Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started When your TV does not have an HDMI jack and you want to use the TV and other components with this system, 
connect the components’ video jacks to the TV’s video jacks directly and the components’ audio jacks to the 
subwoofer’s audio jacks. However, in this case, you cannot use the GUI menu on the TV. Set up the system using 
the front panel display of the subwoofer (page 95).
 Do not turn off the system when video of the playback component is being output to the TV. If the system is...

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Connecting a component to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks
The following illustration shows how to connect a component to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks.
You can reassign the analog audio input using the TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks if they are not 
used to connect to a TV. For details, see “Reassigning the audio input” (page 81).
 The DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks have priority over the TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks when you connect 
a component to the system using both jacks.
Note
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Getting StartedConnecting a component to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks
The following illustration shows how to connect a component to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks.
If the satellite tuner or cable television tuner, etc., does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the 
system using the COAXIAL VIDEO 3 IN jack.
 The DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack has priority over the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks when you connect a 
component to the system using both jacks.
Note
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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 of the connected component.
Setting up the sound output of the connected component
 

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Getting Started
The subwoofer is equipped with a function for converting video signals.
Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (output from the 
HDMI TV OUT jack only).
For conversion of images, see “Video input/output conversion table” (page 36).
Video input/output conversion table of the subwoofer
Notes on converting video signals
 When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted by the subwoofer and then output to your TV, 
depending on the status of the...

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Video input/output conversion table
For details on the [Resolution] menu setting, see “Converting the resolution of analog video input 
signals” (page 82).
 If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the [Resolution] menu, images from the TV will 
not be output correctly.
 Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color.”
 Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Color.
[Resolution] 
menu settingHDMI TV OUT jack
AUTO (default setting) Component...

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Getting Started
Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
While pushing down the terminal clamp, insert the (*) part of the cords.
The cords can be connected to either terminal.
 Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near...

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Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 Do not use the FM wire antenna (aerial) while it is bundled up.
 Insert the FM wire antenna (aerial) fully and firmly to the terminal.
 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the subwoofer to an outdoor 
FM antenna...

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Getting Started
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains 
lead) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), 
connect the speaker to the subwoofer (page 25).
 After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), 
wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by 
pressing "/1.
 Use the system near the wall outlet (mains). Should 
you notice an abnormality in the system, disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC outlet immediately.
When you connect the subwoofer’s HDMI TV 
OUT jack and your TV’s...

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4Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system appears 
on the on the TV screen.
5Press GUI MENU.
“GUI MENU” appears in the front panel 
display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu 
appears on the TV screen.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
menu item you want, then press   or 
c.
Overview of the menus
The following menu items are available for each 
category.
 Input
Selects the input to the system.
For details on each input, see “Enjoying TV” 
(page 50) and “Enjoying...