Sony HT-RT4 Operating Instructions Manual
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  • Page 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-RT4/HT-RT40...
  • Page 2 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).
  • Page 3 EU Directives. Copyrights and Trademarks This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation,  (HT-RT4 only) 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, This system incorporates Dolby* 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to...
  • Page 4 “Made for iPod,” and “Made for owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any iPhone” mean that an electronic use of such marks by Sony Corporation accessory has been designed to is under license. Other trademarks and connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,...
  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/ OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Enjoying sound effects .... 14 Adjusting the Subwoofer volume ........ 14 BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device .... 15 Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet (Sony | Music Center) ..17 Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display ... 18...
  • Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer Top panel Front panel   (power) touch key  (N-Mark) (page 16) Turns on the system or sets it to When using the NFC function, standby mode.
  • Page 8  BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) About touch keys • Flashes quickly: During The touch keys work when you touch BLUETOOTH pairing them lightly. Do not touch on them with • Flashes: BLUETOOTH excessive force. connection is being attempted • Lights up: BLUETOOTH connection is established Rear panel ...
  • Page 9  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 operate the system, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for several seconds.
  • Page 10: Installing The System

    Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation.  Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 11 Prepare screws (not supplied) that Hang the Bar Speaker or Surround are suitable for the holes at the Speakers on the screws. rear of the Bar Speaker or Align the holes at the rear of the Surround Speakers. speakers with the screws. For the Bar Speaker 4 mm Hang the Bar Speaker on the two...
  • Page 12: Operating The System Using The Remote Control

    Operating the system Listening to the sound using the remote control Listening to sound from Point the remote control at the the connected devices Subwoofer’s remote control sensor. Press INPUT repeatedly. When you press INPUT once, the current device appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 13 You can play music/video* files stored Other operations on a connected USB device. Do this For playable types of files, see “Playable Stop playback Press BACK types of files” (page 29). Press  Pause or resume * HT-RT40 only. playback Press /...
  • Page 14: Sound Adjustment

    This function helps make dialogs clearer. “CLEARAUDIO+” You can enjoy the sound with Sony- Press VOICE repeatedly. recommended sound field. Sound field is  “UP OFF”: The Clear Voice function is automatically optimized according to turned off.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth Functions

    Press  +/– to adjust the system  quickly. volume. Press SW  +/– to adjust the Turn on the BLUETOOTH function  on the BLUETOOTH device, search Subwoofer volume. for devices and select “HT-RT4” or “HT-RT40”. If a Passkey is required, enter “0000”.
  • Page 16 Note Note   Once the system and the BLUETOOTH The system only can recognize and device are connected, you can control connect to one NFC-compatible mobile playback by pressing  and /. device at a time. If you try to connect ...
  • Page 17: Controlling The System Using A

    If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection function of the system. fail, do the following.  What you can control with Sony | Music  Hold the mobile device near to the Center varies depending on the N-Mark on the Subwoofer again.
  • Page 18: Settings And Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 Menu items Function  “USB >” “REPT” “NONE”: Plays back all tracks.  (Play mode) “ONE”: Repeats one track.  “FLDER”: Repeats all tracks in a folder.  “RANDM”: Repeats all tracks in a folder in random order.  “ALL”: Repeats all tracks. ...
  • Page 21: Other Functions

    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”...
  • Page 22: Using The "Bravia" Sync Function

    Use an HDMI-authorized cable.  If the TV sound was output from the  Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable speakers of the TV the previous time you with the Cable Type Logo. watched the TV, the system does not turn ...
  • Page 23: Saving Power In Standby Mode

     Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from Additional Information the playback device is switched.  If the connected device is not Precautions compatible with copyright-protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or On safety the sound from the HDMI OUT jack of this system may be distorted or may...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TV, VCR, or tape deck. repairs. Should any problem persist,  Use caution when placing the system on a consult your nearest Sony dealer. surface that has been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.), as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
  • Page 25  If the sound was output from the  If your TV is not compatible with speakers of the TV the previous Audio Return Channel, TV sound will time, the system does not turn on not be output from the system even even when the TV is turned on.
  • Page 26: Usb Device

     Multi-channel sound which has not No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the Subwoofer. been recorded as surround sound is  Make sure the AC power cord not output from the Surround (mains lead) of the Subwoofer is Speakers.
  • Page 27  Remove any obstacle between this BLUETOOTH device system and the BLUETOOTH device or move this system away from the BLUETOOTH connection cannot be obstacle. established.  Reposition the connected  Check that the BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH device. indicator (blue) on the Subwoofer ...
  • Page 28  Enable the Control for HDMI Sensors of the TV do not work properly.  The system may block some function on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your sensors (such as the brightness sensor), the remote control receiver ...
  • Page 29: Playable Types Of Files

    2.4835 GHz) are as follows. Modulation method  Dolby Digital FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)  DTS* Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles  LPCM 2ch A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)  AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote * HT-RT4 only Control Profile)
  • Page 30: On Bluetooth Communication

    Supported Codecs Bar Speaker (SS-RT4) , AAC Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling Front L/Front R/Center speaker frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) section Speaker system The actual range will vary depending on Full range speaker system, Bass reflex factors such as obstacles between Speaker devices, magnetic fields around a...
  • Page 31  Around microwave ovens that are in using BLUETOOTH technology. use.  Sony cannot be held liable in any way for  Locations where other damages or other loss resulting from electromagnetic waves are generated. information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.
  • Page 32 ©2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-693-608-12(1)

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