Sony HT-CT350 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2 EU directives. 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.
Page 3: Precautions
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. “BRAVIA Sync” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” and “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)”...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Using the power saving function... 41 (HDMI PASS THRU) Setting the Audio Return Channel function to off... 42 Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote ... 43 Changing the input button assignments of the remote ... 46 Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu ...
Page 5: Unpacking
Getting Started Unpacking • Subwoofer (SA-WCT350) (1) • Speaker (SS-CT350) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Digital optical cord for a TV (2.5 m) (1) • Remote commander (RM- AAU074) (1) •...
Page 6: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor in the front panel display of the subwoofer.
Page 7: Positioning The System
Positioning the system The illustrations below are examples of how to install the subwoofer and speaker. You can install the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46LX90s, KDL-40/46NX80s, KDL-40/46HX80s, KDL-40/46EX70s, KDL-40/46NX70s * In the actual model names, the “s” indicates numbers and/or characters specific to each model.
Page 8 Connecting the speaker cord to the speaker The connectors of the speaker cord are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the connectors of the speaker cord to match the color of the speaker jacks. Remove the screw of the cover at the rear of the speaker, and then remove the cover. Connect the speaker cord.
Page 9: Warning About Installing The System's Speaker To The Tv Stand Or A Wall
Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damages or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation, or installing anything other than the specified product.
Page 10 • Do not lean or hang on the products, as they may fall on you and cause serious injury. Pay attention to the location. • Do not install the products on wall surfaces such as a pillar, where the corners or the sides of the products protrude away from the wall surface.
Page 11 CAUTION If the following precautions are not observed, injury or property damage may occur. Do not install any equipment other than the specified product. • The WS-CT350EB accessories (supplied) are designed for use with the specified equipment only. If you install equipment other than that specified, it may fall or break, and cause injury.
Page 12 For details on removing the covers, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note • Some Sony TVs do not have cover 2. Remove the screws of the TV, and then detach the TV from the TV stand. Note •...
Page 13 Secure the extension bracket (supplied) to the TV stand with the large screws (+PSW5 × 16 mm) (supplied). Secure the speaker to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 16 mm) (supplied). Reattach the TV. Extension bracket continued...
Page 14 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 2. Attach the rear covers A, B, and C (supplied). Secure the rear cover A to the extension bracket with the small screw (M3 × 8 mm) (supplied). Guide the speaker cord through the rectangular notch of the rear cover B, and insert the three projecting parts of the rear cover B into the holes on the extension bracket and the speaker.
Page 15 Attach the cover for the TV (supplied) and cover 1 removed in step 1. Insert the two projecting parts of the cover for the TV into the holes on the TV. For details on attaching cover 1, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note •...
Page 16 For details on removing the covers, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note • Some Sony TVs do not have cover 2. Remove the screws of the TV, and then detach the TV from the TV stand. Cover 2...
Page 17 Secure the speaker to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 16 mm) (supplied). Reattach the TV. Note • Make sure to place the TV on a soft thick cloth with the screen side down to prevent damaging the surface of the LCD.
Page 18 Preventing the TV from toppling over As a protective measure, secure the TV. If you fail to do so, the TV may topple over resulting in serious injury. When installing the TV on a rack Place the TV on the center of the rack. Fit the support belt (supplied) to the TV, then firmly fasten with the screw for the support belt (+PSW4 ×...
Page 19 When installing the TV on the floor near a wall Prepare strong string or chain (not supplied) and a fastener (not supplied) for fastening to the wall. Secure the fastener to a reinforced wall. Fasten the clamp screws (supplied) to the rear of the TV. Secure the fastener to the wall (1), and then thread the string or chain through the holes of the clamp screws and the fastener (2).
Page 20 Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area of the wall. • Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation.
Page 21: Connecting The Speaker
Connecting the speaker The connectors of the speaker cord are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the connectors of the speaker cord to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks. Rear of the subwoofer Green Speaker A Speaker cord (supplied) ANTENNA DMPORT DC 5V...
Page 22: Connecting The Tv And Player, Etc
Connect the TV and/or player, etc., with HDMI jacks to the system using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible components using HDMI cables and by setting the Control for HDMI function via the TV for each connected component, operation can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”...
Page 23 • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or 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.
Page 24: Connecting Other Components
Connecting other components When connecting components that do not have HDMI jacks, such as a “PlayStation 2,” a DVD player, a satellite tuner, or a cable television tuner, etc., set “CTRL HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the system (page 39).
Page 25: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)
Connecting the antenna (aerial) Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
Page 26: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. Rear of the subwoofer AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD HDMI BD IN SAT/CATV IN ONLY FOR SS-CT350 Notes • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...
Page 27: Playback Options
Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer Top view A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back. Every time you press the button, the input source changes cyclically as follows: TV t BD t DVD t SAT/CATV t VIDEO t SA-CD/CD t TUNER FM t TUNER...
Page 28: Remote Sensor
Front panel display (subwoofer) POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights as follows: Green: The system is turned on. Amber: Only HDMI parts of the system are on (The Control for HDMI function is working). No light: The system is turned off. Note •...
Page 29: Enjoying Tv
Remote control This section describes subwoofer and speaker button operation. See page 43 for details on the button operation of connected components. Note • Point the remote towards the remote sensor ( subwoofer. * The 5, N, and SOUND FIELD + buttons have a tactile dot.
Page 30: Enjoying Other Components
• The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down to minimum. If you are using “BRAVIA” Sync (System Audio Control) You do not need to perform steps 2 and 3 above. When you turn on the TV, the system is also turned on, and the input source changes automatically.
Page 31 Press the input buttons to display the input source in the front panel display. Input source Playable component TV, etc. connected to the TV jack Blu-ray Disc player, etc. connected to the BD jack DVD player, etc. connected to the DVD jack SAT/CATV Satellite tuner or cable television tuner, etc.
Page 32: Tuner Functions
Tuner Functions Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly using the number buttons. Number buttons Press TUNER repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press D.TUNING. While pressing and holding SHIFT (1), press the number buttons (2) to enter the frequency.
Page 33: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. C, X, x, c, Press TUNER repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING +/–...
Page 34: Naming Preset Stations
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons while pressing and holding SHIFT. Adjust the volume by pressing 2 +/–. To turn off the radio Press "/1 to turn off the system, or change to another function.
Page 35: Viewing The Station Name Or Frequency In The Front Panel Display
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create a name for. Press MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN” appears in the front panel display. Press Create a name by using Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.
Page 36: Receiving Rds Broadcasts
Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the frequency in the front panel display switches to the station name.* * If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name will not appear in the front panel display unless you set the station name manually.
Page 37: Surround Function
• When “2CH STEREO” or “P.AUDIO” is selected, the center speaker produces no sound. • 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...
Page 38: Bravia" Sync Features
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the connected components. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected components can be set simultaneously by setting the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
Page 39: Enjoying Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd
Display the list of the HDMI components on the TV menu, and set the Control for HDMI function to on for the connected components. The Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected components are simultaneously set to on. After you finish the setting, “COMPLETE”...
Page 40: (One-Touch Play) Enjoying The Tv Sound From The System
• Even if the system is turned off (active standby mode), the HDMI signal will be sent from the connected component to the TV via the HDMI connection. You can enjoy image and sound of the component on the TV. Note •...
Page 41: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The System, Tv And The Connected Components
Turning off the system, TV and the connected components (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically. Also, when you turn the TV off by using the system’s remote, the system and the connected components turn off automatically.
Page 42: Setting The Audio Return Channel Function To Off
Press to select the setting. • AUTO: When the TV is turned on while the system is in standby mode, the system outputs HDMI signals from the system’s HDMI output jack. We recommend this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with “BRAVIA”...
Page 43: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote You can control connected Sony components with the remote of this system. Some functions may not be selectable depending on the equipment. In that case, select them using the remote control supplied with the equipment.
Page 44 THEATRE Automatically sets the optimal picture settings for watching movies, such as low-light settings, when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATRE button function. Also, audio is automatically switched to the audio output of this...
Page 45 Remote Button Function wd TOP MENU Displays the top menu/disc menu. wf POP UP/MENU Displays the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu. To control the DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Remote Button Function Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
Page 46: Changing The Input Button Assignments Of The Remote
Remote Button Function 9 m/M Press to fast reverse or to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback. 0 ./> Press to skip chapters. qa N (playback)/X Play mode buttons. (pause)/x (stop) qj O RETURN Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
Page 47 BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc recorder. The initial setting of the DVD button. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.
Page 48: Settings And Adjustments Using The Amplifier Menu
Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu Using the AMP menu You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP MENU LEVEL LEVEL SW LEVEL AUDIO TONE BASS TREBLE AUDIO A/V SYNC DUAL MONO NIGHT...
Page 49 • These settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The following pages show details for each setting. Setting the speaker level (CNT LEVEL, SW LEVEL) You can adjust the level and the balance of the center speaker and subwoofer.
Page 50: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display
Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive an AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable or coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC-3.
Page 51: Changing The Display Setting
Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) You can change the display behavior of the front panel display. Select “SYSTEM” in the AMP menu, or c. then press Select “ DISPLAY,” then press Select the setting and press • ON: The display stays turned on. •...
Page 52: Additional Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. POWER The power is not turned on.
Page 53 No sound or only a very low-level sound of the connected component is heard from the system. • Press 2 + and check the volume level. • Press or 2 + to cancel the muting function. • Check that the input source is correctly selected.
Page 54: Specifications
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking the above item, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the system for the operation.
Page 55 HDMI section Connector HDMI™ connector Video inputs/outputs BD, DVD, SAT/CATV; 640 × 480p@60 Hz 720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz 1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz 1920 × 1080i@59.94/60 Hz 1920 × 1080p@59.94/60 Hz 720 × 576p@50 Hz 1280 × 720p@50 Hz 1920 × 1080i@50 Hz 1920 ×...
Page 56 Power requirements 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption On: 80 W Standby mode: 0.3 W or less (Control for HDMI is off.) Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 57: Index
Index A/V SYNC 49 AMP menu 48 ARC 23 AUDIO DRC 49 AUTO STBY 51 BASS 49 “BRAVIA” Sync 38 CNT LEVEL 49 Connecting AM loop antenna (aerial) 25 Blu-ray Disc player 22 cable television tuner 22 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 24 DVD player 22 FM wire antenna (aerial) 26 PlayStation 2 24...
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