Sony Rht G950 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 TV turns on automatically and 
switches 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 stand.
 System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, 
the stand 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 correctly in the 
following cases:
 When you connect this stand to a component 
which is not correspond with Control for 
HDMI function.
 When you connect the stand and components 
using other than HDMI connection.
We recommend that you connect this stand 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 connected 
component.
When you connect a Sony TV with the Control 
for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI 
function for the stand and the connected 
component can be set simultaneously by setting 
Control for HDMI function of the TV.
1Make sure that the stand 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 stand, the TV and the 
connected components.
3Select the input of the stand connected 
to the component you want to watch 
(SAT/CATV, DVD, BD), and switch the 
HDMI input of the TV, so that an image 
from the connected component is 
displayed.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Note
Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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4Display the list of the HDMI 
components on the TV menu, and set 
the Control for HDMI function to on for 
connected components.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
stand 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.
 For details on setting the TV and the connected 
components, refer to their operating instructions.
If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” 
does not appear after performing 
the steps above
Set the Control for HDMI function to on for the 
stand 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 stand connected 
to the component you want to use the 
Control for HDMI function for (SAT/
CATV, DVD, BD), 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 stand, 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 stand is “ON.”
Note
Notes
Tip
 
						

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
Setting the Control for HDMI 
function to off
Set the Control for HDMI function to off when 
you connect components not compatible with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI 
jacks, etc.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select “CTRL: HDMI,” then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select “OFF.”
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Play back a connected component.
The TV turns on automatically and switches to 
the appropriate HDMI input.
 Even if the stand is turned off (active standby mode), 
the HDMI signal will be sent from the connected 
component to the TV via the HDMI connection. You 
can enjoy image and sound of the component on the 
TV.
 Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not 
be output.
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD
(One-Touch Play)
Tip
Note
 
						

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You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers 
of the stand by means of a simple operation. For 
details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
Press ?/1 to turn on the stand.
The sound is output from the speaker of the 
stand. The sound is output from the TVs speaker 
when you turn the stand off.
 When the TV is turned on before this stand 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 stand using the TV remote.
Using the Volume Limit 
function
When the System Audio Control function is 
active, and the output method changes from the 
TV speaker to the stand speaker automatically, 
loud sound may be output depending on the 
volume level of the stand. 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 stand 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 +/– button of the stand and the remote is 
operable.
 If you do not want to limit the maximum volume 
level, select “MAX.”
Enjoying the TV sound 
from the stand
(System Audio Control)
Notes
Tip
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
?/1
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Notes
Tips
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER 
button on the TV’s remote, the stand and the 
connected components turns off automatically.
 If the TV is turned off and enters standby mode, the 
power consumption of the stand will be reduced when 
the power saving function is on.
 Depending on the status, the connected components 
may not be turned off. For details, see operating 
instructions supplied with the connected components.
If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is 
connected to the stand, and the stand is in active 
standby mode, if the TV is turned off, HDMI 
signal transmission stops, and power 
consumption is reduced.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select “POWER SAVE,” 
then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select the setting.
 ON: Reduces power consumption in 
active standby mode. HDMI signal 
transmission occurs only when the 
TV is on.
 OFF: No reduction. HDMI signal 
transmission occurs continuously 
even if the stand is turned off (active 
standby mode).
5Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Turning off the stand, TV 
and the connected 
compornents
(System Power Off)
Tip
Note
Using the power saving 
function
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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 The power saving function may not work for some 
TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this 
case, set “POWER SAVE” to “OFF.”
 Depending on your components, it may take time 
before image or sound is output.
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Advanced Settings
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 31).
** 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.
 These settings are retained even if you disconnect the 
AC power cord (mains lead).
The following pages show details for each 
setting.
Advanced Settings
Settings and adjustments 
using the amplifier menu
AMP MENU
SET 
HDMI*CTRL: 
HDMION
OFF
POWER 
SAVE
**ON
OFF VOL 
LIMIT
**MAX, 49, 48, ..... 
2, 1, MIN
DUAL 
MONOMAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
A/V SYNCON
OFF
AUDIO 
DRCMAX
STD
OFF
DISPLAYON
OFF
SLEEPOFF, 10M, 20M, ….. 
80M, 90M
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Enjoying multiplex broadcast 
sound (DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast 
signal.
 To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital 
satellite tuner to the stand 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.
Adjusting the delay between 
the sound and the image (A/V 
SYNC)
You can delay the sound using this function 
when the image is slower than 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 
picture 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.
Note
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Notes
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
 
						

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Advanced Settings
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound 
at low volume (AUDIO DRC)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. 
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.
Changing the display setting 
(DISPLAY)
You can change the display setting.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DISPLAY” 
appears, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the setting of the 
front panel display.
 ON:  The display appears all the time.
 OFF: The display appears for a few 
seconds when you operate the stand.
 The display appears all the time when the muting 
or protection function is working, even if you set 
the “DISPLAY” to “OFF.”
4Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
Note
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
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Using the sleep timer
You can set the stand 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 you 
want.
The minutes display (remaining time) 
changes as follows:
 This function is only for this stand, not for the 
connected TV or other components.
Note
VOLUME
MUTING TUNING
-
PRESET-NIGHT DISPLAYCENTER SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR
AMP MENU LEVEL
DIMMER
TUNING
+
PRESET+
RETURNMENU
SOUND FIELD
AMP 
MENU
C, X, x, c, 
OFF y 10M y 20M
YY
90M y 80M  ..... 30M