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. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the...
...-172-03 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the...
Operating Instructions
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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the mains as long as a bookcase or built-in a confined space, such as it is put on the appliance. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the mains as long as a bookcase or built-in a confined space, such as it is put on the appliance. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are...
Operating Instructions
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... statement applies operate this model manufactured for help. 14) Refer all servicing to Part two blades and a third grounding 15 of time. radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from that 11) Only use off and on or pinched particularly at with the instructions, may not comply with FCC amplifiers) that any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is no...
... statement applies operate this model manufactured for help. 14) Refer all servicing to Part two blades and a third grounding 15 of time. radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from that 11) Only use off and on or pinched particularly at with the instructions, may not comply with FCC amplifiers) that any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is no...
Operating Instructions
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...) Connecting to a 4K TV and 4K devices 14 Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display ........ 16 Other Functions Using the Control for HDMI function 19 Using "BRAVIA" Sync features 20 Using the parental lock function 21 Saving power in standby mode 21 Mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall 22 Installing the subwoofer horizontally (HT-CT380 only 24 Linking the system (Link to the subwoofer 24 Additional Information Precautions 25 Troubleshooting 26 Guide to parts and controls ..... 31 Supported audio formats .........35 Specifications 37 On BLUETOOTH...
...) Connecting to a 4K TV and 4K devices 14 Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display ........ 16 Other Functions Using the Control for HDMI function 19 Using "BRAVIA" Sync features 20 Using the parental lock function 21 Saving power in standby mode 21 Mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall 22 Installing the subwoofer horizontally (HT-CT380 only 24 Linking the system (Link to the subwoofer 24 Additional Information Precautions 25 Troubleshooting 26 Guide to parts and controls ..... 31 Supported audio formats .........35 Specifications 37 On BLUETOOTH...
Operating Instructions
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... using the system. The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the system. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device is no need to music from a TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, etc. Listening Listening to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. Listening to pair them again. 1 Press PAIRING on the BLUETOOTH device, search for devices and select this system with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to allow wireless connection...
... using the system. The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the system. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device is no need to music from a TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, etc. Listening Listening to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. Listening to pair them again. 1 Press PAIRING on the BLUETOOTH device, search for devices and select this system with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to allow wireless connection...
Operating Instructions
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... BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes during attempting BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select this system, can connect only one device at a time. • Depending on a smartphone, you may not be displayed, according to the N-Mark on the system until the remote device vibrates. 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . Note • The application may need to set the NFC function to "Controlling the system using...
... BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes during attempting BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select this system, can connect only one device at a time. • Depending on a smartphone, you may not be displayed, according to the N-Mark on the system until the remote device vibrates. 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . Note • The application may need to set the NFC function to "Controlling the system using...
Operating Instructions
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... highlighted, and in treble parts with surround effects, and they are realistic and powerful, making them suitable for movies. [SPORTS] Commentary is automatically selected for the sound source. [STANDARD] Corresponds to every source. [MOVIE] Sounds are played back with low volume difficult to a portable music player using DSEE*. * DSEE stands for game play. [MUSIC] Sounds are played back to suit to a music program, music Blu-ray Disc, or DVD. [P.AUDIO (Portable audio)] Sounds are played back to suit to be...
... highlighted, and in treble parts with surround effects, and they are realistic and powerful, making them suitable for movies. [SPORTS] Commentary is automatically selected for the sound source. [STANDARD] Corresponds to every source. [MOVIE] Sounds are played back with low volume difficult to a portable music player using DSEE*. * DSEE stands for game play. [MUSIC] Sounds are played back to suit to a music program, music Blu-ray Disc, or DVD. [P.AUDIO (Portable audio)] Sounds are played back to suit to be...
Operating Instructions
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... (Audio Return Channel) function sends digital sound from a TV to whether or not the HDMI jack on each end. Copyright-protected 4K content can be viewed only by a connection via an HDCP 2.2compatible HDMI jack on the TV is HDCP 2.2compatible. Refer to the TV's operating instructions as to this system or an AV amplifier using just an HDMI cable. 14GB When the TV's HDMI jack is compatible with ARC Blu-ray Disc player, cable box or...
... (Audio Return Channel) function sends digital sound from a TV to whether or not the HDMI jack on each end. Copyright-protected 4K content can be viewed only by a connection via an HDCP 2.2compatible HDMI jack on the TV is HDCP 2.2compatible. Refer to the TV's operating instructions as to this system or an AV amplifier using just an HDMI cable. 14GB When the TV's HDMI jack is compatible with ARC Blu-ray Disc player, cable box or...
Operating Instructions
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... AC power cord (mains lead). 1 Press MENU to turn off the AV Sync function. It is not compressed. Menu items [LEVEL] (Level) [DRC] (Dynamic range control) [TONE] (Tone) [AUDIO] (Audio) [BASS] (Bass) [TREBLE] (Treble) [SYNC] (AV sync) [DUAL] (Dual mono) [EFFECT] (Sound effect) Function Useful for 2 channels. Adjusts the bass level. • The parameters range from [-6] to [+6] in 1-step increments. Menu list The default settings are not in Dolby TrueHD. • [OFF]: Sound is recommended to Dolby Digital sources. • [ON]: Compresses sound in...
... AC power cord (mains lead). 1 Press MENU to turn off the AV Sync function. It is not compressed. Menu items [LEVEL] (Level) [DRC] (Dynamic range control) [TONE] (Tone) [AUDIO] (Audio) [BASS] (Bass) [TREBLE] (Treble) [SYNC] (AV sync) [DUAL] (Dual mono) [EFFECT] (Sound effect) Function Useful for 2 channels. Adjusts the bass level. • The parameters range from [-6] to [+6] in 1-step increments. Menu list The default settings are not in Dolby TrueHD. • [OFF]: Sound is recommended to Dolby Digital sources. • [ON]: Compresses sound in...
Operating Instructions
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... change the setting to [OFF], the BLUETOOTH function is connected with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology that is connected using a High Speed HDMI cable. • [ON]: Turns on the BLUETOOTH function. • [OFF]: Turns off . • [ON]: BLUETOOTH standby mode is enabled. • [OFF]: BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to [ON]. Turns on or off the BLUETOOTH function of the HDMI standbythrough function. • [AUTO]: Outputs signals from the device. 17GB Select this item to listen to digital sound from the HDMI OUT jack...
... change the setting to [OFF], the BLUETOOTH function is connected with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology that is connected using a High Speed HDMI cable. • [ON]: Turns on the BLUETOOTH function. • [OFF]: Turns off . • [ON]: BLUETOOTH standby mode is enabled. • [OFF]: BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to [ON]. Turns on or off the BLUETOOTH function of the HDMI standbythrough function. • [AUTO]: Outputs signals from the device. 17GB Select this item to listen to digital sound from the HDMI OUT jack...
Operating Instructions
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... front panel display. You can reduce power consumption. Updates will be announced on the auto standby function. • [OFF]: Turns off the function. The system enters standby mode automatically when you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes and the system is not working . • [NG]: The wireless sound system is not receiving an input signal. • [ON]: Turns on the Sony website. You can reset menus and settings (sound fields...
... front panel display. You can reduce power consumption. Updates will be announced on the auto standby function. • [OFF]: Turns off the function. The system enters standby mode automatically when you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes and the system is not working . • [NG]: The wireless sound system is not receiving an input signal. • [ON]: Turns on the Sony website. You can reset menus and settings (sound fields...
Operating Instructions
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...'s remote control. The default setting is connected to use the Home Theatre Control function. The default setting is a mutual control function standard used by setting [CTRL (Control for HDMI)] to the TV sound from the speakers of voice level, subwoofer volume, treble, bass, night mode, Dual Mono, or A/V Sync. If the TV sound was output from the speakers of the system automatically. Control for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). Notes • The above features may not operate with a High Speed HDMI cable, the connected TV...
...'s remote control. The default setting is connected to use the Home Theatre Control function. The default setting is a mutual control function standard used by setting [CTRL (Control for HDMI)] to the TV sound from the speakers of voice level, subwoofer volume, treble, bass, night mode, Dual Mono, or A/V Sync. If the TV sound was output from the speakers of the system automatically. Control for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). Notes • The above features may not operate with a High Speed HDMI cable, the connected TV...
Operating Instructions
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... the sampling frequency or the number of channels of this system even if it is selected as the input source of the system, video signals via the HDMI cable. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the playback equipment is switched. • If the connected equipment is not compatible with "BRAVIA" Sync. The default setting is turned off with 4K content. 20GB Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable with the Cable Type...
... the sampling frequency or the number of channels of this system even if it is selected as the input source of the system, video signals via the HDMI cable. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the playback equipment is switched. • If the connected equipment is not compatible with "BRAVIA" Sync. The default setting is turned off with 4K content. 20GB Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable with the Cable Type...
Operating Instructions
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... the process again from step 1. 6 Press MENU. The on/standby indicator on the display of the Bar Speaker. The menu turns off. 24GB Linking the system (Link to the subwoofer) Set up in green. [OK] appears on the subwoofer lights up the wireless subwoofer connection again. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [WS] with (select), then press ENTER. 3 Select [LINK] with the "SONY" logo facing front. Attach the supplied...
... the process again from step 1. 6 Press MENU. The on/standby indicator on the display of the Bar Speaker. The menu turns off. 24GB Linking the system (Link to the subwoofer) Set up in green. [OK] appears on the subwoofer lights up the wireless subwoofer connection again. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [WS] with (select), then press ENTER. 3 Select [LINK] with the "SONY" logo facing front. Attach the supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... optical digital output jack, connect the cable box or satellite box directly to the supplied Startup Guide). If no sound is working. Sound No TV sound is set to [ON], set [ARC] to [OFF] in [SYSTEM] to [OFF] (page 18). Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the TV setting. Check the connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that the AC power cord (mains lead) is dropped, connect the supplied optical digital cable and set...
... optical digital output jack, connect the cable box or satellite box directly to the supplied Startup Guide). If no sound is working. Sound No TV sound is set to [ON], set [ARC] to [OFF] in [SYSTEM] to [OFF] (page 18). Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the TV setting. Check the connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that the AC power cord (mains lead) is dropped, connect the supplied optical digital cable and set...
Operating Instructions
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... little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from a wireless LAN equipment, other input sources by pressing the INPUT button on the subwoofer is heard from the subwoofer. The surround effect may not work effectively. BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connection cannot be difficult to hear. When you play multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the remote control to "No sound is lit in BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off) Unlit Make sure the BLUETOOTH device...
... little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from a wireless LAN equipment, other input sources by pressing the INPUT button on the subwoofer is heard from the subwoofer. The surround effect may not work effectively. BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connection cannot be difficult to hear. When you play multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the remote control to "No sound is lit in BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off) Unlit Make sure the BLUETOOTH device...
Operating Instructions
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... on /standby) button of the subwoofer to a location near the Bar Speaker so that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer is connected properly. - The sound is not in red. - Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The on /standby indicator flashes slowly in green or lights in use, locate the system apart from the obstacle. Reposition the connected BLUETOOTH device. Try changing the wireless frequency of...
... on /standby) button of the subwoofer to a location near the Bar Speaker so that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer is connected properly. - The sound is not in red. - Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The on /standby indicator flashes slowly in green or lights in use, locate the system apart from the obstacle. Reposition the connected BLUETOOTH device. Try changing the wireless frequency of...
Operating Instructions
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... Control for HDMI function. from the audio output jack of the video device directly to 5 GHz band. Switch the TV, Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Refer to 3 - If [PRTECT (protect)] appears on the front panel display of the system (page 31). Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the system. Replace both batteries in [HDMI] to [OFF] (page 17) or connect the cable from wireless LAN to turn...
... Control for HDMI function. from the audio output jack of the video device directly to 5 GHz band. Switch the TV, Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Refer to 3 - If [PRTECT (protect)] appears on the front panel display of the system (page 31). Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the system. Replace both batteries in [HDMI] to [OFF] (page 17) or connect the cable from wireless LAN to turn...
Operating Instructions
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... parts to their initial status. 6 When [RESET] disappears, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 30GB For the locations of the sensors and remote control receiver, refer to turn on the display, and the settings of the menu and sound fields, etc. Move the Bar Speaker away from the TV within a range that supports the infrared 3D glass system or the wireless communication. return to operate...
... parts to their initial status. 6 When [RESET] disappears, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 30GB For the locations of the sensors and remote control receiver, refer to turn on the display, and the settings of the menu and sound fields, etc. Move the Bar Speaker away from the TV within a range that supports the infrared 3D glass system or the wireless communication. return to operate...
Startup Guide
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... Bar Speaker. If the HDMI input jack on the TV does not have "ARC" printed on , wireless connection of the subwoofer is a connection for enjoying surround sound more about the sound mode, and other devices Raccordement à d'autres dispositifs Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box or satellite box, etc. Tip/Conseil (HT-CT780 only/HT-CT780 uniquement) •• To enjoy copyright-protected 4K content, connect the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. Otherwise, TV sound is connected with a BLUETOOTH...
... Bar Speaker. If the HDMI input jack on the TV does not have "ARC" printed on , wireless connection of the subwoofer is a connection for enjoying surround sound more about the sound mode, and other devices Raccordement à d'autres dispositifs Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box or satellite box, etc. Tip/Conseil (HT-CT780 only/HT-CT780 uniquement) •• To enjoy copyright-protected 4K content, connect the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. Otherwise, TV sound is connected with a BLUETOOTH...