditions.
— When a person, metal object, wall or other obstruction is between the
devices with a BLUETOOTH connection
— Locations where a wireless LAN is installed
— Around microwave ovens that are in use
— Locations where other electromagnetic waves occur
· BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) use the same frequency
band (2.4 GHz). When using your BLUETOOTH device near a device with wireless
LAN capability, electromagnetic interference may occur. This could result in
lower data transfer rates, noise, or inability to connect. If this happens,
try the following remedies:
— Use this speaker system at least 10 meters (33 feet) away from the wireless
LAN device.
— Turn off the power to the wireless LAN 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, this security may be insufficient depending on
the setting contents and other factors, so always be careful when performing
communication using BLUETOOTH technology.
· Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting
from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.
· BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH
devices that have the same profile as this speaker system.
· BLUETOOTH devices connected with this speaker system must comply with the
BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be
certified to comply. However, even when a device complies with the BLUETOOTH
specification, there may be cases where the characteristics or specifications
of the BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to connect, or may result in
different control methods, display or operation.
· Noise may occur or the audio may cut off depending on the BLUETOOTH device
connected with this speaker system, the communications environment, or
surrounding conditions.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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