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How to Use/Parts and Controls How to Use the Speaker System Guide to the latest version. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Model: YY2078C Install the app to use the speaker system To use all functions and improved performances, update the software of the speaker system and "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app to Parts and Controls Front Speaker Rear Speaker About the Indicators 1
How to Use/Parts and Controls How to Use the Speaker System Guide to the latest version. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Model: YY2078C Install the app to use the speaker system To use all functions and improved performances, update the software of the speaker system and "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app to Parts and Controls Front Speaker Rear Speaker About the Indicators 1
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Remote Control Screen of the App Initial Setup Performing Initial Settings with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on Turning the Power off Making Connections BLUETOOTH® Connection Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode ...
Remote Control Screen of the App Initial Setup Performing Initial Settings with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on Turning the Power off Making Connections BLUETOOTH® Connection Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode ...
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Using the Voice Assist Function (Google™ App) Using the Voice Assist Function (Siri) Changing the Settings with the App [Bluetooth Settings] [System Settings] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Restarting the Speaker System Resetting the Speaker System Additional Information Specifications Playable Types of Audio Files for the USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) Trademarks Licenses Notes on Use Customer support website 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 3
Using the Voice Assist Function (Google™ App) Using the Voice Assist Function (Siri) Changing the Settings with the App [Bluetooth Settings] [System Settings] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Restarting the Speaker System Resetting the Speaker System Additional Information Specifications Playable Types of Audio Files for the USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) Trademarks Licenses Notes on Use Customer support website 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 3
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... front and rear speakers Updating the software of the speaker system Operations such as volume adjustment, sound quality adjustment, etc. About the app required to use the speaker system Use a smartphone with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App Enjoy Sound Field effect on the speaker system. Related Topic Performing Initial Settings with the...
... front and rear speakers Updating the software of the speaker system Operations such as volume adjustment, sound quality adjustment, etc. About the app required to use the speaker system Use a smartphone with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App Enjoy Sound Field effect on the speaker system. Related Topic Performing Initial Settings with the...
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PLAY ONLY (USB) port (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) 2. Rear 1. DC IN terminal/Front Speaker charge indicator Related Topic About the Indicators Adjusting Sound Quality Using the Voice Assist Function (Google™ App) Using the Voice Assist Function (Siri) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 7
PLAY ONLY (USB) port (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) 2. Rear 1. DC IN terminal/Front Speaker charge indicator Related Topic About the Indicators Adjusting Sound Quality Using the Voice Assist Function (Google™ App) Using the Voice Assist Function (Siri) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 7
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... an amplifier error is detected in the BLUETOOTH pairing standby status. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.) Software update has been interrupted due to an error. (For details, refer to the app.) When software update is canceled, the indicator flashes along with the (BLUETOOTH) indicator. If the speaker system...
... an amplifier error is detected in the BLUETOOTH pairing standby status. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.) Software update has been interrupted due to an error. (For details, refer to the app.) When software update is canceled, the indicator flashes along with the (BLUETOOTH) indicator. If the speaker system...
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...the BLUETOOTH device Playback operation of the USB device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 13 Playback meta information: Name of the currently playing song, artist, album, song length, etc. Playback information area Playback information ...Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app. Battery level You can perform the settings of the speaker system by tapping this area. Name of the BLUETOOTH device connected to Music on the upper part of the screen. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Remote Control Screen of the App ...
...the BLUETOOTH device Playback operation of the USB device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 13 Playback meta information: Name of the currently playing song, artist, album, song length, etc. Playback information area Playback information ...Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app. Battery level You can perform the settings of the speaker system by tapping this area. Name of the BLUETOOTH device connected to Music on the upper part of the screen. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Remote Control Screen of the App ...
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Related Topic Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on your smartphone. 3 Start the app and follow the screen to complete the setup. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Performing Initial Settings with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App To setup the speaker system, use the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app. 1 Place the rear speakers on the front speaker and press The speaker system turns on. (Power) on the front speaker. 2 Download and install the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app on 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 14
Related Topic Charging the Speaker System Turning the Power on your smartphone. 3 Start the app and follow the screen to complete the setup. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Performing Initial Settings with the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" App To setup the speaker system, use the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app. 1 Place the rear speakers on the front speaker and press The speaker system turns on. (Power) on the front speaker. 2 Download and install the "Sony | Home Entertainment Connect" app on 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 14
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... completion Front speaker If the built-in orange then turns off after a few seconds. Charge the front speaker. Note Depending on the bottom of the app. You can check the battery level of the front and rear speakers on the front speaker flashes in battery is fully charged when you place...
... completion Front speaker If the built-in orange then turns off after a few seconds. Charge the front speaker. Note Depending on the bottom of the app. You can check the battery level of the front and rear speakers on the front speaker flashes in battery is fully charged when you place...
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...Rear speaker Battery is empty.), the rear speaker status indicator flashes in orange three times after turning on the speaker system, the battery of the app. (Power) on the front speaker. If the (Power) indicator on the front speaker flashes in orange slowly after turning on the rear speaker...on the speaker system by pressing (Power) on the front speaker. Charge the rear speaker. Charge the front speaker. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Turning the Power on 1 Press (Power) on the rear speaker. If the rear speakers are placed on the front speaker, you can turn ...
...Rear speaker Battery is empty.), the rear speaker status indicator flashes in orange three times after turning on the speaker system, the battery of the app. (Power) on the front speaker. If the (Power) indicator on the front speaker flashes in orange slowly after turning on the rear speaker...on the speaker system by pressing (Power) on the front speaker. Charge the rear speaker. Charge the front speaker. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Turning the Power on 1 Press (Power) on the rear speaker. If the rear speakers are placed on the front speaker, you can turn ...
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Hint When [Bluetooth Standby] is set to on, the (Power) indicator lights up in orange when the power is turned off and the speaker system enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode, allowing operation from a mobile device even when the speaker system is on the front speaker turns off and the speaker system turns off 1 Tap The (Power) on the remote control screen of the app or press (Power) on the front speaker. (Power) indicator on standby. Related Topic [System Settings] 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 20 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Turning the Power off .
Hint When [Bluetooth Standby] is set to on, the (Power) indicator lights up in orange when the power is turned off and the speaker system enters the BLUETOOTH standby mode, allowing operation from a mobile device even when the speaker system is on the front speaker turns off and the speaker system turns off 1 Tap The (Power) on the remote control screen of the app or press (Power) on the front speaker. (Power) indicator on standby. Related Topic [System Settings] 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 20 Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Turning the Power off .
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... of the BLUETOOTH device or stop music playback. To operate with the speaker system, perform the following . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on the front speaker. Connect the...mode, you hear a voice guidance (Pairing), and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the upper part of the remote control screen of the app. Before starting operation, check the following pairing procedure for reference. 1 Turn the speaker system on the speaker system when the speaker ...
... of the BLUETOOTH device or stop music playback. To operate with the speaker system, perform the following . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on the front speaker. Connect the...mode, you hear a voice guidance (Pairing), and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the upper part of the remote control screen of the app. Before starting operation, check the following pairing procedure for reference. 1 Turn the speaker system on the speaker system when the speaker ...
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...BLUETOOTH devices. (Multipoint connection) Related Topic Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode" again. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Pairing with the Sony TV To listen to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The above operation is not output from "Preparation: Setting the Speaker... System to Pairing Mode 30 For details concerning TV settings, refer to TV sound on the remote control screen of the app ...
...BLUETOOTH devices. (Multipoint connection) Related Topic Preparation: Setting the Speaker System to Pairing Mode" again. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Pairing with the Sony TV To listen to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The above operation is not output from "Preparation: Setting the Speaker... System to Pairing Mode 30 For details concerning TV settings, refer to TV sound on the remote control screen of the app ...
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.../iPhone devices, and receive an incoming call to either of the app. 33 Standing by for an incoming call while listening to music playing on one device to the other without reestablishing the BLUETOOTH reconnection. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Connecting the Speaker System Concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH Devices (Multipoint Connection) While...
.../iPhone devices, and receive an incoming call to either of the app. 33 Standing by for an incoming call while listening to music playing on one device to the other without reestablishing the BLUETOOTH reconnection. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Connecting the Speaker System Concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH Devices (Multipoint Connection) While...
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... control screen of sync. 36 Operation may vary depending on the speaker system, the image and sound may not be out of the app, music playback app, or +/- (Volume) on the device is established, you to lit. 2 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Play content with the ... pause, or skip to the TV. 3 Adjust the volume. Refer also to music of the next/current track. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Playing Content from BLUETOOTH Connected Devices You can enjoy listening to the operating instructions supplied with your favorite program or the input of the device...
... control screen of sync. 36 Operation may vary depending on the speaker system, the image and sound may not be out of the app, music playback app, or +/- (Volume) on the device is established, you to lit. 2 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Play content with the ... pause, or skip to the TV. 3 Adjust the volume. Refer also to music of the next/current track. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Playing Content from BLUETOOTH Connected Devices You can enjoy listening to the operating instructions supplied with your favorite program or the input of the device...
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... field] on , the SOUND FIELD indicator lights in front of the app. 3 Play your favorite content. When the sound field effect is on the remote control screen of you and the rear speakers behind you . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect on Place the front and rear speakers...
... field] on , the SOUND FIELD indicator lights in front of the app. 3 Play your favorite content. When the sound field effect is on the remote control screen of you and the rear speakers behind you . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect on Place the front and rear speakers...
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Related Topic Front Speaker Remote Control Screen of the app. If the volume of the rear speakers seems low, adjust [Rear level] on the remote control screen of the App Adjusting Sound Quality 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 39
Related Topic Front Speaker Remote Control Screen of the app. If the volume of the rear speakers seems low, adjust [Rear level] on the remote control screen of the App Adjusting Sound Quality 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 39
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Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect off Place the front and rear speakers throughout your room and turn off the sound field effects by ... side. To operate with the front speaker You can be placed on the front speaker. Related Topic Front Speaker Remote Control Screen of the app. 3 Play your room respectively. Front speaker Rear left /right speakers can also turn off the sound field effect to enjoy ambient sound while... When the sound field effect is off, the SOUND FIELD indicator turns off [Sound field] on the remote control screen of the App 40
Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Enjoy Sound Field effect off Place the front and rear speakers throughout your room and turn off the sound field effects by ... side. To operate with the front speaker You can be placed on the front speaker. Related Topic Front Speaker Remote Control Screen of the app. 3 Play your room respectively. Front speaker Rear left /right speakers can also turn off the sound field effect to enjoy ambient sound while... When the sound field effect is off, the SOUND FIELD indicator turns off [Sound field] on the remote control screen of the App 40
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... turned off . [Voice mode] Dialog is automatically turned off . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Adjusting Sound Quality You can perform the following sound quality adjustments on the remote control screen of dialog...sound. For details, refer to off . When turned off 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 42 Related Topic Enjoy Sound Field effect on . Each press of the button toggles the ... on the front speaker. To operate with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of the app or on , you can spread the sound evenly. Note The night mode function is ...
... turned off . [Voice mode] Dialog is automatically turned off . Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Adjusting Sound Quality You can perform the following sound quality adjustments on the remote control screen of dialog...sound. For details, refer to off . When turned off 5-048-914-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 42 Related Topic Enjoy Sound Field effect on . Each press of the button toggles the ... on the front speaker. To operate with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of the app or on , you can spread the sound evenly. Note The night mode function is ...
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... above figures vary depending on the USB device. While a USB device is connected to the PLAY ONLY (USB) port, priority is capable of the app. The speaker system starts loading audio files on the file and folder structure. You can also perform the following : The total number of audio files... or unnecessary folders. Press twice to move to start/stop playback. Folders containing no audio files are skipped for playback. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Listening to Music on a USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) You can play audio files on the USB device in...
... above figures vary depending on the USB device. While a USB device is connected to the PLAY ONLY (USB) port, priority is capable of the app. The speaker system starts loading audio files on the file and folder structure. You can also perform the following : The total number of audio files... or unnecessary folders. Press twice to move to start/stop playback. Folders containing no audio files are skipped for playback. Help Guide Portable Theatre System HT-AX7 Listening to Music on a USB Device (models with the PLAY ONLY (USB) port only) You can play audio files on the USB device in...
