The subwoofer or rear speaker cuts out or makes noise

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Various reasons can cause noise interference to the sound from the subwoofer or rear speakers. Try these steps and check the sound after completing each one.

1. Move the speaker system away from any device that generates electromagnetic waves, such as a wireless LAN device or a microwave oven.
2. Remove any obstacle between the Soundbar and subwoofer or rear speaker, or move them away from the obstacle.
3. Move the Soundbar and subwoofer or rear speaker closer together.
4. To reduce interference from another device on the same wireless LAN connection as the Soundbar and speakers, change the network connection of other devices (TV, Blu-ray Disc™ Player, and so on) to a wired LAN.
5. Follow these steps to switch the RF Channel to Off and then back to On again:
   • Sony | Home Entertainment Connect / Sony | BRAVIA Connect supported models
     1. Open the Sony | Home Entertainment Connect / Sony | BRAVIA Connect app.
     2. Select Settings → Wireless Speaker Connection Settings.
     3. Disable the Optimizing Connection Frequency setting and enable it again.
   • Other models:
     1. On the Soundbar remote control, press the HOME button.
     2. Select Setup → Advanced Settings.
     3. In the RF Channel setting, select Off once and turn the setting On again.
   Notes:
   • We recommend setting the RF Channel to On (the default setting). When the RF channel is set to On, the Soundbar automatically selects the best channel for transmission, which strengthens it against wireless interference.
   • If the sound issue persists, turn Off the setting.
   • It may take one minute to reconnect after you change the RF Channel settings.
   • The frequency setting is deleted after disconnecting the power cord. If you disconnect the power cord, switch the RF Channel from Off to On again.
6. Set the Wireless Playback Quality to Priority on Stable Connection
   • Sony | Home Entertainment Connect / Sony | BRAVIA Connect supported models:
     1. Open the Sony | Home Entertainment Connect / Sony | BRAVIA Connect app.
     2. Select Settings → Wireless Speaker Connection Settings.
     3. Select Wireless Playback Quality and set it to Priority on Stable Connection.
   • Other models:
     1. On the Soundbar remote control, press the HOME button.
     2. Select Setup → Advanced Settings.
     3. Select Speaker Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings → Wireless Playback Quality, and set it to Priority on Stable Connection.
7. Reset the speaker system.
   Note: For details on how to reset the speaker system, refer to the How to reset the Soundbar or Home Theater System article.