Sony Rht G15 Operating Instructions

							Tuner Functions
21GB
To turn off the radio
Press "/1 to turn off the stand.
To change to another function, press INPUT 
SELECTOR +/–.
To listen to non-preset radio 
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. 
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/– 
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING 
+/–. The automatic tuning stops when the stand 
tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning 
while automatic tuning is in progress, press 
TUNING +/–.
If an FM program is noisy
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.”
 STEREO: Stereo reception.
 MONO: Monaural reception.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press MENU.
 To improve reception, reorient the FM wire antenna 
(aerial) (supplied).
You can enter a name for preset stations. These 
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front 
panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered 
for each preset station.
 You cannot enter a name for a preset station for which 
a Radio Data System (RDS) broadcast is received 
(page 22).
1Press INPUT SELECTOR +/– repeatedly 
until “FM” appears in the front panel 
display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 
the preset station you want to create a 
name for.
3Press MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press .
6Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c 
to move the cursor to the next position.
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be 
input for a radio station name.
If you enter a wrong character
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to 
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select 
the desired character. 
7Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display, and the station name is stored.
8Press MENU.
 You can check the frequency in the front panel display 
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
Viewing the station name or 
frequency in the front panel 
display
When the stand is set to “FM,” you can check the 
frequency using the front panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Tip
Naming preset stations
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Each time you press DISPLAY, the station name 
and the frequency alternate in the front panel 
display.
 The station name is displayed if you have entered a 
name for a preset station.
 The frequency in the front panel display switches to 
the station name after several seconds.
What 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.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do 
they provide the same type of services. If you are not 
familiar with the RDS, check with your local radio 
stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, the frequency in the front panel display 
switches to the station name.*
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name 
will not appear in the front panel display unless you 
set the station name manually.
 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.
 When a station name is displayed, you can check the 
frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
Tips
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
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Surround FunctionSelecting the sound field
This stand can create multi-channel surround 
sound. You can select one of stand’s optimized 
pre-programmed sound fields.
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.
The present sound field appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press SOUND FIELD +/–, the 
display changes cyclically as follows:
STANDARD y MOVIE y DRAMA y 
NEWS y SPORTS y GAME y MUSIC 
y 2CH STEREO y P.AUDIO y 
STANDARD …
Available sound fields
* These sound fields are not available when 
“DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT 
SELECTOR.
** “P.AUDIO” appears only when “DMPORT” or 
“AUDIO” is selected.
 You can set a different sound field for each input 
source.
 The sound field default setting for “DMPORT” is 
“P.AUDIO,” and for other sources, “STANDARD.”
 When “DMPORT” is selected by pressing INPUT 
SELECTOR, the center speaker produces no sound.
 Some speakers will not produce sound depending on 
the input signal, such as monaural programs.
 When “2CH STEREO” or “P.AUDIO” is selected, 
the center speaker produces no sound.
 If you press the THEATRE button on a Sony TV 
remote when “CTRL HDMI” is set to “ON,” the 
sound field changes to “MOVIE” (some Sony TVs 
excluded).
Surround Function
Enjoying the surround 
effect
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
SOUND 
FIELD +/–
Sound field Effect
STANDARD* Suits various sources.
MOVIE* Recreates powerful and realistic 
sound, along with clear dialog.
DRAMA* Suited for TV dramas.
NEWS* Produces the announcer’s voice 
clearly.
SPORTS* Produces the play-by-play 
commentary clearly and realistic 
sound with surround effects, such as 
cheering, etc.
GAME* Produces powerful and realistic 
sound, suited for playing video 
games.
MUSIC* Suited for music programs or music 
videos on Blu-ray Discs/DVDs.
2CH STEREO Suited for music CDs.
P.AUDIO** Suited for portable audio sources or 
other compressed sound.
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By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync via an HDMI 
cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as 
below:
 One-Touch Play (page 25)
 System Audio Control (page 26)
 System Power Off (page 26)
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TVs, 
Blu-Ray Disc/DVD players, AV amplifiers, etc., 
with the Control for HDMI function.
CONTROL FOR HDMI is a mutual control 
function standard used by CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function will 
not operate correctly in the 
following cases:
 When you connect the stand to components 
which do not correspond with the Control for 
HDMI function.
 When you connect the stand and components 
using other than an HDMI connection.
 When you connect non-Sony components 
which are compatible with the Control for 
HDMI function.
We recommend that you connect products 
featuring “BRAVIA” Sync to this stand.
 Depending on the connected components, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions of the components.
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for 
HDMI function to on for the connected 
components.
When you connect a Sony TV with the Control 
for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI 
function for the stand and the connected 
components can be set simultaneously by setting 
the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
1Make sure that the stand is connected 
to the TV and the connected 
components via HDMI cables (not 
supplied).
2Turn on the stand, the TV and the 
connected components.
3Select the input of the stand and the 
HDMI input of the TV (SAT/CATV, DVD, 
BD), so that an image from a connected 
component is displayed.
4Display the list of the HDMI 
components on the TV menu, and set 
the Control for HDMI function to on for 
the connected components.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
stand and the connected components are 
simultaneously set to on.
After you finish the setting, “COMPLETE” 
appears in the front panel display.
 For details on setting the TV and the connected 
components, refer to their operating instructions.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Note
Preparing for “BRAVIA” 
Sync
Note
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
?/1
AMP 
MENU
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
If “COMPLETE” does not appear 
after performing the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for both 
the stand and the connected component 
individually.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “CTRL 
HDMI” appears, then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select “ON.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off. The Control for 
HDMI function is set to on.
6Select the input of the stand connected 
to the component you want to use the 
Control for HDMI function for (SAT/
CATV, DVD, BD).
7Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
connected component to on.
For details on setting the connected 
component, refer to its operating 
instructions.
If you add or reconnect a 
component
Perform steps of “Preparing for “BRAVIA” 
Sync” and “If “COMPLETE” does not appear 
after performing the steps above” again.
 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 stand is “ON.”
Setting the Control for HDMI 
function to off
Set the Control for HDMI function to off when 
you connect components not compatible with 
“BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI 
jacks, etc.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select “CTRL HDMI,” then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select “OFF.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Play back a connected component.
The TV turns on automatically and switches to 
the appropriate HDMI input.
 Even if the stand is turned off (active standby mode), 
the HDMI signal will be sent from the connected 
component to the TV via the HDMI connection. You 
can enjoy image and sound of the component on the 
TV.
 Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not 
be output.
Notes
Tip
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD
(One-Touch Play)
Tip
Note
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
 
						

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You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers 
of the stand by means of a simple operation. You 
can also adjust the volume and turn off the sound 
of the stand using the TV remote. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Press ?/1 to turn on the stand.
The sound is output from the speaker of the 
stand. Sound output reverts to the TVs speaker 
when you turn the stand off.
 When the TV is turned on before this stand is turned 
on, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.
 Depending on the TV, when you adjust the stand’s 
volume using TV’s remote, the volume level appears 
on the TV screen, in the same way it would appear 
when you adjust the TV’s volume. In this case, the 
volume level that appears on the TV screen and the 
stands front panel display may differ.
Using the Volume Limit 
function
When the System Audio Control function is 
active and the output method changes from the 
TV speaker to the stand speakers automatically, 
loud sound may be output depending on the 
volume level of the stand. You can prevent this 
by limiting the volume level.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “VOL LIMIT” 
appears, then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select the volume limit you 
want.
The volume limit changes as follows:
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP 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 
changes from the stand speakers to the TV speaker.
 We recommend that you set the volume limit to a little 
lower than the volume you usually listen to.
 Regardless of the volume limit you set, the VOL +/– 
buttons of the stand and the VOLUME +/– buttons of 
the remote are operable.
 If you do not want to limit the volume level, select 
“MAX.”
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER 
button on the TV’s remote, the stand and the 
connected components turn off automatically.
 Depending on the status, the connected components 
may not be turned off. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the connected 
components.
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the stand
(System Audio Control)
Notes
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Notes
Tips
Turning off the stand, TV 
and the connected 
components
(System Power Off)
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is 
connected to the stand, and the TV is turned off, 
HDMI signal transmission stops, and power 
consumption is reduced.
The default setting is “AUTO.”
 This function is available only when “CTRL HDMI” 
is set to “ON.”
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select “PASS THRU,” then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select the setting.
 AUTO: When the TV is turned on while 
the stand is in standby mode, the 
stand outputs HDMI signals from 
the stand’s HDMI output jack. We 
recommend this setting if you use 
a TV that is compatible with 
“BRAVIA” Sync. This setting 
saves power in standby mode 
compared with the “ON” setting. 
 ON: When the stand is in standby 
mode, the stand continuously 
outputs HDMI signals from the 
stand’s HDMI output jack.
Lights up the POWER/ACTIVE 
STANDBY indicator on the front 
panel in amber.
 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.
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
If the TV is compatible with the Audio Return 
Channel (ARC) function, an HDMI cable 
connection also sends a digital audio signal from 
the TV. You do not need to make a separate 
audio connection for listening to TV sound.
If you do not use the ARC function, connect the 
stand and TV via digital optical cord and set 
“ARC” to “OFF” in the AMP menu.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “ARC” 
appears, then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select “OFF”.
 ON: The ARC function turns on.
 OFF: The ARC function turns off.
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 When “CTRL HDMI” is set to “OFF,” the ARC 
function and its setting are not available.
Using the power saving 
function
(HDMI PASS THRU)
Note
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Note
Setting the Audio Return 
Channel function to off
Note
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
 
						

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Using the AMP menu
You can set the following items with AMP 
MENU on the remote.
The default settings are underlined.
* See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 24).
** This setting appears only when “CTRL HDMI” is 
set to “ON.”
1Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP 
menu.
2Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the 
item and the setting.
3Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP 
menu.
Advanced Settings
Settings and adjustments 
using the amplifier menu
AMP MENU
LEVELCNT 
LEVEL–6, –5, … 0,
… +5, +6
SW LEVEL –6, –5, … 0
,
… +5, +6
AUDIO 
DRCMAX
STD
OFF
TONE BASS –6, –5, … 0,
… +5, +6
TREBLE –6, –5, … 0
,
… +5, +6
A/V SYNC ON
OFF
NIGHT 
MODEON
OFF
INPUT
MODEAUTO
OPT
DUAL 
MONOMAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
AUDIOCTRL 
HDMION
OFF
SET 
HDMI*
PASS 
THRU**AUTO
ON
ARC**ON
OFF
DIMMER ON
OFFSYSTEM
DISPLAY ON
OFF
AUTO 
STBY
SLEEP OFF, 10M,
20M, … 
80M, 90M
VOL 
LIMIT**MAX, 49, 48, 
… 2, 1, MIN
ON
OFF
DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
RETURNMENU
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
 
						

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Advanced Settings
 These settings are retained even if you disconnect the 
AC power cord (mains lead).
The following pages show details for each 
setting.
Setting the speaker level (CNT 
LEVEL, SW LEVEL)
You can adjust the level and the balance of the 
speaker and subwoofer.
1Select “LEVEL” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “CNT LEVEL” or “SW LEVEL,” 
then press   or c.
 CNT LEVEL: Adjusts the speaker level.
 SW LEVEL: Adjusts the subwoofer 
level.
3Select the parameter you want.
The parameter of “CNT LEVEL” and “SW 
LEVEL” is from “–6” to “+6” in 1-step 
increments. The default setting is “0.”
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound 
at low volume (AUDIO DRC)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. 
Useful for enjoying movies at low volume. 
AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital 
sources.
1Select “LEVEL” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “AUDIO DRC,” then press   or 
c.
3Select the setting.
 OFF:  No compression of dynamic range.
 STD:  Reproduces the sound track with 
the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
 MAX: Compresses dynamic range fully.
Adjusting the bass and treble 
level (BASS, TREBLE)
You can adjust the bass and treble level easily.
1Select “TONE” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “BASS” or “TREBLE,” then 
press  or c.
 BASS : Adjusts the bass level.
 TREBLE : Adjusts the treble level.
3Select the desired parameter.
The parameter is from “–6” to “+6” in 1-step 
increments. The default setting is “0.”
Adjusting the delay between 
the sound and the image (A/V 
SYNC)
You can delay the sound using this function 
when the image is slower than the sound.
1Select “AUDIO” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “A/V SYNC,” then press   or c. 
3Select the setting.
 OFF: No adjustment.
 ON: Adjusts the difference between 
picture and sound.
 You may not be able to adjust the delay between 
sound and image perfectly using this function. 
 This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS 
and Linear PCM (2ch) input via digital coaxial cord, 
digital optical cord or HDMI cable.
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Enjoying multiplex broadcast 
sound (DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast 
signal.
 To receive an AC-3 signal, you need to connect a 
digital satellite tuner to the stand with an optical cable 
or coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the 
digital satellite tuner to AC-3.
1Select “AUDIO” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “DUAL MONO,” then press   
or c.
3Select the setting.
 MAIN:  Plays back only the main 
channel.
 SUB:  Plays back only the sub 
channel.
 MAIN/SUB:  Main sound is output from 
the left speaker and sub 
sound is output from the 
right speaker.
Enjoying the sound at low 
volume (NIGHT MODE)
You can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog 
clearly even at a low volume level using this 
function. 
1Select “AUDIO” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “NIGHT MODE,” then press   
or c.
3Select the setting.
 ON: Turns on the “NIGHT MODE” 
function.
 OFF: Turns off the function.
 You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume 
by using AUDIO DRC (page 29).
Setting the sound from the 
satellite tuner (INPUT MODE)
When multi-channel sound does not output, even 
if you connect the stand and the satellite tuner via 
HDMI cable, connect the digital optical cable.
1Select “AUDIO” in the AMP menu, then 
press  or c.
2Select “INPUT MODE,” then press   
or c.
3Select “OPT.”
 AUTO: Preferentially output the sound 
signal from the HDMI SAT/
CATV input jack.
 OPT: Output the signal from the SAT/
CATV OPT jack.
Changing the brightness of 
the front panel display 
(DIMMER)
The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to one of 2 levels.
1Select “SYSTEM” in the AMP menu, 
then press   or c.
2Select “DIMMER,” then press   or c.
3Select the setting.
 ON: Dim.

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