Sony Ht Ct500 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Settings
You can reassign an audio input that has an audio 
(analog) signal to the “VIDEO 2” function, if TV 
ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks are not being 
used.
To output the audio source of a component that 
has analog audio jacks:
– Connect the audio jacks of the component to 
the TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks.
– Assign “VIDEO 2” function.
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 repeatedly to select [Audio 
Assign], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select [VIDEO 2], then 
press .
The TV ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks 
are assigned to the “VIDEO 2” function.
The default setting is “TV,” meaning the TV 
ASSIGNABLE AUDIO IN jacks are 
assigned to the “TV” function.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
 When images of an audio component are output, the 
sound may not be output. In this case, check the 
following:
– Confirm the audio analog input jacks correspond 
with the function.
– Reassign the function.
 You cannot use the analog audio input for the original 
input if it has been reassigned to another input.
 You cannot reassign the analog audio input to other 
than the “TV” or “VIDEO 2” function.
Reassigning the audio 
input
(Audio Assign)
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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You can change the resolution of analog video 
input signals using the [Video] settings menu.
You cannot set this function for HDMI video 
input signal.
For details on resolution, see “Video input/
output conversion table” (page 36).
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 [Video], 
then press  .
[Resolution] appears.
4Press  or c.
The parameter menu appears.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
desired parameter, then press  .
 [AUTO]: Normally select this. The 
unit outputs signals starting 
from the highest resolution 
acceptable to the TV. If the 
resulting image format is undesirable, try another 
setting that suits your TV.
 [480/576p]: Outputs 480p/576p video 
signals.
 [720p]: Outputs 720p video signals.
 [1080i]: Outputs 1080i video 
signals.
 [1080p]: Outputs 1080p video 
signals.
For details on operating, see “Video input/
output conversion table” (page 36).
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
Converting the resolution 
of analog video input 
signals
(Resolution)
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
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Advanced Settings
This function lets you output video signals from 
the HDMI input (BD IN, DVD IN, SAT/CATV 
IN) jacks directly to the HDMI TV OUT jack.
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 [Video 
Direct], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select [OFF] or [ON], then 
press .
 [OFF]: The input signals from the 
HDMI input (BD IN, DVD 
IN, SAT/CATV IN) jacks 
are output through a video 
processor. [ON]: The signals from the HDMI 
input (BD IN, DVD IN, 
SAT/CATV IN) jacks are 
output directly. This setting 
enables higher quality 
image reproduction.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
 When the video direct function is set to on, the 
volume bar and the information about 
functions do not appear on the TV screen.
Enjoying higher quality 
HDMI images
(Video Direct)
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to one of 2 levels.
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 
[System], then press  .
The system menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[Dimmer], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select the setting you 
want, then press  .
 dim.
 bright.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.You can change the display setting of the front 
panel display.
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 
[System], then press  .
The system menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[Display], then press   or c.
5Press X/x to select the setting you 
want, then press  .
 [ON]: the display remains on all the 
time.
 [OFF]: the display appears for a 
moment when you operate 
the system.
 The display remains on all the time when the 
protection function is working, even if you set 
the [Display] to [OFF].
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
Changing the brightness of 
the front panel display
(Dimmer)
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Changing the display 
setting
(Display)
Note
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
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Advanced Settings
The system is compatible with the S-AIR 
function (page 102), which allows sound 
transmission between the system and an S-AIR 
receiver (not supplied).
About S-AIR products
There are two types of S-AIR products.
 S-AIR main unit (this subwoofer): This is for 
transmitting sound. You can use up to three 
S-AIR main units. (The number of usable 
S-AIR main units depends on the use 
environment.)
 S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) (not 
supplied): This is for receiving sound. You can 
enjoy system sound in another room.
Inserting the wireless 
transmitter/transceiver
To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to 
insert the wireless transmitter into the subwoofer 
and the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub 
unit.
 When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, 
make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not 
connected to a wall outlet (mains).
 Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/
transceiver.
To insert the wireless transmitter 
into the subwoofer
1Remove the screws and detach the slot 
cover.
 Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing 
the caution mark. Do not remove other screws.
 The slot cover is no longer necessary; however, 
keep it after detaching.
Using an S-AIR product
S-AIR sub unit(S-AIR receiver)
S-AIR main unit
S-AIR sub unit
(S-AIR receiver) Room A
Room B
Notes
Notes
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AU DIO  INL
R
AUDIO  INVIDEO 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
EZW-T100
Slot cover
Rear of the subwoofer
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2Insert the wireless transmitter.
 Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR 
logo facing up.
 Insert the wireless transmitter so that the 
V 
marks are aligned.
 Do not insert anything other than the wireless 
transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.
3Make sure to use the same screws to 
secure the wireless transmitter.
 Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless 
transmitter.
To insert the wireless transceiver 
into the S-AIR sub unit
For details on installing the wireless transceiver 
into the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating 
instructions of the S-AIR sub unit.
Notes
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AUDIO INL
R
AUDIO INVIDEO 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
EZW-T100
Note
EZW-T100 ANTENNA
HDMI
SPEAKERTV OUTSAT/CATV INDV D  I N
CENTER ONLY FOR SS-CT500
ASSIGNABLE
AU DIO  INL
R
AUDIO  INVIDEO 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
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Advanced Settings
Establishing sound 
transmission between the 
subwoofer and S-AIR sub unit 
(ID setting)
Simply by matching the ID of the subwoofer and 
the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound 
transmission.
To set the ID of the subwoofer
1Turn on the subwoofer.
The subwoofer turns on.
2Press GUI MENU.
“GUI MENU” appears in the front panel 
display of the subwoofer and the GUI menu 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[Settings], then press   or c.
The settings menu appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [S-AIR], 
then press  .
 When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) 
is not inserted into the subwoofer, [S-AIR] 
cannot be selected.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select [S-AIR 
ID], then press   or c.
The S-AIR ID menu appears.
6Press X/x to select the desired ID (A, B, 
or C), then press  .
The ID of the subwoofer is set, and the 
message, [Set S-AIR ID of the sub unit to 
the same as that of the main unit.], appears.
7Press   to set the ID of the S-AIR sub 
unit.
8Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
9Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
Sound transmission is established as follows
(example):
 To confirm the current ID, perform steps 1 to 3 
above. When you pair the subwoofer with the 
S-AIR sub unit (page 90), [(Pairing)] appears 
beside the ID on the TV screen in the GUI 
menu.
To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR 
receiver.
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, 
Tip
ID A S-AIR main unit
(This subwoofer)
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
S-AIR sub unit
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To use multiple S-AIR main units
You can use multiple S-AIR main units by 
setting a different ID for each component.
Enjoying the system’s sound 
in another room
You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the 
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be 
placed in another room for enjoying the system’s 
sound there.
For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the 
operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
 Sources with copyright protection may not be 
playable on S-AIR receivers.
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 [S-AIR], 
then press  .
The S-AIR menu appears.
 When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) 
is not inserted into the subwoofer, [S-AIR] 
cannot be selected.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [S-AIR 
Mode], then press  .
5Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
 [Party]: The S-AIR receiver outputs 
sound according to 
functions set on the 
subwoofer.
 [Separate]:  You can set the desired 
function for the S-AIR 
receiver while functions of 
the subwoofer do not 
change.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
7Select the desired function on the 
S-AIR receiver.
xWhen [Party] is set
Note
Other S-AIR 
main unit S-AIR main unit
(This subwoofer)
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
S-AIR 
sub unitID B
S-AIR sub unit ID AID B
Note
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
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Advanced Settings
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes 
sequentially as you press INPUT 
SELECTOR of the main unit (page 47) or 
S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver.
xWhen [Separate] is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes by 
pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver as 
follows.
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t 
“TUNER AM” t “DMPORT” t …
To enjoy the same function as the 
subwoofer, select “MAIN UNIT.”
When “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” is 
selected on the subwoofer, you can only 
select the same band for the tuner on the 
S-AIR receiver. When you select other than 
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” on the 
subwoofer, you can select any band for the 
tuner on the S-AIR receiver.
8Adjust the volume on the S-AIR 
receiver.
 When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, 
multi-channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.
To control the system from the 
S-AIR receiver
You can control the system from the S-AIR 
receiver by using the following buttons.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
the S-AIR receiver.
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver 
while the subwoofer is in 
standby mode
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the 
subwoofer is in standby mode by setting [S-AIR 
Standby] 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 [S-AIR], 
then press  .
The S-AIR menu appears.
 When the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) 
is not inserted into the subwoofer, [S-AIR] 
cannot be selected.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select [S-AIR 
Standby], then press  .
5Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
 [ON]:  You can enjoy the S-AIR 
receiver while the 
subwoofer is in standby 
mode or turned on. The 
power consumption during 
the standby mode 
increases.
 [OFF]:  You cannot enjoy the 
S-AIR receiver while the 
subwoofer is in standby 
mode.
6Press GUI MENU.
The GUI menu turns off.
Note
Press Operation
N, X, x, 
./>Share the same operations on the 
remote.
S-AIR CH Change the function of the system.
Note
MENU
YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN
GUI MENU
TOOLS/
OPTIONS RETURN/
EXIT
PRESET ADVANCE REPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
HOME
DISPLAYGUI 
MENU
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 When you turn the system off while [S-AIR 
Standby] is set to [ON], the POWER / 
ACTIVE STANDBY indicator in the front 
panel display lights up in amber.Identifying the subwoofer 
with a specific S-AIR sub unit 
(Pairing operation)
It is easy to set the same ID for the subwoofer 
and an S-AIR sub unit to establish sound 
transmission. However, neighbors may also 
receive your system’s sound if IDs are the same, 
or you may receive sound from neighbors. To 
prevent this, you can identify the subwoofer with 
a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the 
pairing operation.
xBefore pairing
Sound transmission is established by ID 
(example).
Note
This subwoofer
ID A
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
S-AIR sub unit Your room
Neighbor