Connecting to one of the devices of HT-A7000/HT-A5000/HT-A3000

HT-A7000/HT-A5000/HT-A3000 do not support the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app.

If the main audio device to which the unit is connected does not support the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” app, it may not connect to the unit until the software of the main audio device is updated.

Note

  • The Help Guide for the main audio device may suggest you to update the software with the optional speakers connected to the main audio device, but update the software of the main audio device without connecting the unit.

Hint

  • You can also update the main audio device software to the latest version by downloading the latest software from Sony’s support page to a USB memory.
    For details, refer to the Help Guide for the main audio device.
  1. Turn on the main audio device to which the unit is connected as well as the TV, and switch the TV input to the main audio device.

    It takes a while for the main audio device to start up. The operation can be performed when [HELLO] or [PLEASE WAIT] disappears from the display window.

  2. Update the software of the main audio device to the latest version.

    The procedure for updating the software depends on whether the initial setup of the main audio device has been completed.

    If the initial setup of the main audio device has already been completed (if you are already using it)

    1. Press HOME on the remote control supplied with the main audio device and select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Software Update] - [Network Update] on the home menu displayed on the TV screen.
    2. Follow the on-screen instructions on the TV screen to update the software.

    If the initial setup of the main audio device has not been completed (e.g., immediately after purchasing the main audio device)

    1. Press HOME on the remote control supplied with the main audio device and follow the on-screen instructions that appear on the TV screen to begin the initial setup.
    2. Even if the [Checking Wireless Speaker Connection] screen appears, select [Next] without connecting the wireless speaker (this unit) to the main audio device.
    3. Connect the main audio device to the Internet via the [Easy Network Setup] screen and follow the on-screen instructions to continue the initial setup.
    4. When the screen confirming the execution of the software update appears, select [Yes] to execute the software update.
    5. Even if the [Sound Field Optimization] screen appears, proceed without executing it.
    6. If the [Easy Sound Setup] screen appears, select [Cancel].
    7. Continue the initial setup until the home menu appears.
  3. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC inlet on the unit, then connect to the AC outlet (mains).

    Turn on all the speakers to be connected.

    BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7

    The AC inlet for the subwoofer is located inside the indented area on the bottom.

    BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8

    The AC inlet for the rear speaker is located inside the indented area on the bottom.

    AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

  4. Check that the power indicator on the unit lights in white.

    When the power indicator lights in white, the connection between the unit and the main audio device is complete.

    BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7

    BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8

    Power indicator

    If the unit does not automatically connect to the main audio device

    The unit must be connected manually to the main audio device.

    For instructions on how to connect manually, refer to “Connecting the Optional Speaker with the Manual Connection” in the Help Guide for the main audio device. The same operation can be used to connect the unit to the main audio device.

    Note

    • The Help Guide for the main audio device may state that the power indicator lights in green, but the power indicator on the unit is white.
  5. Press HOME on the remote control supplied with the main audio device and perform sound field optimization by selecting [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Speaker Settings] - [Sound Field Optimization] in the home menu.
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