WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventila

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1 The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL. Sound Bar Operating Instructions GB CT 2018 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia (1) HT-Z9F

2 WARNING Do not install the appliance 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 appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. The operations near the radar system shall not be influenced. The directed antenna with high gain must apply to the fixed point-to-point system only. Caution for mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall. Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall. Do not mount the Bar Speaker on a wall directly. The temperature inside of the Bar Speaker rises considerably, and it may cause damage or malfunction. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. 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. 2 GB

3 Table of Contents What s in the Box...5 What You Can Do with the System...6 Guide to Parts and Controls...8 About the Home Menu Connecting to a TV or AV Device Connecting to a TV or AV Device with the HDMI Cable Startup Guide (separate document) Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly Connecting a TV with an Analog Audio Cable Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices...20 Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Wired Network Connecting to a Wireless Network...24 Preparing to Use the System Mounting the Bar Speaker or Rear Speaker on a Wall...26 Attaching the Grille Frame...29 Connecting the Subwoofer and Rear Speakers Wirelessly...29 When the TV Remote Control does not Work Watching Images Watching TV Playing the Connected AV Device Listening to Music/Sound Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function...34 Listening to Music on a USB Device...36 Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable...38 Using Chromecast built-in...39 Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony Music Center...40 Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones Adjusting the Sound Quality Enjoying Immersive Surround Experience (VERTICAL S.)...43 Setting the Sound Effect that is Tailored to Sound Sources (Sound Mode)...44 Making Dialogs Clearer (VOICE)...45 Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT)...45 Adjusting the Volume of the Subwoofer and Rear Speakers...46 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound...46 Playing Compressed Audio Files or CDs by Upscaling to Near Hi- Resolution Sound Quality (DSEE HX)...47 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (AUDIO)...48 GB 3 GB

4 Using the Control for HDMI Function Using the Control for HDMI Function Using the BRAVIA Sync Function Changing the Settings Customizing the Speaker Settings for Surround Sound...52 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH Indicator (DIMMER)...53 Saving Power in Standby Mode Performing Easy Setup Performing Advanced Settings Updating the Software Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...61 Resetting the System Additional Information Specifications Playable Types of Audio Files...72 Supported Input Audio Formats...73 Supported HDMI Video Formats...74 On BLUETOOTH Communication...76 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT...77 Precautions...81 Index GB

5 What s in the Box Bar Speaker (1) HDMI cable (supports the specification equal to Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet) (1) Grille frame (1) WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1) Subwoofer (1) Wall mounting bracket (2), Screw (2) Remote control (1) Startup Guide R03 (size AAA) battery (2) Operating Instructions 5 GB

6 What You Can Do with the System The system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well as HDR video formats such as HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. Watching TV (page 32) Playing the Connected AV Device (page 32) Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. Basic connection: Refer to Startup Guide (separate document). Other connections: See Connecting to a TV or AV Device (page 16). Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly (page 16) Using the Control for HDMI Function (page 49) Using the BRAVIA Sync Function (page 51) Listening to Music on a USB Device (page 36) Rear speakers (not supplied) Connecting the Subwoofer and Rear Speakers Wirelessly (page 29) 6 GB

7 Connecting to a Wired Network (page 23) Modem Router Internet Connecting to a Wireless Network (page 24) Wireless LAN router Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network (page 37) Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function (page 34) Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony Music Center (page 40) Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones (page 41) 7 GB

8 Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Bar Speaker (Main Unit) Front (power) button Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. (input select) button Selects the input for playback on the system. BLUETOOTH button (page 34) (MUSIC SERVICE) button This button does not work. It will be available after the software update. This button may not be available in some countries/regions. +/ (volume) buttons BLUETOOTH indicator Flashes quickly 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 system. 8 GB

9 Rear LAN(100) port HDMI IN 2 jack For specifications and notes on connections, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). HDMI IN 1 jack For specifications and notes on connections, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack Connect a TV that has an HDMI input jack with an HDMI cable. The system is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC). ARC is the function that sends TV sound to an AV device such as the system from the TV s HDMI jack. For specifications and notes on connections, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). (USB) port (page 36) ANALOG IN jack TV IN (OPT) jack IR repeater (page 31) Transmits the remote signal of the TV remote control to the TV. 9 GB

10 Subwoofer Power indicator Flashes slowly in green: The subwoofer is not connected to the system. Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the system. Flashes twice repeatedly in green: The subwoofer is attempting to connect to the system. Flashes/lights in orange: The software is updating. Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode. Turns off: The subwoofer is turned off. (power) button Turns on or off the subwoofer. LINK button (page 30) Ventilation holes For safety, do not block the ventilation holes. 10 GB

11 Rear Speaker (SA-Z9R) (not supplied) You can enjoy the surround sound by connecting two rear speakers (not supplied). For connecting, see Connecting the Subwoofer and Rear Speakers Wirelessly (page 29). Power indicator Flashes slowly in green: The rear speaker is not connected to the system. Lights in green: The rear speaker is connected to the system. Flashes twice repeatedly in green: The rear speaker is attempting to connect to the system. Flashes/lights in orange: The software is updating. Lights in red: The rear speaker is in standby mode. Turns off: The rear speaker is turned off. (power) button Turns on or off the rear speaker. LINK button (page 30) Wall mount hole (page 28) Mounting hole for the general speaker stand 11 GB

12 Remote Control (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. BLUETOOTH (page 35) TV (page 32) HDMI1 (page 32) HDMI2 (page 32) ANALOG (page 38) USB (page 36) AUTO SOUND (page 44) CINEMA (page 44) MUSIC (page 44) GAME (page 44) NEWS (page 44) SPORTS (page 44) STANDARD (page 44) VOICE (page 45) VERTICAL S. (page 43) NIGHT (page 45) DIMMER (page 53) (MUSIC SERVICE) button This button does not work. It will be available after the software update. This button may not be available in some countries/regions. / / / (page 14) (enter) (page 14) BACK (page 14) OPTIONS (page 32, 46) Displays the options menu on the TV screen. The options menu is not displayed for the TV input. HOME (page 14) 12 GB

13 REAR (rear speakers volume) +/ Adjusts the volume of the rear speakers when connecting rear speakers (not supplied). (volume) +*/ Adjusts the volume. SW (subwoofer volume) +/ Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer. (muting) Turns off the sound temporarily. DISPLAY Displays playback information on the TV screen. Playback information is not displayed for the TV input. Playback operation buttons / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next track or file. Pressing and holding searches backward or forward (rewind/fast forward) during playback. (play/pause)* Starts, pauses, or re-starts playback (resume play). AUDIO* (page 48) *The AUDIO,, and + buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation. About the replacement of batteries for the remote control When the system does not respond by operating with the remote control, replace two batteries with new batteries. Use R03 (size AAA) manganese batteries for replacement. 13 GB

14 About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings and select the input. The home menu is displayed in the language that is selected in [Easy Setup]. (The following screen is an example when English is selected.) Categories Category items Using the Home Menu / / /, (enter) HOME BACK 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press / / to select the category that you want, then press or. The items for the selected category appear under the category list on the TV screen. 3 Press / / / to select the item that you want, then press. The selected input or setting display appears on the TV screen. To return to the previous screen, press BACK. [Watch] Selects the input of the TV or AV device that is connected to the system. See Watching Images (page 32). 14 GB

15 [Listen] Selects the input of the audio device that is connected to the system or music service for playing back on the system. See Listening to Music/Sound (page 34). [Setup] Performs the basic initial settings by using [Easy Setup] or various advanced settings of the system. See Performing Easy Setup (page 54) or Performing Advanced Settings (page 55). If the system detects update information for the system on the network, the update notification and [Software Update] that performs the software update appears. See Updating the Software (page 60). About the Steps Description In these Operating Instructions, the operations are described as steps that are operated on the home menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable (supplied). The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using / / / and simplified in the following way. are Example: Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. The operation that selects a category and category item by pressing / / / and is expressed as select. The category and category item are linked with -. Example: Select [Speaker Settings] - [Manual Speaker Settings]. When repeating the operation that selects an item by pressing / / / and, the selected items are linked with -. Tips You can use the buttons on the main unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control. Characters in brackets [ ] appear on the TV screen. Characters in quotes appear in the front panel display. 15 GB

16 Connecting to a TV or AV Device Connecting to a TV or AV Device with the HDMI Cable Refer to Startup Guide (separate document). For the connection to a 4K TV or 4K Devices, see Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices (page 20) Connecting Sony TV with the BLUETOOTH Function Wirelessly When using Sony TV* with the BLUETOOTH function, you can listen to sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV by connecting the system and TV wirelessly. * The TV needs to be compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of the BLUETOOTH profile. system other than the listening function for the sound of the TV or device that is connected to the TV. To use all the functions of the system, connect the system and TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). For details about connections and operations to listen to TV sound by connecting with the HDMI cable, refer to Startup Guide (separate document). This function is available only for Sony TV that is compatible with BLUETOOTH A2DP. Listening to TV Sound by Connecting the System and TV Wirelessly To connect the system and TV wirelessly, you need to perform pairing of the system and TV by using the BLUETOOTH function. Pairing is the process required to mutually register the information on BLUETOOTH devices to be connected wirelessly in advance. TV Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. Notes If connecting the system and TV by using the BLUETOOTH function, you cannot display the operation screen for the system such as the home menu on the TV screen, and use the function of the BLUETOOTH button 16 GB

17 1 Set up the remote control. 2 Turn on the TV. 3 Turn on the system. 4 Press and hold the BLUETOOTH button on the main unit and TV on the remote control simultaneously for 5 seconds. The system enters the pairing mode, BT appears in the front panel display, and the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly. 5 On the TV, search the system by performing the pairing operation. The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are searched appears on the TV screen. For the operation method to pair the BLUETOOTH device to the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 6 Pair the system and TV by selecting HT-Z9F from the list on the TV screen. 7 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the main unit lights in blue and TV (BT) appears in the front panel display. A connection between the system and TV has been established. 8 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 system. 9 Adjust the volume of the system by using the TV remote control. When pressing the muting button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily. Notes If the TV sound is not output from the system, press TV and check the status of the front panel display and indicators on the Bar Speaker. TV (BT) appears in the front panel display: The system and TV are connected and TV sound is output from the system. The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly and BT appears in the front panel display: Perform pairing on the TV. TV appears in the front panel display: Perform steps from the start. When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cable (supplied), the BLUETOOTH connection is canceled. To connect the system and TV with the BLUETOOTH function again, disconnect the HDMI cable, then perform the connecting operation from the start. 17 GB

18 Listening to Sound of the Paired TV You can turn the system on/off, adjust the volume, and mute the sound by using the TV remote control when connecting the TV to the system wirelessly. 1 Turn the TV on with the TV remote control. The system is turned on by interlocking with the TV power, and TV sound is output from the 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 system. 3 Adjust the volume of the system by using the TV remote control. When pressing the muting button on the TV remote control, the sound is muted temporarily. Tip When the TV is turned off, the system is also turned off by interlocking with the TV power. About operations with the remote control that is supplied with the system You can use the following buttons. You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer and rear speakers, and adjust sound quality in addition to turning the system on/off and adjusting volume that can be operated by the TV remote control. Notes If you select the input other than TV on the remote control supplied with the system, the TV sound is not output from the system. To output the TV sound, press TV on the remote control to change to the TV input. During the connecting the TV with the BLUETOOTH function, the following remote control buttons do not work. / / /, (enter), OPTIONS, HOME, DISPLAY, (play/pause), / (previous/next) Sound mode selecting buttons VOICE VERTICAL S. NIGHT +/ SW +/ REAR +/ 18 GB

19 Connecting a TV with an Analog Audio Cable To connect the following devices to the system, connect them via the ANALOG IN jack on the system. TVs that do not have an HDMI jack and optical digital output jack Portable audio devices such as smartphones and WALKMAN For listening to the connected device, see Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable (page 38). Note If the TV s headphone jack also serves as an audio output jack, check the audio output settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Analog audio cable (not supplied) Analog audio out TV Smartphone, WALKMAN, other audio devices, etc. 19 GB

20 Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices When an HDCP2.2- Compatible HDMI Jack on the TV is Labeled with ARC All HDMI jacks on the system support 4K video format and HDCP2.2 (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2). To watch 4K video content, connect the 4K TV and 4K devices to the system via an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack on each device. You can only view 4K video content through the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack connection. HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack TV Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Use an HDMI cable which supports the 4K video format that you want to watch. For details, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). 20 GB

21 1 Check which HDMI IN jack on your TV is compatible with HDCP2.2. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 2 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI IN jack on the TV and HDMI OUT jack on the main unit with the HDMI cable (supplied). TV connection is complete. 3 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device and HDMI IN jack of the main unit with the HDMI cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions of the 4K device to check that the HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device is compatible with HDCP2.2. 4K device connection is complete. When an HDCP2.2- Compatible HDMI Jack on the TV is not Labeled with ARC If your TV s HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI IN jack is not compatible with ARC (Audio Return Channel), the TV sound is not output from the system. In this case, connect the optical output jack of the TV and the TV IN (OPT) jack on the main unit with the optical digital cable (not supplied). HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack TV Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, satellite box, etc. HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Use an HDMI cable which supports the 4K video format that you want to watch. For details, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). Optical digital cable (not supplied) 21 GB

22 Setting the HDMI Signal Format to Watch 4K Video Content To watch 4K video content, select the appropriate setting for the connected 4K TV and 4K device. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [HDMI Settings] - [HDMI Signal Format]. The [HDMI Signal Format] screen appears on the TV screen. 4 Select [HDMI IN 1]/[HDMI IN 2] (select the input that you want to change the setting of), then select the setting you want. [Standard format] (default setting): Select when the connected TV and devices support standard bandwidth video formats. [Enhanced format]: Select when both the connected TV and devices support high bandwidth video formats such as 4K 60p 4:4:4 etc. For the relation of the [HDMI Signal Format] setting options, supported video format signals, and HDMI cables to be used, see Supported HDMI Video Formats (page 74). Notes Depending on the TV, the TV setting for HDMI output may be required. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When the picture is not displayed after [HDMI Signal Format] is set to [Enhanced format], set it to [Standard format]. 22 GB

23 Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Wired Network Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your home network with a LAN cable. Connecting to a PC or Router with a LAN Cable The following illustration is the example for connection of the system and PC to your home network. LAN cable (not supplied) Modem Internet Router Server Note The server needs to be connected to the same network as that of the system. Tip We recommend that you use a shielded straight interface cable (not supplied). Connecting by Obtaining the Network Information Automatically 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired LAN Settings]. 4 Select [Auto]. The system starts network settings and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, and then press. 5 Select [Save & Connect]. The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen. Connecting by Using a Fixed IP Address 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired LAN Settings]. 4 Select [Manual]. 23 GB

24 5 Perform the setting by following the on-screen instructions. The system starts network settings and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, and then press. 6 Select [Save & Connect]. The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen. Note If you select IPv6, you cannot use a fixed IP address. Connecting to a Wireless Network Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your wireless LAN router. Note The server needs to be connected to the same network as that of the system. Connecting with the WPS Button When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)- compatible, you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wireless LAN Settings]. The list of the network name appears on the TV screen. 4 Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)]. 5 Select [Start]. 6 Press the WPS button on the access point. The system starts connecting to the network. 24 GB

25 Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID) If your wireless LAN router (access point) is not compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), check the following information in advance. The network name (SSID)* The security key (password)** * SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular access point. **This information should be available from a label on your wireless LAN router/ access point, from the operating instructions, from the person who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by your Internet service provider. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wireless LAN Settings]. The list of the network name appears on the TV screen. 4 Select the desired network name (SSID). 5 Enter the security key (or password) using the software keyboard, and then select [Enter]. The system starts connecting to the network. Connecting by Using a Fixed IP Address Select [New connection registration] - [Manual registration] in step 4 of Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID) and follow the on-screen instructions. Connecting by Using a PIN Code Select [New connection registration] in step 4 of Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID) and select [(WPS) PIN Method]. Connecting by Sony Music Center Sony Music Center can connect the system to the same wireless network as that of the mobile device. For details, follow the instruction of the app or refer to the following URL GB

26 Preparing to Use the System Mounting the Bar Speaker or Rear Speaker on a Wall You can mount the Bar Speaker or rear speakers on a wall. Rear speakers Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall 1 Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the wall mounting bracket (supplied). 4mm More than 30 mm Wall mounting bracket 2 Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (supplied) on a wall. Bar Speaker 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 speakers 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. Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural disaster, etc. Adhesive tape, etc. Center of the TV WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE 1 Align TV CENTER LINE ( ) of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the center line of your TV. 2 Align TV BOTTOM LINE ( ) of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the bottom of your TV, then stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on a wall by using a commercially available adhesive tape, etc. 26 GB

27 3 Fasten the wall mounting brackets (supplied) securely with screws (not supplied) into the marks ( ) on SCREW LINE ( ) of WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE as in the illustration below mm mm 6 Hang the attached screws on the wall mounting brackets. Align the screws on the rear of the Bar Speaker with the holes of the wall mounting brackets, then hang the Bar Speaker on the wall mounting brackets. Marks ( ) Wall mounting bracket Mark ( ) 4 Remove WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE. 5 Fasten the screws (supplied) securely on the rear of the Bar Speaker not to loosen the screws. Notes When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE, smooth it out fully. If the positions of the screws on the rear of the Bar Speaker and holes of the wall mounting bracket do not align, adjust the left-right position of the wall mounting bracket finely. Make sure to use the supplied wall mounting brackets when mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall. Do not mount the Bar Speaker on a wall directly. The temperature inside of the Bar Speaker rises considerably, and it may cause damage or malfunction. When you do not use WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE, install the Bar Speaker apart from the TV by 70 mm or more. Screw 27 GB

28 Mounting the Rear Speaker on a Wall 1 Prepare a screw (not supplied) that is suitable for the wall mount hole on the rear of the rear speaker. 3 Hang the rear speaker by confirming the right/left of the rear speaker. Check the label on the rear of the rear speaker. REAR R is for the right, REAR L is for the left. 4mm More than 30 mm 5.0 mm 10 mm Hole on the rear of the rear speaker 2 Fasten the screw in the wall. Approx. 9.5 mm 28 GB

29 Attaching the Grille Frame You can protect the speakers by attaching the supplied grille frame. We recommend that you use the main unit without attaching the grille frame if you will be listening to High-Resolution Audio. Attach the grille frame parallel to the front panel. Attach it with the cushions of the grille frame on the bottom. Connecting the Subwoofer and Rear Speakers Wirelessly The subwoofer and rear speakers are connected to the system automatically when they are turned on. For details, refer to Startup Guide (separate document) for the subwoofer connection, or see the following steps for the rear speakers connection. Adding the Rear Speakers You can enjoy the surround sound by connecting optional two rear speakers. Perform the following steps for each rear speaker. Cushions Power indicator Tip The grille frame is fixed by a magnet. AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). The rear speaker is turned on and connected to the system wirelessly. 2 Make sure that the power indicator on the rear speaker lights in green. When the power indicator lights in green, the connection of the system and rear speaker is established. If the connection is not established, connect the rear speaker to the system manually by referring to Connecting the Subwoofer or Rear 29 GB

30 Speakers Manually (page 30). 3 Install the rear speaker by confirming the right/left of the rear speaker. Check the label on the rear of the rear speaker. REAR R is for the right, REAR L is for the left. Power indicator LINK Connecting the Subwoofer or Rear Speakers Manually If you cannot connect the subwoofer or optional rear speakers to the system, or you use multiple wireless products and want to specify the wireless connection to link the system to the subwoofer and rear speakers, perform the manual connection. Power indicator LINK 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Settings] - [Start manual linking]. The [Start manual linking] screen appears on the TV screen. 4 Press LINK on all the speakers that you use (subwoofer and rear speakers). The power indicator of the subwoofer or rear speaker that had LINK pressed flashes twice repeatedly in green. 5 Select [Start]. The manual link starts. The connecting process appears on the TV screen. To cancel the manual link, select [Cancel]. 6 When [Connected] appears on all the speakers that you use (subwoofer or rear speaker), select [Finish]. 7 Press. The link is established and the power indicator of the subwoofer or rear speaker lights in green. 30 GB

31 Notes If you perform [Start manual linking], [Link mode] of [Wireless Speaker Settings] is set to [Manual] automatically (page 56). Only the subwoofer or rear speaker that is linked when selecting [Finish] in Step 6 is connected to the system. If you want to connect an additional speaker, perform the manual connection again. If Wireless Transmission is Unstable (Except for Taiwan Models) If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN, the wireless signals may become unstable. In this case, the transmission may improve by changing the following [RF Channel] setting. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Speaker Settings] - [Wireless Speaker Settings] - [RF Channel]. 4 Select the setting you want. [On] (default setting): Normally select this. The system automatically selects the better channel for transmission. Stronger mode for wireless interference. [Off]: The system automatically selects the better channel for transmission. When the TV Remote Control does not Work When the main unit obstructs the remote control sensor of the TV, the TV remote control may not work. In that case, enable the IR repeater function of the system. You can control the TV with the TV remote control by sending the remote signal from the rear of the main unit. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [System Settings] - [IR- Repeater]. The [IR-Repeater] screen appears on the TV screen. 4 Select [On]. Notes Be sure to check that the TV remote control cannot control the TV, and then set [IR-Repeater] to [On]. If it is set to [On] when the remote control can control the TV, appropriate operation may not be obtained because of the interference between the direct command from the remote control and command via the main unit. On some TVs, this function may not work correctly. In this case, place the main unit slightly further away from the TV. Notes The [On] setting may cause sound drop according to user environment. If you change the [RF Channel] setting from [Off] to [On], it may take 1 minute to reconnect. 31 GB

32 Watching Images Watching TV 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Watch] - [TV] on the home menu. 3 Select the program using the TV remote control. The selected TV program appears on the TV screen and the TV sound is output from the system. 4 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). Note Set the speaker setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to Audio System. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV regarding how to set the TV. Tip You can select [TV] directly by pressing TV on the remote control. Playing the Connected AV Device 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Watch], then select the input ([HDMI1] or [HDMI2]) on the home menu. [HDMI1]: Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack [HDMI2]: Device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack The image of the selected device appears on the TV screen and the sound is output from the system. 3 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). Tip You can select [HDMI1] or [HDMI2] directly by pressing HDMI1 or HDMI2 on the remote control. To adjust the dialog volume while streaming the DTS:X contents By adjusting the dialog volume, you can easily listen to dialog since it stands out from the ambient noise. This function does not work on some audio formats. 1 While selecting [HDMI1] or [HDMI2], press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Dialog Control], then adjust the dialog volume with /. 32 GB

33 You can adjust from 0 db to 6 db in 1 db increments. 33 GB

34 Listening to Music/Sound Listening to Music/ Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function You can listen to music stored on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet via a wireless connection by connecting the system and mobile device with the BLUETOOTH function. When connecting to the mobile device with the BLUETOOTH function, you can operate by simply using the supplied remote control without turning the TV on. Listening to Music by Pairing the Mobile Device that is Connected for the First Time To use the BLUETOOTH function, you need to perform pairing of the system and mobile device in advance. 1 Press and hold BLUETOOTH on the main unit for 2 seconds. The system enters the pairing mode, BT appears in the front panel display, and the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly. BLUETOOTH +/ SW +/ REAR +/ Playback operation buttons BLUETOOTH button 2 On the mobile device, search the system by performing the pairing operation. The list of the BLUETOOTH devices that are searched 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. 3 Pair the system and mobile device by selecting HT-Z9F from the list on the screen of the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter GB

35 4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the main unit lights in blue. A connection between the system and mobile device has been established. 5 Start audio playback with the music app on the connected mobile device. Sound is output from the main unit. 6 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). You can play or pause the content by using the playback operation buttons on the remote control. To check the connection status of the BLUETOOTH function Status During pairing standby status Connection is being attempted Connection has been established BLUETOOTH indicator Flashes quickly in blue Flashes in blue Lights in blue Tips If there is no mobile device that has been paired (ex. immediately after the purchase of the system), the system goes into pairing mode simply by changing the input to the BLUETOOTH input. Once the BLUETOOTH connection is established, an indication recommending which application to install will be displayed according to what device you have connected. Following the instructions displayed, an application called Sony Music Center, which will enable you to operate this system, can be installed. See Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony Music Center (page 40) for details on Sony Music Center. Perform pairing for the second and subsequent mobile devices. Listening to Music from the Paired Device 1 Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on. 2 Press BLUETOOTH. The system automatically reconnects to the mobile device it was most recently connected to. 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator lights in blue. A connection between the 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 main unit. 5 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). You can play or pause the content by using the playback operation buttons on the remote control. To disconnect the mobile device Perform any of the following items. Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the mobile device. 35 GB

36 Press BLUETOOTH while the [Bluetooth Audio] screen appears on the TV screen. Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Transmitter] or [Off] (page 57). Turn off the system or mobile device. Tip When the connection is not established, select HT-Z9F on the mobile device. Listening to Music on a USB Device You can play music files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see Playable Types of Audio Files (page 72). 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. 2 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Select [Listen] - [USB (Connected)] on the home menu. 4 Select the folder on which songs are stored, then select a song. The selected song is played and sound is output from the system. 5 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). Note Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or 36 GB

37 damage to the USB device, turn the system off before connecting or removing the USB device. Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network You can play music files stored on your PC via your home network. Music files can be played by operating Sony Music Center on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Preparing the Home Network 1 Connect the system to a network. See Connecting to a Wired Network (page 23) or Connecting to a Wireless Network (page 24). 2 Connect the PC to a network. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the PC. 3 Set the PC. To use the PC on your home network, you need to set the PC as the server. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the PC. Tip See [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Network Connection Status] when checking the network connection status. 37 GB

38 Listening to Music on a PC by Using Sony Music Center PC Wireless LAN router Smartphone or tablet You can play music files stored on the PC by operating Sony Music Center that is installed to a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. For details of Sony Music Center, see What You can Do with Sony Music Center (page 40) or the following URL. Listening to the Device Connected with an Analog Audio Cable You can listen to sound of an audio device such as a TV, WALKMAN, etc that is connected to the ANALOG IN jack on the system. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Listen] - [Analog] on the home menu. The [Analog] screen is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume by pressing +/ on the remote control. Adjust the subwoofer volume by pressing SW +/ on the remote control (page 46). Adjust the rear speakers volume by pressing REAR +/ on the remote control (page 46). Tip You can also select [Analog] directly by pressing ANALOG. 38 GB

39 Using Chromecast builtin Chromecast built-in allows you to select music content from the Chromecastenabled app and play back audio contents on the system or group that the system is included in. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Listen] - [Chromecast built-in] on the home menu. Perform the settings to use Chromecast built-in on the system by following the on-screen message. After performing the settings, [Network/Bluetooth Standby] is set to [On] automatically and you can play music quickly even when the system is in standby mode (page 58). 3 Connect the mobile device by Wi- Fi to the same network as that of the system. 4 Install the Chromecast-enabled app to the mobile device. 5 Start the Chromecast-enabled app, tap the cast button, and select the system or group that the system is included in. Note Depending on the country and region, Chromecast built-in and the Chromecastenabled app may not be provided. 6 Select and play music on the Chromecast-enabled app. The music is played on the system. 39 GB

40 Listening to Music on the Mobile Device with Sony Music Center What You can Do with Sony Music Center Sony Music Center is an application for controlling compatible Sony audio devices using the mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. For details about Sony Music Center, refer to the following URL. Installing Sony Music Center onto your mobile device provides the following. Sound settings of the system You can easily customize your sound, or use the [Auto Sound] setting recommended by Sony. Music service You can configure the initial settings to use music services*. * Depending on the country and region, music services and their period of availability may differ. An update of the device may be required. When using Chromecast built-in on music service, see Using Chromecast built-in (page 39). Enjoying music on your home network You can play music stored in your PC or home network server over your network. Enjoying music on the USB device You can play music on a device connected to the (USB) port on the main unit. Note What you can control with Sony Music Center varies depending on the connected device. The specification and design of the application may change without notice. Using Sony Music Center 1 Install the free Sony Music Center app to the mobile device. Search for Sony Music Center at Google Play or the App Store and install it onto your mobile device. 2 Connect the system and mobile device with the BLUETOOTH function (page 34) or network function (page 23). 3 Start Sony Music Center. 4 Operate by following the Sony Music Center screen. Notes Before using Sony Music Center with the BLUETOOTH function, be sure to set the [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] (page 57). Use Sony Music Center of the latest version. For details about Sony Music Center, refer to Google Play or the App Store. If you cannot connect the system and a BLUETOOTH device via the BLUETOOTH function, uninstall Sony Music Center and try to connect via the BLUETOOTH function again. Tip When connecting with the network function, connect the mobile device to the same network as that of the system. 40 GB

41 Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device from Headphones You can listen to sound of the connected TV or device from BLUETOOTH compatible headphones by connecting it with the BLUETOOTH function. Listening to Sound by Pairing with Headphones 1 Set the BLUETOOTH compatible headphones to the pairing mode. Refer to the operating instructions of the headphones for pairing method. 2 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 4 Select [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Mode] - [Transmitter]. The system enters BLUETOOTH transmission mode. 5 Select the name of the headphones from the [Device List] in [Bluetooth Settings]. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, [Bluetooth device is connected.] appears. If you cannot find the name of your headphones in [Device List], select [Scan]. 6 Return to the home menu, select [Watch] or [Listen], and select the input. The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, BT TX appears in the front panel display, then the sound is output from the headphones. No sound is output from the system. For selecting input, see Watching Images (page 32) or Listening to Music/Sound (page 34). 7 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume level of the headphones first. The volume level of the headphones can be controlled with +/ on the main unit and +/ on the remote control. To remove a registered device from the device list 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 3 Select [Bluetooth Settings] - [Device List]. 4 Move the cursor to the name of the headphones, and then press OPTIONS. 5 Select [Remove]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to delete the desired headphones from the device list. 41 GB

42 Listening to Sound with Paired Headphones 1 Set the BLUETOOTH function of the headphones to on. 2 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu. 4 Select [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Mode] - [Transmitter]. The system enters BLUETOOTH transmission mode and BT TX appears in the front panel display. The system automatically reconnects to the headphones that was most recently connected to. 5 Return to the home menu, select [Watch] or [Listen], and select the input. The image of the selected input appears on the TV screen, and the sound is output from the headphones. No sound is output from the system. For selecting input, see Watching Images (page 32) or Listening to Music/Sound (page 34). 6 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume level of the headphones. You can also adjust volume level of the headphones with +/ on the remote control. To disconnect the headphones Perform any of the following items. Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the headphones. Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Off] (page 57). Turn off the system or headphones. Select the device name of the connected headphones from [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] - [Bluetooth Settings] - [Device List]. [Connected] of the device name disappears. About the Connection of the Headphones You may not be able to adjust the volume level depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible headphones. Input of BLUETOOTH is disabled when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Off] or [Transmitter]. You can register up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If a 10th BLUETOOTH device is registered, the oldest connected BLUETOOTH device will be overwritten by the new one. The system can display up to 15 detected BLUETOOTH devices in the [Device List]. You cannot change the sound effect or settings while transmitting sound to the BLUETOOTH compatible headphones. Some content may not be output due to content protection. Playback of audio/music on the BLUETOOTH device is delayed compared to that on the main unit due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology. You can enable or disable the reception of LDAC audio from the BLUETOOTH device (page 58). 42 GB

43 Adjusting the Sound Quality Enjoying Immersive Surround Experience (VERTICAL S.) You can feel immersed by the sound from not only the horizontal direction, but also from the upward direction by using Vertical Surround Engine* effectively for sound modes (page 44) other than [News]. This function also works for the 2.0 channel signal such as a TV program. * Vertical Surround Engine is a highly precise digital sound field processing technology developed by Sony that produces the sound field in the height direction virtually in addition to a sound field in the horizontal direction by only using front speakers and without using top speakers. You do not need to install speakers on a ceiling and you can enjoy the sound with rich presence regardless of the ceiling height. Also, this function is hardly affected by the shape of a room because it does not use the sound reflected from a wall and enables improved surround playback. 1 Press VERTICAL S. The vertical surround setting appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the setting. Mode [On] [Off] Explanation Activates the vertical surround function. Deactivates the vertical surround function. Notes The surround effect differs depending on a sound source. A time gap between the sound and picture may occur depending on the sound source. If your TV has a function that delays the image, use it for adjustment. VERTICAL S. 43 GB