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 shall not be 
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like.
Disposal of Old Electrical 
& Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the 
European Union and 
other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or 
on its packaging indicates that 
this product shall not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring 
this product is disposed of correctly, you will 
help prevent potential negative consequences for 
the environment and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste 
handling of this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve natural resources. 
For more detailed information about recycling of 
this product, please contact your local Civic 
Office, your household waste disposal service or 
the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste 
batteries (applicable in 
the European Union and 
other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging 
indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. 
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment and 
human health which could otherwise be caused 
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. 
The recycling of the materials will help to 
conserve natural resources. In case of products 
that for safety, performance or data integrity 
reasons require a permanent connection with an 
incorporated battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff only. To 
ensure that the battery will be treated properly, 
hand over the product at end-of-life to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other 
batteries, please view the section on how to 
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand 
the battery over to the applicable collection point 
for the recycling of waste batteries. For more 
detailed information about recycling of this 
product or battery, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste disposal 
service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The 
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety 
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee 
matters please refer to the addresses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
WARNING
 
						

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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 .................................................12
Setting up the sound output of the 
connected component ......................13
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter .............................................14
Playback Options
Index to parts and controls .....................15
Enjoying TV...........................................18
Enjoying other components ...................19
Surround Function
Enjoying the surround effect ..................20
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................21
Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........21
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD..................24
(One-Touch Play)
Enjoying the TV sound from the 
speakers ...........................................24
(System Audio Control)
Turning off the TV, system and connected 
components ......................................26
(System Power Off)
Advanced Settings
Setting up the speakers level ..................27
Settings and adjustments using the 
amplifier menu .................................28
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................... 33
Specifications ........................................ 35
Glossary................................................. 37
Index ...................................................... 39
Table of Contents
 
						

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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 and the stand.
 The AC power cord (mains lead) 
or the connecting cable may be 
damaged resulting in fire or 
electric shock.
 When moving the stand, be 
careful not to trap the AC power 
cord (mains lead) or the 
connecting cable under the stand.
Do not allow children to climb on 
the stand or crawl between the 
shelves.
If children climb on 
the stand or get 
between the shelves, 
serious injury or death 
can result if the stand 
breaks or topples over.
Do not hold the base when 
moving the stand.
When you move 
the stand, hold 
the lower part of 
the top shelf. If 
you hold the 
base as in the 
illusration, there 
is a risk that the 
plinth section 
may detach and the stand may fall.
WARNING
Top shelf
 
						

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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 fall or break.
Notes on installation
 Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between 
the TV and the stand.
 To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the 
following:
– Install the stand on a solid and flat surface.
– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a 
mat, first lay a board under the stand.
– Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct 
sunlight or near a heater.
– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or 
outdoors.
 Moving the stand requires two people or more. Move 
the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do 
so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious 
injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the 
stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to 
pinch your fingers when moving the stand.
CAUTION
50 kg
10 kg
25 kg
 
						

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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 disconnected from the AC power 
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 
outlet (mains), even if the stand itself has been turned 
off.
 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 cord.
 One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the 
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet 
(mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the 
plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
 Install this stand so that the power cord can be 
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the 
event of trouble.
On placement
 Place the stand in a location with adequate ventilation 
to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the 
stand.
 Use caution when placing the stand on surfaces that 
have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) 
as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
 The floor may be damaged if sand, trash, etc., gets 
caught under the legs of the stand.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off 
and unplug the stand.
On cleaning
Clean the stand, panel and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your 
stand, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Copyrights
This stand incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic 
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s: 
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents 
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround 
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and 
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This stand incorporates High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Precautions
 
						

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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) 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.
Recommended surround-sound area
You can enjoy surround sound in the areas in 
which sound is spread as illustrated.
 
						

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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 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 apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended 
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible 
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
Supplied accessories
Notes
 
						

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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 TV, tighten the 
support belt to secure in place.
Installing the shelf board
1Insert the attaching shelf support pins 
(supplied) into the holes in the stand.
2Fit the shelf board onto the shelf 
support pins horizontally. This requires 
people.
Installing this stand
Install the stand after connecting all the 
components to the stand.
Install the stand, allowing for at least 10 cm 
space between the wall and the rear of the stand, 
and 30 cm between the wall and the left side of 
the stand. This is to allow for heat dissipation and 
to prevent the TV from falling.
 Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up 
the stand.
Setting this stand
(large)
(small)
Note
At least 
10 cm At 
least 
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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 finished connecting all components to 
the system.
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
INPUT INPUT
HDMI
RLOPT OPT OPT
COAXDC 5V
0.7A MAX
DVD SAT DMPORT TV
BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT
TV monitor, projector, etc.
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
BOptical cable (supplied)
CAudio cord (not supplied)Audio/video signal
Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3”
Audio/video 
signal
Satellite tuner Audio/video 
signal CBA
Audio/video 
signal
DVD player (recorder) Audio signal
or
: Signal flow AAA