Sony Rht G1000 Operating Instructions

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Other operationsWhat is the Radio Data 
System?
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting 
service that allows radio stations to send 
additional information along with the regular 
program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS 
is available only for FM stations.*
 RDS may not work properly if the station you are 
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, 
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do 
they provide the same type of services. If you are not 
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local 
radio stations for details on RDS services in your 
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, the station name* appears in the 
TUNER information.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name 
may not appear in the display.
You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10 minutes 
decrements.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes 
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer 
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” 
appears.
 This function is only for this system, not for the 
connected TV or other components.
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
(European model only)
Note
Using the Sleep Timer
Note
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If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the system, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.
General
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) 
is connected securely.
If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears 
alternately.
 Immediately unplug the AC power cord 
(mains lead) and check that nothing is 
blocking the ventilation holes of the system.
After fixing any problems, connect the AC 
power cord (mains lead) again and turn on 
the system. If the cause of the problem 
cannot be found, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is 
not reproduced.
 Check that the playing DVD, etc, is recorded 
in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc, to the 
digital input jacks of this system, check that 
audio setting (settings for the audio output) 
of the connected component.
 Check that the DVD player selects the 
correct settings. (Check the sound from 
DVD menu.)
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
 Press SOUND FIELD +/–, make sure the 
sound field function is on.
 Depending on the digital signal, the sound 
field may not function.
There is no sound from one of the front 
speakers.
 Check that the component is connected 
correctly to the audio input jacks for that 
component.
 Check that the cords are fully inserted into 
the jacks on both the component and this 
system.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or 
reversed.
 Check that the components are connected 
correctly and securely.
 Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL 
menu.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is 
heard from the front speakers.
 Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the 
selected sound field.
 Depending on the source, the sound effect of 
the front speakers may be less noticeable.
Connected components
There is no sound or only a very low-level 
sound no matter which component is selected.
 Check that this system and components are 
connected correctly and securely.
 Check that both this system and the selected 
component are turned on.
 Check that the volume is not set to the 
minimum level.
 Press MUTING to cancel the muting 
function.
There is no sound from the selected 
component
 Check that the component is connected 
correctly to the audio input jacks for that 
component.
 Check that the cords are fully inserted into 
the jacks on both the component and this 
system.
 Check that the component is selected 
correctly.
Additional Information
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Additional Information
 If you resume play a disc when volume is 
maximum, there may be no sound. In this 
case, turn down the volume, turn off the 
system and turn on again.
Sound is interrupted or there is noise.
 Check that you are not inputting PCM 96 
kHz audio signals; this system cannot output 
PCM 96 kHz audio signals.
There is no picture or an unclear picture 
appears on the TV screen.
 You have set progressive format on your 
DVD player but your TV cannot accept the 
signal in progressive format. In this case, 
return the setting to interlace format on your 
DVD player. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with your 
DVD player.
 Even if your TV is compatible with 
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the 
image may be affected when you set 
progressive format on your DVD player. In 
this case, return the setting to interlace 
format on your DVD player. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with your DVD player.
 Check that the TV is selected correctly.
 Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.
TUNER
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the antennas (aerials) are 
connected securely.
 Adjust the angles of the antennas (aerials).
 Connect an external antenna (aerial) if 
necessary.
 Use manual tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset 
stations have been cleared (when tuning by 
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations.
FM reception is poor.
 Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to 
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you 
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna 
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To 
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the 
ground wire to a gas pipe.
OTHER
The remote does not function.
 Point the remote at the remote sensor   on 
the system.
 Remove any obstacles in the path between 
the remote and the system.
 Replace both batteries in the remote with 
new ones, if they are weak.
 Make sure you select the correct input on the 
remote.
If the system still does not 
operate properly after performing 
the above measures, reset the 
system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
2Press INPUT SELECTOR, VOLUME –, 
?/1 at the same time.
“COLD RESET” appears and the system is 
reset. AMP menu, sound field and the preset 
radio stations, etc., return to the default 
settings.
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Amplifier section
Stereo mode 40 W + 40 W (4 ohms at 
1 kHz, DIN)
Surround mode (reference) power output
Front: 100 W + 100 W 
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 
THD 10 %)
Surround*: 100 W + 100 W 
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 
THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 200 W 
(2 ohms at 1 kHz, 
THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV, SAT, DVD, VIDEO Sensitivity: 610 mV
Impedance: 25 kilohms
Inputs (Digital)
TV, SAT, DVD, VIDEO  Impedance: 75 ohms
Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range  87.5 – 108.0 MHz 
(50 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range European model:
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
Other models:
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the 
interval set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
Accepts 480i/480p/720p/
1080i
Specifications
Dimensions: 
mmA1,205
B510
C495
Weight: kg 64
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Additional Information
Speakers
Front
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 65 mm cone type
Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 65 mm cone type × 2
Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 160 mm cone type × 2
General
Power requirements  European model: 
230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 
220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 125 W
Standby: 0.3 W 
Dimensions (approx.) 1,205 × 495 × 550 mm 
(w/h/d) incl. projecting 
parts
Mass (approx.) 64 kg
Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (aerial) 
(1) 
FM wire antenna (aerial) 
(1) 
Optical cable (1)
Component video cord 
(blue/green/red) (1)
Video cord (yellow) (1)
Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Setup Guide (card) 
(1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format is more 
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this 
format, the surround speakers output stereo 
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a 
subwoofer channel for deep bass is 
independently provided. This format is also 
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel 
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions 
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six 
channels in this format are recorded separately 
for superior channel separation. Furthermore, 
since all the signals are processed digitally, less 
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth 
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is 
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix 
surround decoder that extracts the spatial 
properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This 
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. 
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and 
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this 
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio. The good 
channel separation is realized due to the all 
channel data being recorded discretely and 
processed in digitally.
S-Force PRO Front Surround
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround 
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic 
data accumulated as a result) has led to the 
development of all-new processing method and 
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, 
which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround. 
Compared with previous front surround 
technologies, S-Force PRO Front Surround 
reproduces a more convincing sense of distance 
and space, resulting in a true surround sound 
experience without the need for rear speakers.
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S-Master
S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology 
developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes 
the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter, 
delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful 
reproduction of the original sound. The compact 
amplifier section supports a higher power 
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Additional Information
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
AFront panel display (28)
BSound field indicator (17)
CVOLUME +/– (23)DINPUT SELECTOR (23)
E (remote sensor) (23)
F"/1 (on/standby) (23)
Index to Parts and Controls
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
ACurrent surround format
BLights up in SLEEP mode. (21)
CLights up when A/V SYNC is 
functioning. (16)DLights up when a radio station is tuned. 
(19)
ELights up when a stereo broadcast is 
tuned. (19)
FLights up when listening to the radio in 
monaural effect. (20)
TUNED ST MONOSLEEP
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Additional Information
Rear panelATV/VIDEO/DVD/SAT jacks
BCOMPONENT jacks
CAM terminal
DCOAXIAL FM 75Ω jack
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ANTENNA COMPONENT SAT
RLVIDEO INAUDIO INVIDEO IN COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN
DVD
RLAUDIO INVIDEO IN COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN
VIDEO
RLAUDIO INVIDEO IN COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN
TV
RLAUDIO INOPTICAL INVIDEO OUT
DVD IN
SAT IN
TV OUT
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Remote control
Here describes the buttons for amplifier 
operation only. See page 11 for the buttons for 
operation of the connected components.
A"/1 (on/standby)
BInput buttons
CAMP MENU (14, 15, 16, 17)
DTUNER MENU (19)
EPRESET +/– (19)
FMUTING
GVOLUME +/– (19)
The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.*
HDISPLAY (19)
IC/X/x/c/ENTER (14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
JTUNING +/– (19)
KSOUND FIELD +/– (17)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the 
system.
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VIDEO TVDVD
RM SETUP
SYSTEM STANDBYTV ?/1AV ?/1
SOUND FIELD TUNER/BAND
CH SLEEP AMP MENU
SAT
TOP MENU/
GUIDEAV MENUMUTING
VOLUME
RETURN/EXIT
TV VOL TV CH
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JUMP TV/
VIDEO
WIDE DISPLAY
- TUNING +- PRESET +
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ANGLEAUDIO
TUNER MENU
SUBTITLE
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