Sony Rht G1500 Operating Instructions

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
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 speaker automatically, 
loud sound may be output depending on the 
volume level of the stand. You can prevent this 
by limiting the maximum 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 maximum  
volume level you want.
The maximum volume level 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 speaker to the TV speaker.
 We recommend that you set the maximum volume 
level to a little lower than the volume you usually 
listen to.
 Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the 
VOLUME +/– button of the stand and the remote is 
operable.
 If you do not want to limit the maximum 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 turns off automatically.
 Depending on the status, the connected components 
may not be turned off. For details, see operating 
instructions supplied with the connected components.
Notes
Tips
MAX y 49 y 48 ….. 2 y 1 y MIN
Turning off the stand, TV 
and the connected 
compornents
(System Power Off)
Note
 
						

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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.
* Refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 27).
** 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.
The following pages show details for each 
setting.
Advanced Settings
Settings and adjustments 
using the amplifier menu
AMP MENU
DVD 
CTRL**
SET 
HDMI*CTRL: 
HDMION
OFF
ON
OFF
SAT 
CTRL
**ON
OFF
DMPORT. 
CTRL
**ON
OFF
VOL 
LIMIT
**MAX, 49, 48, ..... 
2, 1, MIN
DUAL 
MONOMAIN
SUB
MAIN + SUB
A/V SYNCON
OFF
AUDIO 
DRCMAX
STD
OFF
DISPLAYON
OFF
SLEEPOFF, 10M, 20M, ….. 
80M, 90M
 
						

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Advanced Settings
Enjoying multiplex broadcast 
sound (DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast 
signal.
 To receive 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.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DUAL 
MONO”
 appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the sound you want.
 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.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” 
appears, then press   or c. 
3Press X/x to select the setting.
 OFF: Does not adjust.
 ON: Adjusts the difference between 
picture and sound.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 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 by coaxial (audio), 
optical (audio) or HDMI.
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, 
Notes
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
continued
 
						

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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.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO 
DRC” appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select 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.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Changing the display setting 
(DISPLAY)
You can change the display setting.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DISPLAY” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the setting of the 
top panel display.
 ON:  The display appears all the time.
 OFF: The display appears for a few 
seconds when you operate the stand.
 The display appears all the time when the muting 
or protection function is working, even if you set 
the “DISPLAY” to “OFF.” 
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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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Advanced Settings
Using the sleep timer
You can set the stand to turn off at a preset time 
when you sleep listening to music. You can 
preset the time in 10 minutes decrements.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select 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.
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, 
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.
General
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) 
is connected securely.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” 
appears alternately in the top 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.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is 
not reproduced.
 Check that the playing 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 that 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 25).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is 
heard from the speakers.
 Press VOLUME + and check the volume 
level.
 Press MUTING or VOLUME + to cancel the 
muting function.
 Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the 
selected sound field.
 Depending on the source, the sound effect of 
the speakers may be less noticeable.
Sound lags behind the TV image.
 Set “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” when “A/V 
SYNC” is set to “ON.”
Connected components
There is no sound or only a very low-level 
sound no matter which component is selected.
 Check that this stand and components are 
connected correctly and securely.
 Check that both this stand and the selected 
component are turned on.
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 
stand.
 Check that the component is selected 
correctly.
Sound is interrupted or there is noise.
 Check “Formats supported by this stand” 
(page 38).
There is no picture appears on the TV screen.
 Check that the TV is selected correctly.
 Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.
 Check the HDMI connection.
 Check that the cords are fully inserted into 
the jacks on both the component and this 
stand.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
 
						

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Additional Information
Control for HDMI
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the “BRAVIA” Sync, 
use this troubleshooting guide to help you 
remedy the problem.
The Control for HDMI function does not work.
 Check the HDMI connection (page 11).
 Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in 
AMP menu.
 Make sure the connected component is 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function.
 Check the Control for HDMI settings on the 
connected component. See the operating 
instructions supplied of the connected 
component.
 If you change the HDMI connection, 
connect/disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead), or there is a power failure, 
repeat the procedures of ““BRAVIA” Sync 
Features” (page 27).
 The stand may not work correctly if you 
select a component that is not compatible 
with the Control for HDMI function on the 
TV side.
 Make sure “DVD CTRL”, “SAT CTRL” or 
“DMPORT. CTRL” is set to “ON” in AMP 
menu.
No sound is output from the stand and TV 
speaker.
 Check the volume of the stand and the TV.
 Select the input of the stand correctly.
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.
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.
An image does not appear on the TV.
 Check whether HDMI IN and HDMI OUT 
are connected in reverse.
A message stating that the output method has 
changed from the stand speaker to the TV 
speaker, appears on the TV screen.
 The Control for HDMI function for the 
selected component is set to off. For details, 
refer to “Connecting components without 
HDMI jacks” (page 13).
OTHER
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.
The volume turns down when the output 
method changes from the TV speaker to the 
stand speaker.
 The Volume Limit function is working. For 
details, refer to “Using the Volume Limit 
function” (page 31).
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 VOLUME –.
“COLD RESET” appears and the stand is 
reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to 
the default settings.
 
						

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RHT-G900
RHT-G1500
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 50 W + 50 W, 6 ohms, 
1 kHz, THD less than 1 %
Reference Output Power
Surround mode Front: 70 W/ch, 6 ohms, 
1 kHz, THD 10 %
Center*: 70 W/ch, 3 ohms, 
1 kHz, THD 10 %
Surround*: 70 W/ch, 
6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %
Subwoofer: 120 W, 
3 ohms, 100 Hz ,THD 10 %
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV Sensitivity: 600 mV
Impedance: 30 kohms
Specifications
Dimensions: 
mm (approx.)A1,115
B400
C500
Mass: kg 54
POWER/
ACTIVE STANDBYINPUT SELECTORVOLUME
Dimensions: 
mm (approx.)A1,550
B400
C400
Mass: kg 59
Format Supported/Not supported
Dolby Digitala
DTSa
Linear PCM-2ch*a
Linear PCM-7.1ch 
48k* (Only on HDMI)a
Linear PCM-7.1ch 
96k×
Dolby Digital Plus ×
Dolby True HD ×
DTS-HD ×
 
						

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Additional Information
Inputs (Digital)
TV, DVD Optical
SAT Coaxial, optical
FM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer
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 HDMI 19pin-standard 
connector
Video inputs/outputs BD, DVD, SAT: 
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1440 × [email protected]/60 Hz 
(pixel sent 2 times)
1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 
Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 
Hz
720 × 576p@50 Hz
1440 × 576p@50 Hz (pixel 
sent 2 times)
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
Audio inputs BD, DVD, SAT: Linear 
PCM 7.1ch/Dolby Digital/
DTS
Speakers
Front speaker unit
Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex, 
Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 50 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 25 mm, balanced 
dome type
Center speaker unit
Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex, 
Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 50 mm, cone type 
× 2
Tweeter: 25 mm, balanced 
dome type
Surround speaker unit
Speaker system Full range, 
Acoustic suspension, 
Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit 50 mm, cone type
Subwoofer unit
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 100 mm, cone type × 2
General
Power requirements  European model: 
220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
On: 110 W
Active Standby (Control for HDMI is on): 
1.5 W or more
Standby (Control for HDMI is off): less than 0.3 
W 
Dimensions (approx.)
RHT-G900 1,115 × 500 × 400 mm
(w/h/d)
RHT-G1500 1,550 × 400 × 400 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
RHT-G900 54 kg
RHT-G1500 59 kg
Supplied accessories
Optical cable (1 m) (1)
Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Top glass panel (1) 
Corner protectors (4)
Support belt and two screws (small/large) (1)
Shelf board (1) (RHT-G900 only)
Shelf support pins (4) (RHT-G900 only)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.
 Standby power consumption 0.3 W.
 Halogenated flame retardants are not 
used in the printed wiring boards.
 Over 85 % power efficiency of 
amplifier block is achieved with the full digital 
amplifier, S-Master.
 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
 
						

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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.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 
is an interface that supports both video and audio 
on a single digital connection, allowing you to 
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The 
HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy 
protection technology that incorporates coding 
technology for digital video signals.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method of converting analog audio to digital 
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
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.
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 
efficiency and improved thermal performance.
x.v.Colour
x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the 
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a 
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international 
standard for color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range 
than the currently used broadcast standard.
Glossary