Page 2 - For customers in Europe; WARNING
2 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\020REG.fm masterpage: Left 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...
Page 3 - Right; For customers in Australia
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\020REG.fm masterpage: Right 3 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf o...
Page 4 - Compatible iPod/iPhone models
4 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\020REG.fm masterpage: Left “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®, Wi-Fi Alliance® and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast® are registered t...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Sound Adjustment
6 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\010COVTOC.fm masterpage: Left Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ........................... 5 Listening/Viewing Enjoying video/sound from the connected devices ............... 8 Playi...
Page 7 - Other Functions; Controlling the system using a; Additional Information
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\010COVTOC.fm masterpage: Right 7 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) Other Functions Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet (SongPal) ............................ 30 Using Google Cast™ ................. 31Using the Control for ...
Page 9 - Li; Enjoying sound effects; Selecting the sound field
9 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\030LIS.fm masterpage: Right Li st ening/ Vie w ing / Sound Adjust ment Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device See “BLUETOOTH Function” (page 11). Playing music/photo from other devices via the netwo...
Page 11 - BLU; Press PAIRING; To cancel pairing operation; BLUETOOTH Function
11 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\040BLU.fm masterpage: Right BLU E T OOT H F u n c tion Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with each other beforehand. Once a pairing ope...
Page 13 - To stop playback
13 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\040BLU.fm masterpage: Right BLU E T OOT H F u n c tion Depending on your remote device, you may need to perform the following items on your remote device in advance. Turn on the NFC function. For d...
Page 15 - ion; If using a fixed IP address; Network Function
15 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\040BLU.fm masterpage: Right Netw ork Funct ion Connecting with a wired network The following illustration is an example configuration of a home network with the system and a server. We recommend that y...
Page 18 - Checking the registration code; Using Screen mirroring; To exit mirroring
18 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\040BLU.fm masterpage: Left Depending on the Internet content connection status, the service provider list may take some time to appear on the TV screen. You can update the service provider list by pres...
Page 19 - ie; Connecting a 4K TV; Viewing Copyright-protected 4K
19 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\050SET.fm masterpage: Right V ie w in g Cop yright- prote c te d 4K Con te n t You can select your preference sound effect during mirroring. Press the sound effect buttons (page 45). If the quality...
Page 20 - Connecting 4K devices
20 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\050SET.fm masterpage: Left If your TV’s HDMI jack is labeled with ARC and not compatible with HDCP 2.2, connect the system to your TV’s HDMI jack that is compatible with HDCP 2.2 using an HDMI cable. T...
Page 21 - Using the Setup Display; Settings and Adjustments
21 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\050SET.fm masterpage: Right Set tings and Ad just ment s Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.The default settings are underlined. 1 Press HOME. T...
Page 28 - Using the Options menu; Common options
28 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\050SET.fm masterpage: Left [Do not skip]: The system does not skip the selected input.[Skip]: The system skips the selected input. If you press INPUT +/– when the home screen is displayed, input icon a...
Page 30 - When using an Android device; When using an iPhone/iPod
30 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\060OTH.fm masterpage: Left Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet (SongPal) SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony using a smartphon...
Page 31 - ther; Using Google CastTM; Download SongPal to the device.; Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
31 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\060OTH.fm masterpage: Right O ther Funct ions Using Google Cast™ Google Cast allows you to select music content from the Google Cast™ Ready app and play back on the system. Google Cast requires the ini...
Page 33 - Notes on HDMI connections
33 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\060OTH.fm masterpage: Right O ther Funct ions Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Colour, 3D, and 4K content may not be displayed properly. Use an HDMI-author...
Page 34 - Changing the brightness; Press DIMMER repeatedly.; Precautions; On safety
34 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left Changing the brightness You can change the brightness of the front panel display and blue LED indicator. Press DIMMER repeatedly. You can select “OFF”, “DIM1” or “DIM2”.* * T...
Page 35 - Addi; On placement; Notes on the glass
35 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion On placement Leave the front of the system open. Do not place the system on top of a device that radiates heat. Place the system in a locat...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; IMPORTANT NOTICE; General
36 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak ...
Page 37 - Messages
37 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion The system is turned off automatically. The [Auto Standby] is working. Set [Auto Standby] to [Off] (page 26). The system does not work normally...
Page 38 - Sound
38 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left No image is output from the TV when the system is in standby mode. When the system enters standby mode, the image from the last selected HDMI device before you turned off t...
Page 39 - Playback
39 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack when using the Audio Return Channel function. Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Setting...
Page 40 - USB device
40 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left Depending on the usage environment, communication speed may be affected by the distance or obstacle between devices, types of device, device configuration, or radio waves. ...
Page 41 - Wireless LAN connection
41 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is performed. The wireless settings of the router may change aut...
Page 43 - Guide to Parts and Controls; Unit
43 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front/Top/Side (on/standby) touch key Turns ...
Page 44 - ANALOG IN jack
44 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left About touch keys The touch keys work when you touch them lightly. Do not press on them with excessive force. Removing the grille frame Remove or attach the grille frame in pa...
Page 45 - Remote control
45 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion AUDIO, , and + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote control. (on/standby) Turns on ...
Page 46 - Playable types of files; Music
46 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Left / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next track or file. (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. (stop) Stops pla...
Page 47 - Supported audio formats
47 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Supported audio formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. : Supported format. : Unsupported format. * Decoded as DTS cor...
Page 49 - Video formats supported by the system
49 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\070ADD.fm masterpage: Right Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Video formats supported by the system Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) *1 YCbCr 4:2:0/Supported 8-bit only *2 Supported 8-bit only Design and s...
Page 51 - Index; Numerics; Front panel 43
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\010COVIX.fm masterpage: Right 51 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Index Numerics 24p Output 224K Output 22 A A/V SYNC 29Attenuation settings - Analog 23Audio DRC 23Audio Output 23Audio Return Channel 25Audio S...
Page 53 - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\010COVIX.fm masterpage: Right 53 GB HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) Addi tional I n fo rmat ion END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) CAREFULLY. BY USING THE S...
Page 60 - Printed in Malaysia
HT-XT3 4-558-561- 14 (1) D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150016\HT-XT3 (PMRF 03)\4558561141_GB (CEK)\080BCO.fm masterpage: Left ©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-558-561- 14 (1) The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit th...