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Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-RT3...
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For product with CE marking WARNING The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover it is legally enforced, mainly in the the ventilation opening of the appliance countries EEA (European Economic with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, Area).
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Table of Contents Connecting Startup Guide (separate document) Other Functions About these operating instructions ......5 Using the Control for HDMI Guide to parts and controls ..7 function ......20 Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Listening function ......21 Listening to sound from the Saving power in standby connected devices ....
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer Top panel (power) touch key (N-Mark) (page 15) Turns on the system, or sets it to Position the NFC-compatible standby mode. device near this indication to ...
Front panel Remote control sensor (USB) port (page 12) (page 23) Front panel display Blue LED indicator Shows the BLUETOOTH status as follows. During BLUETOOTH Flashes quickly pairing The system is Flashes attempting to connect with a BLUETOOTH device The system has Lights up...
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Rear panel AC power cord (mains lead) TV IN (OPTICAL) jack HDMI OUT (ARC) jack ANALOG IN jack...
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DIMMER Remote control Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display. “BRIGHT” “DARK” “OFF” The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically when you press any buttons, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for several seconds.
/ (previous/next/ rewind/fast forward) Listening Press to select the previous/next track or file. Hold down to search backward or Listening to sound from forward. the connected devices * The and + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote control.
Note Playing from a USB Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or device damage to the USB device, turn the system off before removing the USB device. You can play music/video* files on a connected USB device.
This function helps make dialogs “CLEARAUDIO+” clearer. You can enjoy the sound with Sony- recommended sound field. Sound field is Press VOICE repeatedly. automatically optimized according to playback content and function. ...
+/–. Adjust the volume of Subwoofer Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, by pressing SW +/–. and then select “HT-RT3” after searching for it on the BLUETOOTH Notes device. Once the system and the BLUETOOTH...
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Notes You can enable or disable codec AAC from The system only can recognize and BLUETOOTH device (page 18). connect to one NFC-compatible remote device at a time. To disconnect the BLUETOOTH Depending on your remote device, you may need to perform the following items device on your remote device in advance.
SW +/–. SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal-compatible audio If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection devices manufactured by Sony using a fail, do the following. Hold the remote device near to the smartphone or tablet. Search for SongPal on Google Play or App Store N-Mark on the Subwoofer again.
Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display You can set the following items with the menu. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Press MENU to turn on the menu in the front panel display. Press BACK///ENTER repeatedly to select the item and press ENTER to select the setting you want.
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Menu items Function “AUD >” “DUAL” You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the (Audio) (Dual mono) system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. “M/S”: Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be output.
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Menu items Function “SYS >” “ASTBY” “ON”: Turns on the auto standby function. When you do (System) (Auto standby) not operate the system for about 20 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. “OFF”: Off. “VER” The current firmware version information appears in the (Version) front panel display.
If you enable the Control for HDMI Other Functions (“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for Using the Control for HDMI function of the system is also enabled automatically. When settings are HDMI function completed, “DONE”...
Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Notes Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable If the TV sound was output from the with the Cable Type Logo. speakers of the TV the previous time you ...
Sony shall not be held responsible for If the connected equipment is not accidents or damage caused by improper compatible with copyright-protection...
For the Surround Speakers Operating the system using the remote control Point the remote control at the Subwoofer’s remote control sensor. 8 mm to 10 mm Hang the Bar Speaker or Surround Speakers on the screws. Align the holes at the rear of the speakers with the screws.
Place the system in a location with powder, or solvent such as alcohol or adequate ventilation to prevent heat benzine. buildup and prolong the life of the system. If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The system does not turn off even repairs. Should any problem persist, when the TV is turned off. consult your nearest Sony dealer. Check the setting of “HDMI>” – “TVSTB” (page 18). To turn the General...
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If sound is not output from the When you play content compatible system even if the system and TV with copyright protection are connected by optical digital technology (HDCP), it is not output cable or if the TV does not have an from the Subwoofer.
Pair this system and the The surround effect cannot be obtained. BLUETOOTH device again. You may Depending on the input signal and need to cancel the pairing with this system using your BLUETOOTH the sound field setting, surround device first.
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The type and number of devices Remote control that can be controlled by the Control for HDMI function is The remote control does not function. restricted by the HDMI CEC standard Point the remote control to the as follows: remote control sensor on the ...
up to 150 files/folders in a single layer Reset Some USB devices may not work with this system. If the system still does not operate The system can recognize Mass Storage properly, reset the system as follows. Class (MSC) devices.
BLUETOOTH section Power consumption On: 85 W Communication system Standby: 0.5 W or less (Power saving BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 mode) Output (When “CTRL” in “HDMI>” and “BTSTB” BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class in “BT >” are set to “OFF”) Standby: 2.8 W or less Maximum communication range (When “CTRL”...
Locations where other communication using BLUETOOTH electromagnetic waves are technology. generated Sony cannot be held liable in any way BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN for damages or other loss resulting (IEEE 802.11b/g) device use the same from information leaks during frequency band (2.4 GHz).