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Sony HT-CT500 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 4-143-834-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-CT500 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 EU directives. 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,...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

  • Page 4: About The S-Air Function

    In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Listening to FM/AM radio using the front panel display of the subwoofer ... 67 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 71 Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote ... 72 Changing the input button assignments of the remote... 75 Setting the speaker level...
  • Page 6 Changing the display setting...84 (Display) Using an S-AIR product...85 Settings and adjustments using the system menu ...95 Using the sleep timer ...96 (SLEEP) Additional Information Troubleshooting ...97 Specifications ...100 Glossary ...102 Overview of the menus ...104 Index ...105 Menu index ...106...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Subwoofer (SA-WCT500) (1) • Speaker (SS-CT500) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Digital optical cord for a TV (2.5 m) (1) • Remote commander (RM- ANP038) (1) •...

  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the speaker or in the front panel display of the subwoofer.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Positioning The System

    Step 1: Positioning the system The illustrations below are examples of how to install the subwoofer and speaker. You can install the speaker on the TV stand or hang the speaker on a wall. Install the speaker on a rack. For details, see “Installing the speaker on a wall”...
  • Page 10 Connecting the speaker cord to the speaker The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Connect the connector for the remote control to the REMOTE CTRL jack. Connector for the remote control Note...

  • Page 11: Warning About Installing The System's Speaker To The Tv Stand Or A Wall

    Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damages or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation, or installing anything other than the specified product.
  • Page 12 • Do not lean or hang on the products, as they may fall on you and cause serious injury. Pay attention to the location. • Do not install the products on wall surfaces such as a pillar, where the corners or the sides of the products protrude away from the wall surface.
  • Page 13 CAUTION If the following precautions are not observed, injury or property damage may occur. Do not install any equipment other than the specified product. • The WS-CT500EB accessories (supplied) are designed for use with the specified equipment only. If you install equipment other than that specified, it may fall or break, and cause injury.
  • Page 14 Installing the speaker on the TV stand You can install the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46Z5xxx* * In the actual model names, the “xxx” indicates numbers and/or characters specific to each model. Although the shape of the TV stand base differs depending on the TV model, you can install the speaker on the TV stand following this procedure.
  • Page 15 Remove the screw of the cover. Detach the cover from the TV stand. When detaching the cover, slightly splay open the hooks of the cover from the front side of the stand with your fingers, and then push the cover toward the rear of the stand. Secure the extension bracket (supplied) to the TV stand with the large screws (+PSW5 ×...
  • Page 16 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker and secure the speaker with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Front side Reattach the TV. Holes Rivet Rear of the speaker...
  • Page 17 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. Attach the rear cover (supplied) with the small screws (M3 × 8 mm) (supplied). Note • When carrying the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part. Doing so may cause damage or injury.
  • Page 18 To prevent the TV from toppling over As a protective measure, secure the TV. Place the TV on the center of the rack. Fit the support belt (supplied) to the TV, then firmly fasten with the screw for the support belt (+PSW4 ×...
  • Page 19 To bundle the cords You can bundle the cords using the clamper (supplied). Note • Do not bundle the AC power cord (mains lead) using this clamper. Attach the clamper (supplied) on the rear cover. Bundle the cords, and then fasten the clamper. Clamper continued...
  • Page 20 Hanging the speaker and TV on a wall You can hang the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46Z5xxx* * In the actual model names, the “xxx” indicates numbers and/or characters specific to each model. Note To hang the TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Remove the screws of the TV.
  • Page 21 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker, and then secure the speaker to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Front side Reattach the TV. Note •...
  • Page 22 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. Hang the TV on the wall. For details on hanging the TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note • When hanging the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV on the wall or taking it off the wall, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part.
  • Page 23 Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area of the wall. • Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connecting The Speaker

    Step 2: Connecting the speaker The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Connect the connector for the remote control to the REMOTE CTRL jack. Green White A Speaker cord (supplied)
  • Page 25 To extend the speaker cord Substitute the speaker cord (supplied) with another speaker cord (not supplied) that has the desired length. With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2). Catch If you reconnect the speaker cord (supplied) to the connector, be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate speaker terminals: 3 to +, and # to –.

  • Page 26: Step 3A: Connecting The Components With Hdmi Jacks

    Step 3a: Connecting the components with HDMI jacks Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using HDMI cables. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. For details on the Control for HDMI function, see “What is “BRAVIA” Sync?” (page 59).
  • Page 27 • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Colour images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor, or sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.
  • Page 28 • This system supports Deep Colour and “x.v.Colour” transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.

  • Page 29: Step 3B: Connecting The Components Without Hdmi Jacks

    Step 3b: Connecting the components without HDMI jacks When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc. without HDMI jacks, you can choose the connecting combination of the system. This system is equipped with a function for converting video signals. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 34). Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc.
  • Page 30 Notes • When your TV does not have an HDMI jack and you want to use the TV and other components with this system, connect the components’ video jacks to the TV’s video jacks directly and the components’ audio jacks to the subwoofer’s audio jacks.
  • Page 31 Connecting a component to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks. You can reassign the analog audio input using the TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks if they are not used to connect to a TV.
  • Page 32 Connecting a component to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks. If the satellite tuner or cable television tuner, etc., does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the COAXIAL VIDEO 3 IN jack.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Sound Output Of The Connected Component

    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).

  • Page 34: Function For Conversion Of Video Signals

    Function for conversion of video signals The subwoofer is equipped with a function for converting video signals. Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (output from the HDMI TV OUT jack only). For conversion of images, see “Video input/output conversion table” (page 35). Video input/output conversion table of the subwoofer Rear of the subwoofer...
  • Page 35 Video input/output conversion table For details on the [Resolution] menu setting, see “Converting the resolution of analog video input signals” (page 82). Output from [Resolution] menu setting Input signals AUTO (default setting) Component video Video 480/576p Component video Video 720p Component video Video 1080i...

  • Page 36: Step 4: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Step 4: Connecting the antenna (aerial) Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

  • Page 37: Connecting The Fm Wire Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. Rear of the subwoofer EZW-T100 DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN ASSIGNABLE DC 5V ONLY FOR 0.7A MAX SS-CT500 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN...

  • Page 38: Step 5: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Step 5: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speaker to the subwoofer (page 24). Rear of the subwoofer To a wall outlet (mains) AC power cord (mains lead)
  • Page 39 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the on the TV screen. Press GUI MENU. “GUI MENU” appears in the front panel display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press X/x repeatedly to select the menu item you want, then press Overview of the menus...
  • Page 40 [Tone] You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. For details, see “Adjusting the bass and treble level” (page 57). [Audio] You can adjust or operate useful functions related to audio. For details, see “Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image” (page 79), “Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound”...
  • Page 41 Press X/x repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust. Press to enter the menu item. Press X/x repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Press or c to enter the parameter. Press X/x repeatedly to select the setting you want.
  • Page 42 GUI Menu List You can set the following items with GUI MENU on the remote. Input SAT/CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Music iPod Bluetooth Network Client Walkman Mobile Phone Video iPod Auto Tuning Direct Tuning Auto Tuning Direct Tuning Option* System GUI Adapter GUI...
  • Page 43 Settings Level Surround Tone Audio Video HDMI System S-AIR * This item appears when you press TOOLS/OPTIONS in each menu. Center Level Subwoofer Level D.Range Comp Sound Field Setup Bass Level Treble Level A/V Sync Dual Mono Audio Assign Night Mode Resolution Control for HDMI Volume Limit...

  • Page 44: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting other components To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy picture and sound from a component connected to the subwoofer using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Rear of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500 Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on. •...
  • Page 45 To use the wireless system The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the subwoofer and an S-AIR product (not supplied). When you purchase an S-AIR product, you need to establish sound transmission. For details, see page 85. Rear of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500...

  • Page 46: Playback Options

    Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer INPUT SELECTOR A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back. Every time you press the button, the input source changes cyclically as follows: TV t BD t DVD t SAT/CATV t VIDEO 1...
  • Page 47 Front panel display (subwoofer) POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights as follows: Green: the system is turned on. No light: the system is turned off. Amber: the system is turned off, and either [HDMI Pass Through] in the [HDMI] menu is set to [ON] or [AUTO], or [S-AIR Standby] in the [S-AIR] menu is set to [ON].

  • Page 48: Remote Control

    Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments...

  • Page 49: Enjoying Tv

    Press TV (white) on the remote. Adjust the volume of the system. Tips • When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing the TV (white) button.

  • Page 50: Enjoying Other Components

    Enjoying other components Input SYSTEM STANDBY SAT/CATV DMPORT buttons VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 /CLEAR /ENTER DISPLAY GUI MENU HOME RETURN/ EXIT MENU PRESET TUNING 2 +/– PROG SOUND SYSTEM THEATRE FIELD MENU BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU DIGITAL ANALOG Enjoying a satellite tuner or cable television tuner TUNER/ BAND...
  • Page 51 Enjoying a VCR Turn on the TV. Turn on the VCR and the system. Press VIDEO 1, 2, or 3 on the remote. Change the TV input. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Play back the tape on the VCR. Enjoying a connected component through DMPORT connection...

  • Page 52: Dmport Function

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 44). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters as of May 2009: • TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter •...

  • Page 53: Operating The Component Connected To The Digital Media Port Adapter

    displayed on the TV screen. You can select a track you want and play it back on each GUI screen. • [Adapter GUI] This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50 and TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen. •...

  • Page 54: Playing The Selected Track

    iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track Artists > Artist > Album > Track Albums > Album > Track Songs > Track Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track Composers > Composer > Track Audiobooks > Audiobook Network Client Music Surfin Playlist >...
  • Page 55 You can operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the system’s remote. RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT MENU OPTIONS PRESET PRESET < •/• , TUNING TUNING PROG Do the following Play Press N. Pause Press X.

  • Page 56: Surround Sound Functions

    Surround Sound Functions Enjoying the surround effects Enjoying Surround Sound Using Sound Field This system can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the system’s preprogrammed sound fields. Available sound fields Sound field Effect [Standard] Suits various sources.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Bass And Treble Level

    Press GUI MENU. The GUI menu turns off. Note • If you select the [Music] sound field for a 2 channel source, the center speaker of the SS-CT500 does not output sound. Tips • The sound fields memorized for each input are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 58: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    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. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/...

  • Page 59: Bravia" Sync Features

    To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the system and the connected component. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component can be set simultaneously by setting the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
  • Page 60 Set the Control for HDMI function of the TV to on. The Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component is simultaneously set to on. During the setting, “SCANNING” appears in the front panel display. After you finish the setting, “COMPLETE”...

  • Page 61: Enjoying A Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd

    Enjoying a Blu-ray Disc/ (One-Touch Play) Play back a connected component. The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input. Note • Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.
  • Page 62 • This function is not available when the output method is changed from the system speaker to the TV speaker. Tips • Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume level to a little lower than the volume you usually listen to.

  • Page 63: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The Tv, System, And Connected Components

    Turning off the TV, system, and connected components (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically. Also, when you turn the TV off by using the system’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically.

  • Page 64: Enjoying The Components While The System Is In Standby Mode

    HDMI signals from the system’s HDMI output jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the [ON] setting.

  • Page 65: Tuner Functions

    Tuner Functions Listening to FM/AM radio using the GUI menu You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the subwoofer (page 36). Automatic tuning DISPLAY GUI MENU...

  • Page 66: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press GUI MENU. “GUI MENU” appears in the front panel display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press X/x repeatedly to select [FM] or [AM], then press Press X/x to select [Direct Tuning], then press Press number buttons to enter the frequency.

  • Page 67: Listening To Fm/Am Radio Using The Front Panel Display Of The Subwoofer

    To tune in to preset stations Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations” (page 66). Press X/x to select the preset station you want. You can select a preset station as follows: • AM band: AM 1 to AM 10 •...

  • Page 68: Listening To The Radio

    Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?” appears in the front panel display. Press A preset number appears in the front panel display. Press X/x to select the preset number you want. • You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons. Press The station is stored.

  • Page 69: Naming Preset Stations

    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 automatically when the system receives a radio station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –.
  • Page 70 Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?” appears in the front panel display. Press Create a name by using 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.

  • Page 71: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    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.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services.

  • Page 72: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote You can control connected Sony components with the remote of this system. Some functions may not be selectable depending on the equipment. In that case, select them using the remote control supplied with the equipment.
  • Page 73 Remote Button Function qh THEATRE Automatically sets the optimal picture settings for watching movies, when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATRE button function. Also, audio is automatically switched to the audio output of this system when you connect...
  • Page 74 To control the DVD recorder/Blu- ray Disc recorder Remote Button Function 5 MENU/HOME Displays the menu. 6 • Jumps forward while viewing recorded programs. Skips chapters. > Skips forward to the next available chapter. 8 m/M To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.

  • Page 75: Changing The Input Button Assignments Of The Remote

    Use “Numeric codes of controllable components” below to control non-Sony components and Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts may differ depending on the component’s model and year, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component.
  • Page 76 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the code that works with your component. To control a Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 PANASONIC 331, 332, 333 PIONEER SHARP 459, 460, 461...
  • Page 77 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SHARP 748, 749 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 756 To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, AMSTRAD 845, 846 BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC(GE) GRUNDING 859, 860 HITACHI/BITA HUGHES HUMAX...

  • Page 78: Setting The Speaker Level

    Setting the speaker level You can adjust the level and the balance of the speaker and subwoofer. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/ EXIT MENU PRESET TUNING Press GUI MENU. “GUI MENU” appears in the front panel display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Delay Between The Sound And The Image

    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. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ MENU EXIT OPTIONS PRESET PRESET TUNING...

  • Page 80: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (Dual Mono) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with a digital optical cord, digital coaxial cord, or an HDMI cable, and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC- DISPLAY...

  • Page 81: Reassigning The Audio Input

    Reassigning the audio input (Audio Assign) You can reassign an audio input that has an audio (analog) signal to the “VIDEO 2” function, if TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks are not being used. To output the audio source of a component that has analog audio jacks: –...

  • Page 82: Converting The Resolution Of Analog Video Input Signals

    Converting the resolution of analog video input signals (Resolution) You can change the resolution of analog video input signals using the [Video] settings menu. You cannot set this function for HDMI video input signal. For details on resolution, see “Video input/ output conversion table”...

  • Page 83: Enjoying Higher Quality Hdmi Images

    Enjoying higher quality HDMI images (Video Direct) This function lets you output video signals from the HDMI input (BD IN, DVD IN, SAT/CATV IN) jacks directly to the HDMI TV OUT jack. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT...

  • Page 84: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the brightness of the front panel display (Dimmer) The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/ EXIT MENU PRESET TUNING Press GUI MENU. “GUI MENU”...

  • Page 85: Using An S-Air Product

    Using an S-AIR product The system is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 102), which allows sound transmission between the system and an S-AIR receiver (not supplied). About S-AIR products There are two types of S-AIR products. • S-AIR main unit (this subwoofer): This is for transmitting sound.
  • Page 86 Insert the wireless transmitter. EZW-T100 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL ONLY FOR SS-CT500 TV IN VIDEO 2 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN CENTER ASSIGNABLE DC 5V ONLY FOR 0.7A MAX SS-CT500 SPEAKER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REMOTE DMPORT CTRL VIDEO 1 Notes •...
  • Page 87 Establishing sound transmission between the subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) Simply by matching the ID of the subwoofer and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. DISPLAY GUI MENU C, X, x, c, HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ MENU EXIT OPTIONS...
  • Page 88 To use multiple S-AIR main units You can use multiple S-AIR main units by setting a different ID for each component. S-AIR main unit (This subwoofer) ID A ID A ID A S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit Enjoying the system’s sound in another room You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the S-AIR receiver.

  • Page 89: Standby Mode

    The S-AIR receiver’s function changes sequentially as you press INPUT SELECTOR of the main unit (page 46) or S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver. x When [Separate] is set The S-AIR receiver’s function changes by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver as follows.
  • Page 90 Note • When you turn the system off while [S-AIR Standby] is set to [ON], the POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the front panel display lights up in amber. Identifying the subwoofer with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) It is easy to set the same ID for the subwoofer and an S-AIR sub unit to establish sound transmission.
  • Page 91 x After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit(s) only. Your room Neighbor This subwoofer No transmission ID A ID A S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit Pairing To perform pairing Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the subwoofer.
  • Page 92 • You can confirm the pairing completion or the current ID by checking the [S-AIR Settings] screen. [(Pairing)] appears beside the current S-AIR ID. Press GUI MENU. The GUI menu turns off. Note • After you have performed pairing, if you select the [S-AIR ID] menu (page 90), the ID setting ([A], [B], or [C]) that you last used is displayed.
  • Page 93 Press repeatedly to select the desired setting, then press • [AUTO]: Normally select this. The system changes [RF Change] to [ON] or [OFF] automatically. • [ON]: The system transmits sound by searching for a better channel for transmitting. • [OFF]: The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting.
  • Page 94 When S-AIR reception is poor Check the following. Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR product (AC power cord (mains lead), speaker cords, or other cords) away from the wireless adapter and slot. Keep as much space as possible around S-AIR products.

  • Page 95: Settings And Adjustments Using The System Menu

    Settings and adjustments using the system menu Using the system menu You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. Check the front panel display to confirm the setting. Front panel display The default settings are underlined. LEVEL CNT LEVEL SW LEVEL...

  • Page 96: Using The Sleep Timer

    Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the system menu. You can make these settings except “SLEEP” by GUI menu, too. For details, see “Step 6: Operating the system using the GUI” (page 38). For corresponding menu items in the system menu and GUI menu, see “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 97: Additional Information

    When you install the S-AIR sub unit (optional), in the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit). General The power is not turned on.
  • Page 98 • If you resume playing a disc when volume is maximum, there may be no sound. In this case, turn down the volume, turn off the system and then turn it on again. Sound is interrupted or there is noise. •...
  • Page 99 When the system is in standby mode, there is no image or sound on the TV. • When the system is in standby mode, image and sound are output from the HDMI component selected the last time you turned off the system. To enjoy another component, play the component and perform the One- Touch Play operation, or turn on the system to select the HDMI component you want to...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the front panel display. • 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 system speaker.
  • Page 101 HDMI section Connector HDMI™ connector Video inputs/outputs BD, DVD, SAT/CATV: 640 × 480p@60 Hz 720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz 1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz 1920 × 1080i@59.94/ 60 Hz 1920 × 1080p@59.94/ 60 Hz 720 × 576p@50 Hz 1280 × 720p@50 Hz 1920 ×...

  • Page 102: Glossary

    To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW- RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
  • Page 103 “x.v.Colour” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide color space based on the xvYCC specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation. xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extended-gamut color space for video signals.

  • Page 104: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus Table of items for the front panel display corresponding with the GUI display. Item Front panel display LEVEL CNT LEVEL SW LEVEL AUDIO DRC SURROUND – TONE BASS TREBLE AUDIO A/V SYNC DUAL MONO A. ASSIGN NIGHT MODE VIDEO RESOLUTION...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 27 “BRAVIA” Sync 59 Control for HDMI 59 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 52 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connecting 44 Display setting 84 DVD player (recorder) connecting 27 Front panel display 47 GUI (Graphical User Interface) 38 HDMI connecting 26 Installing 9...

  • Page 106: Menu Index

    Menu index A. ASSIGN 104 A/V Sync 79 Adapter GUI 52 AM 65 Audio 42 Audio Assign 81 AUDIO DRC 104 Auto Tuning 65 Bass Level 57 Center Level 78 CNT LEVEL 104 Control for HDMI 59 CTRL: HDMI 104 D.
  • Page 107 V. DIRECT 104 Video 52 Video Direct 83 VOL LIMIT 104 Volume Limit 61...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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