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Sony 3-291-730-21(1) Operating Instructions Manual
Sony 3-291-730-21(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony 3-291-730-21(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Theatre stand system

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Theatre Stand
System
Operating Instructions
RHT-G900
RHT-G1500
©2008 Sony Corporation
3-291-730-21(1)

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  • Page 1 Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G900 RHT-G1500 ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-291-730-21(1)
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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...
  • Page 4: Warning

    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.
  • Page 5: Caution

    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.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 7: Main Features

    B 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 method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Supplied accessories 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) Shelf board (1) (RHT-G900 only) Shelf support pins (4) (RHT-G900 only) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Operating Instructions (1)
  • Page 9: Setting This Stand

    As a protective measure, secure the TV. Perform following steps as a protective measure if you have a Sony LCD TV. 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.
  • Page 10 Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. HDMI BD IN DVD IN SAT IN COAXIAL ANTENNA FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Notes • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...
  • Page 11: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    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...
  • Page 12 • 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.
  • Page 13: Connecting Components Without Hdmi Jacks

    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. TV monitor, projector, etc. Audio signal...
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Sound Output Of The Connected Component

    Note • 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”...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the stand by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. COAX : Signal flow DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the stand is turned on.
  • Page 16: Playback Options

    Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel ACTIVE STANDBY (remote sensor) (37) Point the remote commander towards here. B 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.
  • Page 17 Top panel display About the indications in the top panel display A HDMI (11, 37) Lights up when an HDMI equipment is being used. B Lights up according to the audio input signals. C SLEEP (35) Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active.
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN PRESET NIGHT DIMMER TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD Buttons for the operation of this stand A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the stand on or off. B LEVEL Press to adjust the level of the center speaker and subwoofer.
  • Page 19: Enjoying Tv

    Enjoying TV INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/– Turn on the TV and choose a program. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details.
  • Page 20 Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD, “PlayStation 2” or “PlayStation 3” Turn on the TV. Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2” or “PlayStation 3” and the stand on. Press INPUT SELECTOR + or – repeatedly until “BD” or “DVD” appears in the top panel display.
  • Page 21: Tuner Functions

    Tuner Functions Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET...
  • Page 22: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 21)). INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU DISPLAY C, X, x, c, RETURN PRESET NIGHT DIMMER TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD...
  • Page 23: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations 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. Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –...
  • Page 24: 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.* Note •...
  • Page 25: Surround Function

    Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Selecting the sound field This stand can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of stand’s optimized pre-programmed sound fields. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Bravia" Sync Features

    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.
  • Page 28 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”...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Enjoying Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd

    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. Note • Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output. •...
  • Page 31: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The Stand, Tv And The Connected Compornents

    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.
  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu Using the AMP menu You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP MENU CTRL: HDMI HDMI CTRL CTRL DMPORT. CTRL LIMIT MAIN DUAL MONO...
  • Page 33 Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note • 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.
  • Page 34 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. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET...
  • Page 35 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. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT...
  • Page 36: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 37 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). •...
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications RHT-G900 Dimensions: mm (approx.) Mass: kg RHT-G1500 Dimensions: mm (approx.) Mass: kg Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this stand are as follows. Format Dolby Digital Linear PCM-2ch* Linear PCM-7.1ch 48k* (Only on HDMI) Linear PCM-7.1ch Dolby Digital Plus Dolby True HD DTS-HD...
  • Page 39 Inputs (Digital) TV, DVD Optical 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...
  • Page 40: Glossary

    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...
  • Page 41: Index

    Index A/V SYNC 33 AMP menu 32 AUDIO DRC 34 Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 11 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 15 DISPLAY 23 DUAL MONO 33 DVD player (recorder) connecting 11 NIGHT mode 26 “PlayStation 3” connecting 11 Radio 22 Radio stations 21 Remote before use 8...
  • Page 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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