Sony Rht G5 Operating Instructions

4-170-065-12(1)
Theatre Stand System
©2010 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
RHT-G5
 

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Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as 
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such 
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do 
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on 
the apparatus.
The stand is not...

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WARNING ..............................................4
CAUTION................................................5
Precautions ...............................................6
Getting Started
Supplied accessories ................................7
Setting this stand ......................................8
Connecting the TV and player .................9
Connecting satellite tuner or cable 
television tuner ................................11
Connecting other components................12
Connecting the AC...

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Do not lean on or hang from the 
TV when the TV is placed on the 
stand.
The TV may fall from the 
stand causing an accident 
resulting in serious injury 
or death.
Do not move the stand with the 
TV or other equipment installed 
on it.
Be sure to remove 
the TV and other 
equipment when 
moving the stand. If 
you fail to do so, the 
stand may lose 
balance and topple 
over resulting in serious injury.
Do not allow the AC power cord 
(mains lead) or the connecting 
cable to be pinched between the 
TV...

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Do not place any heated objects 
such as a hot pan or a kettle on 
the stand. 
A top glass panel may break 
and cause injury. Or, it may 
cause damage to the stand.
Do not step on the stand.
You may fall, or break 
the glass and cause 
injury.
Do not subject the top glass panel 
to excessive shock.
This stand uses glass 
with an anti-scatter 
film, but care should 
still be taken. If the 
glass breaks, glass 
fragments could cause 
injury, so observe the 
precautions below.
 Do not hit the glass or...

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On safety
 Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower 
vase or pottery on the stand.
 Do not make alterations to the stand.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the stand, 
unplug the stand and have it checked by qualified 
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
 If you are not going to use the stand for a long time, 
be sure to disconnect the stand from the wall outlet 
(mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains 
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the...

Getting Started
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Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the stand using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 
+ and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting...

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Assembling the stand
The stand requires assembly. For details, refer to 
“Theatre Stand System Installation Guide” 
(supplied).
About the installation position
Install the stand after connecting all the 
components to the stand.
Install the stand after allowing for a space of 
more than 7 cm from the wall. This is to allow 
for heat dissipation and to prevent the TV from 
falling. Installation of the stand requires two or 
more people.
 Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up 
the...

Getting Started
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Connect the TV and/or player with HDMI jacks to the stand using an HDMI cable.
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible components using HDMI cables, operation can be 
simplified when you set the Control for HDMI function for the TV. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” 
(page 23).
 The stand is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. If you connect the stand to the ARC-
compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the stand with the...

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 The HDMI jack connections have priority when you connect different components to the stand using the INPUT 
OPT/INPUT COAX and HDMI jacks.
 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 from the component on the TV.
Notes on HDMI connections
 Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Colour, or 3D 
images may not be displayed...