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Page 1: Operating Instructions
4-129-925-12(1) Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G950 ©2009 Sony Corporation Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals... - Page 2 Office, your household waste disposal service or directives. the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Advanced Settings WARNING ..........4 CAUTION..........5 Settings and adjustments using the Precautions ..........6 amplifier menu ........ 37 Main features ...........7 Additional Information Getting Started Troubleshooting ........41 Supplied accessories ........8 Specifications ........43 Setting this stand ........9 Glossary..........45 Connecting components with HDMI Index............ -
Page 4: Warning
Do not hold the base when WARNING moving the stand. When you move Top shelf Do not lean on or hang from the the stand, hold TV when the TV is placed on the the lower part of stand. the top shelf. If you hold the The TV may fall from the base as in the... -
Page 5: Caution
This stand is only for the CAUTION specified TV. Confirm whether this stand is mentioned as a Do not place any heated objects supported product in the operating instructions such as a hot pan or a kettle on of the TV. the stand. -
Page 6: Precautions
If you have any question or problem concerning your stand, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On power sources • Before operating the stand, check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. -
Page 7: Main Features
Easy set-up with S-Force PRO Front Surround. About S-Force PRO Front Surround Recommended surround-sound area Sony’s long-term involvement in surround You can enjoy surround sound in the areas in technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data which sound is spread as illustrated. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Inserting batteries into the Getting Started remote Supplied accessories You can control the stand using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the Please check the following accessories in the markings inside the compartment. -
Page 9: Setting This Stand
About the installation position Perform following steps as a protective measure Install the stand after connecting all the if you have a Sony LCD TV. components to the stand. Install the stand after allowing for a space of Place the TV on the stand. - Page 10 Connect the cords to the AM antenna Installing the shelf board (aerial) terminals. The cords can be connected to either Insert the attaching shelf support pins terminal. (supplied) into the holes in the stand. Fit the shelf board onto the shelf support pins horizontally.
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Page 11: Connecting The Fm Wire Antenna (Aerial)
Connecting the FM wire Bundling the cables antenna (aerial) You can bundle all connecting cables of the stand and other components, using the cable ties Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. (supplied). Connect the components to the stand. For details, refer to pages 13 to 17. - Page 12 Tighten the cable tie by pulling its end. To unbind the cable tie Push the lever of the cable tie. While pushing the lever, pull the cable tie from the slit. To remove the cable tie from the rear of the stand Pinch the two tabs of the cable tie.
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Page 13: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks
We recommend that you connect components to to the TV’s sound from the stand. the stand using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync- With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high compatible components using HDMI cables, quality sound and high quality images. - Page 14 • You can enjoy high quality images using an HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.
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Page 15: Connecting Components Without Hdmi Jacks
Connecting components without HDMI jacks When you connect a DVD player (recorder), It is not necessary to connect all the cables. satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2,” etc., that has no Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of HDMI jacks, connect its video signal jack your components. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Sound Output Of The Connected Component
Notes Setting up the sound • Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the stand when connecting components without output of the connected HDMI jacks (page 33). Even if “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” you can enjoy component a video cassette recorder, etc., that does not have surround channels by connecting its audio and video... -
Page 17: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. component on the stand by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. INPUT HDMI COAX ANALOG SAT/CATV DVD IN BD IN TV OUT SAT/CATV 75 COAXIAL... -
Page 18: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the stand to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the other components or TVs to the unit. Note • Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. -
Page 19: Playback Options
Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel display Front panel buttons and indicator Front panel buttons and indicator POWER/ INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the stand on or off. -
Page 20: Front Panel Display
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Audio format indicators Light up according to the audio format that is being decoded. D : Dolby Digital PLII : Dolby Pro Logic II LPCM : Linear PCM B SLEEP (40) Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active. -
Page 21: Sound Field
I SOUND FIELD +/– Remote control Press to select the sound field (page 28). J VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume. INPUT SELECTOR K MUTING CENTER SUBWOOFER Press to turn off the sound. LEVEL L NIGHT DISPLAY AMP MENU Press to activate the NIGHT mode function (page 30). -
Page 22: Enjoying Tv
Enjoying TV Enjoying other components INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR +/– LEVEL INPUT DISPLAY AMP MENU CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET RETURN MENU TUNING TUNING PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET MUTING TUNING... - Page 23 Notes • The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In • When you connect the video output jack of the this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input to the minimum.
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Page 24: Tuner Functions
Press A preset number appears in the front panel Tuner Functions display. Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM Press X/x to select the preset number stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down you want. the volume to minimum. -
Page 25: Listening To The Radio
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + Listening to the radio or –. The automatic tuning stops when the stand tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –. Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 26: Naming Preset Stations
Naming preset stations • You can check the frequency in the front panel display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 27). You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. -
Page 27: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Viewing the station name or Using the Radio Data frequency in the front panel System (RDS) display When the stand is set to “FM” or “AM,” you can What is the Radio Data check the frequency using the front panel display. -
Page 28: Surround Function
Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Selecting the sound field This stand can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of stand’s optimized pre- programmed sound fields. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET... - Page 29 • The center speaker produces no sound in any sound field suitable for a music source. • If you press the THEATRE button on a Sony TV remote when “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” the sound field changes to “MOVIE” (some Sony TVs excluded).
- Page 30 Enjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT mode) You can enjoy sound effects and to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level using this function. This function is useful for enjoying sound at night. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY...
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Page 31: Bravia" Sync Features
“BRAVIA” Sync with an component. HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is When you connect a Sony TV with the Control simplified as below: for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the stand and the connected •... - Page 32 Display the list of the HDMI If you add or reconnect the components on the TV menu, and set component the Control for HDMI function to on for Perform steps of “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” connected components. Sync” and “If “SCANNING” or “COMPLETE” The Control for HDMI function for the does not appear after performing the steps stand and the connected component is...
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Page 33: Enjoying Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd
Setting the Control for HDMI Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD function to off (One-Touch Play) Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect components not compatible with the Play back a connected component. “BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI The TV turns on automatically and switches to jacks, etc. -
Page 34: (One-Touch Play) Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Stand
Using the Volume Limit Enjoying the TV sound function from the stand When the System Audio Control function is (System Audio Control) active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the stand speaker automatically, You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers loud sound may be output depending on the of the stand by means of a simple operation. -
Page 35: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The Stand, Tv And The Connected Compornents
Turning off the stand, TV Using the power saving and the connected function compornents If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is connected to the stand, and the stand is in active (System Power Off) standby mode, if the TV is turned off, HDMI signal transmission stops, and power When you turn the TV off by using the POWER consumption is reduced. - Page 36 Notes • 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. Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...
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Page 37: Advanced Settings
Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu. Advanced Settings Settings and adjustments • These settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). using the amplifier menu The following pages show details for each setting. - Page 38 Enjoying multiplex broadcast Adjusting the delay between sound (DUAL MONO) the sound and the image (A/V SYNC) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast You can delay the sound using this function signal. when the image is slower than the sound.
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Page 39: Changing The Display Setting
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound Changing the display setting at low volume (AUDIO DRC) (DISPLAY) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. You can change the display setting. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. -
Page 40: Using The Sleep Timer
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. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU MENU C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU... -
Page 41: Additional Information
• Depending on the source, the sound effect of problem before requesting repairs. Should any the speakers may be less noticeable. problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound lags behind the TV image. • Set “A/V SYNC” to “OFF” when “A/V General SYNC”... - Page 42 Control for HDMI The stand is turned off when you turn off the If you experience any of the following • When the Control for HDMI function is on, difficulties while using the “BRAVIA” Sync, the System Power Off function is active, and use this troubleshooting guide to help you the stand is turned off when you turn off the remedy the problem.
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Page 43: Specifications
If the stand still does not operate Specifications properly after performing the above measures, reset the stand as follows: Use buttons on the stand for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the power. Press ?/1 while pressing INPUT SELECTOR and VOLUME –. “COLD RESET”... - Page 44 FM tuner section Formats supported by this Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz stand (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Digital input formats supported by this stand are Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced as follows. Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Format...
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Page 45: Glossary
General Glossary Power requirements 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dolby Digital On: 110 W This movie theater sound format is more Active Standby (power saving function is on advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this and the TV connected to the stand is in standby format, the surround speakers output stereo mode): 0.5 W or less sound with an expanded frequency range, and a... - Page 46 S-Master S-Master is an all-digital amplifier technology developed by Sony, which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the original sound. The compact amplifier section supports a higher power efficiency and improved thermal performance.
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Page 47: Index
Index A/V SYNC 38 Satellite tuner AMP menu 37 connecting 13 AUDIO DRC 39 Setting 9 S-Force PRO Front Surround 7 Sleep timer 40 Sound field 28 Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 13 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 17 DISPLAY 27 DUAL MONO 38 DVD player (recorder) connecting 13... - Page 48 Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...