Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
[Tone]
You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. 
For details, see “Adjusting the bass and treble 
level” (page 58).
[Audio]
You can adjust or operate useful functions 
related to audio. For details, see “Adjusting the 
delay between the sound and the image” 
(page 79), “Enjoying multiplex broadcast 
sound” (page 80), “Reassigning the audio input” 
(page 81), or “Enjoying the sound at low 
volume” (page 59).
[Video]
You can adjust the resolution. For details, see 
“Converting the resolution of analog video input 
signals” (page 82).
[HDMI]
You can operate components connected to the 
HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the 
relevant parameters, see “Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 60). For details on 
outputting HDMI input signals, see “Enjoying 
higher quality HDMI images” (page 83).
[System]
You can change the brightness of the front panel 
display or the display setting. For details, see 
“Changing the brightness of the front panel 
display” (page 84) or “Changing the display 
setting” (page 84) respectively.
[S-AIR]
You can operate S-AIR functions such as S-AIR 
ID Settings or Pairing. For details, see “Using an 
S-AIR product” (page 85).Operation via the GUI screen
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 a menu 
you want.
3Press  or c to enter the menu.
The menu item list appears on the TV 
screen.
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAY
C, X, x, c, 
RETURN/
EXITGUI 
MENU DISPLAY
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4Press X/x repeatedly to select the menu 
item you want to adjust.
5Press   to enter the menu item.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
parameter you want to adjust.
7Press  or c to enter the parameter.
8Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
setting you want.
9Press   to enter the setting.
10Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make other 
settings.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT.
To display or erase the guide 
menu
Press DISPLAY.
To exit the GUI menu
Press GUI MENU.
 
						

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Getting StartedGUI Menu List
You can set the following items with GUI MENU on the remote.
InputTV
BD
DVD
SAT/CATV
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
FMAuto Tuning
Direct TuningOption*FM Mode
Memory
Name Input
VideoiPod Option*System GUI
Adapter GUI
iPod
MusiciPod
Bluetooth
Network Client
Walkman
Option*System GUI
Adapter GUI
iPod
Mobile Phone
AMAuto Tuning
Direct TuningOption*Memory
Name Input
VIDEO 3
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* This item appears when you press TOOLS/OPTIONS in each menu.
SettingsLevelCenter Level
Subwoofer Level
D.Range Comp
SurroundSound Field Setup
AudioA/V Sync
Dual Mono
Audio Assign
Night Mode
S-AIRS-AIR ID
S-AIR Mode
RF Change
S-AIR Standby
Pairing
ToneBass Level
Treble Level
VideoResolution
HDMIControl for HDMI
Volume Limit
HDMI Pass Through
Video Direct
SystemDimmer
Display
 
						

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Getting Started
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
You can enjoy picture and sound from a component connected to the subwoofer using the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system 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.
Connecting other components
Notes
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUD I O I NL
R
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
Rear of the 
subwoofer
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
: Signal flow
A
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To use the wireless system
The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows sound transmission between the 
subwoofer and an S-AIR product (not supplied). When you purchase an S-AIR product, you need to 
establish sound transmission.
For details, see page 85.
CAUTION
 There is no need to open the slot cover until an S-AIR product is used.
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUD I O I NL
R
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
Slot cover
Rear of the 
subwoofer
 
						

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Playback Options
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Subwoofer
A?/1 (on/standby)
Press to turn the system on or off.
BINPUT SELECTOR
Press to select the input source to play back.
Every time you press the button, the input 
source changes cyclically as follows: TV t 
BD t DVD t SAT/CATV t VIDEO 1 
t VIDEO 2 t VIDEO 3 t FM t AM 
t DMPORT t TV……
CVOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume level.
Speaker
DRemote sensor 
Point the remote here.
EFront panel display
Check the system status.
Playback Options
Index to parts and controls
-  VOLUME  +INPUT SELECTOR
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Front panel display (subwoofer)
APOWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator
Lights as follows:
Green: the system is turned on.
No light: the system is turned off.
Amber: the system is turned off, and either [HDMI Pass Through] in the [HDMI] menu is set to 
[ON] or  [AUTO], or [S-AIR Standby] in the [S-AIR] menu is set to [ON].
BAudio decoding indicators
Lights up according to the audio input signals.
CSLEEP (96)
Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active.
DTUNED (68)
Lights up when a radio station is received.
ES-AIR (85)
Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is inserted in the subwoofer and the system 
transmits the sound.
FHDMI (27, 98)
Lights up when HDMI equipment is in use.
GST/MONO (68)
Lights up according to the stereo or monaural status of the radio.
HCOAX/OPT
Lights up according to the cable that you are using.
IMUTING
Lights up when the sound is turned off.
JMessage display area
Displays volume, selected input source, audio input signal, etc.
KNIGHT (59)
Lights up in NIGHT mode.
POWER /
ACTIVE STANDBY
 
						

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Playback Options
Remote control
This section describes subwoofer and speaker 
button operation. See page 72 for details on the 
button operation of connected components.
 Point the remote towards the remote sensor ( ) of the 
subwoofer or the speaker.
* The 5, N, and TV CH CHANNEL + buttons have 
a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation.
A?/1 (on/standby)
Press to turn the system on or off.
BInput buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the 
component you want to use. 
The buttons are factory assigned to control 
Sony components. You can change the 
factory settings of the input buttons to suit 
the components in your system. For details, 
see “Changing the input button assignments 
of the remote” (page 75).
CGUI MENU
Press to display the GUI menu. For details, 
see “Step 6: Operating the system using the 
GUI” (page 39).
DSYSTEM MENU
Press to display the system menu in the front 
panel display of the subwoofer (page 95).
ESOUND FIELD
Press to select the sound field (page 57).
FMUTING (muting)
Press to turn off the sound.
GTV VOL VOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
HC, X, x, c or 
Press C, X, x or c to select the menu items. 
Then press   to enter the selection.
Note
MENU
TV
AVTV INPUT
BD
VIDEO1
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
VIDEO2 VIDEO3TUNER/
BAND
ENT/CLEAR
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
THEATER
GUIDE
TOP MENU
JUMP WIDEPICTUREFAVORITES BD/DVD
MENU F1 F2
SOUND
FIELDSYSTEM
MENU
TV
MUTINGCHANNELTV CHVOLUMETV VOL
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY
 
						

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1Turn on the TV and choose a program. 
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV.
2Turn the system on.
3Press TV (white) on the remote.
4Adjust the volume of the system.
 When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the 
TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is 
displayed on the TV screen automatically by pressing 
the TV (white) button. To change this setting, see 
“Changing the input button assignments of the 
remote” (page 75).
 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 level.
Enjoying TV
MENU
TV
AVTV INPUT
BD
VIDEO1
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
VIDEO2 VIDEO3TUNER/
BAND
ENT/CLEAR
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
THEATER
GUIDE
TOP MENU
JUMP WIDEPICTUREFAVORITES BD/DVD
MENU F1 F2
SOUND
FIELDSYSTEM
MENU
TV
MUTINGCHANNELTV CHVOLUMETV VOL
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY?/1
TV VOL 
VOLUME
+/–TV 
(white)
Tips