Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Settings
xAfter pairing
Sound transmission is established between the 
paired subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit(s) only.
To perform pairing
1Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want 
to pair near the subwoofer.
2Match the IDs of the subwoofer and the 
S-AIR sub unit.
 To set the ID of the subwoofer, see “To set 
the ID of the subwoofer” (page 87).
 To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit, refer 
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR 
sub unit.
3Press GUI MENU.
“GUI MENU” appears in the front...

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 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.
10Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
 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.
If pairing fails
The message, [Pairing failed. Retry?], appears.
To perform pairing again, select [Yes].
To finish pairing, select [No].
To quit pairing during...

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Advanced Settings
5Press X/x 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.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
7When you set [RF Change] to [OFF], 
select the ID so that sound 
transmission is most stable (page 87).
 In most...

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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.
Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of, or 
directly below, other electronic equipment.
Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed rack, 
metal rack, or under a table.
Adjust the location (height, orientation, and 
place in the room) of S-AIR...

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Advanced Settings
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.
The default settings are underlined.
1)This setting is only for the optical and coaxial input 
signals.
2)When you select the “BD,” “DVD,” or “SAT/
CATV” function, “RESOLUTION” does not 
appear. “RESOLUTION” will also not appear when 
the picture via the HDMI input is shown on the TV 
screen.
3)See “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync” (page...

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3Press 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 39).
For corresponding menu items in the system 
menu and GUI menu, see “Overview of the 
menus” (page 104).You can set the system to turn off at a preset time 
when you go to sleep listening to music. You can 
preset the time from 10 minutes to 90 minutes in 
10 minute steps.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly...

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Additional Information
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the system, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, 
be sure to bring in the entire system.
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...

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 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.
 Check the output audio formats supported 
by this system (page 100).
There is no picture or an unclear picture 
appears on the TV screen.
 Check that the TV is selected correctly.
 Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.
 Move your audio components away from the 
TV.
 If a video signal other than...

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Additional Information
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 
enjoy.
 Make sure [HDMI Pass Through] is set to 
[ON] in the GUI menu if you connect 
components not...

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 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.
 The Volume Limit function is working. For 
details, see “Using the Volume Limit 
function” (page 62).
If the system still does not 
operate properly after performing 
the above measures, reset...