Sony Rht G1500 Operating Instructions

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Tuner FunctionsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, 
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or – 
repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top 
panel display.
2Press and hold TUNING + or – until the 
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the stand tunes in a 
station. “TUNED” lights up in the top panel 
display.
3Press MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?” 
appears in the top panel display.
5Press .
A preset number appears in the top panel 
display.
6Press X/x to select the preset number 
you want.
7Press .
“Complete!” appears in the top panel 
display, and the station is stored.
8Press MENU.
9Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 3.
Tuner Functions
Presetting radio stations
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
C, X, x, c, 
INPUT 
SELECTOR 
+/–
MENU
TUNING 
+/–
 
						

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Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first 
(see “Presetting radio stations” (page 21)).
1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or – 
repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top 
panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to 
select the preset station.
Each time you press the button, the stand 
tunes in one preset station.
3Adjust the volume by pressing 
VOLUME +/–.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1 to turn off the stand.
To change to another function, press INPUT 
SELECTOR + or –.
To listen to non-preset radio 
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. 
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – 
repeatedly.For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + 
or –. The automatic tuning stops when the stand 
tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning 
manually, press TUNING + or –.
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 top 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).
Listening to the radio
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
DISPLAY INPUT 
SELECTOR 
+/–
MENU
TUNING 
+/–
PRESET 
+/–
VOLUME 
+/– C, X, x, c, 
?/1
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Tuner Functions
You can enter a name for preset stations. These 
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the top 
panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered 
for each preset station.
1Press INPUT SELECTOR + or – 
repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top 
panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to 
select the preset station you want to 
create an index name for.
3Press MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?” 
appears in the top 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 top panel 
display, and the station name is stored.
8Press MENU.
 You can check the frequency in the top panel display 
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 23).
Viewing the station name or 
frequency in the top panel 
display
When the stand is set to “FM”, you can check the 
frequency using the top panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the station name 
and the frequency alternate in the top panel 
display.
 The station name is displayed if you have entered a 
name for a preset station.
 The frequency in the top panel display switches to the 
station name after several seconds.
Naming preset stations
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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. 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 frequency in the top panel display 
switches to the station name*.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name 
will not appear in the top panel display.
 When a station name is displayed, you can check the 
frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
Note
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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 top panel 
display.
Each time you press the SOUND FIELD +/– 
button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
STANDARD y MOVIE y NEWS y 
SPORTS y GAME y MUSIC y JAZZ 
y CLASSIC y ROCK y POP y 
DANCE y FLAT y STANDARD …..
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the 
sound field you want appears.
Available sound fields
* These sound fields do not appear when “DMPORT” 
is selected for the INPUT SELECTOR.
 All sound is played in surround sound in “MOVIE”, 
“SPORTS”, “GAME” and “MUSIC.”
Multi channel sounds are played in surround sound in 
“STANDARD” and “NEWS.”
In other modes, sound is played in stereo.
 The sound fields memorized for each input are 
retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead).
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 This is the standard setting.
MOVIE* Recreates powerful and 
realistic sound, along with 
clear dialog.
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, best suited 
for playing video games.
MUSIC* Produces music with 
optimum surround sound 
effects.
JAZZ Recreates the atmosphere 
of a jazz club.
CLASSIC Recreates the atmosphere 
of a classical concert.
ROCK Produces powerful sound, 
best suited for listening to 
rock music.
POP Produces uplifting sound, 
best suited for listening to 
pop music.
DANCE Recreates the atmosphere 
of a dance hall.
FLAT Plays all music in stereo 
without any effects.
Note
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 Multi-channel sound is processed by the surround 
feature in any sound field. Also, multi-channel sound 
is processed by the surround feature for any sound in 
“MOVIE” or “SPORTS.”Enjoying the sound at low 
volume (NIGHT mode)
You can enjoy sound effects and to hear the 
dialog clearly even at a low volume level using 
this function. This function is useful for enjoying 
sound at night. 
Press NIGHT.
To cancel the night mode, press NIGHT again.
 You can listen to Dolby Digital sound at low volume 
by using AUDIO DRC (page 34).
Tip
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
NIGHT
 
						

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an 
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is 
simplified as below:
 One-Touch Play: When you play back a 
component such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
(recorder), the stand and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch to the appropriate 
HDMI input.
 System Audio Control: While watching TV, 
you can select to output the sound from the TV 
speaker or the speakers of the stand.
 System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, 
the stand and the connected components are 
also turned off simultaneously.
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, 
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, 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 in the following 
cases:
 When you connect this stand to a component 
which is not correspond with Control for 
HDMI function.
 When you connect the stand and components 
using other than HDMI connection.
We recommend that you connect this stand to 
products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
 Depending on the connected component, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. See the operating 
instructions of the component.
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for 
HDMI function to on for the stand and the 
connected component.
When you connect a Sony TV with the Control 
for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI 
function for the stand and the connected 
component can be set simultaneously by setting 
Control for HDMI function of the TV.
1Make sure that the stand is connected 
to the TV and the connected 
components (which should be 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function) using HDMI cables (not 
supplied).
2Turn on the stand, the TV and the 
connected components.
3Select the input of the stand connected 
to the component you want to watch 
(BD, DVD, SAT), and switch the HDMI 
input of the TV, so that an image from 
the connected component is displayed.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Note
Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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4Set Control for HDMI function of the TV 
to on.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
stand and the connected component is 
simultaneously set to on.
During the setting, “SCANNING” appears 
in the top panel display. After you finish the 
setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the top 
panel display. Wait until the setting is 
complete.
If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing 
the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for 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.
6Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
connected component to on.
For details on setting the connected 
component, refer to its operating 
instructions.
7Select the input of the stand connected 
to the component you want to use the 
Control for HDMI function for (BD, DVD, 
SAT), and repeat step 6.
If you add or reconnect the 
component
Perform steps of “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” 
Sync” and “If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing the steps 
above” again.
 During the setting of the Control for HDMI function 
for the stand, the System Audio Control function does 
not work.
 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 “OFF.”
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
Setting the Control for HDMI 
function to off for a 
component without HDMI 
jacks
To listen to the sound of the component without 
HDMI jacks when the Control for HDMI 
function is set to on, set it to off for that 
component individually.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the component you 
want to set the Control for HDMI 
function to off for (DVD CTRL, SAT 
CTRL or DMPORT. CTRL), then press 
 or c.
4Press X/x to select “OFF.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 Unless the Control for HDMI function is set to off for 
a component without HDMI jacks, the sound of that 
component is not output from the stand. When you connect the video output of the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV, 
set the “DMPORT. CTRL” to “OFF.”
When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter without video output jack, set the “DMPORT. 
CTRL” to “ON.”
Note
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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Play back a connected component.
The stand and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch to the appropriate 
HDMI input.
 Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not 
be output.
 You can enjoy the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
(recorder) connected to the stand, even if you turn the 
stand off. The POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY 
indicator lights up in amber at this time.
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers 
of the stand by means of a simple operation. For 
details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
Press ?/1 to turn on the stand.
The sound is output from the speaker of the 
stand. The sound is output from 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.
 When you connect a TV that does not have System 
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control 
function does not work.
 You can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of 
the stand using the TV remote.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD
(One-Touch Play)
Note
Tip
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the speakers
(System Audio Control)
Notes
Tip
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c,