Value Electronics HTA9000 7.0.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Owner’s Manual

July 9, 2024
Value Electronics

Value Electronics HTA9000 7.0.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar

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Specifications

  • Brand: Value Electronics
  • Authorized Dealer : Sony Diamond Dealer
  • Model: HTA9000
  • Features: 13 speakers, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Product Information

The BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is a top-of-the-line soundbar that offers immersive surround sound technology. With 13 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, it delivers a theater-like audio experience right in your living room. The soundbar is designed to optimize sound for your space, providing impactful sound that can be further enhanced with optional wireless subwoofers and rear speakers.

Usage Instructions

Setting Up:
Place the soundbar in front of your TV at ear level for the best audio experience. Connect the soundbar to your TV using the provided cables or via Bluetooth for wireless connection.

Sound Optimization:
Use the Sound Field Optimization feature to analyze and calibrate the sound according to your room’s size, acoustic characteristics, and listening position. Optionally add rear speakers and a subwoofer for a wider surround sound field.

Pairing with TV:
Pair the BRAVIA Theater Bar with a compatible BRAVIA TV for synchronized sound. The Acoustic Center Sync feature reinforces the center channel for clearer dialogue.

Control with App:
Download and use the BRAVIA Connect app on your smartphone to control the soundbar settings, adjust volume, sound fields, and perform Sound Field Optimization for room calibration.

Music Experience:
Enjoy high-quality music with features like High-Resolution Audio, DSEE UltimateTM, and 360 Reality Audio for an immersive listening experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Can I use the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with any TV?
    For the best experience, it is recommended to pair the soundbar with a compatible BRAVIA TV to enjoy synchronized sound and easy control through the TV’s Quick Settings menu.

  • How do I pair optional subwoofers and rear speakers?
    The subwoofer and rear speakers automatically pair with the soundbar when powered on, eliminating the need for manual connections every time.

Bullets

  • Hear cinema-style surround sound all around you with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
  • Sound is auto calibrated to your room’s characteristics with Sound Field Optimization.
  • Supports industry-standard audio formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, and IMAX® Enhanced.2,3
  • With 13 speaker units, hear exceptional acoustic performance and precise room filling spatial audio.
  • Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SW3/SW5) and rear speakers (RS3R/SA-RS5).
  • Pair with compatible BRAVIA TVs to control the soundbar from the TV menu and hear elevated audio with Acoustic Center Sync.
  • Use BRAVIA Connect app to easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.
  • Supports video formats 4K HDR, 8K HDR, Dolby Vision® and HDMI 2.1 gaming features 4K120, VRR, ALLM.2,6
  • Level-up with compatibility for BRAVIA TV exclusive features for PS5® – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode.7
  • Wirelessly stream music with support for Spotify Connect™, Apple® AirPlay® 2 and Bluetooth®.8,9,10
  • Bring your music to life with high-res audio compatibility, low-res up-mixing, and 360 Reality Audio.11

Features

Cinema is coming home
Feel the emotion and excitement of the movies with BRAVIA Theater. Our decades of professional filmmaking experience allow us to faithfully recreate the creator’s vision at home with intricate surround sound and spatial audio. Immerse yourself in the story through powerful sound that fills every corner of the room, in lifelike accuracy.

Unleash the full potential of surround sound
360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates multiple phantom speakers around you and reflects sound off the ceiling and walls, enabling cinema-style surround sound from a single soundbar. Add optional wireless rear speakers for an even more expansive sound stage.1

Room optimized sound for maximum impact
Transform your room into a movie theater. Sound Field Optimization analyzes and calibrates sound to your room’s size, acoustic characteristics, and listening position. Add on optional rear speakers and subwoofer, placing them in your favored position, and they will be calibrated alongside the soundbar, creating an even wider surround sound field.

Sound straight from cinema
Bring authentic cinema surround sound quality to your living room. BRAVIA Theatre supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, and IMAX® Enhanced certification.2,3

Innovative acoustic design
With 13 speaker units, BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers exceptional acoustic performance. Hear precise spatial audio with dedicated front, center, and up- firing speaker channels. Additional side-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill your space with expansive directional sound that bounces off the walls for added atmosphere. Quad woofers and passive radiators round out the sound by delivering deep, punchy bass.

Expand your surround sound
Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SW3/SW5) and rear speakers (RS3R/RS5) to experience higher impact sound. No need to connect them every time—the subwoofer and rear speakers automatically pair when powered on.

BRAVIA Theater and BRAVIA TV, the perfect pair
Pair BRAVIA Theater with a compatible BRAVIA TV for the ultimate cinema-like experience at home. Acoustic Center Sync pairs the TV’s speakers with the soundbar, reinforcing the center channel for clearer, fuller dialogue. When connected, easily control the soundbar settings on the TVs Quick Settings menu, making it easy to adjust volume and sound field with a single remote.4

Do it all with BRAVIA Connect app
Easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone. The BRAVIA Connect app guides you through initial setup and lets you adjust volume, sound field and more. Also, use the BRAVIA Connect app to perform Sound Field Optimization to calibrate sound to your room’s acoustic characteristics.5

Support for all the latest video and gaming formats
Get the most out of all your entertainment. With support for 4K HDR, 8K HDR, and Dolby Vision®, everything you watch will feel so real. Take gaming to the next level with HDMI 2.1 features 4K120, VRR, ALLM, and SBTM as well as exclusive features for the PlayStation® 5 – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode – for optimized picture settings when connected with a compatible BRAVIA TV and PS5® console.2,6,7

Stream music from everywhere
Support for Spotify Connect™, Apple® AirPlay® 2 and Bluetooth® lets you wirelessly stream music and enjoy every detail in highquality up-mixed sound.8,9,10

Lose yourself in supreme music quality
Bring your music to life like never before. Enjoy tracks like you’re in the recording studio with the artist, with High-Resolution Audio. For low- resolution tracks, DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) up-mixes compressed digital music, restoring acoustic details for a richer listening experience. Discover a new way of hearing music with 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive live music experience.11

Designed with the environment in mind
BRAVIA Theater is designed for an exceptional sound experience while having less impact on the environment. We are committed to using more recycled materials with approximately 65% less virgin plastic used in our soundbars and packaging compared to previous models and fabrics recycled from PET plastic bottles.12

Specification

  • Amplifier

    • Amplifier Type
    • Digital Amplifier: Yes,
    • S-Master HX: Yes
    • Number of Channel 13ch
    • Output Power
    • Front Woofer(Reference): 45W+45W,
    • Front Tweeter(Reference): 45W+45W,
    • Center Woofer(Reference): 45W+45W,
    • Center Tweeter(Reference): 45W,
    • Side Speaker(Reference): 45W+45W,
    • Enabled Speaker(Reference): 45W+45W
  • Application

    • Sony | BRAVIA Connect
    • Sony | Home Entertainment Connect via Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Bluetooth® Communication (Receiver)

    • AAC Yes
    • SBC Yes
    • LDAC Yes
  • Bluetooth® Specification

    • Bluetooth® communication(RX / TX)¹³ RX/-
    • A2DP Yes
    • AVRCP Yes
    • Bluetooth® version¹³ 5.2
    • Bluetooth® Standby¹³ Yes
  • Color Black

  • Decode Format

    • High Resolution Audio Yes
    • 360 Reality Audio Yes
    • HDMI input
    • Dolby Digital: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus: Yes,
    • Dolby TrueHD: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus/Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby TrueHD/Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby Dual mono: Yes,
    • DTS: Yes,
    • DTS HD High Resolution Audio: Yes,
    • DTS HD Master Audio: Yes,
    • DTS ES: Yes,
    • DTS 96/24 : Yes,
    • DTS:X : Yes,
    • IMAX ENHANCED: future update,
    • LPCM: 2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch,
    • LPCM fs: -192kHz/24bit,
    • MPEG-H 3D Audio BL profile(Level3/Level4): Yes,
    • 360 Reality Audio: Yes
    • HDMI ARC
    • Dolby Digital: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus/Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby Dual mono: Yes,
    • DTS: Yes,
    • DTS 96/24: Yes,
    • LPCM 2ch: Yes,
    • LPCM fs: 48kHz/24bit
    • HDMI eARC
    • Dolby Digital: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus: Yes,
    • Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby TrueHD: Yes,
    • Dolby TrueHD / Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby Atmos: Yes,
    • Dolby Dual mono: Yes,
    • DTS: Yes,
    • DTS HD High Resolution Audio: Yes,
    • DTS HD Master Audio: Yes,
    • DTS ES: Yes,
    • DTS 96/24: Yes,
    • DTS:X: Yes,
    • IMAX ENHANCED: future update,
    • LPCM: 192kHz/24bit
  • Firmware Update

    • via Network Yes
  • Function for Custom Installation

    • Control Features CIS IP Control: Yes

    • Controller Connectivity

    • Certification (Crestron/Control4/Savant): Yes,

    • Certification (IHIJI): Yes

  • Function with BRAVIA

    • Acoustic Center Sync Yes
    • Voice Zoom Yes
    • Quick Setting Menu Yes
  • Interfaces

    • Button on main unit Power: Yes
    • HDMI
    • Number of Input/Output: 1 / 1 (eARC/ARC),
    • eARC: Yes,
    • 3D pass through: Yes,
    • 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4 : Yes,,
    • 8K/60 YUV 4-2-0 10bit (Non compression): Yes,
    • 4K/120 YUV4-4-4 10bit (Non compression): Yes,
    • HDR: Yes,
    • Dolby Vision: Yes,
    • HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes,
    • HDCP2.2: Yes,
    • HDCP2.3: Yes,
    • 18Gbps: Yes,
    • 40Gbps: Yes,
    • x.v.Color (xvYCC): Yes,
    • HDMI control: Yes,
    • Scene Select Sync: Yes,
    • Home Theater Control: Yes,
    • BRAVIA Sync: Yes,
    • HDMI CEC: Yes,
    • HDMI standby through: Yes
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi method: Yes,
    • IEEE802.11 version: a/b/g/n/ac
    • Speaker Terminal S-Center out: Yes
    • Display
    • LED indicator: Yes,
    • LED Indicator OFF Mode: Yes
  • Network Service

    • Spotify Connect Yes
    • AirPlay 2 Yes
  • Operation
    Easy Setup
    Yes(BCA)

  • Power

    • Power Cable Length Bar Speaker (mm): 1600

    • Power Supply

    • Power Requirement: 120 V,

    • Power frequency: 60 Hz

    • Power Consumption

    • Power Consumption(On Operation) *approx: 62W,

    • Power Consumption(On Standby mode) *approx: Less than 0.5W,

    • Power consumption(Bluetooth® standby mode) *approx: Less than 2.3W
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    • *Power consumption(Network standby mode) approx:** Less than 2.3W

    • Plug details AC plug type: A

    • Power Setting

    • Auto Standby: Yes,

    • Network / Bluetooth® Standby Mode: Yes
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  • Shop Front Mode

    • Built in Demo Yes
    • USB playback demo Yes
    • DEMO mode(1/2/3/4) Yes (Yes/Yes/-/-)
  • Sound Function

    • Sound Adjustment
    • Subwoofer volume: Yes(w Option Woofer),
    • Bass level: Yes,
    • AV Sync: Yes,
    • Rear Speaker volume: Yes(w Option Rear),
    • Advanced Auto Volume(AAV): Yes,
    • Audio DRC: Yes,
    • Mute: Yes,
    • Rear level: Yes
    • Sound Mode Sound Field: Yes
    • Sound Effect
    • Night Mode: Yes,
    • Voice Mode : Yes
    • Sound Enhancement DSEE Ultimate : Yes
    • Surround
    • Dolby Speaker Virtual: Yes,
    • Dolby Surround: Yes,
    • Neural:X: Yes
    • DCAC Feature
    • Sound Field Optimization: Yes,
    • mic for DCAC: Yes(built-in)
  • Speaker Grill

    • Speaker Grill (Bar)
    • Bar grill type: fixed,
    • Front Grille Material: Fabric
    • Speaker Layout
    • Speaker Structure 13 units
  • Speaker Unit(Center)

    • Woofer
    • Number of speaker: 2,
    • Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension,
    • Unit size (mm): 45 x 90,
    • Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 3 5/8,
    • Driver Unit : cone,
    • X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
    • Tweeter
    • Number of speaker: 1,
    • Unit size (mm): 22,
    • Unit size (inch): 7/8,
    • Driver Unit: soft dome
  • Speaker Unit(Side)

    • Full range
    • Number of speaker: 2,
    • Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension,
    • Unit size (mm): 46 x 54,
    • Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 2 1/4,
    • Driver Unit: cone,
    • X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
  • Speaker Unit(front)

    • Woofer
    • Number of speaker : 2,
    • Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension,
    • Unit size (mm): 45 x 90,
    • Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 3 5/8,
    • Driver Unit: cone,
    • X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
    • Tweeter
    • Number of speaker: 2,
    • Unit size (mm): 10,
    • Unit size (inch): 13/32,
    • Driver Unit: soft dome,
    • Beam Tweeter
    • Number of speaker : 2
    • Upfiring Speaker : 2,
    • Unit size (mm): 46 x 54,
    • Upfiring Speaker
    • Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 2 1/4,
    • Driver Unit: cone,
    • X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
    • Passive Radiator
    • Passive Radiator: Yes,
    • Nr of Passive Radiator: 2
  • Supplied Accessories

    • Remote Commander
    • Model Name: RHT-AH513U,
    • Batteries for remote commander: Yes
    • Cable
    • TV center speaker mode cable,
    • HDMI Cable,
    • AC Cord
    • Instruction Manual / Reference Guide
    • English(US) or English(GB): Yes,
    • French or French(CA): Yes,
    • Spanish or Spanish(LA): Yes
    • Card Warranty Card
    • Others
    • Wall mounting bracket: Yes,
    • Wall mounting template: Yes,
    • Foot: Yes
  • Weight and Measurements

    • Dimensions (Approx.)
    • bar speaker (WxHxD) mm : 1300 x 64 x 113,
    • bar speaker (WxHxD) inch: 51 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/2,
    • carton type: Box,
    • Carton (WxHxD) mm: W1404 x H137 x D250
    • Weight (Approx.)
    • bar speaker (kg): 5.5,
    • bar speaker (oz): 12 lb 3 oz
  • Wireless Function
    Wireles Surround (with optional wireless speakers) Yes

USING INSTRUCTION

  1. The number of phantom speakers differs depending on rear speaker combination.
  2. Dolby Vision and Atmos content compatible with streaming services or compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  3. IMAX® Enhanced feature will be available via a future software update. IMAX® Enhanced certification is obtained when used in combination with SA-RS5 or SARS3S rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofer.
  4. Acoustic Center Sync works with compatible BRAVIA TVs. For full compatibility list: https://www.sony.net/hav_faq.
  5. BRAVIA Connect app must be installed on a smartphone. The smartphone and the product must be connected to the same home network. Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
  6. 4K: 3840 x 2160. 8K: 7680 x 4320 pixels. Requires HDR compatible content from supported streaming services or HDR compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  7. Game title supporting 4K/120fps and/or VRR required.
  8. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  9. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.
  10. Download Spotify app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  11. Visit https://www.sony.net/360RA/ to check compatible hardware, application, and 360 Reality Audio streaming service. 360 Reality Audio requires subscription to compatible online music service and third-party terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  12. Compared to 2021 models. PET = Polyethylene terephthalate.
  13. 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.
    © 2024 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
    Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Theater and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation Family Mark,” “PlayStation,” “PS5 logo” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Screen images simulated.

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