Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedHanging the speaker and TV on a wall
You can hang the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied):
 KDL-40/46XBR9
 KDL-40/46W51xx*
* In the actual model names, the “xx” indicates numbers and/or characters specific to each model.
To hang the TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
1Remove the screws of the TV.
2Detach the TV from the TV stand.
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3Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker, and then 
secure the speaker to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) 
(supplied).
4Reattach the TV.
 Make sure to place the TV on a soft thick cloth with the screen side down to prevent damaging the surface of 
the LCD.
Note
Rear of the speaker
Holes
Rivet Front side
Cloth
 
						

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5Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1.
6Hang the TV on the wall.
For details on hanging the TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
 When hanging the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV on the wall or taking it off the wall, do not hold it by the 
SS-CT500 speaker part. Doing so may cause damage or injury.
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Installing the speaker on a wall
You can install the speaker on the wall.
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach 
the screws securely to a wall beam. Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area of the wall.
 Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety 
during the installation.
 Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, 
improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes on the back of the speaker. 
See the illustrations below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 6 to 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch).
3Hang the speaker onto the screws.
Align the holes on the back of the speaker to the screws, then hang the speaker onto the two screws.
Notes
Hole on the back of the speaker4mm (
1/6inch)
more than 25 mm (1 inch)
5mm 
(
1/5 inch)
10 mm 
(
2/5 inch)
265 mm 
(10 2/5 inch)
6 to 7 mm 
(approx. 1/4inch)
 
						

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The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. 
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks.
Connect the connector for the remote control to the REMOTE CTRL jack.
 You can use the remote by pointing it toward either the speaker or the subwoofer when the connector for the remote 
is inserted into the REMOTE CTRL jack. When the connector for the remote is not connected, the speaker does not 
receive signals from the remote.
Step 2: Connecting the speaker
Note
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SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
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ASSIGNABLE
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AUD I O I NVIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO INRLY
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BD IN
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75    COAXIAL 
DMPORT TVREMOTE
CTRLVIDEO 1
DC 5V
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VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
PB/
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OPTICAL
TV IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 INDIGITAL
Green
Red White
Speaker Rear of the 
subwoofer
Connector for the 
remote control
A
ASpeaker cord (supplied)
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To extend the speaker cord
Substitute the speaker cord (supplied) with another speaker cord (not supplied) that has the desired 
length.
With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove 
the speaker cords from the connector (2).
If you reconnect the speaker cord (supplied) to the connector, be sure to match the speaker cord to the 
appropriate speaker terminals: 3 to +, and # to –. Connect the cord which a color tube is attached on 
one side to +. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
Catch1
2
Color tube
 
						

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Getting Started
Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using HDMI cables.
With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.
For details on the Control for HDMI function, see “What is “BRAVIA” Sync?” (page 60).
Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc.
Connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using a digital optical cord or an 
audio cord in order to listen to the TV sound from the system.
 For details on connecting the TV without an HDMI jack, see “Step 3b: Connecting the components without HDMI 
jacks” (page 30).
Step 3a: Connecting the components with HDMI jacks
Tip
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUD I O I NL
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AUD I O I NVIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO INRLY
RL
BD IN
AM
FM
75    COAXIAL 
DMPORT TVREMOTE
CTRLVIDEO 1
DC 5V
0.7A MAXONLY FORSS-CT500
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
PB/
CBPR/
CR
OPTICAL
TV IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 INDIGITAL
TV monitor, projector, etc.
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BDigital optical cord (supplied)
CHDMI cable (not supplied)BC Audio signal
: Signal flow A
Rear of the 
subwoofer Audio/video 
signal
or
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3”, 
DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, cable television tuner, 
etc.
Notes on HDMI connections
 Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color images may 
not be displayed properly.
 Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
 Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor, or 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 number of channels or sampling frequency of audio output 
signals from the playback component is changed.
 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.
 Sony does not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
 When TV or tuner input is selected, the video signal that was selected last time is output.
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUD I O I NL
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AUD I O I NVIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO INRLY
RL
BD IN
AM
FM
75    COAXIAL 
DMPORT TVREMOTE
CTRLVIDEO 1
DC 5V
0.7A MAXONLY FORSS-CT500
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
PB/
CBPR/
CR
OPTICAL
TV IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 INDIGITAL
Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), 
“PlayStation 3”
Audio/video signalSatellite tuner, cable television 
tuner
Audio/video signal
A Audio/video signal DVD player (recorder)
A A
Rear of the 
subwoofer
AHDMI cable (not supplied): Signal flow
 
						

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Getting Started
 This system supports Deep Color and “x.v.Color” transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.
 
						

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When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc. without HDMI jacks, you can 
choose the connecting combination of the system. This system is equipped with a function for 
converting video signals. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 35).
Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc.
The following illustration shows how to connect the TV without HDMI jacks and the components to 
the subwoofer.
Step 3b: Connecting the components without HDMI jacks
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUD I O I NL
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AUD I O I NVIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO INRLY
RL
BD IN
AM
FM
75    COAXIAL 
DMPORT TVREMOTE
CTRLVIDEO 1
DC 5V
0.7A MAXONLY FORSS-CT500
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
PB/
CBPR/
CR
OPTICAL
TV IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 INDIGITAL
TV monitor, projector, etc.
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BDigital optical cord (supplied)
CDigital optical cord (not supplied)
DDigital coaxial cord (not supplied)Video signal
: Signal flow B or
ARear of the 
subwoofer
ACCD
Video signal Audio signal Video signalAudio signal Video signalAudio signalor
DVD player (recorder) “PlayStation 2” Satellite/cable television 
tunerAudio signal