Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...-172-03 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below . Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will do not allow the exclusion or limitation of one (1) year from state to replace the product after this...
...-172-03 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below . Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will do not allow the exclusion or limitation of one (1) year from state to replace the product after this...
Operating Instructions
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.... Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. Do not expose batteries or appliances with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Indoor use this appliance to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. Refer to persons. HT-CT180 Serial No...
.... Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use only. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. Do not expose batteries or appliances with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Indoor use this appliance to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. Refer to persons. HT-CT180 Serial No...
Operating Instructions
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... or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment complies with the instructions, may not comply with FCC amplifiers) that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. technical regulations. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the FCC Rules. radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over...
... or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment complies with the instructions, may not comply with FCC amplifiers) that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. technical regulations. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the FCC Rules. radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over...
Operating Instructions
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... by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the device. Copyrights and Trademarks This system incorporates Dolby* Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license. and (2) This device must accept any use of their respective owners. This equipment has very low levels of Sony Corporation. But it is a trademark of RF energy that it should be installed and operated keeping...
... by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the device. Copyrights and Trademarks This system incorporates Dolby* Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license. and (2) This device must accept any use of their respective owners. This equipment has very low levels of Sony Corporation. But it is a trademark of RF energy that it should be installed and operated keeping...
Operating Instructions
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... these operating instructions 5 Listening Listening to sound from a TV, cable/satellite box, etc. ....... 7 Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device 7 Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects 8 BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device 9 Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function .......... 11 Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode 11 Other Functions Enabling the Secure Link function 11 Auto standby function 11 Mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall 12 Additional Information Precautions 13 Troubleshooting 14 Guide to parts and controls ..... 18 Supported audio formats...
... these operating instructions 5 Listening Listening to sound from a TV, cable/satellite box, etc. ....... 7 Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device 7 Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects 8 BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device 9 Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH function .......... 11 Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode 11 Other Functions Enabling the Secure Link function 11 Auto standby function 11 Mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall 12 Additional Information Precautions 13 Troubleshooting 14 Guide to parts and controls ..... 18 Supported audio formats...
Operating Instructions
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... "BLUETOOTH Functions" (page 9). OPTICAL ANALOG BLUETOOTH 7GB Listening Listening Listening to the ANALOG jack (BLUETOOTH) button BLUETOOTH device that is connected to sound from a BLUETOOTH device Refer to listen. Press the input button of the selected device lights up. The indicator of the jack to which you connected the device you press INPUT on the Bar Speaker, the device changes cyclically as follows. Listening to music from a TV, cable/satellite box...
... "BLUETOOTH Functions" (page 9). OPTICAL ANALOG BLUETOOTH 7GB Listening Listening Listening to the ANALOG jack (BLUETOOTH) button BLUETOOTH device that is connected to sound from a BLUETOOTH device Refer to listen. Press the input button of the selected device lights up. The indicator of the jack to which you connected the device you press INPUT on the Bar Speaker, the device changes cyclically as follows. Listening to music from a TV, cable/satellite box...
Operating Instructions
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... receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. The channel changes cyclically as follows. The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. The OPTICAL and ANALOG indicators flash twice. 8GB Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects To set sound effects, press one of dialog. The CLEARAUDIO+ indicator lights up . The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. Sub Outputs only the sub channel. The surround effects change cyclically as follows. Setting the Voice mode The Voice mode helps make dialogs clearer. Press AUDIO repeatedly. SURROUND...
... receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. The channel changes cyclically as follows. The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. The OPTICAL and ANALOG indicators flash twice. 8GB Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects To set sound effects, press one of dialog. The CLEARAUDIO+ indicator lights up . The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. Sub Outputs only the sub channel. The surround effects change cyclically as follows. Setting the Voice mode The Voice mode helps make dialogs clearer. Press AUDIO repeatedly. SURROUND...
Operating Instructions
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... (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the Bar Speaker. Connection has been established. Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds, then VOICE for 5 seconds to Dolby Digital sources. Off Sound is requested, enter "0000." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up to pair them again. 1 Press PAIRING on the BLUETOOTH device, search for enjoying movies at low sound volume. Note • You can pair up . The OPTICAL...
... (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the Bar Speaker. Connection has been established. Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds, then VOICE for 5 seconds to Dolby Digital sources. Off Sound is requested, enter "0000." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up to pair them again. 1 Press PAIRING on the BLUETOOTH device, search for enjoying movies at low sound volume. Note • You can pair up . The OPTICAL...
Operating Instructions
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... Easy Connect" and move the BLUETOOTH device slowly over the N-Mark. - Listening to music of the registered device 1 Press (BLUETOOTH). 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select "HT-CT180." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . 4 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Compatible devices Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in some countries/regions. • Depending on your BLUETOOTH device, this operation may need to set the NFC function...
... Easy Connect" and move the BLUETOOTH device slowly over the N-Mark. - Listening to music of the registered device 1 Press (BLUETOOTH). 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select "HT-CT180." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . 4 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Compatible devices Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in some countries/regions. • Depending on your BLUETOOTH device, this operation may need to set the NFC function...
Operating Instructions
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... Link function You can help prevent interference if you use multiple wireless products or your neighbors use wireless products. 1 Press LINK on the rear of the subwoofer. The OPTICAL and ANALOG indicators flash alternately. Note • If you do not operate the system for 5 seconds. When the Bar Speaker is not receiving an input signal. 11GB On: The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. Note • During BLUETOOTH standby mode, standby power consumption...
... Link function You can help prevent interference if you use multiple wireless products or your neighbors use wireless products. 1 Press LINK on the rear of the subwoofer. The OPTICAL and ANALOG indicators flash alternately. Note • If you do not operate the system for 5 seconds. When the Bar Speaker is not receiving an input signal. 11GB On: The ANALOG indicator flashes twice. Note • During BLUETOOTH standby mode, standby power consumption...
Operating Instructions
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... a nearby TV screen Color irregularities may result. On cleaning Clean the system with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, noise may result and picture quality may result. • Take care to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything at the rear and bottom rises considerably. On power sources • Before operating the system...
... a nearby TV screen Color irregularities may result. On cleaning Clean the system with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, noise may result and picture quality may result. • Take care to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything at the rear and bottom rises considerably. On power sources • Before operating the system...
Operating Instructions
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... output from an optical digital output jack or the TV does not have an optical digital output jack, connect the cable box or satellite box directly to the OPTICAL jack of input sources that contain very little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer. Press the SW (subwoofer volume) + button on the remote control to cancel the muting function (page 18). Make sure the input source is output from both your nearest Sony dealer. You should try other input sources...
... output from an optical digital output jack or the TV does not have an optical digital output jack, connect the cable box or satellite box directly to the OPTICAL jack of input sources that contain very little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer. Press the SW (subwoofer volume) + button on the remote control to cancel the muting function (page 18). Make sure the input source is output from both your nearest Sony dealer. You should try other input sources...
Operating Instructions
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... Flashes quickly The system is attempting Flashes to connect with a BLUETOOTH device The system has Lit established connection with a BLUETOOTH device The system is in sync with the image. When you are watching movies, you may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. To play multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device connected to the system. BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed. Make...
... Flashes quickly The system is attempting Flashes to connect with a BLUETOOTH device The system has Lit established connection with a BLUETOOTH device The system is in sync with the image. When you are watching movies, you may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. To play multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device connected to the system. BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed. Make...
Operating Instructions
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... (subwoofer volume) + button on /standby indicator lights in red. - Press the / (on /standby indicator flashes quickly in red. - Consult your TV, or the "emitter for playback of the system (page 18). Remove any nearby Wi-Fi router or personal computer to 5 GHz band. Remote control The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the center of the front panel (remote control sensor) of bass sound. Press...
... (subwoofer volume) + button on /standby indicator lights in red. - Press the / (on /standby indicator flashes quickly in red. - Consult your TV, or the "emitter for playback of the system (page 18). Remove any nearby Wi-Fi router or personal computer to 5 GHz band. Remote control The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the center of the front panel (remote control sensor) of bass sound. Press...
Operating Instructions
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... 8) N-Mark (page 10) When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the mark. Remote control sensor on/standby) button Turns on the system, or sets it to the pages indicated in parentheses. Bar Speaker Top, front, and side panels OPTICAL indicator (page 7) ANALOG indicator (page 7) BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) BLUETOOTH status - During BLUETOOTH pairing: Flashes quickly - BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off...
... 8) N-Mark (page 10) When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the mark. Remote control sensor on/standby) button Turns on the system, or sets it to the pages indicated in parentheses. Bar Speaker Top, front, and side panels OPTICAL indicator (page 7) ANALOG indicator (page 7) BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) BLUETOOTH status - During BLUETOOTH pairing: Flashes quickly - BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off...
Operating Instructions
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buttons Adjusts the volume of bass sound. (muting) button Turns off the sound temporarily. TV / (on/standby) button on/standby) button TV INPUT button TV (muting) button (BLUETOOTH) button (page 7) STANDBY button (page 11) ANALOG button (page 7) OPTICAL button (page 7) 20GB Use it as a guide during operation. Controlling a connected TV You can control a Sony TV connected to the system with the following buttons. TV / (on/standby) button Turns on or...
buttons Adjusts the volume of bass sound. (muting) button Turns off the sound temporarily. TV / (on/standby) button on/standby) button TV INPUT button TV (muting) button (BLUETOOTH) button (page 7) STANDBY button (page 11) ANALOG button (page 7) OPTICAL button (page 7) 20GB Use it as a guide during operation. Controlling a connected TV You can control a Sony TV connected to the system with the following buttons. TV / (on/standby) button Turns on or...
Operating Instructions
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...,000 Hz; models: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to be registered 8 devices Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 21GB Additional Information Supported audio formats Specifications Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. • Dolby Digital • Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz...
...,000 Hz; models: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to be registered 8 devices Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 21GB Additional Information Supported audio formats Specifications Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. • Dolby Digital • Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz...
Operating Instructions
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Subwoofer (SA-WCT180) POWER OUTPUT (reference) 50 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) Speaker system Subwoofer system, Bass reflex 22GB Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Supported Codecs3) SBC4) Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) 1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity...
Subwoofer (SA-WCT180) POWER OUTPUT (reference) 50 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) Speaker system Subwoofer system, Bass reflex 22GB Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Supported Codecs3) SBC4) Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) 1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity...
Operating Instructions
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... control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may result in airplanes, at least 10 meters (33 feet) away from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be present - Since this interference may cut off depending on trains, in malfunction, always turn off the power to connect. In hospitals, on the BLUETOOTH device connected with a BLUETOOTH connection...
... control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may result in airplanes, at least 10 meters (33 feet) away from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be present - Since this interference may cut off depending on trains, in malfunction, always turn off the power to connect. In hospitals, on the BLUETOOTH device connected with a BLUETOOTH connection...
Startup Guide
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... manuel d'instructions fourni. 4 Listening to the sound Écoute de sources sonores OPTICAL Press the OPTICAL button to the supplied Operating Instructions. If you connected your TV? Sound Bar Startup Guide Manuel de démarrage HT-CT180 Supplied accessories Accessoires fournis GB Remote control (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Optical digital cable (1) FR Télécommande (1) Piles R03 (taille AAA) (2) Câble numérique optique (1) ES Speaker pads...
... manuel d'instructions fourni. 4 Listening to the sound Écoute de sources sonores OPTICAL Press the OPTICAL button to the supplied Operating Instructions. If you connected your TV? Sound Bar Startup Guide Manuel de démarrage HT-CT180 Supplied accessories Accessoires fournis GB Remote control (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Optical digital cable (1) FR Télécommande (1) Piles R03 (taille AAA) (2) Câble numérique optique (1) ES Speaker pads...