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Sony RHT-G2000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Theatre Stand
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Operating Instructions
This system has the following instructions:
• Quick Setup Guide
Describe the basic connections, settings and operations.
• Operating Instructions (this book)
Describe more details on settings and operations.
RHT-G2000
© 2005 Sony Corporation
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-651-468-11(2)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions This system has the following instructions: • Quick Setup Guide Describe the basic connections, settings and operations. • Operating Instructions (this book) Describe more details on settings and operations. RHT-G2000 © 2005 Sony Corporation © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-651-468-11(2)
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RHT-G2000 Serial No.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Wall or Ceiling Mounting If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony. Power Source This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
  • Page 4 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards. Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning...

  • Page 5: Warning

    Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

  • Page 6: Caution

    CAUTION Do not step on the stand. If you do so, you may fall from the stand resulting in injury. This stand is only for the specified TV. • Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower vase or pottery on the stand.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CAUTION ... 6 Precautions ... 7 Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only) ... 9 (Input SYNC) Programming the remote ... 10 Controlling the connected components ... 12 Settings and Adjustments Using the AMP menu ... 14 Setting up the speakers ...

  • Page 9: Controlling The Connected Components

    Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only) (Input SYNC) If you connect your TV by jacks other than VIDEO IN 1 or HD/DVD IN 5 (see the supplied “Quick Setup Guide”), follow the steps below to program the remote. The TV input will be selected automatically (Input SYNC).

  • Page 10: Programming The Remote

    Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control.
  • Page 11 To control a CD player Maker Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 DENON 104, 123 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 MARANTZ ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PIONEER YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code(s) SONY PIONEER...

  • Page 12: Controlling The Connected Components

    To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544 FISHER GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 503, 520, 544 PANASONIC 509, 524...
  • Page 13 Turns the audio and video components on or off. 1 SYSTEM STANDBY (Press Turns off this system and other AV \/1 and \/1 at the same Sony audio/video components. time) 7 AV MENU Displays menu. To control the DVD recorder/DVD player...

  • Page 14: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the AMP menu In FRONT mode, you can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP MENU LEVEL CEN LEVEL (center speaker level) SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) CUSTOMIZE AUDIO DRC DUAL MONO A/V SYNC...

  • Page 15: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    Enjoying the sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. CLEAR ENTER > X/x/c ENTER Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press ENTER or c.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) If picture and sound are not synchronized, you can adjust the delay between picture and sound. CLEAR ENTER > X/x/c ENTER Press AMP MENU. Press repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Sound Field

    NEWS * Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology. About S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
  • Page 18 Outputting sound sources from TV x NEWS This mode clearly reproduces human voice in TV programs, such as news programs or dramas. • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each input. In TUNER function mode, the same sound field is memorized for both FM and AM.

  • Page 19: Other Operations

    Other operations Listening to the radio CLEAR CLEAR ENTER TUNING +/– > C/X/x/c ENTER Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears.

  • Page 20: Using The Sleep Timer

    Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset station. The name (for example, “XYZ”) appears when the station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears.

  • Page 21: Using Optional Speakers In 5.1Ch Mode

    Using optional speakers in 5.1CH mode Positioning optional speakers You can connect your optional speakers to this system as surround speakers. The optional speakers should be placed up to 5.0 m (16 ft) from the listening position. Place the optional speakers as illustrated below. Theatre Stand 5.0 m (16 ft)

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Surround Speakers

    Setting up the surround speakers To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Default settings are underlined. CLEAR ENTER > X/x/c ENTER Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “SP SETUP”...

  • Page 23: Selecting The Sound Field

    To set the speaker level by using the test tone Press AMP MENU. Press x/X repeatedly until “LEVEL” appears, then press ENTER or c. Press x/X to select “TEST TONE”, and press ENTER or c. Press x/X to select “T.TONE ON”. The speakers emit the test tone in turn.
  • Page 24 Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any effects (e.g.

  • Page 25: Additional Information

    AC power cord again and turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
  • Page 26 Sound is interrupted or there is noise. • Check that you are not inputting PCM 96 kHz audio signals; this system cannot output PCM 96 kHz audio signals. There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions: mm (inch) Weight: kg (oz) 79 (174 lb 3 oz) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 40 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.

  • Page 28: Glossary

    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...

  • Page 29: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Front panel display (30) B Sound field indicator (17) C VOLUME +/– (26) D INPUT SELECTOR (20, 26) (remote sensor) (26) F "/1 (on/standby) (20, 26) continued...
  • Page 30 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display SLEEP A/V SYNC A Current surround format B Lights up in SLEEP mode. (20) C Lights up when A/V SYNC is functioning. (16) TUNED ST MONO D Lights up when a radio station is tuned. (19) E Lights up when a stereo broadcast is tuned.
  • Page 31 Rear panel ANTENNA COAXIAL SPEAKERS MODE SURROUND 5.1CH FRONT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT A COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack B SPEAKERS jacks (21) C 5.1CH/FRONT mode switch (21) D AUDIO VIDEO INPUT jacks E AM terminal continued...

  • Page 32: Remote Control

    Remote control Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only. See page 12 for the buttons for operation of the connected components. TV ?/1 AV ?/1 RM SETUP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SOUND FIELD TUNER/BAND CH/DISC SKIP SLEEP FM MODE TUNER MENU SUBTITLE 0/10...
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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