Sony HTA5000 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar User Guide

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HTA5000

5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos® Soundbar
Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, built-in subwoofers, and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos®’ and DTS: X® audio as well as 8K¹ and 4K 120² video passthrough. Be immersed in the scene with action happening above and all around you.

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  • Fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos®and DTS: X® with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround Front Surround
  • Sound Field Optimization calibrates to your environment for easy setup
  • Immersive Audio Enhancement converts regular audio to near 5.1.2ch
  • Vivid visuals and responsive gameplay with 8K¹and 4K/120² passthrough
  • Immerse yourself in supreme music quality with Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio
  • Customize your setup with two subwoofer choices and an optional rear speaker set
  • Pairs with BRAVIA XR TVs for easy access to soundbar controls and Acoustic Center Sync
  • Premium Omni-directional block design and wireless tv connection
  • Stream your way with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2
  • Integrates with your connected devices with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Features

Immersive surround sound from our premium soundbar
Utilizing a combination of techniques such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, the HT-A5000 offers an immersive sound that comes from all around you. Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content.
Calibrate sound to suit your room
Sound Field Optimization calibrates the HT-A5000 to your room environment to provide the best sound. Even if you move the soundbar from the main room to a bedroom, the HT-A5000 will adapt the sound to fit your space.
High-Quality Audio
The 5.1.2ch HT-A5000 is packed with class-leading technology for all-dimensional immersive sound and voice clarity. X- balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low-end frequencies.
High-quality video passthrough
The HT-A5000 is equipped with 8K to support the latest video formats including Dolby Vision and 4K/120 passthrough. From vivid visuals to smoother, the clearer movement for responsive video gameplay, the HT-A5000 has you covered.
Immerse yourself in supreme music quality
Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the HT-A5000, your music comes to life like never before.
Get fuller, richer sound with optional equipment
Two subwoofer choices (SA-SW3 and SA-SW5) and a set of rear speakers (SA-RS3S) are optional equipment designed to help you enhance the immersion of your content. The subwoofer and rear speaker accessories take out any guesswork of connecting, as they automatically pair to the HT-A5000 once they are powered on.
Effortless control and immersion with BRAVIA
With an integrated UI, home theater system settings automatically appear on the BRAVIA Quick The settings menu for easy control of sound modes, sound field, and volume. When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync using the supplied cable, both the soundbar and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system4. This enables sound to precisely match what’s on the screen for a truly immersive experience.
Easy UI and setup
An OLED front panel display is on the soundbar for quick viewing of the volume level, sound mode, or input. An on-screen user interface helps you make more detailed adjustments to your HT-A5000 settings easily. The HT-A5000 is almost ready to go straight out of the box. Simply plug it in, connect to your TV using the HDMI eARC connection, and power on or connect wirelessly to your TV. With USB, optical, and analog audio in as well as HDMI in and out (eARC) and S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA models, you have all the connections you need to enjoy a breathtaking surround sound experience.
Easy Listening
It’s never been easier to listen to your favorite tracks. The HT-A5000 supports audio streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,  Chromecast built-in 8,10, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2.
Voice Assistant Compatibility
Connect to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa

Specification

Size & Weight
MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY
ONLY (W X H X D)
1210 X 67 X 140mm
MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY
ONLY (W X H X D) (INCH)
47 3/4 inch x 2 3/4 inch x 5 5/8 inch
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT –BODY ONLY 6.1 kg
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT –BODY ONLY (OZ) 13 lb 8 oz
Amplifier
AMPLIFIER TYPE Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX
AMPLIFIER CHANNELS 9ch
POWER OUTPUT (TOTAL) 450W
Subwoofer
SUBWOOFER TYPE Built-in
Interface
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS Optical-audio input, USB typeA, File
System:exFAT/FAT12/16/32,vFAT
IEEE802.11 VERSION a/b/g/n/ac
BLUETOOTH Yes
BLUETOOTH VERSION Version 5.0
HDCP2.2 Yes
HDMI
NUMBER OF INPUT/OUTPUT 1/1(eARC/ARC)
EARC Yes
4K/60P/YUV4:4:4 Yes
HDR Yes
DOLBY VISION™ COMPATIBLE Yes
HLG (HYBRID LOG GAMMA) Yes
BRAVIA SYNC Yes
HDMI CEC Yes
Audio Formats
HDMI INPUT Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,
Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High-Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM
HDMI EARC Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High-Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM
OPTICAL INPUT Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono, DTS, LPCM 2ch
USB DSD (.dsf / .dff ), Wav, Flac, ALAC (.m4a, .mov), AIFF (.aiff, .aif), HE AAC, AAC, mp3, Monkey Audio, WMA, Ogg Vorbis
BLUETOOTH (RECEIVER) AAC, SBC, LDAC
BLUETOOTH (TRANSMITTER) SBC, LDAC
Sound Function
SOUND MODE Standard, Sound Filed
SOUND EFFECT Night Mode, Voice Mode, Immersive Audio Enhancement
VIRTUAL SURROUND TECHNOLOGY S-Force PRO, Vertical Surround Engine, Dolby Speaker Virtual, Dolby Surround, Neural:X
Speaker Layout
SPEAKER STRUCTURE 5.1.2ch (Built-in-Subwoofer)
Network Function
NETWORK FUNCTION Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Music Service Button, Works with Google Assistant, AirPlay2
Wireless Features
POWER CONSUMPTION 86W
POWER CONSUMPTION (ON QUICKSTART MODE) Less than 0.5W
POWER CONSUMPTION (ON REMOTE START MODE) Less than 3W
What’s In The Box Remote Commander
HDMI Cable
Audio Cable (MINI ↔MINI)
AC Cord
  1. 8K: 7,680 x 4,320 pixels. Requires HDR compatible content from supported streaming services or HDR compatible content
    device connected via an HDMI input (sold sep).
  2. Game title supporting 4K/120fps and/or VRR required.
  3.  Dolby Vision content compatible with streaming services or compatible content device connected via an HDMI input (sold sep).
  4.  BRAVIA Acoustic Center Sync mode works with the following models: Z9J series, A90J series, A80J series, X95J series. Product availability varies by country. Integrated UI works with the following models: Z9J series, A90J series, A80J series, X95J series, X90J series, X85J series, X80J series.
  5. Users must connect to a Google account to use, including voice to activate linked apps.
  6. Amazon Alexa enabled devices (sold separately). Amazon account required. Subscriptions may be required to access
    certain content. Compatible devices require an internet connection.
  7. Download the Headphones Connect app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software are subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information. 360 Reality Audio requires a subscription to compatible online music services and third-party terms, conditions, accounts,s, and fees may apply. Requires firmware Ver1.1 or above.
  8.  Download the app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software are subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  9. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  10.  Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.
  11. Chromecast’s built-in compatibility is dependent on the app.
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