Sony TV Video Accessories 4 129 925 111 User Manual

4-129-925-11(1)  
Theatre Stand System  
Operating Instructions  
RHT-G950  
©2009 Sony Corporation  
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Table of Contents  
Settings and adjustments using the  
amplifier menu................................ 36  
Connecting components with HDMI  
jacks.................................................13  
Connecting components without HDMI  
jacks.................................................15  
Setting up the sound output of the  
connected component ......................16  
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter .............................................17  
Enjoying the TV sound from the  
stand.................................................33  
Turning off the stand, TV and the  
connected compornents ...................34  
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Do not hold the base when  
moving the stand.  
WARNING  
Whenyoumove  
the stand, hold  
the lower part of  
the top shelf. If  
you hold the  
Top shelf  
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.  
base as in the  
illusration,there  
is a risk that the  
plinth section  
may detach and the stand may fall.  
Do not move the stand with the  
TV or other equipment installed  
on it.  
Be sure to remove  
the TV and other  
equipment when  
moving the stand. If  
you fail to do so, the  
stand may lose  
balance and topple  
over resulting in serious injury.  
Do not allow the AC power cord  
(mains lead) or the connecting  
cable to be pinched between the  
TV and the stand.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead)  
or the connecting cable may be  
damaged resulting in fire or  
electric shock.  
• When moving the stand, be  
careful not to trap the AC power  
cord (mains lead) or the  
connecting cable under the stand.  
Do not allow children to climb on  
the stand or crawl between the  
shelves.  
If children climb on the  
stand or get between  
the shelves, serious  
injury or death can  
result if the glass breaks  
or the stand topples  
over.  
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This stand is only for the  
specified TV.  
CAUTION  
Confirm whether this stand is mentioned as a  
supported product in the operating instructions  
of the TV.  
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.  
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.  
50 kg  
Do not step on the stand.  
You may fall, or break  
the glass and cause  
injury.  
14 kg  
25 kg  
Do not subject the top glass panel  
to excessive shock.  
Notes on installation  
• Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between  
the TV and the stand.  
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.  
• 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 hit the glass or  
drop sharp-pointed objects on the glass. Avoid  
excessive shock.  
– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or  
outdoors.  
• Moving the stand requires two people or more. Move  
the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do  
so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious  
injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the  
stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to  
pinch your fingers when moving the stand.  
• Do not scratch or poke the glass with sharp-pointed  
objects.  
• Do not hit a component on the upper side of a top glass  
panel when installing the component.  
Do not use the top glass panel if it  
is cracked.  
Do not use the top glass panel when it is cracked.  
The top glass panel may break and cause severe  
injury.  
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On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off  
and unplug the stand.  
Precautions  
On safety  
• Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower  
vase or pottery on the stand.  
On cleaning  
Clean the stand, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Do not make alterations to the stand.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the stand,  
unplug the stand and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
stand, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the stand, check that the operating  
voltage is identical to your local power supply. The  
operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the  
rear of the stand.  
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.  
• 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.  
**Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents  
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround  
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and  
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008  
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
This stand incorporates High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from  
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC  
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit,  
disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
On placement  
• Place the stand in a location with adequate ventilation  
to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the  
stand.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer  
Entertainment Inc.  
• Use caution when placing the stand on surfaces that  
have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.)  
as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.  
• The floor may be damaged if sand, trash, etc., gets  
caught under the legs of the stand.  
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Main features  
B Easy connection with HDMI  
b
The cords are all tangled up.  
Neat connections (page 13).  
B Easy operation with only one TV remote (“BRAVIA” Sync)  
b
Separate remotes for each component.  
Consolidate operations on one remote  
B Easy Surround settings  
b
I need lots of cords and speakers.  
Easy set-up with S-Force PRO Front  
Surround.  
About S-Force PRO Front Surround  
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround  
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data  
accumulated as a result) has led to the  
Recommended surround-sound area  
You can enjoy surround sound in the areas in  
which sound is spread as illustrated.  
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.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Getting Started  
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.  
Supplied accessories  
Please check the following accessories in the  
package.  
Optical cable (1)  
Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Screw for the support belt (1)  
Cable ties (2)  
Shelf board (1)  
Shelf support pins (4)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from  
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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Preventing the TV from  
toppling over  
Setting this stand  
As a protective measure, secure the TV.  
Perform following steps as a protective measure  
if you have a Sony LCD TV.  
About the installation position  
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.  
More than  
5 cm  
The stand has a back corner cut to fit in the  
corner of a room. If you install the stand in a  
corner of your room, it requires a space of about  
86 cm from the corner of the room to the front of  
the stand.  
Support belt  
86 cm  
1
2
Place the TV on the stand.  
Note  
The TV should be placed in the centre of the  
stand, aligning the rear edge of the TV’s  
base with the stand’s rear edge.  
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up  
the stand.  
Fix the support belt to the TV firmly.  
The support belt is attached on the rear of  
the stand. Place the tip of the support belt on  
the TV, then insert and tighten the screw for  
the support belt (supplied), using a coin, etc.  
3
Pull the support belt against the TV to  
secure the TV firmly to the stand.  
continued  
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3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna  
(aerial) terminals.  
Installing the shelf board  
The cords can be connected to either  
terminal.  
1
2
Insert the attaching shelf support pins  
(supplied) into the holes in the stand.  
Fit the shelf board onto the shelf  
support pins horizontally.  
Connecting the AM loop  
antenna (aerial)  
HDMI  
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial)  
are designed to receive AM signals. Do not  
dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).  
SAT/CATV  
IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
TV OUT  
AM  
75 COAXIAL  
FM  
DC 5V  
1
2
Remove only the loop part from the  
plastic stand.  
DMPORT  
0.7A MAX  
ANTENNA  
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).  
Insert the cords by pushing down the terminal  
clamp.  
Insert until this  
part.  
Note  
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the  
system or other AV component, as noise may result.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial)  
for best AM broadcast sound.  
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial)  
is connected firmly by pulling softly.  
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Connecting the FM wire  
antenna (aerial)  
Bundling the cables  
You can bundle all connecting cables of the  
stand and other components, using the cable ties  
(supplied).  
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the  
75 Ω COAXIAL jack.  
1
2
Connect the components to the stand.  
For details, refer to pages 13 to 17.  
Insert a cable tie (supplied) into each of  
the two holes at the rear of the stand  
until they click.  
HDMI  
SAT/CATV  
IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
TV OUT  
AM  
ANTENNA  
75 COAXIAL  
FM  
DC 5V  
DMPORT  
0.7A MAX  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
75 Ω COAXIAL jack  
Notes  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it  
as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• 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.  
Cable tie  
3
Bundle the cables, and then insert the  
end of the cable tie through the slit of  
the cable tie.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
75 COAXIAL  
FM  
AM  
ANTENNA  
Rear of the stand  
continued  
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Tighten the cable tie by pulling its end.  
To unbind the cable tie  
1 Push the lever of the cable tie.  
2 While pushing the lever, pull the cable tie  
from the slit.  
2
1
To remove the cable tie from the  
rear of the stand  
1 Pinch the two tabs of the cable tie.  
2 While pinching the tabs, pull off the cable tie.  
1
2
1
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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, you cannot enjoy the TV’s sound  
from the stand only with HDMI connection. 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.  
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-  
compatible components using HDMI cables,  
““BRAVIA” Sync Features” makes  
operations simpler (page 30).  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after  
you have finished connecting all components to  
the stand.  
TV monitor, projector, etc.  
Audio signal  
or  
Audio/video signal  
B
C
A
INPUT  
OPT  
HDMI  
COAX  
OPT  
OPT  
ANALOG  
SAT/CATV  
IN  
R
L
DVD IN  
BD IN  
TV OUT  
SAT/CATV  
DVD  
TV  
AM  
ANTENNA  
75 COA
FM  
DMPORT  
A
A
A
Audio/video  
signal  
Audio/video  
signal  
Audio/video  
signal  
Satellite tuner,  
cable television tuner, etc.  
Blu-ray Disc player (recorder),  
“PlayStation 3,” etc.  
DVD player (recorder), etc.  
: Signal flow  
A HDMI cable (not supplied)  
B Optical cable (supplied)  
C Audio cord (not supplied)  
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Tip  
• Even if the stand is turned off (active standby mode),  
the HDMI signal will be sent from the connected  
component to the TV via the HDMI connection. You  
can enjoy image and sound of the component on the  
TV.  
Notes  
• The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the  
component to the stand using INPUT OPT, INPUT  
COAX and HDMI together.  
• The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect  
both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT  
and INPUT ANALOG jack of the stand.  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• You can enjoy high quality images using an  
HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We  
recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
• Check the setup of the connected component if  
an image is poor or the sound does not come  
out of a component connected via the HDMI  
cable.  
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length,  
etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be  
suppressed by the connected component.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling  
frequency or the number of channels of audio  
output signals from the playback component is  
switched.  
• When the connected component is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the  
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be  
distorted or may be not output.  
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI  
conversion cable.  
• When “TV,” “FM,” “AM,” or “DMPORT” is  
selected for the input source of the stand, video  
signals via the HDMI input jack (SAT/CATV,  
DVD, BD) that was selected last time are  
output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.  
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Connecting components without HDMI jacks  
When you connect a DVD player (recorder),  
satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2,” etc., that has no  
HDMI jacks, connect its video signal jack  
directly to the TV, and its audio signal jack to the  
stand using the INPUT OPT jack or INPUT  
COAX jack.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of  
your components.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.  
TV monitor, projector, etc.  
Audio signal  
or  
Video signal  
B
C
INPUT  
OPT  
HDMI  
COAX  
OPT  
OPT  
ANALOG  
SAT/CATV  
IN  
R
L
DVD IN  
BD IN  
TV OUT  
SAT/CATV  
DVD  
TV  
AM  
ANTENNA  
75 COAXIAL  
FM  
DC 5V  
DMPORT  
0.7A MAX  
Video signal  
D
A
A
or  
Audio signal  
Video signal  
Audio signal  
Video signal  
Satellite tuner, cable television tuner, etc.  
DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2,” etc.  
A Optical cable (not supplied)  
B Optical cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
C Audio cord (not supplied)  
D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
Setting up the sound  
output of the connected  
component  
• Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of  
the stand when connecting components without  
HDMI jacks (page 32).  
Even if “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” you can enjoy  
a video cassette recorder, etc., that does not have  
surround channels by connecting its audio and video  
output jacks directly to the TV instead of the stand.  
• 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.  
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.  
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Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
You can enjoy sound from the connected  
component on the stand by connecting the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.  
INPUT  
OPT  
HDMI  
BD IN  
COAX  
OPT  
OPT  
ANALOG  
SAT/CATV  
IN  
R
L
DVD IN  
TV OUT  
SAT/CATV  
DVD  
TV  
AM  
ANTENNA  
75 COAXIAL  
FM  
DC 5V  
DMPORT  
0.7A MAX  
: Signal flow  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
Notes  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter while the stand is turned on.  
• When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the  
arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the  
DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, press and hold A and then pull out the  
connector.  
A
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Playback Options  
Index to parts and controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel display  
Front panel buttons and indicator  
Front panel buttons and indicator  
POWER/  
ACTIVE STANDBY  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VOLUME  
A POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator  
B
?/1 (on/standby)  
Press to turn the stand on or off.  
Lights as follows:  
Green: The stand is turned on.  
Amber:Control for HDMI function is  
working while the stand is turned  
off.  
C INPUT SELECTOR  
Press to select the input source to play back.  
Each time you press the button, the input  
source changes cyclically as follows:  
TV t BD tDVD t SAT/CATV tFM  
t AM t DMPORT t TV …..  
Off:  
The stand is turned off, and the  
Control for HDMI function is not  
working.  
D VOLUME +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Audio format indicators  
Light up according to the audio format that  
is being decoded.  
B SLEEP (39)  
Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is  
active.  
C TUNED (23)  
Lights up when a radio station is received.  
D HDMI (13, 41)  
Lights up when an HDMI equipment is  
being used.  
E ST/MONO (23)  
Lights up according to the stereo or  
monaural status of the radio.  
F COAX/OPT  
Lights up according to the cable which you  
are using.  
G
(remote sensor) (41)  
Point the remote commander towards here.  
H MUTING  
Lights up when the sound is turned off.  
I Message display area  
Displays volume, selected input source,  
audio input signal, etc.  
J NIGHT (29)  
Lights up in NIGHT mode.  
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I SOUND FIELD +/–  
Remote control  
Press to select the sound field (page 27).  
J VOLUME +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CENTER  
K MUTING  
SUBWOOFER  
Press to turn off the sound.  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
L NIGHT  
Press to activate the NIGHT mode function  
RETURN  
MENU  
M PRESET +/–  
Press to select a preset radio station  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
N
O RETURN  
Press to return to the previous menu.  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
O DISPLAY  
Press to switch the information in the front  
panel display.  
P INPUT SELECTOR +/–  
Press to select an input source, such as the  
tuner, or other connected component.  
Each time you press the button, the input  
source changes cyclically as follows:  
TV y BD y DVD y SAT/CATV y  
FM y AM y DMPORT y TV …..  
Buttons for the operation of this  
stand  
Buttons for the operation of a  
connected component through  
DMPORT connection  
A
?/1 (on/standby)  
Press to turn the stand on or off.  
B LEVEL  
Press to adjust the level of the center speaker  
D C, X, x, c or  
and subwoofer. This setting is applied to all  
sound fields.  
Press to select a menu item and enter the  
selection.  
C AMP MENU  
E MENU  
Press to display the menu of the stand  
Press to display the MENU.  
G
m/M  
D C, X, x, c or  
Press C, X, x or c to select the settings.  
Then press to enter the selection.  
E MENU  
Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the  
disc when pressed during playback.  
H
M
N
N (playback)/X (pause)/x (stop)  
Play mode buttons.  
Press to preset a radio station or name the  
preset station (page 23, 25).  
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Press to skip chapters.  
F DIMMER  
O RETURN  
Press to return to the previous menu.  
Press to select the brightness of the front  
panel display. It can be set to one of two  
levels.  
O DISPLAY  
Press to select the setting of the front panel  
display.  
G TUNING +/–  
Press to select a radio station (page 23, 24).  
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Enjoying TV  
Enjoying other  
components  
INPUT SELECTOR  
?/1  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
+/–  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
INPUT SELECTOR  
?/1  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
SELECTOR  
+/–  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
RETURN  
MENU  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
VOLUME  
+/–  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
VOLUME  
+/–  
1
Turn on the TV and choose a program.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your  
TV for details.  
Enjoying a satellite tuner or  
cable television tuner  
2
3
Turn the stand on.  
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “TV” appears in the  
front panel display.  
1
Turn on the TV.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your  
TV for details.  
4
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
2
3
Turn the satellite/cable television tuner  
and stand on.  
Tip  
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “SAT/CATV” appears  
in the front panel display.  
• 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.  
4
5
Change the TV input.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your  
TV for details.  
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
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Notes  
• 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.  
• When you connect the video output jack of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input  
jack of the TV, set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the  
AMP menu of the stand (page 32). The images of a  
component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter will not be played on the TV if “CTRL:  
HDMI” is set to “ON.”  
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD,  
“PlayStation 2” or  
“PlayStation 3”  
• To enjoy the sound of a component without  
displaying the images when “CTRL: HDMI” is set to  
“ON,” turn off the TV first and then reset the power of  
the stand.  
If you turn on this stand first and then turn off the TV,  
all components connected to the TV will be turned off  
because of the Control for HDMI function.  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
(recorder), “PlayStation 2” or  
“PlayStation 3” and the stand on.  
3
4
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “BD” or “DVD” appears  
in the front panel display.  
Change the TV input.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your  
TV for details.  
5
Play back the disc.  
Tip  
• 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 –  
repeatedly until “DMPORT” appears in  
the front panel display.  
2
Start playback of the connected  
component.  
Tip  
• You can enjoy optimum sound quality from portable  
audio components in any sound field except for  
“STANDARD,” joining the effect of Portable Audio  
Enhancer.  
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Press  
.
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
Tuner Functions  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
6
7
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
SELECTOR  
+/–  
Press  
.
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
“Complete!” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station is stored.  
C, X, x, c,  
RETURN  
MENU  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
8
9
Press MENU.  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.  
TUNING  
+/–  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
To change the preset number  
Restart from step 3.  
1
2
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo  
program) light up in the front panel display.  
“MONO” lights up for a monaural program.  
3
4
Press MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?”  
appears in the front panel display.  
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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 –.  
Listening to the radio  
Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first  
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.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
?/1  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
SELECTOR  
+/–  
DISPLAY  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM Mode?”  
appears in the front panel display, then press  
or c.  
C, X, x, c,  
RETURN  
MENU  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
3 Press X/x to select “MONO.”  
• STEREO: Stereo reception.  
PRESET  
+/–  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
• MONO: Monaural reception.  
TUNING  
+/–  
4 Press  
.
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
The setting is made.  
5 Press MENU.  
Tip  
VOLUME  
+/–  
• To improve reception, reorient the FM wire antenna  
(aerial) (supplied).  
1
2
3
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station.  
Each time you press the button, the stand  
tunes in one preset station.  
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1 to turn off the stand.  
To change to another function, press INPUT  
SELECTOR + or –.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –  
repeatedly.  
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Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
Naming preset stations  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front  
panel display when a station is selected.  
Note that no more than one name can be entered  
for each preset station.  
When the stand is set to “FM” or “AM,” you can  
check the frequency using the front panel  
display.  
Press DISPLAY.  
1
Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –  
repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the station name  
and the frequency alternate in the front panel  
display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Tips  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want to  
create an index name for.  
• The station name is displayed if you have entered a  
name for a preset station.  
• The frequency in the front panel display switches to  
the station name after several seconds.  
3
4
Press MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
6
Press  
.
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be  
input for a radio station name.  
If you enter a wrong character  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
7
Press  
.
“Complete!” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
8
Press MENU.  
Tip  
• You can check the frequency in the front panel display  
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 25).  
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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  
• 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 front panel display  
switches to the station name*.  
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name  
will not appear in the front panel display.  
Tip  
• When a station name is displayed, you can check the  
frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.  
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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-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.  
The present sound field appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press the SOUND FIELD +/– button, the display changes cyclically as follows:  
STANDARD y MOVIE y DRAMA y NEWS y SPORTS y GAME y MUSIC y JAZZ  
y CLASSIC y ROCK y POP y LIVE y FLAT y STANDARD …..  
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Available sound fields  
Suitable source  
All  
Sound field  
STANDARD  
MOVIE *  
Effect  
Suits various sources.  
Video source  
Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialog.  
Best suited for TV dramas.  
DRAMA *  
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 *  
MUSIC*  
Produces powerful and realistic sound, best suited for playing  
video games.  
Best suited for music programs or music videos on Blu-ray Discs/  
DVDs.  
Music source  
JAZZ  
Recreates the atmosphere of a jazz club.  
CLASSIC  
ROCK  
POP  
Recreates the atmosphere of a classical concert.  
Produces powerful sound, best suited for listening to rock music.  
Produces uplifting sound, best suited for listening to pop music.  
Recreates the atmosphere of a live performance.  
Plays all music in stereo without any effects.  
LIVE  
FLAT  
* These sound fields are not available when “DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT SELECTOR.  
Tips  
• You can set a different sound field for each input source.  
• The sound field default setting for “DMPORT” is “FLAT,” and for other sources “STANDARD”.  
• When “DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT SELECTOR, the center speaker produces no sound.  
• Some speakers will not produce sound depending on the input signal, such as monaural programmes.  
• The center speaker produces no sound in any sound field suitable for a music source.  
• If you press the THEATRE button on a Sony TV remote when “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” the sound field  
changes to “MOVIE” (some Sony TVs excluded).  
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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.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
NIGHT  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
Press NIGHT.  
To cancel the night mode, press NIGHT again.  
Tip  
• You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume  
by using AUDIO DRC (page 38).  
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Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
“BRAVIA” Sync Features  
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?  
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for  
HDMI function to on for 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.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an  
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as below:  
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a  
component such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
(recorder), the TV turns on automatically and  
switches to the appropriate HDMI input.  
• System Audio Control: While watching TV,  
you can select to output the sound from the TV  
speaker or the speakers of the stand.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
?/1  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV,  
the stand and the connected components are  
also turned off simultaneously.  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
RETURN  
MENU  
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV,  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc.,  
with the Control for HDMI function.  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
CONTROL FOR HDMI is a mutual control  
function standard used by CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface).  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
The Control for HDMI function will  
not operate correctly in the  
following cases:  
• When you connect this stand to a component  
which is not correspond with Control for  
HDMI function.  
• When you connect the stand and components  
using other than HDMI connection.  
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).  
We recommend that you connect this stand to  
products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.  
2
3
Turn on the stand, the TV and the  
connected components.  
Note  
Select the input of the stand connected  
to the component you want to watch  
(SAT/CATV, DVD, BD), and switch the  
HDMI input of the TV, so that an image  
from the connected component is  
displayed.  
• Depending on the connected component, the Control  
for HDMI function may not work. See the operating  
instructions of the component.  
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Display the list of the HDMI  
If you add or reconnect the  
component  
components on the TV menu, and set  
the Control for HDMI function to on for  
connected components.  
The Control for HDMI function for the  
stand and the connected component is  
simultaneously set to on.  
Notes  
During the setting, “SCANNING” appears  
in the front panel display. After you finish  
the setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the  
front panel display. Wait until the setting is  
complete.  
• During the setting of the Control for HDMI function  
for the stand, the System Audio Control function does  
not work.  
• If the Control for HDMI function for the connected  
component cannot be set simultaneously by setting  
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” of the TV, set the Control  
for HDMI function using the menu of the connected  
component.  
Note  
• For details on setting the TV and the connected  
components, refer to their operating instructions.  
• For details on setting the TV and the connected  
components, refer to their operating instructions.  
If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE”  
does not appear after performing  
the steps above  
Tip  
• The default setting of the Control for HDMI function  
of the stand is “ON.”  
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the  
stand and the connected component individually.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”  
appears, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x repeatedly until “CTRL:  
HDMI” appears, then press  
Press X/x to select “ON.”  
Press AMP MENU.  
or c.  
4
5
The AMP menu turns off. The Control for  
HDMI function is set to on.  
6
Set the Control for HDMI function of the  
connected component to on.  
For details on setting the connected  
component, refer 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 (SAT/  
CATV, DVD, BD), and repeat step 6.  
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Setting the Control for HDMI  
function to off  
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD  
(One-Touch Play)  
Set the Control for HDMI function to off when  
you connect components not compatible with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI  
jacks, etc.  
Play back a connected component.  
The TV turns on automatically and switches to  
the appropriate HDMI input.  
Tip  
INPUT SELECTOR  
• Even if the stand is turned off (active standby mode),  
the HDMI signal will be sent from the connected  
component to the TV via the HDMI connection. You  
can enjoy image and sound of the component on the  
TV.  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
Note  
RETURN  
MENU  
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not  
be output.  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”  
appears, then press or c.  
Press X/x to select “CTRL: HDMI,” then  
press or c.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select “OFF.”  
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Using the Volume Limit  
function  
Enjoying the TV sound  
from the stand  
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.  
(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.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
?/1  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”  
appears, then press  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
or c.  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
3
4
Press X/x repeatedly until “VOL LIMIT”  
appears, then press or c.  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
Press X/x to select the maximum  
volume level you want.  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
The maximum volume level changes as  
follows:  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
MAX y 49 y 48 ….. 2 y 1 y MIN  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
5
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
Notes  
• This function is available only when the Control for  
HDMI function is set to on.  
• This function is not available when the output method  
changes from the stand speaker to the TV speaker.  
Press ?/1 to turn on the stand.  
Tips  
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.  
• We recommend that you set the maximum volume  
level to a little lower than the volume you usually  
listen to.  
• Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the  
VOLUME +/– button of the stand and the remote is  
operable.  
Notes  
• When the TV is turned on before this stand is turned  
on, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.  
• When you connect a TV that does not have System  
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control  
function does not work.  
• If you do not want to limit the maximum volume  
level, select “MAX.”  
Tip  
• You can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of  
the stand using the TV remote.  
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Turning off the stand, TV  
and the connected  
compornents  
Using the power saving  
function  
If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is  
connected to the stand, and the stand is in active  
standby mode, if the TV is turned off, HDMI  
signal transmission stops, and power  
consumption is reduced.  
(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.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Tip  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
• If the TV is turned off and enters standby mode, the  
power consumption of the stand will be reduced when  
the power saving function is on.  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
Note  
• Depending on the status, the connected components  
may not be turned off. For details, see operating  
instructions supplied with the connected components.  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI”  
appears, then press or c.  
Press X/x to select “POWER SAVE,”  
then press or c.  
3
4
Press X/x to select the setting.  
• ON: Reduces power consumption in  
active standby mode. HDMI signal  
transmission occurs only when the  
TV is on.  
• OFF: No reduction. HDMI signal  
transmission occurs continuously  
even if the stand is turned off (active  
standby mode).  
5
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Notes  
• The power saving function may not work for some  
TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this  
case, set “POWER SAVE” to “OFF.”  
• Depending on your components, it may take time  
before image or sound is output.  
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Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP  
menu.  
Advanced Settings  
Tip  
• These settings are retained even if you disconnect the  
AC power cord (mains lead).  
Settings and adjustments  
using the amplifier menu  
The following pages show details for each  
setting.  
Using the AMP menu  
You can set the following items with AMP  
MENU on the remote.  
The default settings are underlined.  
AMP MENU  
SET  
HDMI  
CTRL:  
HDMI  
ON  
*
OFF  
VOL  
LIMIT  
MAX, 49, 48, .....  
2, 1, MIN  
**  
ON  
POWER  
SAVE  
**  
OFF  
MAIN  
SUB  
DUAL  
MONO  
MAIN/SUB  
ON  
A/V SYNC  
OFF  
MAX  
AUDIO  
DRC  
STD  
OFF  
ON  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
OFF  
OFF, 10M, 20M, …..  
80M, 90M  
**This setting appears only when “CTRL: HDMI” is  
set to “ON.”  
1
2
Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP  
menu.  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the  
item and the setting.  
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Enjoying multiplex broadcast  
sound (DUAL MONO)  
Adjusting the delay between  
the sound and the image (A/V  
SYNC)  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast  
signal.  
You can delay the sound using this function  
when the image is slower than the sound.  
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.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
INPUT SELECTOR  
RETURN  
MENU  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
AMP  
MENU  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
C, X, x, c,  
RETURN  
MENU  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”  
appears, then press or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
• OFF: Does not adjust.  
• ON: Adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DUAL  
MONO” appears, then press  
or c.  
4
Press AMP MENU.  
3
Press X/x to select the sound you want.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
• MAIN:  
Plays back only the main  
channel.  
Notes  
• SUB:  
Plays back only the sub  
channel.  
• You may not be able to adjust the delay between  
sound and image perfectly using this function.  
• This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS  
and Linear PCM (2ch) input by coaxial (audio),  
optical (audio) or HDMI.  
• MAIN/SUB: 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.  
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Enjoying Dolby Digital sound  
at low volume (AUDIO DRC)  
Changing the display setting  
(DISPLAY)  
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Useful for enjoying movies at low volume.  
AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital  
sources.  
You can change the display setting.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
INPUT SELECTOR  
AMP  
MENU  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
C, X, x, c,  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
AMP MENU  
RETURN  
MENU  
AMP  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
C, X, x, c,  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DISPLAY”  
appears, then press or c.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO  
DRC” appears, then press or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting of the  
front panel display.  
• ON: The display appears all the time.  
• OFF: The display appears for a few  
seconds when you operate the stand.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting.  
• OFF: No compression of dynamic range.  
• STD: Reproduces the sound track with  
the kind of dynamic range that the  
Note  
• The display appears all the time when the muting  
or protection function is working, even if you set  
the “DISPLAY” to “OFF.”  
recording engineer intended.  
• MAX: Compresses dynamic range fully.  
4
Press AMP MENU.  
4
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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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  
AMP  
MENU  
C, X, x, c,  
RETURN  
MENU  
PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+  
TUNING-  
MUTING  
TUNING+  
VOLUME SOUND FIELD  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”  
appears, then press or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the preset time you  
want.  
The minutes display (remaining time)  
changes as follows:  
OFF y 10M y 20M  
Y
Y
90M y 80M ..... 30M  
Note  
• This function is only for this stand, not for the  
connected TV or other components.  
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No sound or only a very low-level sound is  
heard from the speakers.  
Additional Information  
• Press VOLUME + and check the volume  
level.  
Troubleshooting  
• Press MUTING or VOLUME + to cancel the  
muting function.  
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.  
• Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the  
selected sound field.  
• Depending on the source, the sound effect of  
the speakers may be less noticeable.  
Sound lags behind the TV image.  
• Set “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” when “A/V  
SYNC” is set to “ON.”  
General  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead)  
is connected securely.  
Connected components  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER”  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
appears alternately in the front panel display.  
sound no matter which component is selected.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the stand, and check the  
following item after “STANDBY” disappears.  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of  
the stand?  
• Check that this stand and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that both this stand and the selected  
component are turned on.  
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.  
There is no sound from the selected  
component.  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for that  
component.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is  
not reproduced.  
• Check that the cords are fully inserted into  
the jacks on both the component and this  
stand.  
• Check that the playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD,  
etc., is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
• Check that the component is selected  
correctly.  
• 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.  
Sound is interrupted or there is noise.  
• Check “Formats supported by this stand”  
No image appears on the TV.  
• Check that the TV is selected correctly.  
• Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Check the HDMI connection.  
• Check that the cords are fully inserted into  
the jacks on both the component and this  
stand.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Depending on the digital signal, the  
surround processing may not work  
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Control for HDMI  
The stand is turned off when you turn off the  
TV.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the “BRAVIA” Sync,  
use this troubleshooting guide to help you  
remedy the problem.  
• When the Control for HDMI function is on,  
the System Power Off function is active, and  
the stand is turned off when you turn off the  
TV.  
The Control for HDMI function does not work.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 13).  
• Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in  
AMP menu.  
An image does not appear on the TV.  
• Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT  
are connected in reverse.  
• Make sure the connected component is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
When the stand is in standby mode, there is no  
image or sound on the TV.  
• When the stand is in standby mode, image  
and sound are output from the HDMI  
component selected the last time you turned  
off the stand. If you are enjoying other  
component, play the component and  
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or  
turn on the stand to select the HDMI  
component you want to enjoy.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on the  
connected component. See the operating  
instructions supplied of the connected  
component.  
• If you change the HDMI connection,  
connect/disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead), or there is a power failure,  
repeat the procedures of ““BRAVIA” Sync  
• Make sure “POWER SAVE” is set to “OFF”  
in the AMP menu if you connect  
components not compatible with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync to the stand (page 34).  
• 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.  
OTHER  
No sound is output from the stand and TV  
speaker.  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the stand.  
• Check the volume of the stand and the TV.  
• Select the input of the stand correctly.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the stand.  
The sound is output from both the stand and  
the TV.  
• Replace both batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• 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.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
The volume turns down when the output  
method changes from the TV speaker to the  
stand speaker.  
The System Power Off function does not work.  
• Change the setting of the TV to turn  
• The Volume Limit function is working. For  
connected components off automatically  
when you turn off the TV. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions of the TV.  
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If the stand still does not operate  
properly after performing the  
above measures, reset the stand  
as follows:  
Specifications  
Use buttons on the stand for the operation.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the power.  
Press ?/1 while pressing INPUT  
SELECTOR and VOLUME –.  
“COLD RESET” appears and the stand is  
reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to  
the default settings.  
Dimensions:  
mm (approx.)  
A
B
C
1,115  
400  
500  
2
Adjustable shelf  
dimensions*:  
mm (approx.)  
1
86  
3
122  
87  
D
E
104  
105  
49  
123  
Mass: kg  
* The shelf board can be installed at three levels (1,  
2 or 3).  
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FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Formats supported by this  
stand  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50 kHz step)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Digital input formats supported by this stand are  
as follows.  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
10.7 MHz  
Format  
Supported/Not supported  
531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (with  
the interval set at 9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
a
a
a
a
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
Linear PCM-2ch*  
Linear PCM-7.1ch  
HDMI section  
48k* (Only on HDMI)  
Connector  
HDMI 19pin-standard  
connector  
Linear PCM-7.1ch  
96k  
×
Video inputs/outputs  
SAT/CATV, DVD, BD:  
640 × 480p@60 Hz  
720 × [email protected]/60 Hz  
1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz  
1920 × [email protected]/60  
Hz  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby True HD  
DTS-HD  
×
×
×
* Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no  
more than 48 kHz.  
1920 × [email protected]/60  
Hz  
720 × 576p@50 Hz  
1280 × 720p@50 Hz  
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz  
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz  
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz  
SAT/CATV, DVD, BD:  
Linear PCM 7.1ch/  
Dolby Digital/DTS  
Amplifier section  
Rated Output Power  
Stereo mode  
50 W + 50 W, 6 ohms,  
1 kHz, THD less than 1 %  
Reference Output Power  
Surround mode  
(per channel)  
Audio inputs  
Front: 70 W/ch, 6 ohms,  
1 kHz, THD 10 %  
Center*: 70 W, 3 ohms,  
1 kHz, THD 10 %  
Surround*: 70 W/ch,  
6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %  
Subwoofer: 120 W,  
Speakers  
Front speaker unit  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Full range, Bass reflex  
50 mm, cone type  
3 ohms, 100 Hz ,THD 10 %  
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,  
there may be no sound output.  
Center speaker unit  
Speaker system  
Full range, Acoustic  
suspension  
35 mm, cone type × 3  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV  
Speaker unit  
Sensitivity: 450 mV  
Impedance: 30 kohms  
Surround speaker unit  
Inputs (Digital)  
TV, DVD  
SAT/CATV  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Full range, Bass reflex  
50 mm, cone type  
Optical  
Coaxial, optical  
Subwoofer unit  
Tuner section  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Subwoofer, Bass reflex  
100 mm, cone type × 2  
System  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
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General  
Power requirements  
220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Glossary  
Power consumption  
On: 110 W  
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  
Active Standby (power saving function is on  
and the TV connected to the stand is in standby  
mode): 0.5 W or less  
Standby (Control for HDMI is off): 0.3 W or  
less  
independently provided. This format is also  
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel  
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions  
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately  
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed digitally, less  
signal degradation occurs.  
Dimensions (approx.)  
1,115 × 500 × 400 mm  
(w/h/d)  
49 kg  
Mass (approx.)  
Supplied accessories  
Optical cable (1)  
Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Screw for the support belt (1)  
Cable ties (2)  
Shelf board (1)  
Shelf support pins (4)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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.  
• Standby power consumption 0.3 W.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the certain printed wiring  
boards.  
• Over 85 % power efficiency of amplifier block is  
achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.  
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.  
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PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method of converting analog audio to digital  
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.  
S-Force PRO Front Surround  
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround  
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic  
data accumulated as a result) has led to the  
development of all-new processing method and  
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,  
which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.  
Compared with previous front surround  
technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround  
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance  
and space, resulting in a true surround sound  
experience without the need for rear speakers.  
S-Master  
S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology  
developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes  
the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter,  
delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful  
reproduction of the original sound. The compact  
amplifier section supports a higher power  
efficiency and improved thermal performance.  
x.v.Colour  
“x.v.Colour” enables the more faithful  
reproduction of various colors such as the  
brilliant colors of flowers and the turquoise blue  
of the southern ocean.  
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Index  
A
S
A/V SYNC 37  
AMP menu 36  
AUDIO DRC 38  
Satellite tuner  
connecting 13, 15  
Setting 9  
S-Force PRO Front Surround 7  
Sleep timer 39  
Sound field 27  
B
Blu-ray Disc player (recorder)  
connecting 13  
D
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
connecting 17  
DISPLAY 25, 38  
DUAL MONO 37  
DVD player (recorder)  
connecting 13, 15  
N
NIGHT mode 29  
P
“PlayStation 3”  
connecting 13  
R
Radio 24  
Radio stations 23  
Remote  
before use 8  
operating 20  
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