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Theatre Stand

System

©2008 Sony Corporation

RHT-G900

RHT-G1500

Operating Instructions

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3

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as

a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the

like.

Disposal of Old Electrical

& Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the

European Union and

other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated as household

waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring

this product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potential negative consequences for

the environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling of

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product, please contact your local Civic

Office, your household waste disposal service or

the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste

batteries (applicable in

the European Union and

other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this

product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment and

human health which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.

The recycling of the materials will help to

conserve natural resources. In case of products

that for safety, performance or data integrity

reasons require a permanent connection with an

incorporated battery, this battery should be

replaced by qualified service staff only. To

ensure that the battery will be treated properly,

hand over the product at end-of-life to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. For all other

batteries, please view the section on how to

remove the battery from the product safely. Hand

the battery over to the applicable collection point

for the recycling of waste batteries. For more

detailed information about recycling of this

product or battery, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste disposal

service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,

1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The

Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety

is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,

70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee

matters please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

WARNING

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WARNING ..............................................4

CAUTION................................................5

Precautions...............................................6

Main features ...........................................7

Getting Started

Supplied accessories ................................8

Setting this stand ......................................9

Connecting components with HDMI

jacks .................................................11

Connecting components without HDMI

jacks .................................................13

Setting up the sound output of the

connected component ......................14

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter .............................................15

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls.....................16

Enjoying TV...........................................19

Enjoying other components ...................19

Tuner Functions

Presetting radio stations .........................21

Listening to the radio .............................22

Naming preset stations...........................23

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).....24

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround effect..................25

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................27

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........27

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD..................30

(One-Touch Play)

Enjoying the TV sound from the

speakers ...........................................30

(System Audio Control)

Turning off the stand, TV and the

connected compornents ...................31

(System Power Off)

Advanced Settings

Settings and adjustments using the

amplifier menu ................................ 32

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 36

Specifications ........................................ 38

Glossary................................................. 40

Index...................................................... 41

Table of Contents

The instructions in this manual are for RHT-

G900 and RHT-G1500. RHT-G900 is the

model used for illustration purposes. Any

difference in procedure is clearly indicated in

the text, for example, “RHT-G900 only.”

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Do not lean on or hang from the

TV when the TV is placed on the

stand.

The TV may fall from the

stand causing an accident

resulting in serious injury or

death.

Do not move the stand with the

TV or other equipment installed

on it.

Be sure to remove

the TV and other

equipment when

moving the stand. If

you fail to do so, the

stand may lose

balance and topple

over resulting in serious injury.

Do not allow the AC power cord

(mains lead) or the connecting

cable to be pinched between the

TV and the stand.

• The AC power cord (mains lead)

or the connecting cable may be

damaged resulting in fire or

electric shock.

• When moving the stand, be

careful not to trap the AC power

cord (mains lead) or the

connecting cable under the stand.

Do not allow children to climb on

the stand or crawl between the

shelves.

If children climb on

the stand or get

between the shelves,

serious injury or death

can result if the glass

breaks or the stand topples over.

Do not hold the base when

moving the stand.

When you move

the stand, hold

the lower part of

the top shelf. If

you hold the

base as in the

illusration, there

is a risk that the

plinth section

may detach and the stand may fall.

WARNING

Top shelf

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Do not place any heated objects

such as a hot pan or a kettle on

the stand.

A top glass panel may break

and cause injury. Or, it may

cause damage to the stand.

Do not step on the stand.

You may fall, or

break the glass and

cause injury.

Do not subject the top glass panel

to excessive shock.

This stand uses glass

with an anti-scatter

film, but care should

still be taken. If the

glass breaks, glass

fragments could cause

injury, so observe the

precautions below.

• Do not hit the glass or

drop sharp-pointed objects on the glass. Avoid

excessive shock.

• Do not scratch or poke the glass with sharp-pointed

objects.

• Do not hit a component on the upper side of a top glass

panel when installing the component.

Do not use the top glass panel if it

is cracked.

Do not use the top glass panel when it is cracked.

The top glass panel may break and cause severe

injury.

This stand is only for the

specified TV.

Confirm whether this stand is mentioned as a

supported product in the operating instructions

of the TV.

Note on load capacity

Do not place any equipment exceeding the

specified maximum weight on the stand, as

indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it

may fall or break.

Notes on installation

• Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between

the TV and the stand.

• To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the

following:

– Install the stand on a solid and flat surface.

– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a

mat, first lay a board under the stand.

– Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct

sunlight or near a heater.

– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or

outdoors.

• Moving the stand requires two people or more. Move

the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do

so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious

injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the

stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to

pinch your fingers when moving the stand.

CAUTION

60 kg

14 kg

25 kg

RHT-G900

RHT-G1500

75 kg

25 kg

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On safety

• Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower

vase or pottery on the stand.

• Do not make alterations to the stand.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the stand,

unplug the stand and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the stand, check that the operating

voltage is identical to your local power supply. The

operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the

rear of the stand.

• The stand is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet (mains), even if the stand itself has been turned

off.

• If you are not going to use the stand for a long time,

be sure to disconnect the stand from the wall outlet

(mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains

lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the

purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet

(mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

• Install this stand so that the power cord can be

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the

event of trouble.

On placement

• Place the stand in a location with adequate ventilation

to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the

stand.

• Use caution when placing the stand on surfaces that

have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.)

as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

• The floor may be damaged if sand, trash, etc., gets

caught under the legs of the stand.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off

and unplug the stand.

On cleaning

Clean the stand, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do

not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your

stand, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Copyrights

This stand incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic

Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents

issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround

are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and

Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007

DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This stand incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

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Main features

BEasy connection with HDMI

b

The cords are all tangled up. Neat connections (page 11).

BEasy operation with only one TV remote (“BRAVIA” Sync)

b

Separate remotes for each component. Consolidate operations on one remote

(page 27).

BEasy Surround settings

b

I need lots of cords and speakers. Easy set-up with S-Force PRO Front

Surround.

About S-Force PRO Front Surround

Sony’s long-term involvement in surround

technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data

accumulated as a result) has led to the

development of all-new processing method and

advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,

which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.

Compared with previous front surround

technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround

reproduces a more convincing sense of distance

and space, resulting in a true surround sound

experience without the need for rear speakers.

Recommended surround-sound area

You can enjoy surround sound in the areas in

which sound is spread as illustrated.

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Please check the following accessories in the

package.

Optical cable (1 m) (1)

Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Top glass panel (1)

Corner protectors (4)

Support belt and two screws (small/large)

(1)

Shelf board (1) (RHT-G900 only)

Shelf support pins (4) (RHT-G900 only)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Inserting batteries into the

remote

You can control the stand using the supplied

remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the

markings inside the compartment.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid

place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from

the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible

damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Getting Started

Supplied accessories

Notes

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Getting Started

Installing the top glass panel

Refer to “How to install the top glass panel”

supplied with this stand.

Preventing the TV from

toppling over

As a protective measure, secure the TV.

Perform following steps as a protective measure

if you have a Sony LCD TV.

1Place the TV on the center of the stand.

Install the TV so that the TV does not hide

the top panel display of the stand.

2Fasten the support belt (supplied) to

the stand with the small screw

(supplied).

Tighten the screw upward into the underside

hole, as in the illustration.

3Fit the support belt to the stand, then

firmly fasten with the large screw

(supplied) using a screw driver or coin,

etc.

4While supporting the TV, tighten the

support belt to secure in place.

Installing the shelf board

(RHT-G900 only)

1Insert the attaching shelf support pins

(supplied) into the holes in the stand.

2Fit the shelf board onto the shelf

support pins horizontally. This requires

people.

Setting this stand

(large)

(small)

continued

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Connecting the FM wire

antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the

75 Ω COAXIAL jack.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it

as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial

cable (not supplied) to connect the control unit to an

outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Bundling the cables

1Connect the components to the stand.

For details, refer to pages 11 to 15.

2Bundle the cables with the cord

manager to prevent them from tangling.

Stuff the cables into the cord manager as

shown in the illustration below.

Installing this stand

Install the stand after connecting all the

components to the stand.

Install the stand after allowing for a space of

more than 5 cm from the wall. This is to allow

for heat dissipation and to prevent the TV from

falling.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up

the stand.

Notes

Tip

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

FM

ANTENNA

75

COAXIAL

HDMI

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

75 Ω COAXIAL jack

FM

ANTENNA

75

COAXIAL

Rear of the stand

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Note

More than

5cm

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Getting Started

We recommend that you connect components to

the stand using an HDMI cable.

With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high

quality sound and high quality images.

However, it is necessary to connect the audio

output of the TV to the audio input of the

stand using an optical cable or an audio cord

in order listen to the TV’s sound from the

stand.

For details on the Control for HDMI function,

refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features”

(page 27).

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after

you have finished connecting all components to

the stand.

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

R

TV

DMPORT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

FM

ANTENNA

75

COAXIAL

L

OPTOPTCOAX OPT

ANALOG

INPUT HDMI

DVD

SAT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

Audio/video

signal

A

Audio/video signal

CB

AAA

Audio/video

signal

Audio/video

signal

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3”

DVD player (recorder) Satellite tuner

: Signal flow

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

B Optical cable (supplied)

C Audio cord (not supplied)

or

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• Refer to page 13 for how to connect a component

without an HDMI jack.

• The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the

component to the stand using INPUT OPT, INPUT

COAX and HDMI together.

• The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect

both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT

and INPUT ANALOG jack of the stand.

Notes on HDMI connections

• You can enjoy high quality images using an

HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We

recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• Check the setup of the connected component if

an image is poor or the sound does not come

out of a component connected via the HDMI

cable.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length,

etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be

suppressed by the connected component.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling

frequency or the number of channels of audio

output signals from the playback component is

switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be

distorted or may be not output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable.

• No matter what input is selected for the stand,

video signals from the HDMI input jack (BD,

DVD or SAT) that was selected last time are

output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.

Notes

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Getting Started

When you connect a DVD player (recorder),

satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no

HDMI jacks, connect to the stand using the

INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack.

If a component connected to INPUT SAT jacks

does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect

this stand using the INPUT COAX jack. In this

case, it is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of

your components.

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

* “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer

Entertainment Inc.

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

R

TV

DMPORT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

FM

ANTENNA

75

COAXIAL

L

OPTOPTCOAX OPT

ANALOG

INPUT HDMI

DVD

SAT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

TV monitor, projector, etc.

D

A Optical cable (not supplied)

B Optical cable (supplied)

C Audio cord (not supplied)

D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Video signal

Video signal

AA

Video signalAudio signal

CB

Audio signal

or

Video signalAudio signal

DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2”, etc.

Satellite tuner

or

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• The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect

both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT

and INPUT ANALOG jack of the stand.

If you connect any of the

components with HDMI jacks,

and the Control for HDMI function

is set to on

Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu

of the stand for the component connected to the

stand using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX

jack (except a TV) individually. For details, refer

to “Setting the Control for HDMI function to off

for a component without HDMI jacks”

(page 29).

Depending on the audio output settings of the

connected component, the sound may output in 2

channel sound format only. In this case, set the

connected component to output the sound in

multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby

Digital). For details on audio output settings,

refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the connected component.

Note Setting up the sound

output of the connected

component

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Getting Started

You can enjoy sound from the connected

component on the stand by connecting the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter while the stand is turned on.

• When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the

arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the

DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, press and hold A and then pull out the

connector.

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

R

TV

DMPORT

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

FM

ANTENNA

75

COAXIAL

L

OPTOPTCOAX OPT

ANALOG

INPUT HDMI

DVD

SAT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

: Signal flow

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Notes

A

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For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A (remote sensor) (37)

Point the remote commander towards here.

BPOWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator

Lights as follows:

Green: The stand is turned on.

Amber: Control for HDMI function is

working while the stand is turned

off.

Off: The stand is turned off, and the

Control for HDMI function is not

working.

C?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the stand on or off.

DINPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play back.

EVOLUME +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls

POWER/

ACTIVE STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

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Playback Options

Top panel display

About the indications in the top panel display

AHDMI (11, 37)

Lights up when an HDMI equipment is

being used.

BLights up according to the audio input

signals.

CSLEEP (35)

Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is

active.

DNIGHT (26)

Lights up in NIGHT mode.

ECOAX/OPT

Lights up according to the cable which you

are using.

FTUNED (21)

Lights up when an FM station is received.

GST/MONO (22)

ST: Lights up when a stereo FM station

is received.

MONO: Lights up when the stand is set to

reproduce a stereo FM station in

monaural.

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Remote control

Buttons for the operation of this

stand

A?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the stand on or off.

BLEVEL

Press to adjust the level of the center speaker

and subwoofer. This setting is applied to all

sound fields.

CAMP MENU

Press to display the menu of the stand

(page 32).

DC, X, x, c or

Press C, X, x or c to select the settings.

Then press to enter the selection.

EMENU

Press to preset a radio station or name the

preset station (page 21, 23).

FDIMMER

Press to select the brightness of the top panel

display can be set to one of 2 levels.

GTUNING +/–

Press to select a radio station (page 21, 22).

ISOUND FIELD +/–

Press to select the sound field (page 25).

JVOLUME +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

KMUTING

Press to turn off the sound.

LNIGHT

Press to activate the NIGHT mode function

(page 26).

MPRESET +/–

Press to select a preset radio station

(page 22).

NO RETURN

Press to return to the previous menu.

ODISPLAY

Press to switch the information in the top

panel display.

PINPUT SELECTOR +/–

Press to select an input source, such as the

tuner, or other connected component.

Buttons for the operation of a

connected component through

DMPORT connection

DC, X, x, c or

Press to select a menu item and enter the

selection.

EMENU

Press to display the MENU.

Gm/M

Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the

disc when pressed during playback.

HN (playback)/X (pause)/x (stop)

Play mode buttons.

M./>

Press to skip chapters.

NO RETURN

Press to return to the previous menu.

ODISPLAY

Press to select the setting of the top panel

display.

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

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Playback Options

1Turn on the TV and choose a program.

Refer to the operating instructions of your

TV for details.

2Turn the stand on.

3Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “TV” appears in the top

panel display.

4Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

• The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In

this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down

to the minimum.

Enjoying satellite tuner

1Turn on the TV.

Refer to the operating instructions of your

TV for details.

2

Turn the satellite tuner and the stand on.

3Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “SAT” appears in the

top panel display.

4Change the TV input.

Refer to the operating instructions of your

TV for details.

5Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

• The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In

this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down

to the minimum.

Enjoying TV

Tip

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

?/1

VOLUME

+/–

INPUT

SELECTOR

+/–

Enjoying other

components

Tip

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

?/1

INPUT

SELECTOR

+/–

VOLUME

+/–

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Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD,

“PlayStation 2” or

“PlayStation 3”

1Turn on the TV.

2Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(recorder), “PlayStation 2” or

“PlayStation 3” and the stand on.

3Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “BD” or “DVD” appears

in the top panel display.

4Change the TV input.

Refer to the operating instructions of your

TV for details.

5Play back the disc.

• Even if you playback Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital

Plus or DTS HD with a connected component

compatible with these sound formats, the stand

accepts as Dolby Digital or DTS. When you playback

these high-quality sound formats, set the connected

component to output the sound in multi channel PCM,

if possible.

Enjoying a connected

component through DMPORT

connection

1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “DMPORT” appears in

the top panel display.

2Start playback of the connected

component.

• You can enjoy optimum sound quality from portable

audio components in any sound field except for

“STANDARD”, joining the effect of Portable Audio

Enhancer.

Tip

Note

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Tuner Functions

You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning,

make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top

panel display.

2Press and hold TUNING + or – until the

auto scanning starts.

Scanning stops when the stand tunes in a

station. “TUNED” lights up in the top panel

display.

3Press MENU.

4Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?”

appears in the top panel display.

5Press .

A preset number appears in the top panel

display.

6Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

7Press .

“Complete!” appears in the top panel

display, and the station is stored.

8Press MENU.

9Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.

To change the preset number

Restart from step 3.

Tuner Functions

Presetting radio stations

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

C, X, x, c,

INPUT

SELECTOR

+/–

MENU

TUNING

+/–

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Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first

(see “Presetting radio stations” (page 21)).

1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top

panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station.

Each time you press the button, the stand

tunes in one preset station.

3Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

To turn off the radio

Press "/1 to turn off the stand.

To change to another function, press INPUT

SELECTOR + or –.

To listen to non-preset radio

stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.

For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –

repeatedly.

For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +

or –. The automatic tuning stops when the stand

tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning

manually, press TUNING + or –.

If an FM program is noisy

If an FM program is noisy, you can select

monaural reception. There will be no stereo

effect, but reception will improve.

1Press MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “FM Mode?”

appears in the top panel display, then press

or c.

3Press X/x to select “MONO.”

• STEREO: Stereo reception.

• MONO: Monaural reception.

4Press .

The setting is made.

5Press MENU.

• To improve reception, reorient the FM wire antenna

(aerial) (supplied).

Listening to the radio

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

DISPLAY

INPUT

SELECTOR

+/–

MENU

TUNING

+/–

PRESET

+/–

VOLUME

+/–

C, X, x, c,

?/1

Tip

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Tuner Functions

You can enter a name for preset stations. These

names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the top

panel display when a station is selected.

Note that no more than one name can be entered

for each preset station.

1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –

repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top

panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station you want to

create an index name for.

3Press MENU.

4Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?”

appears in the top panel display.

5Press .

6Create a name by using C/X/x/c.

Press X/x to select a character, then press c

to move the cursor to the next position.

Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be

input for a radio station name.

If you enter a wrong character

Press C/c repeatedly until the character to

be changed flashes, then press X/x to select

the desired character.

7Press .

“Complete!” appears in the top panel

display, and the station name is stored.

8Press MENU.

• You can check the frequency in the top panel display

by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 23).

Viewing the station name or

frequency in the top panel

display

When the stand is set to “FM”, you can check the

frequency using the top panel display.

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the station name

and the frequency alternate in the top panel

display.

• The station name is displayed if you have entered a

name for a preset station.

• The frequency in the top panel display switches to the

station name after several seconds.

Naming preset stations

Tip

Tips

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What is the Radio Data

System?

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting

service that allows radio stations to send

additional information along with the regular

program signal. This tuner offers convenient

RDS features, such as station name display. RDS

is available only for FM stations.*

• RDS may not work properly if the station you are

tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,

or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are not

familiar with the RDS system, check with your local

radio stations for details on RDS services in your

area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS

services, the frequency in the top panel display

switches to the station name*.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name

will not appear in the top panel display.

• When a station name is displayed, you can check the

frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

Note

Tip

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Surround Function

Selecting the sound field

This stand can create multi channel surround

sound. You can select one of stand’s optimized

pre-programmed sound fields.

Press SOUND FIELD +/–.

The present sound field appears in the top panel

display.

Each time you press the SOUND FIELD +/–

button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

STANDARD y MOVIE y NEWS y

SPORTS y GAME y MUSIC y JAZZ

y CLASSIC y ROCK y POP y

DANCE y FLAT y STANDARD …..

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the

sound field you want appears.

Available sound fields

* These sound fields do not appear when “DMPORT”

is selected for the INPUT SELECTOR.

• All sound is played in surround sound in “MOVIE”,

“SPORTS”, “GAME” and “MUSIC.”

Multi channel sounds are played in surround sound in

“STANDARD” and “NEWS.”

In other modes, sound is played in stereo.

• The sound fields memorized for each input are

retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord

(mains lead).

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround

effect

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Sound field Effect

STANDARD This is the standard setting.

MOVIE* Recreates powerful and

realistic sound, along with

clear dialog.

NEWS* Produces the announcer’s

voice clearly.

SPORTS* Produces the play-by-play

commentary clearly and

realistic sound with

surround effects, such as

cheering, etc.

GAME* Produces powerful and

realistic sound, best suited

for playing video games.

MUSIC* Produces music with

optimum surround sound

effects.

JAZZ Recreates the atmosphere

of a jazz club.

CLASSIC Recreates the atmosphere

of a classical concert.

ROCK Produces powerful sound,

best suited for listening to

rock music.

POP Produces uplifting sound,

best suited for listening to

pop music.

DANCE Recreates the atmosphere

of a dance hall.

FLAT Plays all music in stereo

without any effects.

Note

Tips

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• Multi-channel sound is processed by the surround

feature in any sound field. Also, multi-channel sound

is processed by the surround feature for any sound in

“MOVIE” or “SPORTS.”

Enjoying the sound at low

volume (NIGHT mode)

You can enjoy sound effects and to hear the

dialog clearly even at a low volume level using

this function. This function is useful for enjoying

sound at night.

Press NIGHT.

To cancel the night mode, press NIGHT again.

• You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume

by using AUDIO DRC (page 34).

Tip

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

NIGHT

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

By connecting Sony components that are

compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an

HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is

simplified as below:

• One-Touch Play: When you play back a

component such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(recorder), the stand and the TV are turned on

automatically and switch to the appropriate

HDMI input.

• System Audio Control: While watching TV,

you can select to output the sound from the TV

speaker or the speakers of the stand.

• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV,

the stand and the connected components are

also turned off simultaneously.

“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV,

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc.,

with the Control for HDMI function.

CONTROL FOR HDMI is a mutual control

function standard used by CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function will

not operate in the following

cases:

• When you connect this stand to a component

which is not correspond with Control for

HDMI function.

• When you connect the stand and components

using other than HDMI connection.

We recommend that you connect this stand to

products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

• Depending on the connected component, the Control

for HDMI function may not work. See the operating

instructions of the component.

To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for

HDMI function to on for the stand and the

connected component.

When you connect a Sony TV with the Control

for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI

function for the stand and the connected

component can be set simultaneously by setting

Control for HDMI function of the TV.

1Make sure that the stand is connected

to the TV and the connected

components (which should be

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function) using HDMI cables (not

supplied).

2Turn on the stand, the TV and the

connected components.

3Select the input of the stand connected

to the component you want to watch

(BD, DVD, SAT), and switch the HDMI

input of the TV, so that an image from

the connected component is displayed.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Note

Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

?/1

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

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4Set Control for HDMI function of the TV

to on.

The Control for HDMI function for the

stand and the connected component is

simultaneously set to on.

During the setting, “SCANNING” appears

in the top panel display. After you finish the

setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the top

panel display. Wait until the setting is

complete.

If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE”

does not appear after performing

the steps above

Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the

stand and the connected component individually.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x repeatedly until “CTRL:

HDMI” appears, then press or c.

4Press X/x to select “ON.”

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off. The Control for

HDMI function is set to on.

6Set the Control for HDMI function of the

connected component to on.

For details on setting the connected

component, refer to its operating

instructions.

7Select the input of the stand connected

to the component you want to use the

Control for HDMI function for (BD, DVD,

SAT), and repeat step 6.

If you add or reconnect the

component

Perform steps of “Preparing for the “BRAVIA”

Sync” and “If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE”

does not appear after performing the steps

above” again.

• During the setting of the Control for HDMI function

for the stand, the System Audio Control function does

not work.

• If the Control for HDMI function for the connected

component cannot be set simultaneously by setting

“CONTROL FOR HDMI” of the TV, set the Control

for HDMI function using the menu of the connected

component.

• For details on setting the TV and the connected

components, refer to their operating instructions.

• The default setting of the Control for HDMI function

of the stand is “OFF.”

Notes

Tip

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Setting the Control for HDMI

function to off for a

component without HDMI

jacks

To listen to the sound of the component without

HDMI jacks when the Control for HDMI

function is set to on, set it to off for that

component individually.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the component you

want to set the Control for HDMI

function to off for (DVD CTRL, SAT

CTRL or DMPORT. CTRL), then press

or c.

4Press X/x to select “OFF.”

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

• Unless the Control for HDMI function is set to off for

a component without HDMI jacks, the sound of that

component is not output from the stand.

• When you connect the video output of the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV,

set the “DMPORT. CTRL” to “OFF.”

When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter without video output jack, set the “DMPORT.

CTRL” to “ON.”

Note

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

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Play back a connected component.

The stand and the TV are turned on

automatically and switch to the appropriate

HDMI input.

• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not

be output.

• You can enjoy the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(recorder) connected to the stand, even if you turn the

stand off. The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY

indicator lights up in amber at this time.

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers

of the stand by means of a simple operation. For

details, see the operating instructions of the TV.

Press ?/1 to turn on the stand.

The sound is output from the speaker of the

stand. The sound is output from the TV's speaker

when you turn the stand off.

• When the TV is turned on before this stand is turned

on, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control

function does not work.

• You can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of

the stand using the TV remote.

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD

(One-Touch Play)

Note

Tip

Enjoying the TV sound

from the speakers

(System Audio Control)

Notes

Tip

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

?/1

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Using the Volume Limit

function

When the System Audio Control function is

active, and the output method changes from the

TV speaker to the stand speaker automatically,

loud sound may be output depending on the

volume level of the stand. You can prevent this

by limiting the maximum volume level.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x repeatedly until “VOL LIMIT”

appears, then press or c.

4Press X/x to select the maximum

volume level you want.

The maximum volume level changes as

follows:

5Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

• This function is available only when the Control for

HDMI function is set to on.

• This function is not available when the output method

changes from the stand speaker to the TV speaker.

• We recommend that you set the maximum volume

level to a little lower than the volume you usually

listen to.

• Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the

VOLUME +/– button of the stand and the remote is

operable.

• If you do not want to limit the maximum volume

level, select “MAX.”

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER

button on the TV’s remote, the stand and the

connected components turns off automatically.

• Depending on the status, the connected components

may not be turned off. For details, see operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

Tips

MAX y 49 y 48 ….. 2 y 1 y MIN

Turning off the stand, TV

and the connected

compornents

(System Power Off)

Note

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Using the AMP menu

You can set the following items with AMP

MENU on the remote.

The default settings are underlined.

* Refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 27).

** This setting appears only when “CTRL: HDMI” is

set to “ON.”

1Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP

menu.

2Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the

item and the setting.

3Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP

menu.

The following pages show details for each

setting.

Advanced Settings

Settings and adjustments

using the amplifier menu

AMP MENU

DVD

CTRL**

SET

HDMI*

CTRL:

HDMI

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SAT

CTRL**

ON

OFF

DMPORT.

CTRL**

ON

OFF

VOL

LIMIT**

MAX, 49, 48, .....

2, 1, MIN

DUAL

MONO

MAIN

SUB

MAIN + SUB

A/V SYNC ON

OFF

AUDIO

DRC

MAX

STD

OFF

DISPLAY ON

OFF

SLEEP OFF, 10M, 20M, …..

80M, 90M

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Advanced Settings

Enjoying multiplex broadcast

sound (DUAL MONO)

You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when

the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast

signal.

• To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital

satellite tuner to the stand with an optical cable or

coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the

digital satellite tuner to AC-3.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “DUAL

MONO” appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the sound you want.

• MAIN: Plays back only the main

channel.

• SUB: Plays back only the sub

channel.

• MAIN+SUB: Main sound is output from

the left speaker and sub

sound is output from the

right speaker.

4Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Adjusting the delay between

the sound and the image (A/V

SYNC)

You can delay the sound using this function

when the image is slower than the sound.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: Does not adjust.

• ON: Adjusts the difference between

picture and sound.

4Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

• You may not be able to adjust the delay between

sound and image perfectly using this function.

• This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS

and Linear PCM (2ch) input by coaxial (audio),

optical (audio) or HDMI.

Note

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

Notes

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

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Enjoying Dolby Digital sound

at low volume (AUDIO DRC)

Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.

Useful for enjoying movies at low volume.

AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital

sources.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO

DRC” appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: No compression of dynamic range.

• STD: Reproduces the sound track with

the kind of dynamic range that the

recording engineer intended.

• MAX: Compresses dynamic range fully.

4Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Changing the display setting

(DISPLAY)

You can change the display setting.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “DISPLAY”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the setting of the

top panel display.

• ON: The display appears all the time.

• OFF: The display appears for a few

seconds when you operate the stand.

• The display appears all the time when the muting

or protection function is working, even if you set

the “DISPLAY” to “OFF.”

4Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

Note

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

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Advanced Settings

Using the sleep timer

You can set the stand to turn off at a preset time

when you sleep listening to music. You can

preset the time in 10 minutes decrements.

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”

appears, then press or c.

3Press X/x to select the preset time you

want.

The minutes display (remaining time)

changes as follows:

• This function is only for this stand, not for the

connected TV or other components.

Note

VOLUME

MUTING

TUNING

-

PRESET

-

NIGHT

DISPLAY

CENTER SUBWOOFER

INPUT SELECTOR

AMP MENU

LEVEL

DIMMER

TUNING+

PRESET+

RETURN

MENU

SOUND FIELD

AMP

MENU

C, X, x, c,

OFF y 10M y 20M

YY

90M y 80M ..... 30M

36GB

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the stand, use this

troubleshooting guide to help remedy the

problem before requesting repairs. Should any

problem persist, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

General

The power is not turned on.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead)

is connected securely.

If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER”

appears alternately in the top panel display.

Press ?/1 to turn off the stand, and check the

following item after “STANDBY” disappears.

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of

the stand?

After checking the above item and fixing

any problems, turn on the stand. If the cause

of the problem cannot be found even after

checking the above item, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is

not reproduced.

• Check that the playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD,

etc., is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the Blu-ray Disc, DVD

player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this

stand, check that audio setting (settings for

the audio output) of the connected

component.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Depending on the digital signal, the

surround processing may not work

(page 25).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is

heard from the speakers.

• Press VOLUME + and check the volume

level.

• Press MUTING or VOLUME + to cancel the

muting function.

• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the

selected sound field.

• Depending on the source, the sound effect of

the speakers may be less noticeable.

Sound lags behind the TV image.

• Set “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” when “A/V

SYNC” is set to “ON.”

Connected components

There is no sound or only a very low-level

sound no matter which component is selected.

• Check that this stand and components are

connected correctly and securely.

• Check that both this stand and the selected

component are turned on.

There is no sound from the selected

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cords are fully inserted into

the jacks on both the component and this

stand.

• Check that the component is selected

correctly.

Sound is interrupted or there is noise.

• Check “Formats supported by this stand”

(page 38).

There is no picture appears on the TV screen.

• Check that the TV is selected correctly.

• Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Check that the cords are fully inserted into

the jacks on both the component and this

stand.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

37GB

Additional Information

Control for HDMI

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the “BRAVIA” Sync,

use this troubleshooting guide to help you

remedy the problem.

The Control for HDMI function does not work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 11).

• Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in

AMP menu.

• Make sure the connected component is

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.

• Check the Control for HDMI settings on the

connected component. See the operating

instructions supplied of the connected

component.

• If you change the HDMI connection,

connect/disconnect the AC power cord

(mains lead), or there is a power failure,

repeat the procedures of ““BRAVIA” Sync

Features” (page 27).

• The stand may not work correctly if you

select a component that is not compatible

with the Control for HDMI function on the

TV side.

• Make sure “DVD CTRL”, “SAT CTRL” or

“DMPORT. CTRL” is set to “ON” in AMP

menu.

No sound is output from the stand and TV

speaker.

• Check the volume of the stand and the TV.

• Select the input of the stand correctly.

The sound is output from both the stand and

the TV.

• If the Control for HDMI function is set to

off, or the selected component is not

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function, turn off the sound of the stand or

the TV.

The System Power Off function does not work.

• Change the setting of the TV to turn

connected components off automatically

when you turn off the TV. For details, refer

to the operating instructions of the TV.

An image does not appear on the TV.

• Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT

are connected in reverse.

A message stating that the output method has

changed from the stand speaker to the TV

speaker, appears on the TV screen.

• The Control for HDMI function for the

selected component is set to off. For details,

refer to “Connecting components without

HDMI jacks” (page 13).

OTHER

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the stand.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the stand.

• Replace both batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the

remote.

The volume turns down when the output

method changes from the TV speaker to the

stand speaker.

• The Volume Limit function is working. For

details, refer to “Using the Volume Limit

function” (page 31).

If the stand still does not operate

properly after performing the

above measures, reset the stand

as follows:

Use buttons on the stand for the operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the power.

2Press ?/1 while pressing INPUT

SELECTOR and VOLUME –.

“COLD RESET” appears and the stand is

reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to

the default settings.

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RHT-G900

RHT-G1500

Formats supported by this

stand

Digital input formats supported by this stand are

as follows.

* Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no

more than 48 kHz.

Amplifier section

Rated Output Power

Stereo mode 50 W + 50 W, 6 ohms,

1 kHz, THD less than 1 %

Reference Output Power

Surround mode Front: 70 W/ch, 6 ohms,

1 kHz, THD 10 %

Center*: 70 W/ch, 3 ohms,

1 kHz, THD 10 %

Surround*: 70 W/ch,

6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %

Subwoofer: 120 W,

3 ohms, 100 Hz ,THD 10 %

* Depending on the sound field settings and the source,

there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)

TV Sensitivity: 600 mV

Impedance: 30 kohms

Specifications

Dimensions:

mm (approx.)

A1,115

B400

C500

Mass: kg 54

POWER/

ACTIVE STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

Dimensions:

mm (approx.)

A1,550

B400

C400

Mass: kg 59

Format Supported/Not supported

Dolby Digital a

DTS a

Linear PCM-2ch* a

Linear PCM-7.1ch

48k* (Only on HDMI)

a

Linear PCM-7.1ch

96k

×

Dolby Digital Plus ×

Dolby True HD ×

DTS-HD ×

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Additional Information

Inputs (Digital)

TV, DVD Optical

SAT Coaxial, optical

FM tuner section

System PLL quartz-locked digital

synthesizer

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)

Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)

Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

HDMI section

Connector HDMI 19pin-standard

connector

Video inputs/outputs BD, DVD, SAT:

640 × 480p@60 Hz

720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz

1440 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz

(pixel sent 2 times)

1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz

1920 × 1080i@59.94/60

Hz

1920 × 1080p@59.94/60

Hz

720 × 576p@50 Hz

1440 × 576p@50 Hz (pixel

sent 2 times)

1280 × 720p@50 Hz

1920 × 1080i@50 Hz

1920 × 1080p@50 Hz

1920 × 1080p@24 Hz

Audio inputs BD, DVD, SAT: Linear

PCM 7.1ch/Dolby Digital/

DTS

Speakers

Front speaker unit

Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex,

Magnetically shielded

Speaker unit Woofer: 50 mm, cone type

Tweeter: 25 mm, balanced

dome type

Center speaker unit

Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex,

Magnetically shielded

Speaker unit Woofer: 50 mm, cone type

× 2

Tweeter: 25 mm, balanced

dome type

Surround speaker unit

Speaker system Full range,

Acoustic suspension,

Magnetically shielded

Speaker unit 50 mm, cone type

Subwoofer unit

Speaker system Bass reflex

Speaker unit 100 mm, cone type × 2

General

Power requirements European model:

220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

On: 110 W

Active Standby (Control for HDMI is on):

1.5 W or more

Standby (Control for HDMI is off): less than 0.3

W

Dimensions (approx.)

RHT-G900 1,115 × 500 × 400 mm

(w/h/d)

RHT-G1500 1,550 × 400 × 400 mm

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

RHT-G900 54 kg

RHT-G1500 59 kg

Supplied accessories

Optical cable (1 m) (1)

Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Top glass panel (1)

Corner protectors (4)

Support belt and two screws (small/large) (1)

Shelf board (1) (RHT-G900 only)

Shelf support pins (4) (RHT-G900 only)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

• Standby power consumption 0.3 W.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not

used in the printed wiring boards.

• Over 85 % power efficiency of

amplifier block is achieved with the full digital

amplifier, S-Master.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

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Dolby Digital

This movie theater sound format is more

advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this

format, the surround speakers output stereo

sound with an expanded frequency range, and a

subwoofer channel for deep bass is

independently provided. This format is also

called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel

designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions

only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six

channels in this format are recorded separately

for superior channel separation. Furthermore,

since all the signals are processed digitally, less

signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth

output channels from 2 channel sources. This is

done using an advanced, high-purity matrix

surround decoder that extracts the spatial

properties of the original recording without

adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology

developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This

technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.

This format comprises of stereo rear channel and

there is discrete subwoofer channel in this

format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete

channels of high quality digital audio. The good

channel separation is realized due to the all

channel data being recorded discretely and

processed in digitally.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

is an interface that supports both video and audio

on a single digital connection, allowing you to

enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The

HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy

protection technology that incorporates coding

technology for digital video signals.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

A method of converting analog audio to digital

audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.

S-Force PRO Front Surround

Sony’s long-term involvement in surround

technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic

data accumulated as a result) has led to the

development of all-new processing method and

advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,

which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.

Compared with previous front surround

technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround

reproduces a more convincing sense of distance

and space, resulting in a true surround sound

experience without the need for rear speakers.

S-Master

S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology

developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes

the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter,

delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful

reproduction of the original sound. The compact

amplifier section supports a higher power

efficiency and improved thermal performance.

x.v.Colour

x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the

xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a

trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international

standard for color space in video.

This standard can express a wider color range

than the currently used broadcast standard.

Glossary

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Additional Information

A

A/V SYNC 33

AMP menu 32

AUDIO DRC 34

B

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder)

connecting 11

D

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

connecting 15

DISPLAY 23, 34

DUAL MONO 33

DVD player (recorder)

connecting 11, 13

N

NIGHT mode 26

P

“PlayStation 3”

connecting 11

R

Radio 22

Radio stations 21

Remote

before use 8

operating 18

S

Satellite tuner

connecting 11, 13

Setting 9

S-Force PRO Front Surround 7

Sleep timer 35

Sound field 25

X

x.v.Colour 40

Index

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