Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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“BRAVIA” Sync features
4Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
TV to on.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
system and the connected component is 
simultaneously set to on.
During the setting, “SCANNING” appears 
in the front panel display. After you finish 
the setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the 
front panel display. Wait until the setting is 
complete.
If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing 
the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the 
system and the connected component 
individually.
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 [HDMI], 
then press  .
The HDMI menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [Control 
for HDMI], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select [ON], then press 
.
The Control for HDMI is set to on.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
7Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
connected component to on.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the connected component.
8Select the input of the system 
connected to the component you want 
to use the Control for HDMI function for 
(BD, DVD, SAT/CATV), and repeat step 
7.
If you add or reconnect the 
component
Perform the steps in “Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync” and “If “SCANNING” or 
“COMPLETE” does not appear after performing 
the steps above” again.
 While setting the Control for HDMI function for the 
system, the System Audio Control function does not 
work.
 If the Control for HDMI function for the connected 
component cannot be set simultaneously by setting 
“Control for HDMI” of the TV, set the Control for 
HDMI function using the menu of the connected 
component.
 For details on setting the TV and the connected 
components, refer to their operating instructions.
 The default setting of the Control for HDMI function 
of the system is [ON].
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Play back a connected component.
The system and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch to the appropriate 
HDMI input.
 Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not 
be output.
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speaker of 
the system by means of a simple operation. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the 
TV.
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The sound is output from the speaker of the 
system. The sound is output from the TV’s 
speaker when you turn the system off.
 If the TV is turned on before this system is turned on, 
the TV sound will not be output for a moment.
 You can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of 
the system using the TV remote.
Using the Volume Limit 
function
When the System Audio Control function is 
active, and the output method changes from the 
TV speaker to the system speaker automatically, 
Enjoying a Blu-ray Disc/
DVD
(One-Touch Play)
Note
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the speakers
(System Audio Control)
Note
Tip
MENU
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AVTV INPUT
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OPTIONS RETURN/
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DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY?/1 Input 
buttons
C, X, x, c, 
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loud sound may be output depending on the 
volume level of the system. You can prevent this 
by limiting the maximum volume level.
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 [HDMI], 
then press  .
The HDMI menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [Volume 
Limit], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select the maximum 
volume level you want, then press  .
The maximum volume level changes as 
follows:
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
 This function is available only when the Control for 
HDMI function is set to on.
 This function is not available when the output method 
is changed from the system speaker to the TV speaker.
 Sony recommends that you set the maximum volume 
level to a little lower than the volume you usually 
listen to.
 Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the 
VOLUME +/– button of the subwoofer and the 
TV VOL VOLUME +/– button of the remote are 
operable.
 If you do not want to limit the maximum volume 
level, select [MAX].
Using the input buttons of the 
remote
The input buttons (TV (white), BD, DVD, SAT/
CATV, DMPORT, VIDEO) work as follows 
when the Control for HDMI function is set to on.
 BD, DVD, SAT/CATV, DMPORT, VIDEO: 
Since the input of the TV is also switched 
automatically, you can watch the image of the 
selected component on the TV simply by 
pressing the buttons.
 TV: The input of the TV switches 
automatically. When you connect a Sony TV, 
you can watch the TV simply by pressing the 
button.
 You can control connected Sony components by 
pressing the input buttons. For details, see 
“Controlling connected Sony components with the 
remote” (page 72).
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When you turn the TV off by using the power 
button on the TV’s remote, the system and the 
connected components turn off automatically.
Also, when you turn the TV off by using the 
system’s remote, the system and the connected 
components turn off automatically.
1Press TV (yellow).
The TV (yellow) button lights up for a 
moment.
2Press AV ?/1.
The TV, the system, and the connected 
components are turned off.
 Depending on the status, the connected components 
may not be turned off. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of the connected components.Turning off the TV, 
system, and connected 
components
(System Power Off)
MENU
TV
AVTV INPUT
BD
VIDEO1
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
VIDEO2 VIDEO3TUNER/
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TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
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MUTINGCHANNELTV CHVOLUMETV VOL
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBYAV ?/1
TV 
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You can use the components and a TV connected 
to this system without turning on the system. 
HDMI signals can be sent from the component to 
the TV via the subwoofer.
The default setting is [OFF].
 This function is available when [Control for HDMI] is 
set to [ON].
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 [HDMI], 
then press  .
The HDMI menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [HDMI 
Pass Through], then press   or c.
The [HDMI Pass Through] menu appears.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
setting you want, then press  .
 When [AUTO] is selected, it may take a little more 
time for the picture and sound to be output to the TV 
than when [ON] is selected.
 When One-Touch Play is used on a connected 
component compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync, how 
the system is turned on depends on the HDMI Pass 
Through setting.
– [AUTO] or [ON]: the system is turned on 
depending on the TV speaker setting.
– [OFF]: By One-Touch Play, the system is always 
turned on.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
Enjoying the components 
while the system is in 
standby mode
(HDMI Pass Through)
Note
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Settings Details
[AUTO] When the TV is turned on while the 
system is in the standby mode, the 
system outputs HDMI signals from 
the system’s HDMI output jack. 
Sony recommends this setting if you 
use a TV that is compatible with 
“BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves 
power in the standby mode 
compared with the [ON] setting.
[ON] When the system is in the standby 
mode, the system continuously 
outputs HDMI signals from the 
system’s HDMI output jack.
[OFF] The system does not output HDMI 
signals when in the standby mode. 
Turn on the system to enjoy the 
connected component’s source on 
the TV. This setting saves power in 
the standby mode, compared with 
the [ON] setting.
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You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and AM 
antennas (aerials) to the subwoofer (page 37).
Automatic tuning
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 [FM] or 
[AM], then press   or c.
The FM or AM menu appears on the TV 
screen.
3Press X/x to select [Auto Tuning], then 
press .
4Press X/x.
Press X to scan from low to high frequency 
stations, or press x to scan from high to low.
Scanning is halted when a station is 
received. To tune in to another station, press 
X or x.
5Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
In case of poor FM stereo 
reception
If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
effect, but reception will improve.
1Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
2Press X/x to select [FM Mode], then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select [Mono], then press 
.
Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of a station directly 
using the number buttons.
Tuner Functions
Listening to FM/AM radio 
using the GUI menu
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAY
C, X, x, c, 
TOOLS/
OPTIONS GUI MENU
MENU
TV
AVTV INPUT
BD
VIDEO1
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
VIDEO2 VIDEO3TUNER/
BAND
ENT/CLEAR
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
PRESET
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY
C, X, x, c, GUI MENU Number 
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Tuner Functions
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 [FM] or 
[AM], then press  .
3Press X/x to select [Direct Tuning], 
then press  .
4Press number buttons to enter the 
frequency.
Example 1: FM 89.50 MHz
Select 8 c 9 c 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 c 3 c 5 c 0
 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the 
direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum 
reception.
5Press .
If a wrong frequency is entered
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display 
returns to the current frequency.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. 
If not, repeat step 4. If you still cannot tune in a 
station, it is likely that the frequency is not used 
in your area.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 
In this way, you can easily find stations you often 
listen to.
Before tuning, make sure to turn the volume 
down to minimum.
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 [FM] or 
[AM], then press   or c.
3Tune in the station that you want to 
preset using automatic tuning 
(page 66) or direct tuning (page 66).
In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch 
the FM mode (page 66).
4Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
5Press X/x to select [Memory], then 
press  or c.
6Press X/x to select a preset number.
7Press .
The station is stored as the selected preset 
number. 
8Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset other 
stations.
Tip
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAY
C, X, x, c, 
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To tune in to preset stations
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting 
radio stations” (page 67).
2Press X/x to select the preset station 
you want.
You can select a preset station as follows:
 AM band: AM 1 to AM 10
 FM band: FM 1 to FM 20
Naming preset stations
You can enter a name for preset stations. These 
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear when a 
station is selected.
You can enter/display a name of up to 8 
characters.
Note that no more than one name can be entered 
for each preset station.
1Select a preset station you want to 
name.
2Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select [Name 
Input], then press   or c.
4Press C/X/x/c to select a character, 
then press  .
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 
In this way, you can easily find stations you often 
listen to.
Before tuning, make sure to turn the volume 
down to minimum.
1Press TUNER/BAND.
You can change “FM” or “AM” by pressing 
TUNER/BAND.
2Press and hold TUNING + or – until the 
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo 
program) light up in the front panel display.
3Press MENU.
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAY
C, X, x, c, 
TOOLS/
OPTIONS GUI 
MENU
Listening to FM/AM radio 
using the front panel 
display of the subwoofer
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
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DISPLAY
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Tuner Functions
4Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press .
A preset number appears in the front panel 
display.
6Press X/x to select the preset number 
you want.
 You can select the preset number directly by 
pressing the number buttons.
7Press .
The station is stored.
8Press MENU.
9Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 3.
Changing the AM tuning 
interval
The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 
kHz or 9 kHz.
1Tune in to an AM broadcast.
2Press ?/1.
The system enters standby mode.
3While holding down INPUT SELECTOR, 
press ?/1 of the subwoofer.
The interval changes to that shown in the 
front panel display: “AM 9k Step” or 
“AM10k Step.”
If you want to return to the previous 
interval, perform steps 1 to 3 again.
 If you change the interval, all AM preset stations will 
be erased.
Listening to the radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first 
(see “Presetting radio stations” (page 67) or 
“Presetting radio stations” (page 68)).
1Press TUNER/BAND.
The last received station is tuned in.
You can change “FM” or “AM” by pressing 
TUNER/BAND.
2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to 
select the preset station.
Each time you press the button, the system 
tunes in one preset station.
You can select the preset number directly by 
pressing the number buttons.
3Adjust the volume of the system.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1 to turn off the system, or change to 
another function.
Tip
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
TV
TV CH TV VOL
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY
C, X, x, c, 
TUNING 
–/+ TUNER/
BAND
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To listen to non-preset radio 
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. 
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – 
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + 
or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically 
when the system receives a radio station. To stop 
the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + 
or –. 
In case of poor FM stereo 
reception
If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
effect, but reception will improve.
1Press MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “FM Mode?” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select “MONO.”
“MONO” lights up in the front panel 
display.
The default setting is underlined.

: stereo broadcasts are 
received in stereo.
 MONO: monaural reception.
4Press .
5Press MENU.
 To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas 
(aerials).
Naming preset stations
You can enter a name for preset stations. These 
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front 
panel display when a station is selected.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters.
Note that no more than one name can be entered 
for each preset station.
1Press TUNER/BAND.
The last received station is tuned in.
You can change “FM” or “AM” by pressing 
TUNER/BAND.
2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to 
select the preset station you want to 
create an index name for.
3Press MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press .
Tip
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
TV
TV CH TV VOL
HOME
DISPLAY
DV DSAT/CATVDMPORTSYSTEM STANDBY
C, X, x, c, 
MENU
TUNING 
+/– TUNER/
BAND
CLEAR
DISPLAY
PRESET 
+/–