Sony Rht G1000 Operating Instructions

							Theatre Stand 
System
Operating Instructions
This system has the following instructions:
•Quick Setup Guide
Describe the basic connections, settings and operations.
Operating Instructions (this book)
Describe more details on settings and operations.
© 2006 Sony Corporation
RHT-G1000
2-651-468-42(2)
 
						

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as 
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with 
general house waste, dispose of it 
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to 
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be 
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one 
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked 
with   or   mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a 
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover 
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without 
the fuse cover. 
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your 
nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical 
& Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the 
European Union and 
other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or 
on its packaging indicates that 
this product shall not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring 
this product is disposed of correctly, you will 
help prevent potential negative consequences for 
the environment and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste 
handling of this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve natural resources. 
For more detailed information about recycling of 
this product, please contact your local Civic 
Office, your household waste disposal service or 
the shop where you purchased the product.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic 
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered 
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
WARNING
 
						

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Do not lean on or hang from the 
TV when the TV is placed on the 
stand.
The TV may fall from the 
stand causing an accident 
resulting in serious injury 
or death.
Do not move the stand with the 
TV or other equipment installed 
on it.
Be sure to remove 
the TV and other 
equipment when 
moving the stand. If 
you fail to do so, the 
stand may lose 
balance and topple 
over resulting in serious injury.
Do not allow the AC power cord 
(mains lead) or the connecting 
cable to be pinched between the 
TV and the stand.
 The AC power cord (mains 
lead) or the connecting cable 
may be damaged resulting in 
fire or electric shock.
 When moving the stand, be 
careful not to trap the AC 
power cord (mains lead) or the 
connecting cable under the stand.
Do not climb on the stand.
The top front cover 
may become loose 
and may fall from 
the stand causing 
an accident 
resulting in serious 
injury.
Do not step on the stand.
If you do so, you 
may fall from the 
stand resulting in 
injury.
This stand is only for the 
specified TV.
 Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower 
vase or pottery on the stand.
 Do not make alterations to the stand.
Note on load capacity
Do not place any equipment exceeding the 
specified maximum weight on the stand, as 
indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it 
may fall or break.
WARNINGCAUTION
65 kg
16 kg
25 kg
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Notes on installation
 Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between 
the TV and the stand.
 To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the 
following:
– Install the stand on a solid and flat surface.
– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a 
mat, first lay a board under the stand.
– Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct 
sunlight or near a heater.
– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or 
outdoors.
 Moving the stand requires four people or more. Move 
the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do 
so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious 
injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the 
stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to 
pinch your fingers when moving the stand.
Notes on use
 Do not place any hot objects on the stand. If you do so, 
the stand may discolor or distort.
 To keep the stand clean, occasionally wipe the stand 
gently with a dry, soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be 
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with diluted 
detergent, followed by a soft dry cloth. Do not use any 
type of chemicals, such as thinner or benzine, as they 
may damage the finish of the stand.
 When placing the top front cover on the floor after 
removing it from the stand, cover the floor with a 
cloth, etc., beforehand to protect the floor from 
damage.
Inserting batteries into the 
remote
You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by 
matching the + and −  ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment.
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid 
place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, 
particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from 
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended 
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible 
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, 
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified 
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
 Before operating the receiver, check that the 
operating voltage is identical to your local power 
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the 
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
 The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power 
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 
outlet (mains), even if the receiver itself has been 
turned off.
 If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, 
be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet 
(mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains 
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
 One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the 
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet 
(mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the 
plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power 
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
 Install this system so that the power cord can be 
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the 
event of trouble.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is 
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver 
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, 
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning 
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
 Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation 
to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the 
unit.
 Do not place the unit near heat sources, or in a place 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or 
mechanical shock.
 Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might 
block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that 
have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, 
etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may 
result.
On operation
 Before connecting other components, be sure to turn 
off and unplug the receiver.
 The sound fields memorized for each input and the 
preset stations are retained for about a day even if you 
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your 
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
 
						

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WARNING ..............................................3
CAUTION................................................3
Precautions ...............................................5
Controlling the connected 
components
Programming the remote for TV operation 
(Sony TV only) ..................................7
(Input SYNC)
Programming the remote..........................8
Controlling the connected 
components ......................................11
Settings and Adjustments
Using the AMP menu.............................14
Setting up the speakers...........................14
Enjoying the sound at low volume.........15
(AUDIO DRC)
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ....15
(DUAL MONO)
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture 
and Sound ........................................16
(A/V SYNC)
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel 
Display .............................................17
(DIMMER)
Selecting the sound field ........................17
Other operations
Listening to the radio .............................19
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) .....21
(European model only)
Using the Sleep Timer ...........................21
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .....................................22
Specifications .........................................24
Glossary .................................................25
Index to Parts and Controls ....................27
Table of Contents
 
						

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Controlling the connected components
If you connect a Sony TV, follow the steps below 
to program the remote. The TV input will be 
selected automatically (Input SYNC).
1Press the input button for the 
component you want to change while 
holding down RM SETUP.
The indicator lights up.
 Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed 
object.
2See the table below for the remote 
button corresponding to the TV input 
jack you have connected to, and press 
the button.
* TV input jack name may differ depending on 
your TV model.
3Press ENTER.
The indicator slowly flashes twice and the 
remote automatically exits the 
programming mode.
To disable this function
Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2. 
The TV input will not be selected automatically 
even if you press the input buttons.
Controlling the connected components
Programming the remote 
for TV operation (Sony TV 
only)
(Input SYNC)
Note
TV input jack*Remote Button
VIDEO 1 1
VIDEO 2 2
VIDEO 3 3
VIDEO 4 4
VIDEO 5 5
VIDEO 6 6
VIDEO 7 7
VIDEO 8 8
HX
M m.>-ENTER CLEAR
x
RM SETUP
Input buttons
Numeric 
buttons, etc.
ENTER
COMPONENT 1 9
COMPONENT 2 AUDIO
COMPONENT 3 SUBTITLE
COMPONENT 4 ANGLE
TV input jack*Remote Button
 
						

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You can program the remote to control non-Sony 
components by changing the code. Once the 
control signals have been memorized, you can 
use those components as part of your system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote 
for Sony components that the remote is unable to 
control. Note that the remote can only control 
components that accept infrared wireless control 
signals.
1Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM 
SETUP.
The indicator lights up.
 Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed 
object.
2Press the input button for the 
component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a 
DVD player, press DVD.
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the 
numeric code (or one of the codes if 
more than one code exists) 
corresponding to the component and 
the maker of the component you want 
to control.
See the tables on pages 9–11 for information 
on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the 
component and the maker of the component 
(the first digit and the last two digits of the 
numeric code correspond to the category 
and the maker’s code respectively).
4Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified, 
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the 
remote automatically exits the 
programming mode.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other 
components.
To cancel programming
Press RM SETUP during any step. The remote 
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after 
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the 
input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful, 
check the following:
 If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the 
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
 If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick 
succession while entering the numeric code, 
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
 The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
 In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the 
last pressed button is valid.
 In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– , 
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are 
reprogrammed.
 In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input 
is selected and the programming procedure returns to 
the beginning of step 3.
 For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers 
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the 
remote
To clear all programmes, do the following to 
reset the remote to factory settings.
Press VOLUME –, ?/1 and AV ?/1 at the 
same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Programming the remote
Note
RM SETUP
Input buttons
Numeric 
buttons
ENTER
HX
M m.>-ENTER CLEAR
x
AV ?/1
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Controlling the connected components
The numeric codes 
corresponding to the component 
and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to 
control non-Sony components and also Sony 
components that the remote is normally unable 
to control. Since the remote signal that a 
component accepts differs depending on the 
model and year of the component, more than one 
numeric code may be assigned to a component. 
If you fail to program your remote using one of 
the codes, try using other codes.
 The numeric codes are based on the latest information 
available for each brand. There is a chance, however, 
that your component will not respond to some or all 
of the codes.
 All of the input buttons on this remote may not be 
available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
To control a DAT deck
To control an MD deck
To control a tape deck
Note
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PIONEER 117
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
NAKAMICHI 210
PIONEER 213, 214
YAMAHA 217, 218
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To control a VCR
To control a DVD player
To control a DVD recorderTo control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 
706
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
Maker Code(s)
SONY 403
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 
544
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 547
SHARP 535
THOMSON 530, 537, 547
TOSHIBA 535, 541
ZENITH 542, 543