Sony 3-291-730-21(1) TV Video Accessories User Manual
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1. 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 Index A A V SYNC 33 AMP menu 32 AUDIO DRC 34 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 connecti2. signal e 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 INPUT SELECTOR DISPLAY ee RES 1 0 AMP MENU Et Press AMP MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until DUAL MONO appears then press or gt 3 Press T4 to select the sound you want e MAIN e SUB e MAIN SUB Plays back only the main channel Plays back only the sub channel Main sound is output from the left speaker and sub sound is output from the right speaker 4 Press 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 R DISPLAY ue O AMP MENU ET 4 gt NIGHT DIMMER PRESET PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD OLUM sbuijes pooueapy il Press AMP MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until A V SYNC appears then press or gt 3 Press TA to select the setting e OFF Does not adjust e ON Adjusts the difference between picture and sound 4 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Notes e You may not be able to adjust the delay between sound and image perfectly using this function e This function is useful only for Dolby D
3. the TV sound will not be output for a moment e 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 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 Press AMP MENU Press t repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press or gt 3 Press t repeatedly until VOL LIMIT appears then press or gt Press 1 Y to select the maximum volume level you want The maximum volume level changes as follows MAX lt gt 49 gt 48 2 lt 4 1 lt gt MIN 5 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Notes e This function is available only when the Control for HDMI function is set to on e This function is not available when the output method changes from the stand speaker to the TV speaker e We recommend that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to e Regardless of the maximum volume level you set the VOLUME button of the stand and the remote is operable e If you do not want to limit the maximum volume level select MAX Turning of
4. 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 Aas 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 Top shelf CAUTION 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 e Do not hit the glass or drop sharp pointed objects on the glass Avoid excessive shock e Do not scratch or poke the glass with sharp pointed objects e 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 suppor
5. BDIN DVD IN SATIN FM wire antenna aerial supplied 75 Q COAXIAL jack e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible e 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 Outdoor FM antenna aerial Rear of the stand 106 Bundling the cables 1 Connect the components to the stand For details refer to pages 11 to 15 2 Bundle 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 e Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand Connecting components with HDMI jacks 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 r
6. do not appear when DMPORT is selected for the INPUT SELECTOR e 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 e The sound fields memorized for each input are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead continued 2508 uolouny punouns j e 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 2608 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 F 5 5 ODN DISPLAY AMP MENU Press NIGHT To cancel the night mode press NIGHT again e You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume by using AUDIO DRC page 34 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as below e 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
7. 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 SAS AMP MENU T 4 3 NIGHT DIMMER PRESET PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD AF LR Press AMP MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until SLEEP appears then press or gt 3 Press t to select the preset time you want The minutes display remaining time changes as follows OFF gt 10M gt 20M t t 90M 4 gt 80M 30M This function is only for this stand not for the connected TV or other components 35 GB sbuijes pooueapy il Additional Information Troubleshooting 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 e Check that the AC power cord mains lead is connected securely No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the speakers e Press VOLUME and check the volume level e Press MUTING or VOLUME to cancel the muting function e Press SOUND FIELD and check the selected sound field e Depending on the source the sound effect of the speakers may be less noticeable Sound lags behind the TV image e Set A V SYN
8. 2 14 d RETURN Press to return to the previous menu 5 DISPLAY Press to switch the information in the top panel display 6 INPUT SELECTOR Press to select an input source such as the tuner or other connected component 8 B amp Buttons for the operation of a connected component through DMPORT connection 4 t v 9 or Press to select a menu item and enter the selection 5 MENU Press to display the MENU 7 lt lt gt gt Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback B playback II pause M stop Play mode buttons Kid gt PI Press to skip chapters 2 gt RETURN Press to return to the previous menu DISPLAY Press to select the setting of the top panel display BE amp e al Enjoying TV INPUT SELECTOR l 70 l INPUT CENTER T a SELECTOR 2 Q QOO VOLUME 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details Turn the stand on Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until TV appears in the top panel display N 4 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME Tip 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 other components INPUT SELECTOR AMP MENU INPUT SELECTOR 1 0 SOO 1 0 suondo y2eqfeld i PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRES
9. C to OFF when A V SYNC is set to ON Connected components 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 e 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 e Check that the playing Blu ray Disc DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e 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 e Depending on the digital signal the surround processing may not work page 25 3648 There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that this stand and components are connected correctly and securely e Check that both this stand and the selected component are turned on There is no sound from the selected component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the componen
10. 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the stand e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the stand e Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e 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 e The Volume Limit function is working For details refer to Using the Volume Limit function page 31 If the stand still does not opera
11. ENU ET 4 gt 1 Make 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 2 Turn on the stand the TV and the connected components 3 Select 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 continued 276 soinjeed JU VIAVHS i 4 Set 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 Press AMP MENU Press t repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press or gt Press 1 4 repeatedly until CTRL HDMI appears then press or gt Press 1 Y to select ON Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off The Control for HDMI function is set to on afr GW Na 6 Set the Control for HDMI function of the connected component to on For details on setting the connected component refe
12. ET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME One Enjoying satellite tuner 1 PO 5 Turn on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details Turn the satellite tuner and the stand on Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until SAT appears in the top panel display Change the TV input Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME e 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 continued 195 Enjoying Blu ray Disc DVD PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3 1 Turn on the TV 2 Turn the Blu ray Disc DVD player recorder PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3 and the stand on 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until BD or DVD appears in the top panel display 4 Change the TV input Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details 5 Play back the disc Tip e 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 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeate
13. GITAL 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 and then pull out the connector 155 peyeys Burmen i Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information refer to the pages indicated in parentheses Front panel POWER ACTIVE STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR O VOLUME O remote sensor 37 Point the remote commander towards here POWER 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 1 on standby Press to turn the stand on or off INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back VOLUME Press to adjust the volume 165 Top panel display About the indications in the top panel display 2 3 4 5 6 7 N COAX OPTI TUNED HDMI 11 37 Lights up when an HDMI equipment is being used Lights up according to the audio input signals SLEEP 35 Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active NIGHT 26 Lights up i
14. S O N Y 3 291 730 21 1 Theatre Stand system Operating Instructions RHT G900 RHT G1500 ane SS HDMI m SN 2 xv Colour 2008 Sony Corporation 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 amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems E 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
15. 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 268 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 ser
16. ay e The station name is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station e The frequency in the top panel display switches to the station name after several seconds 2308 suonoun Jouny i Using the Radio Data System RDS 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 e 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 Ifan RDS broadcast is not received a station name will not appear in the top panel display Tip e When a station name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly 2468 Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Selecting the sound field This stand can create multi channel surround sound You can sele
17. ayback 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 1268 Connecting components without HDMI jacks When you connect a DVD player recorder this stand using the INPUT COAX jack In this satellite tuner PlayStation 2 etc that has no case it is not necessary to connect all the cables HDMI jacks connect to the stand using the Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack your components If a component connected to INPUT SAT jacks Connect the AC power cord mains lead last does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack connect PlayStation 2 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc TV monitor projector etc Audio signal Video signal Video signal lt Audio signal Video signal Audio signal Video signal Satellite tuner DVD player recorder PlayStation 2 etc Optical cable not supp
18. ct one of stand s optimized pre programmed sound fields INPUT SELECTOR SH es DISPLAY SOUND FIELD 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 MOVIE gt NEWS gt SPORTS GAME MUSIC gt JAZZ CLASSIC ROCK gt POP gt DANCE FLAT gt STANDARD Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears Available sound fields Sound field STANDARD MOVIE Effect This is the standard setting 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 These sound fields
19. d the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog TV Sensitivity 600 mV Impedance 30 kohms Inputs Digital TV DVD SAT FM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals Intermediate frequency HDMI section Connector Video inputs outputs Audio inputs Speakers Front speaker unit Speaker system Speaker unit Center speaker unit Speaker system Speaker unit Optical Coaxial optical PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM wire antenna aerial 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz HDMI 19pin standard connector BD DVD SAT 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720 x 480p 59 94 60 Hz 1440 x 480p 59 94 60 Hz pixel sent 2 times 1280 x 720p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 59 94 60 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz 1440 x 576p 50 Hz pixel sent 2 times 1280 x 720p 50 Hz 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 Hz BD DVD SAT Linear PCM 7 1ch Dolby Digital DTS 2 way Bass reflex Magnetically shielded Woofer 50 mm cone type Tweeter 25 mm balanced dome type 2 way Bass reflex Magnetically shielded Woofer 50 mm cone type x2 Tweeter 25 mm balanced dome type Surround speaker unit Full range Acoustic suspension Magnetically shielded 50 mm cone type Speaker system Speaker unit Subwoofer unit Bass reflex 100 mm cone type x 2 Speaker system Speaker unit Gene
20. direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction e 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 Setting this stand 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 1 Place 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 2 Fasten the support belt supplied to the stand with the small screw supplied Tighten the screw upward into the underside hole as in the illustration 3 Fit the support belt to the stand then firmly fasten with the large screw supplied using a screw driver or coin etc 4 While supporting the TV tighten the support belt to secure in place Installing the shelf board RHT G900 only 1 Insert the attaching shelf support pins supplied into the holes in the stand 2 Fit the shelf board onto the shelf support pins horizontally This requires people continued ges peyeys Buma Connecting the FM wire antenna aerial Connect the FM wire antenna aerial to the 75 Q COAXIAL jack
21. dly until DMPORT appears in the top panel display 2 Start playback of the connected component e You can enjoy optimum sound quality from portable audio components in any sound field except for STANDARD joining the effect of Portable Audio Enhancer 205 6 Press TA to select the preset number you want Tuner Functions Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations Before tuning 7 Press g make sure to turn down the volume to minimum NA INPUT SELECTOR 1 0 Complete appears in the top panel display and the station is stored INPUT EESE 4 SELECTOR Q QoQ 8 Press MENU 4 4 9 Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations ING 4 MEN mont DIMMER PRESET g To change the preset number rs EA Restart from step 3 M TUNING VOLUME SOUND FIELD 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until FM appears in the top panel display 2 Press 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 3 Press MENU 4 Press 1 4 repeatedly until Memory appears in the top panel display Press G A preset number appears in the top panel display TUNED ST 2168 suo oun Jeunl i Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the stand s memory first see Presetting radio
22. e System Audio Control While watching TV you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers of the stand e 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 e When you connect this stand to a component which is not correspond with Control for HDMI function e When you connect the stand and components using other than HDMI connection We recommend that you connect this stand to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note e Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work See the operating instructions of the component Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 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 INPUT SELECTOR WAC l S ce m CENTER SUBWOOFER DISPLAY AMPMENU AMP M
23. efer to BRAVIA Sync Features page 27 Connect the AC power cord mains lead after you have finished connecting all components to the stand TV monitor projector etc Audio video signal INPUT peyeys buije5 i Audio video Audio video J Audio video signal signal signal DVD player recorder Satellite tuner Blu ray Disc player recorder PlayStation 3 HDMI cable not supplied X _ Signal flow Optical cable supplied Audio cord not supplied continued 11 e Refer to page 13 for how to connect a component without an HDMI jack e The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the stand using INPUT OPT INPUT COAX and HDMI together e 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 e 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 pl
24. 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 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until FM appears in the top panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET or repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for 3 Press MENU 4 Press 1 4 repeatedly until Name In appears in the top panel display TUNED ST Press Create a name by using gt O1 Press 1 4 to select a character then press gt 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 gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press to select the desired character 7 Press Complete appears in the top panel display and the station name is stored TUNED ST 8 Press MENU e 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 displ
25. ethod 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 Consolidate operations on one remote page 27 Easy set up with S Force PRO Front Surround Recommended surround sound area You can enjoy surround sound in the areas in which sound is spread as illustrated 768 Getting Started Supplied accessories Please check the following accessories in the package Optical cable 1 m 1 Remote commander RM ANUO32 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 gee 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 e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e 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
26. f the stand TV and the connected compornents System Power Off 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 31 soinjeed JU VIAVHS i T Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP a Advan ttin dvanced Se gs 2 Press lt T V gt repeatedly to select the Settings and adjustments 3 ltem and tne setting Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP using the amplifier menu Using the AMP menu The following pages show details for each setting You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote The default settings are underlined AMP MENU SET CTRL ON HDMI HDMI OFF DVD ON CTRL OFF SAT ON CTRL OFF DMPORT ON CTRL OFF VOL MAX 49 48 LIMIT 2 1 MIN DUAL MAIN MONO SUB MAIN SUB HAN SYNC ON OFF AUDIO MAX DRC STD OFF DISPLAY ON OFF SLEEP OFF 10M 20M 80M 90M Refer to BRAVIA Sync Features page 27 This setting appears only when CTRL HDMI is set to ON 3269 Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound DUAL MONO You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the stand receives an AC 3 multiplex broadcast
27. igital DTS and Linear PCM 2ch input by coaxial audio optical audio or HDMI continued 33 GB 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 S co He EC ES AMP MENU ET 4 gt PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING VOLUME SOUND FIELD AN AN Press AMP MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until AUDIO DRC appears then press or gt 3 Press t to select the setting e OFF e STD No compression of dynamic range Reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended MAX Compresses dynamic range fully 4 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off 3469 Changing the display setting DISPLAY You can change the display setting SELECTOR SS SO Cx O OHO MENU AMP MENU ET v Press AMP MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until DISPLAY appears then press 4 or gt 3 Press 1 Y to select the setting of the top panel display e ON The display appears all the time e OFF The display appears for a few seconds when you operate the stand e The display appears all the time when the muting or protection function is working even if you set the DISPLAY to OFF 4 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Using the
28. lied Optical cable supplied Signal flow Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied continued 136 peyeys Burmen i e 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 14 Setting up the sound output of the connected component 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 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected Connect the AC power cord mains lead last component on the stand by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter oes 7A MAK DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Do not connect or disconnect the DI
29. loth 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 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp 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 Main features gt Easy connection with HDMI Separate remotes for each component gt Easy Surround settings I need lots of cords and speakers 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 m
30. n NIGHT mode COAX OPT Lights up according to the cable which you are using TUNED 21 Lights up when an FM station is received ST 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 continued 1762 suondo y eq eld i Remote control INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER NIO e IN gt Buttons for the operation of this stand 1 1 0 on standby Press to turn the stand on or off 2 LEVEL Press to adjust the level of the center speaker and subwoofer This setting is applied to all sound fields 3 AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the stand page 32 4 gt or Press T or gt to select the settings Then press to enter the selection 5 MENU Press to preset a radio station or name the preset station page 21 23 6 DIMMER Press to select the brightness of the top panel display can be set to one of 2 levels Z TUNING Press to select a radio station page 21 22 185 SOUND FIELD Press to select the sound field page 25 VOLUME Press to adjust the volume MUTING Press to turn off the sound NIGHT Press to activate the NIGHT mode function page 26 3 PRESET Press to select a preset radio station page 2
31. ne Touch Play Enjoying the TV sound from the Speakers rss es 30 System Audio Control Turning off the stand TV and the connected compornents 00 31 System Power Off Advanced Settings Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu 32 Additional Information Troubleshooting cesses eeeeeees 36 Specifications sosirea hes 38 GIOSS AVE neran o i ain E 40 Todek inia ea ann ns en 41 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 308 WARNING 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 e The AC power cord mains lead or the connecting cable may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock e 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
32. ng 11 13 Setting 9 S Force PRO Front Surround 7 Sleep timer 35 Sound field 25 X x v Colour 40 41 uonewoyu EUOHIPPY i 59 29 7 2 0 2 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
33. r to its operating instructions 7 Select 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 6 286 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 Notes e During the setting of the Control for HDMI function for the stand the System Audio Control function does not work e 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 e For details on setting the TV and the connected components refer to their operating instructions Tip e The default setting of the Control for HDMI function of the stand is OFF 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 S SELECTOR SES SHO Ce OHO MENU Press AMP MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until SET HDMI appears then press 4 or gt 3 Press T Y to select the component you want to set the Control for HDMI function to off for DVD CTRL SAT CTRL or DMPORT CTRL
34. ral 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 x 500 x 400 mm w h d RHT G1500 1 550 x 400 x 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 e Standby power consumption 0 3 W e 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 e Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets 3948 uO eWOJU jeuonippy Glossary 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 bas
35. s 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 Il 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 40s 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
36. stations page 21 INPUT SELECTOR v 0 INPUT SELECTOR MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET PRESET TUNING VOLUME 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR or repeatedly until FM appears in the top panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET or repeatedly to select the preset station Each time you press the button the stand tunes in one preset station 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME To turn off the radio Press I C 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 2268 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 1 Press MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until FM Mode appears in the top panel display then press or gt 3 Press 4 4 to select MONO e STEREO Stereo reception MONO Monaural reception 4 Press The setting is made 5 Press MENU Tip e To improve reception reorient the FM wire antenna aerial supplied Naming preset stations You can
37. t and this stand e Check that the component is selected correctly Sound is interrupted or there is noise e Check Formats supported by this stand page 38 There is no picture appears on the TV screen e Check that the TV is selected correctly e Set the TV to the appropriate input mode e Check the HDMI connection e Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this stand 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 e Check the HDMI connection page 11 Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to ON in AMP menu e 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 e 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 e 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 e
38. tage 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 e Place the stand in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the stand e 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 e The floor may be damaged if sand trash etc gets caught under the legs of the stand 648 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 c
39. te properly after performing the above measures reset the stand as follows Use buttons on the stand for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the power 2 Press 1 0 while pressing INPUT SELECTOR and VOLUME COLD RESET appears and the stand is reset AMP menu sound field etc return to the default settings 37 uopeuwnoyu jeuonippy a Specifications RHT G900 rc A o 4 A DS E Dimensions 1 115 mm approx 400 500 Mass kg 54 RHT G1500 B al et er J yY I 386 Dimensions 1 550 mm approx 400 400 Mass kg 59 Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this stand are as follows Format Supported Not supported _ Dolby Digital O DTS Q Linear PCM 2ch O Linear PCM 7 1ch O 48k Only on HDMI Linear PCM 7 1ch x 96k Dolby Digital Plus x Dolby True HD x DTS HD x 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 an
40. ted 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 RHT G900 Notes on installation e Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between the TV and the stand e 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 e 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 568 Precautions On safety e Do not place unspecified objects such as a flower vase or pottery on the stand e Do not make alterations to the stand e 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 e Before operating the stand check that the operating vol
41. then press G or gt 4 Press 1 4 to select OFF 5 Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off e 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 Tip e 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 296 saines SU S WIAWHG i Enjoying Blu ray Disc DVD One Touch Play 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 e 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 30 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers System Audio Control 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 cS es VO AMP MENU Press 1 0 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 Notes e When the TV is turned on before this stand is turned on
42. vice 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 Table of Contents WARNING nee hala ae 4 CAUTION eee ne 5 Pr cautions rm enennes 6 Main features 7 Getting Started Supplied accessories cceeeeeeeeeeee 8 Setting this stand 9 Connecting components with HDMI JACKS 55 cost deesavesceenesctentenecncencesc usvaaensees 11 Connecting components without HDMI JACKS sn Ne ie ne 13 Setting up the sound output of the connected component eeeee 14 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter sis its ees 15 Playback Options Index to parts and controls 16 Enjoying TV 19 Enjoying other components 19 Tuner Functions Presetting radio stations c eeeeeeeeee 21 Listening to the radio 22 Naming preset stations cee 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 O
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