Sony Rht G500 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started Refer to page 12 for how to connect a component 
without an HDMI jack.
 The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the 
component to the system using HDMI, INPUT 
COAX and INPUT OPT together.
 The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect 
both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT 
and AUDIO jack of the system.
Notes on HDMI connections
 You can enjoy high quality images using an 
HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We 
recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
 Check the setup...

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When you connect a DVD player (recorder), 
satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no 
HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the 
INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack.
If the satellite tuner does not have the OPTICAL 
OUT jack, connect the system using the INPUT COAX jack. In this case, it is not necessary to 
connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords 
according to the jacks of your components.
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.
* “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer...

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Getting Started The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect 
both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT 
and AUDIO jack of the system.
If you connect any of the 
components with HDMI jacks, 
and the Control for HDMI function 
is set to on
Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu 
of the system for the component connected to the 
system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX 
jack (except a TV) individually. For details, refer 
to “Setting the Control for HDMI function to off 
for a component...

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You can enjoy sound from the connected 
component on the system by connecting the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter while the system is turned on.
 When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the 
arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the 
DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, press and hold 
A and then pull out the 
connector....

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Playback Options
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A?/1 (on/standby)
Press to turn the stand on or off.
BINPUT SELECTOR
Press to select the input source to play back.
CVOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
D (remote sensor)
Point the remote commander towards here.
Playback Options
Index to parts and controls
INPUT SELECTORVOLUME-+
INPUT SELECTORVOLUME-+
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
APOWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator
Lights as follows:
Green: The system is turned on.
Amber: The Control for HDMI function is 
working while the system is turned 
off.
Off: The system is turned off, and the 
Control for HDMI function is not 
working.
BLights up according to the audio input 
signals.
CSLEEP (32)
Flashes when the sleep timer function is 
active.
DHDMI (10, 34)
Lights up when the HDMI equipment is 
being used....

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Playback Options
Remote control
Here describes the buttons for the operation of 
this stand and a connected component through 
DMPORT connection.
 Point the remote at the remote sensor   on the stand.
* The N and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot. 
Use it as a guide during operation.
Buttons for the operation of this 
stand
A?/1 (on/standby)
Press to turn the system on or off.
BAMP MENU
Press to display the menu of the system 
(page 28).
GSOUND FIELD +/–
Press to select the sound field (page 20)....

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1Turn on the TV and choose a program. 
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
TV for details.
2Press ?/1 to turn the system on.
3Press TV on the remote.
4Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume 
of the system.
 The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In 
this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down 
to the minimum.
Enjoying TV
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
VOLUME  
+/–TV
Tip
 

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Playback Options
Enjoying a satellite tuner
1Turn on the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
TV for details.
2Turn the satellite tuner on and press 
?/1 to turn the system on.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
satellite tuner for details.
3Press SAT on the remote.
4Change the TV input.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
TV for details.
5Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume 
of the system.
 The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In 
this case, turn the...

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Selecting the sound field
This system can create multi channel surround 
sound. You can select one of the optimized 
sound fields from system’s preprogrammed 
sound fields. 
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.
The present sound field appears.
Each time you press the SOUND FIELD +/–, the 
display changes cyclically as follows:
STANDARD y MOVIE y MUSIC y 
SPORTS y GAME y P.AUDIO* y 
STANDARD.....
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the 
sound field you want appears.
Available sound fields
* “P. AUDIO” appears...