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 of the connected component if 
an image is poor or the sound does not come 
out of a component connected via the HDMI 
cable.
 Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, 
etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be 
suppressed by the connected component.
 Sound may be interrupted when the sampling 
frequency or the number of channels of audio 
output signals from the playback component is 
switched.
 When the connected component is not 
compatible with copyright protection 
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the 
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be 
distorted or may not be output.
In this case, check the specification of the 
connected component.
 We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI 
conversion cable.
 No matter what input is selected for the system, 
video signals from the HDMI input jack (BD, 
DVD, SAT) that was selected last time are 
output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.
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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 
Entertainment Inc.
Connecting components without 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
DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2”, etc.
TV monitor, projector, etc.
A
AOptical cable (not supplied)
BOptical cable (supplied)
CAudio cord (not supplied)
DCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)or Video signal
: Signal flowVideo signal
AD
Audio signal
Satellite tunerVideo signal CBor Audio signal
Audio signal Video signal
 
						

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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 without HDMI jacks” 
(page 23).Depending on the audio output settings of the 
connected component, the sound may output in 2 
channel sound format only. In this case, set the 
connected component to output the sound in 
multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby 
Digital). For details on audio output settings, 
refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
the connected component.
Note
Setting up the sound 
output of the connected 
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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.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
INPUT INPUT
HDMI
RLOPT OPT OPT
COAXDC 5V
0.7A MAX
DVD SAT DMPORT TV
BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: Signal flow
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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.
ECOAX/OPT
Lights up according to the cable which you 
are using.
POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY
 
						

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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).
HVOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
IMUTING
Press to turn off the sound.
KO RETURN
Press to return to the previous menu.
LC, X, x, c or 
Press C, X, x or c to select the settings. 
Then press   to enter the selection.
MINPUT SELECTOR
Press one of the buttons to select the 
component you want to use. 
The buttons are factory assigned to control 
Sony components. You can change the 
factory settings of the input buttons to suit 
the components in your system.
NDISPLAY
Press to switch the information in the front 
panel display.
OLEVEL MODE
Press to adjust the level of the center speaker 
and subwoofer. This setting is applied to all 
sound fields.
Buttons for the operation of a 
connected component through 
DMPORT connection
The following explanations are for example 
only. Depending on the component, the 
following operations may not be possible, or 
may be different than described.
CDMPORT MENU
Press to display the menu.
D./>
Press to skip chapters.
Em/M
Press to fast reverse or to fast forward.
FN (playback)/X (pause)/x (stop)
Play mode buttons.
JALBUM +/–
Press to select an album.
KO RETURN
Press to return to the previous menu.
LC, X, x, c or 
Press to select a menu item and enter the 
selection.
Note
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
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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
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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 volume of the TV’s speaker down 
to the minimum.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD or 
“PlayStation 3”
1Turn on the TV.
2Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
(recorder) or “PlayStation 3” on and 
press ?/1 to turn the system on.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
component for details.
3Press BD or DVD on the remote.
4Change the TV input.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
TV for details.
5Play back the disc.
 Even if you play back Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital 
Plus or DTS HD with a connected component 
compatible with these sound formats, the system 
accepts as Dolby Digital or DTS. When you play back 
these high-quality sound formats, set the connected 
component to output the sound in multi channel PCM, 
if possible.
Enjoying a connected 
component through DMPORT 
connection
1Press DMPORT on the remote.
2Start playback of the connected 
component.
 When listening to MP3 or other compressed music 
files using a portable audio source, you can enhance 
the sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until 
“P. AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.
Enjoying other components
Tip
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
BD, DVD, 
SAT, 
DMPORT
VOLUME  
+/–SOUND 
FIELD +/–
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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 only when DMPORT is 
selected for the input source to playback.
 The sound fields memorized for each input are 
retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead).
 Multi-channel sound is processed by the surround 
feature in any sound field. Also, multi-channel sound 
is processed by the surround feature for any sound in 
“MOVIE” or “SPORTS.”
Surround Function
Enjoying the surround 
effect
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
SOUND 
FIELD +/–
Sound field Effect
STANDARD You can enjoy normal 
sound.
MOVIE You can enjoy powerful 
sound in which low-
pitched sound is 
emphasized, with 
enhanced presence.
MUSIC This sound field is the best 
for listening to music, and 
you can enjoy the full 
surround sound 
experience.
SPORTS You can enjoy the 
atmosphere of a game, and 
listen to the exciting play-
by-play description.
GAME This sound field is best for 
playing video games.
P. AUDIO* You can enjoy enhanced 
sound when you listen to 
MP3 or other compressed 
music files using a portable 
audio source.
Tips