Sony Rht G500 Operating Instructions

3-877-030-12(1)
Theatre Stand 
System
©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
RHT-G500
 

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as 
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus...

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WARNING ..............................................4
CAUTION................................................5
Precautions ...............................................6
Main features ...........................................7
Getting Started
Supplied accessories ................................8
Setting this stand ......................................9
Connecting components with HDMI 
jacks .................................................10
Connecting components without HDMI 
jacks...

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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. 
It may cause damage to the 
stand.
Do not step on the stand.
You may fall, or 
break the stand and 
cause injury.
This stand is only for the 
specified TV.
Confirm whether this stand is mentioned as a 
supported product in the operating instructions 
of the TV.
Note on load capacity
Do not place any equipment exceeding the 
specified maximum weight on the stand, as 
indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it 
may...

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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
 Before operating the stand, check that the operating 
voltage is identical to your local power supply. The 
operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the 
rear of the stand.
 The stand is not...

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Main features
BEasy connection with HDMI
b
The cords are all tangled up. Neat connections (page 10).
BEasy operation with only one TV remote (“BRAVIA” Sync)
b
Separate remotes for each component. Consolidate operations on one remote 
(page 21).
BEasy Surround settings
b
I need lots of cords and speakers. Easy set-up with S-Force PRO Front 
Surround.
About S-Force PRO Front Surround
Sony’s long-term involvement in surround 
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data 
accumulated as a result)...

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Please check the following accessories in the 
package.
Optical cable (1.5 m) (1)
Remote commander (RM-ANU041) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Support belt and two screws (small/large) 
(1)
Shelf board (1)
Shelf support pins (4)
Operating Instructions (1)
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...

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Getting Started
Preventing the TV from 
toppling over
As a protective measure, secure the TV.
Perform following steps as a protective measure 
if you have a Sony LCD TV.
1Place the TV on the center of the stand.
2Fasten the support belt (supplied) to 
the stand with the small screw 
(supplied).
Tighten the screw into the rear hole, as in the 
illustration.
3Fit the support belt to the TV, then 
firmly fasten with the large screw 
(supplied) using a screw driver or coin, 
etc.
4While supporting the...

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We recommend that you connect components to 
the system using an HDMI cable.
With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high 
quality sound and high quality images.
However, it is necessary to connect the audio 
output of the TV to the audio input of the 
system using an optical cable or an audio cord in order to listen to the TV’s sound from the 
system.
For details on the Control for HDMI function, 
refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” 
(page 21).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after 
you have...