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Sony RHT-G800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

This stand has the following instructions:
• Operating Instructions (this book)
Describe the connections, settings and operations.
• HDMI CONTROL Guide
Describe the operations of HDMI control.
RHT-G800
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-093-227-23(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions This stand has the following instructions: • Operating Instructions (this book) Describe the connections, settings and operations. • HDMI CONTROL Guide Describe the operations of HDMI control. RHT-G800 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-093-227-23(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

    Enjoying TV...21 Enjoying other components ...22 Enjoying the surround effect...23 Advanced Settings Programming the remote for TV operation (Input SYNC: Sony TV only)...25 Programming the remote for other component ...26 Controlling the connected components ...29 Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu...33...

  • 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: Precautions

    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. •...
  • Page 6 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 (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Top glass panel (1) Shelf board (1) Pin (4) Corner protector (4) Operating Instructions (1) HDMI CONTROL Guide (Operating Instructions of HDMI control) (1) Inserting batteries into the...

  • 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 front display of the stand.
  • Page 10 Installing this stand Install the stand after connecting all the components to the stand. Install the stand after allowing for a space of at least 5 cm from the wall and 30 cm or more on the right and left when you install the stand. This is to allow for heat dissipation and a sufficient surround effect.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc Player (Recorder) Using An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a DVD/Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) using an HDMI cable 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. You cannot listen to the TV’s sound using only the HDMI jack.
  • 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: Listening To The Sound Of The Tv From The Stand

    Audio signal A Optical cable (supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) • When connecting a Sony TV, the Sony TV input can be selected automatically by pressing the input button after setting (Input SYNC). Refer to “Programming the remote for TV operation (Input SYNC: Sony TV only)”...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Tv/Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc Player (Recorder)

    To Video In jack Video signal To Video Out jack DVD/Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) A Optical cable (not supplied) Setting up a Sony DVD player (recorder) Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component. Select “Audio” on the setup display.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Satellite Tuner

    Connecting a satellite tuner Connect this stand to a satellite tuner using the INPUT OPT jack. If a satellite tuner does not have the OPTICAL OUT jack, connect this stand using the AUDIO jacks. To Video In jack Video signal To Video Out jack A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

  • Page 16: Connecting A "Playstation 2

    Select “Audio Setup” on “Setup.” Select “Audio Digital Out.” Set “Digital Out (Optical)” to “On.” Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. * “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Audio signal “PlayStation 2” Set “Dolby Digital” to “On.”...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr Or Audio Component

    Connecting a VCR or audio component Connect this stand to a VCR or audio component using the INPUT AUDIO jacks. To Video In jack Video signal Audio signal To Video Out jack VCR, CD player A Audio cord (not supplied) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

  • Page 18: Playback

    Playback Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel (remote sensor) (43) Receives signals from remote commander. B ?/1 (on/standby) (43) Press to turn the stand on or off. C INPUT SELECTOR (43) Press to select the input source to play back.

  • Page 19: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A HDMI (11, 43) Lights up when the HDMI cable is being used. B Lights up according to the audio input signals. C SLEEP (40) Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    B Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote for other component”...

  • Page 21: Enjoying Tv

    • A tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5, H, PROG+). Use it as a guide during operation. • When connecting a Sony TV, the Sony TV input can be selected automatically by pressing the input button after setting. For details on the setting, refer to “Programming the remote for TV operation (Input...

  • Page 22: Enjoying Other Components

    Turn the satellite tuner and the stand (DVD/BD, SAT, AUDIO) Press SAT on the remote. When connecting a Sony TV, the Sony TV input can be selected automatically by pressing the input button after setting (Input SYNC) - jump to step 5. Change the TV input.

  • Page 23: Enjoying The Surround Effect

    Listening to an analog equipment You can enjoy the sound of the VCR and the portable audio player, etc. Press AUDIO on the remote. Turn on the analog player and play back a CD. • A tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5, H, PROG+).
  • Page 24 Enjoying Surround Sound Using Sound Field Press SOUND FIELD. The present sound field appears. Each time you press the SOUND FIELD button, the display changes cyclically as follows: STANDARD t CINEMA t MUSIC t SPORTS t NEWS Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Programming the remote for TV operation (Input SYNC: Sony TV only) If you connect a Sony TV, follow the steps below to program the remote. The TV input will be selected automatically (Input SYNC). Note • Do not use the HDMI control function while the Input SYNC function is active.

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote For Other Component

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 27 Use the numeric codes in the tables on pages 28 to 29 to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
  • Page 28 To control a CD player Manufacture Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 DENON 104, 123 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 MARANTZ ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PIONEER YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 To control a DAT deck Manufacture Code(s) SONY PIONEER...

  • Page 29: Controlling The Connected Components

    To control a satellite tuner Manufacture Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, PANASONIC PHILIPS To control a cable box Manufacture Code(s) SONY PANASONIC 816, 832, 833, 834 PIONEER 828, 829 To control a hard disc recorder Manufacture Code(s) SONY...

  • Page 30: Common Operations

    * The 5, H and PROG+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when you use the stand and other audio/video components. Common operations Remote Button Function 1 Number buttons Selects channels and tracks directly. 2 ENTER Enters the selection.
  • Page 31 Remote Button Function qs PROG +/–/ In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In Text mode: Selects the next ( ) or previous ( page. ql RETURN/ Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu. In digital mode: Displays the Digital Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
  • Page 32 To control the HDD/DVD COMBO Remote Button Function 6 C, X, x, c, Moves the highlight (cursor) and selects the item. 8 MENU Displays the MENU. 9 • Advance. q; m/M To fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback.

  • Page 33: Settings And Adjustments Using The Amplifier Menu

    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 LEVEL LEVEL (center level) SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) CUSTOMIZE HDMI* CTRL DUAL MONO...
  • Page 34 Setting up the speakers level You can adjust the level of the center speaker and subwoofer. This setting is applied to all sound fields. Start playing a source encoded with multi-channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “LEVEL” appears, then press Press x/X repeatedly to select “CNT LEVEL (center speaker level)”...
  • Page 35 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 36 Synchronizing 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. Press AMP MENU. Press repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” appears, then press Press X/x to select the setting.
  • Page 37 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. Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press or c.
  • Page 38 Changing the brightness of the front panel display (DIMMER) The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels. Press AMP MENU. Press repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears, then press Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 39: Changing The Display Setting

    Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) You can change the display setting. Press AMP MENU. Press repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press or c. Press repeatedly until “DISPLAY” appears, then press or c. Press to select the setting of the front panel display. •...

  • Page 40: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the sleep timer You can set the stand to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. SLEEP Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Specifications

    • Check that the component is connected correctly to the video input jacks for that component. • Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this stand. HDMI CONTROL Refer HDMI CONTROL Guide supplied with this operating instructions.
  • Page 44 Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this stand are as follows. Format Supported/Not supported 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 * The A/V SYNC function does not work with this format.

  • Page 45: Glossary

    Supplied accessories Optical cable (1 m) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Top glass panel (1) Shelf board (1) Pin (4) Corner protector (4) Operating Instructions (1) HDMI CONTROL Guide (Operating Instructions of HDMI CEC) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 46 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.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index A/V SYNC 36 AMP menu 33 AUDIO DRC 37 Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 14 CD player connecting 17 DIMMER 38 DISPLAY 39 DUAL MONO 35 DVD player (recorder) connecting 14 HDMI connecting 11 Input SYNC 25 NIGHT mode 24 “PlayStation 2”...
  • Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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