Sony Rht G500 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Settings
Changing the brightness of 
the front panel display 
(DIMMER)
The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to one of 2 levels.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears, then press   or c. 
3Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display.
 OFF: Bright lighting.
 ON: Low lighting.
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...

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Using the sleep timer 
(SLEEP)
You can set the system 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.
The minutes display (the remaining time) 
changes as follows:
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 This function is only for this system, not for the 
connected TV or other components.
Note
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM...

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Additional Information
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the system, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, 
be sure to bring in the entire system.
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 front...

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There is no picture on the TV screen.
 Check that the TV is selected correctly.
 Set the TV to the appropriate input mode.
Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function does not work.
 Check the HDMI connection (page 10).
 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. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the 
connected...

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Additional Information
If the system still does not 
operate properly after performing 
the above measures, reset the 
system as follows:
Use buttons on the system for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
2Press INPUT SELECTOR, VOLUME – 
and ?/1 at the same time.
“COLD RESET” appears and the system is 
reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to 
the default settings.
Specifications
Dimensions: 
mm (approx.)A1,010
B400
C550
Mass: kg 43
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Formats supported by this 
stand
Digital input formats supported by this system 
are as follows.
* Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no 
more than 48 kHz.
Amplifier section
Reference Output Power
Surround mode Front: 50 Watts/ch 
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 
THD 10 %)
Center*: 50 Watts/ch 
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 
10 %)
Subwoofer: 100 Watts/ch 
(4 ohms at 100 Hz, 
THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV Impedance: 30 kohms...

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Additional Information
Supplied accessories
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)
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...

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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...

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Additional Information
A
A/V SYNC 30
AMP menu
 28
AUDIO DRC
 30
B
Blu-ray Disc player (recorder)
connecting
 10
D
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
connecting
 14
DIMMER
 31
DISPLAY
 31
DUAL MONO
 29
DVD player (recorder)
connecting
 10, 12
H
HDMI
connecting
 10
I
Installing 9
P
“PlayStation 3”
connecting
 10
R
Remote
before use
 8
operating
 17
S
Satellite tuner
connecting
 10, 12
Setting
 9
S-Force PRO Front Surround
 7
Sleep timer
 32
Sound field
 20
Speakers level
 27
Index
 

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