Sony Rht G500 Operating Instructions

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an 
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is 
simplified as below:
 One-Touch Play: When you play back a 
component such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
(recorder), the system and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch to the appropriate 
HDMI input.
 System Audio Control: While watching TV, 
you can select to output the sound from the TV 
speaker or the speakers of the system.
 System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, 
the system and the connected components are 
also turned off simultaneously.
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, 
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., 
with the Control for HDMI function.
CONTROL FOR HDMI is a mutual control 
function standard used by CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function will 
not operate in the following 
cases:
 When you connect this system to a component 
which is not compatible with the Control for 
HDMI function.
 When you connect the system and components 
using other than HDMI connection.
We recommend that you connect this system to 
products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
 Depending on the connected component, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. See the operating 
instructions of the component.
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for 
HDMI function to on for the system and the 
connected component.
When you connect a Sony TV with the Control 
for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI 
function for the system and the connected 
component can be set simultaneously by setting 
the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
1Make sure that the system is connected 
to the TV and the connected 
components (which should be 
compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function) using HDMI cables (not 
supplied).
2Turn on the system, the TV and the 
connected components.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Note
Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU BD, DVD, 
SAT
C, X, x, c, 
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3Select the input of the system 
connected to the component you want 
to watch (BD, DVD, SAT), and switch 
the HDMI input of the TV, so that an 
image from the connected component 
is displayed.
4Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
TV to on.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
system and the connected component is 
simultaneously set to on.
During the setting, “SCANNING” appears 
in the front panel display. After you finish 
the setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the 
front panel display. Wait until the setting is 
complete.
If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing 
the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the 
system and the connected component 
individually.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press x/X repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press x/X repeatedly until “CTRL: 
HDMI” appears, then press   or c.
4Press x/X to select “ON.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off. The Control for 
HDMI function is set to on.
6Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
connected component to on.
For details on setting the connected 
component, refer to its operating 
instructions.
7Select the input of the system 
connected to the component you want 
to use the Control for HDMI function for 
(BD, DVD, SAT), and repeat step 6.
If you add or reconnect the 
component
Perform steps of “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” 
Sync” and “If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing the steps 
above” again.
 During the setting of the Control for HDMI function 
for the system, the System Audio Control function 
does not work.
 If the Control for HDMI function for the connected 
component cannot be set simultaneously by setting 
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” of the TV, set the Control 
for HDMI function using the menu of the connected 
component.
 For details on setting the TV and the connected 
components, refer to their operating instructions.
 The default setting of the Control for HDMI function 
of the system is “OFF.”
Notes
Tip
 
						

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
Setting the Control for HDMI 
function to off for a 
component without HDMI 
jacks
To listen to the sound of the component without 
HDMI jacks when the Control for HDMI 
function is set to on, set it to off for that 
component individually.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press x/X repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press x/X to select the component you 
want to set the Control for HDMI 
function to off for (DVD CTRL, SAT 
CTRL or DMPORT. CTRL), then press 
 or c.
4Press x/X to select “OFF.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 Unless the Control for HDMI function is set to off for 
a component without HDMI jacks, the sound of that 
component may not be output from the system. When you connect the video output of the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV, 
set the “DMPORT. CTRL” to “OFF.”
When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter without video output jack, set the “DMPORT. 
CTRL” to “ON.”
Note
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Tip
 
						

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Play back a connected component.
The system and the TV are turned on 
automatically and switch to the appropriate 
HDMI input.
 Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not 
be output.
 You can enjoy the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
(recorder) connected to the system, even if you turn 
the system off. The POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY 
indicator lights up in amber at this time.
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers 
of the system by means of a simple operation. 
For details, see the operating instructions of the 
TV.
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The sound is output from the speaker of the 
system. The sound is output from the TVs 
speaker when you turn the system off.
 When the TV is turned on before this system is turned 
on, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.
 When you connect a TV that does not have System 
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control 
function does not work.
 You can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of 
the system using the TV remote.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD
(One-Touch Play)
Note
Tip
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the speakers
(System Audio Control)
Notes
Tip
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
INPUT 
SELECTOR
 
						

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
Using the Volume Limit 
function
When the System Audio Control function is 
active, and the output method changes from the 
TV speaker to the system speaker automatically, 
loud sound may be output depending on the 
volume level of the system. You can prevent this 
by limiting the maximum volume level.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press x/X repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press x/X repeatedly until “VOL LIMIT” 
appears, then press   or c.
4Press x/X to select the maximum 
volume level you want.
The maximum volume level changes as 
follows:
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 This function is available only when the Control for 
HDMI function is set to on.
 This function is not available when the output method 
changes from the system speaker to the TV speaker.
 We recommend that you set the maximum volume 
level to a little lower than the volume you usually 
listen to.
 Regardless of the maximum volume level you set, the 
VOLUME +/– buttons of the system and the remote 
are operable.
 If you do not want to limit the maximum volume 
level, select “MAX.”
Using the INPUT SELECTOR 
buttons of the remote
The INPUT SELECTOR buttons (TV, BD, 
DVD, SAT) work as follows when the Control 
for HDMI function is set to on.
 BD, DVD, SAT: The systems audio input is 
switched to the corresponding components 
sound by pressing the button. The TVs video 
input is also switched to the components image 
automatically.
 TV: The systems audio input is switched to the 
TV sound by pressing this button. The TVs 
video input is not switched automatically. 
Select the TV channel you want to watch with 
the TV remote.
Notes
Tips
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When you turn the TV off by using the POWER 
button on the TV’s remote, the system and the 
connected components turn off automatically.
 Depending on the status, the connected components 
may not be turned off. For details, see operating 
instructions supplied with the connected components.
Turning off the TV, system 
and connected 
components
(System Power Off)
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Advanced Settings
You can adjust the level of the center speaker 
and the subwoofer. This setting is applied to all 
sound fields.
1Start playing a source encoded with 
multi channel surround effects (DVD, 
etc.).
2Press LEVEL MODE.
3Press x/X to select “CNT LEVEL (center 
speaker level)” or “SW LEVEL 
(subwoofer level).”
4Press  or c.
5While monitoring the sound, press x/X 
to select the setting you want.
Default setting: 0 (dB)
You can adjust from –6 (dB) to +6 (dB) in 1 
(dB) steps.
6Press LEVEL MODE.
Advanced Settings
Setting up the speakers 
level
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
LEVEL 
MODE
C, X, x, c, 
 
						

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Using the AMP menu
You can set the following items with AMP 
MENU on the remote.
The default settings are underlined.
* Refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 21).
** This setting appears only when “CTRL: HDMI” is 
set to “ON.”
1Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP 
menu.
2Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the 
item and the setting.
3Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP 
menu.
The following pages show details for each 
setting.
Settings and adjustments 
using the amplifier menu
AUDIO 
DRC DUAL 
MONO
MAX
STD
OFF
MAIN
SUB
MAIN+SUB
A/V 
SYNCON
OFF
DIMMER
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ONOFFCTRL: HDMI
ON
OFF
DVD CTRL**
ON
OFF
SAT CTRL**
ON
OFF
DMPORT. CTRL**
MAX, 49, 
48 ….. 2, 1, 
MINVOL LIMIT**
AMP MENU
SET 
HDMI* 
OFF, 10M, 20M, ….. 80M, 90MSLEEP
 
						

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Advanced Settings
Enjoying multiplex broadcast 
sound (DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast 
signal.
 To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital 
satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable or 
coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the 
digital satellite tuner to AC-3.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press x/X repeatedly until “DUAL 
MONO” appears, then press   or c.
3Press x/X to select the sound you want.
 MAIN: Plays back only the main 
channel.
 SUB: Plays back only the sub 
channel.
 MAIN+SUB: Main sound is output from 
the left speaker and sub 
sound is output from the 
right speaker.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Note
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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Adjusting the delay between 
the sound and the image (A/V 
SYNC)
You can delay the sound using this function 
when the image is behind the sound.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” 
appears, then press   or c. 
3Press X/x to select the setting.
 OFF: Does not adjust.
 ON: Adjusts the difference between 
image and sound.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 You may not be able to adjust the delay between 
sound and image perfectly using this function. 
 This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS 
and Linear PCM (2ch) input by coaxial (audio), 
optical (audio) or HDMI.
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound 
at low volume (AUDIO DRC)
You can narrow the dynamic range of the sound 
track. This function is useful for enjoying movies 
at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to 
Dolby Digital sources.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press x/X repeatedly until “AUDIO 
DRC” appears, then press   or c.
3Press x/X to select the setting.
 OFF: No compression of dynamic range.
 STD: Reproduces the sound track with 
the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
 MAX: Compresses dynamic range fully.
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Notes
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
VOLUME
MUTINGALBUM
-
DMPORTTV BD DVD SAT
LEVEL MODEDISPLAY
AMP MENUINPUT SELECTOR
ALBUM+
RETURNDMPORT
MENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c,