Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Playback Options
Enjoying a satellite tuner or 
cable television tuner
1Turn on the TV.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV.
2Turn on the satellite/cable television 
tuner and the system.
3Press SAT/CATV on the remote.
4Change the TV input. 
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV.
5Adjust the volume of the system.
 Sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In this 
case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down to the 
minimum level.
Enjoying Blu-ray...

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Enjoying a VCR
1Turn on the TV.
2Turn on the VCR and the system.
3Press VIDEO 1, 2, or 3 on the remote.
4Change the TV input.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV.
5Play back the tape on the VCR.
Enjoying a connected 
component through DMPORT 
connection
See “Operating the component connected to the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 54).
 

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DMPORT functionThe DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) 
allows you to enjoy picture and sound from a 
network system such as a portable audio/video 
source or computer.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 45).
Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapters as of May 2009:
 TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio 
Adapter
 TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
Adapter
 TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client
 TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50...

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displayed on the TV screen. You can 
select a track you want and play it back on 
each GUI screen.
 [Adapter GUI]
This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50 and 
TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter will 
be displayed on the TV screen.

This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50.
If [DMPORT Control] does not appear on 
the screen, refer to the operating instructions 
of the connected component.
When an adapter other than for iPod is 
connected, a hierarchical menu does not 
appear.
When the connected iPod is compatible...

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DMPORT function
Contents list for audio
a)Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.b)Displayed only when a DLNA server other than 
M-crew Server is connected.
c)Displayed as [Genre], [Artist] or [Album], 
depending on setting of [List Mode].
Contents list for video
To operate the TDM-iP1, TDM-
iP50, or TDM-NC1 using the 
adapter menu
Make sure that [Adapter GUI] is selected in step 
6 in “Selecting the operation screen” (page 53).
For details on operating the adapter using the 
adapter GUI...

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You can operate the components connected to 
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the 
following buttons on the system’s remote.
* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the system 
enters pause mode when x is pressed.
** Fast reverse/forward while pressing and holding 
the m/M button.
Option parameters in the play 
modes
Shuffle (TDM-iP1/TDM-iP50 only)
 [OFF]


Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1/TDM-iP50 only)
 [OFF]


List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)
 [All Tracks]

 [Artist List]
 [Genre List]
Audiobook Speed (TDM-iP50 only)...

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Surround Sound Functions
Enjoying Surround Sound 
Using Sound Field
This system can create multi channel surround 
sound. You can select one of the optimized 
sound fields from the system’s preprogrammed 
sound fields. 
Available sound fields
* These sound fields are not available when 
“DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT 
SELECTOR.
** [Portable Audio] appears only when “DMPORT” is 
selected.
Selecting a sound field
You can select the sound field you want as 
follows.
1Start playing a sound...

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6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
 If you select the [Music] sound field for a 2 channel 
source, the center speaker of the SS-CT500 does not 
output sound.
 The sound fields memorized for each input are 
retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead).
 Whenever you select a function such as BD or DVD, 
the sound field that was last applied to the function is 
automatically applied again. For example, if you 
listen to DVD with the [Movie] sound field, then 
change to another...

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Surround Sound Functions
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.
1Press GUI MENU.
“GUI MENU” appears in the front panel 
display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu 
appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[Settings], then press   or c.
The settings menu appears.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select [Audio], 
then press  .
The audio menu appears.
4Press X/x...

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By connecting Sony components compatible 
with “BRAVIA” Sync using 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 system and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch 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 system.
 System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, 
the...