Sony Rht G15 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Settings
Changing the display setting 
(DISPLAY)
You can change the display behavior of the front 
panel display.
1Select “SYSTEM” in the AMP menu, 
then press   or c.
2Select “ DISPLAY,” then press   or c.
3Select the setting.
 ON:  The display stays turned on.
 OFF: The display appears for a few 
seconds when you operate the stand.
 The display shows the kinds of input signal (digital 
input only) when you press DISPLAY, even if you set 
“DISPLAY” to “OFF.”
 The display stays turned on when the muting or 
protection function is working, even if you set 
“DISPLAY” to “OFF.”
Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)
You can set the stand to turn off at a preset time 
when you want to fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10-minute increments.
1Select “SYSTEM” in the AMP menu, 
then press   or c.
2Select “SLEEP,” then press   or c.
3Select the preset time you want.
The minutes display (remaining time) 
changes as follows:
 This function is only for this stand, not for the 
connected TV or other components.
Auto Standby function (AUTO 
STBY)
You can reduce power consumption. The stand 
enters standby mode automatically when you do 
not operate the stand for about 30 minutes and 
the stand is not receiving an input signal.
The default setting is “ON”.
1Select “SYSTEM” in the AMP menu, 
then press   or c.
2Select “AUTO STBY,” then press   or 
c.
3Select the setting.
 ON: Turns on the “AUTO STBY” 
function.
 OFF: Turns off the function.
 When the stand is turned off via the AUTO STBY 
function, the stand may not be turned on automatically 
when you turn on the TV next time.
Tip
Note
Note
OFF y 10M y 20M
YY
90M y 80M  ... 30M
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If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the stand, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.
POWER
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) 
is connected securely.
The stand is not turned on when the TV is 
turned on.
 Check the TV speaker settings. The TV 
speaker settings control how the stand is 
automatically turned on with the TV.
 The stand is not turned on when you turn the 
TV on if sound was being output from the 
TV speakers the last time the TV was turned 
off.
The System Power Off function does not work.
 Change the setting of the TV to turn 
connected components off automatically 
when you turn off the TV. For details, refer 
to the operating instructions of the TV.
The stand is turned off when you turn off the 
TV.
 When the Control for HDMI function is on, 
the System Power Off function is active, and 
the stand is turned off when you turn off the 
TV.
The stand is turned off automatically.
 The AUTO STBY function is working 
(page 31).
SOUND 
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is 
not reproduced.
 Check that the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, etc., is 
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
 When connecting the Blu-ray Disc, DVD 
player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this 
stand, check the audio setting (settings for 
the audio output) of the connected 
component.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
 Depending on the digital signal, the 
surround processing may not work (page 
23). Press DISPLAY to show the sound 
format in the front panel display. If “2.0ch” 
or “1.0ch” is displayed in the front panel 
display, the signal is stereo or monaural and 
does not include multi-channel sound. If 
“5.1ch,” etc., is displayed, the signal 
contains multiple channels, but the surround 
effect may be subtle depending on the 
program or disc.
No TV sound is output from the stand.
 Check the connection of the digital optical 
cord or audio cord that is connected to the 
stand and the TV (page 10).
 Check the sound output of the TV.
 If the TV is compatible with the ARC 
function, set “CTRL HDMI” and “ARC” to 
“ON.”
The sound is output from both the stand and 
the TV.
 If the Control for HDMI function is set to 
off, or the selected component is not 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function, turn off the sound of the stand or 
the TV.
Sound lags behind the TV image.
 Set “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” if “A/V SYNC” 
is set to “ON.”
The volume turns down when the output 
method changes from the TV speaker to the 
stand speakers.
 The Volume Limit function is working. For 
details, see “Using the Volume Limit 
function” (page 26).
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
 
						

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Additional Information
No sound or only a very low-level sound of the 
connected component is heard from the stand.
 Press VOLUME + and check the volume 
level.
 Press MUTING or VOLUME + to cancel the 
muting function.
 Check that the input source is correctly 
selected.
 Check that all the cables and cords of the 
stand and the connected components are 
fully inserted.
 Check the HDMI setting of the connected 
components.
No sound is output from specific speakers.
 Depending on the sound source that is input 
to the stand or selected sound field of the 
stand (page 23), no sound is output from the 
center speaker.
 The built-in speakers that are located in the 
top shelf output only high-pitched sound. It 
may be difficult to hear audio which 
contains few high-pitched sounds.
Sound is interrupted or there is noise.
 Check “Formats supported by this stand” 
(page 35).
IMAGE
No image appears on the TV.
 Check that the TV and the stand are 
connected correctly.
 Check that the TV is selected correctly.
 Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.
 Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT 
are connected in reverse.
 Check that the cords are fully inserted into 
the jacks on both the component and this 
stand (pages 10, 12, 13).
No 3D image appears on the TV.
 Depending on the TV or the video 
component, 3D images may not be 
displayed. Check the 3D image formats 
supported by the system (page 35).
When the stand is in standby mode, there is no 
image or sound on the TV.
 When the stand is in standby mode, image 
and sound are output from the HDMI 
component selected the last time you turned 
off the stand. If you want to play a 
component other than the HDMI component 
you selected last time, play the component 
via One-Touch Play, or turn on the stand to 
select the HDMI component you want to 
enjoy.
 Make sure “PASS THRU” is set to “ON” in 
the AMP menu if you connect components 
not compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync to the 
stand (page 27).
 “CTRL HDMI” is set to “OFF.”
The remote does not function
 Point the remote at the remote sensor   on 
the stand.
 Remove any obstacles in the path between 
the remote and the stand.
 Replace both batteries in the remote with 
new ones, if they are weak.
 Make sure you select the correct input on the 
remote.
OTHER
Control for HDMI does not work properly.
 Check the HDMI connection (pages 10, 12).
 Set up Control for HDMI on the TV (page 
24).
 Make sure the connected component is 
compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync.
 Check the Control for HDMI settings on the 
connected component. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied of the 
connected component.
 If you change the HDMI connection, 
connect/disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead), or if there is a power failure, 
repeat the procedures of ““BRAVIA” Sync 
Features” (page 24).
 When you plug in or unplug the AC power 
cord (mains lead), wait 15 seconds or more 
before operating the stand.
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 If you connect the audio output of the video 
component and the stand using other than an 
HDMI cable, no sound may be output 
because of “BRAVIA” Sync. In this case, set 
“CTRL HDMI” to “OFF” (page 25) or 
connect the audio output jack directly to the 
TV instead of the stand.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear 
alternately in the front panel display.
Press ?/1 to turn off the stand, and check the 
following item after “STANDBY” disappears.
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of 
the stand?
After checking the above item and fixing 
any problems, turn on the stand. If the cause 
of the problem cannot be found even after 
checking the above item, consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.
If the stand still does not operate 
properly after performing the 
above measures, reset the stand 
as follows:
Use buttons on the stand for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
2Press ?/1 while pressing INPUT 
SELECTOR and VOL –.
“COLD RESET” appears and the stand is 
reset. AMP menu, sound field, etc., return to 
the default settings.
Specifications
Dimensions: 
mm (approx.)A1,550
B400
C452
D400
Inside dimension: 
mm (approx.)
(Depth : 379 mm)E200
F1,365
Mass: kg 52
 
						

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Additional Information
Formats supported by this 
stand
Digital input formats supported by this stand are 
as follows.
* Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no 
more than 48 kHz.
Amplifier section
Rated Output Power
Stereo mode 75 W + 75 W, 4 ohms, 
1 kHz, THD less than 1 %
Reference Output Power
Surround mode  Front: 100 W + 100 W, 
(per channel) 4 ohms
Center: 100 W, 4 ohms
Subwoofer: 130 W, 
3 ohms, 100 Hz
Inputs (Analog)
AUDIO Sensitivity: 450 mV
Impedance: 30 kohms
Inputs (Digital)
TV, SAT/CATV Optical
DVD Co axi a l
Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer
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
HDMI section
Connector HDMITM Connector
Video inputs/outputs BD, DVD, SAT/CATV; 
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz
720 × 576p@50 Hz
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
Deep Colour: 30bit/36bit
Video inputs/outputs (3D) BD, DVD, SAT/CATV;
1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz 
Frame packing
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz 
Frame packing
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz 
Side-by-Side (Half)
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz 
Side-by-Side (Half)
1280 × 720p@50 Hz 
Frame packing
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz 
Frame packing
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz 
Side-by-Side (Half)
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz 
Side-by-Side (Half)
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz 
Frame packing
Deep Colour: 30bit/36bit
Audio inputs BD, DVD, SAT/CATV: 
Linear PCM 7.1ch/
Dolby Digital/DTS
Speakers
Front speaker unit
Speaker system 2-way 3-driver, Bass reflex
Speaker unit Woofer: 80 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 30 mm, cone type 
× 2
Center speaker unit
Speaker unit 30 mm, cone type × 2
Subwoofer unit
Speaker system Subwoofer, Bass reflex
Speaker unit 80 mm, cone type × 4
Format Supported/Not supported
Dolby Digitala
DTSa
Linear PCM-2ch*a
Linear PCM-7.1ch 
48k* (Only via HDMI)a
Linear PCM-7.1ch 96k ×
Dolby Digital Plus ×
Dolby True HD ×
DTS-HD ×
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General
Power requirements  220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
On: 100 W
Active Standby (Power consumption increases 
when the HDMI function is activated and the 
TV connected to the stand is turned on, even if 
the stand is turned off.): 3.5 W or less
Standby: 0.3 W or less 
Dimensions (approx.) 1,550 mm × 400 mm × 452 
mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 52 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.
 Standby power consumption: 0.3 W or less
 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the 
certain printed wiring boards.
 Over 85 % power efficiency of amplifier block is 
achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.
 
						

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Additional Information
A
A/V SYNC 29
AMP menu
 28
AUDIO DRC
 29
AU TO  ST B Y
 31
B
BASS 29
“BRAVIA” Sync
 24
C
CNT LEVEL 29
Connecting
Blu-ray Disc player
 10
cable television tuner
 12
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
 13
DVD player
 10, 13
FM wire antenna (aerial)
 13
PlayStation 2
 13
PlayStation 3
 10
satellite tuner
 12
TV
 10
video cassette recorder
 13
D
Digital optical cord 10, 12
DIMMER
 30
DISPLAY
 21, 31
DUAL MONO
 30
I
INPUT MODE 30
INPUT SELECTOR
 15, 17
N
NIGHT MODE 30
P
Preventing the TV from falling 8
PROTECTOR
 34
R
Radio 20
Radio stations
 20
Remote
before use
 7
operating
 17
S
Setting 8
Setting this stand
 8
Sleep timer
 31
Sound field
 23
SW LEVEL
 29
T
TREBLE 29
V
VOLUME 15, 17
Volume Limit function
 26
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