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- Page 1 4-121-123-11(1) Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G550 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARNING ...4 CAUTION...5 Precautions ...6 Main features ...7 Getting Started Supplied accessories ...8 Setting this stand ...9 Connecting components with HDMI jacks ...13 Connecting components without HDMI jacks ...15 Setting up the sound output of the connected component ...16 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ...17 Connecting the AC power cord... -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING Do not lean on or hang from the TV when the TV is placed on the stand. The TV may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Do not move the stand with the TV or other equipment installed on it. -
Page 5: Caution
CAUTION Do not place any heated objects such as a hot pan or a kettle on the stand. It may cause damage to the stand. Do not step on the stand. You may fall and cause injury. This stand is only for the specified TV. -
Page 6: Precautions
If you have any question or problem concerning your stand, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights This stand incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. -
Page 7: Main Features
B Easy Surround settings I need lots of cords and speakers. 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 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Supplied accessories Please check the following accessories in the package. Optical cable (1) Remote commander (RM-ANU032) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Cable tie (1) Shelf board (1) Shelf support pins (4) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Inserting batteries into the remote... -
Page 9: Setting This Stand
Fit the support belt to the TV’s base, then firmly fasten with a machine screw*. Tighten the support belt to secure in place. * For details on acquiring the support belt and screws, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Sony LCD TV. Support belt continued... - Page 10 Installing the shelf board Insert the attaching shelf support pins (supplied) into the four holes in the stand squarely. You can set the position where the shelf board is to be installed at three different heights. Install the shelf board with its four notches resting on the support pins.
- Page 11 Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Notes • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
- 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
B Optical cable (supplied) An audio cord (not supplied) can be used when the TV does not have DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT. listen to the TV’s sound from the stand. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible components using HDMI cables, ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” makes operations simpler (page 32). - Page 14 • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or 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), satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2,” etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect its video signal jack directly to the TV, and its audio signal jack to the stand using the INPUT OPT jack or INPUT COAX jack. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Sound Output Of The Connected Component
Notes • Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the stand when connecting components without HDMI jacks (page 34). Even if “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON,” you can enjoy a video cassette recorder, etc., that does not have surround channels by connecting its audio and video output jacks directly to the TV instead of the stand. -
Page 17: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the stand by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. : Signal flow DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the stand is turned on. -
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, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel buttons and indicator POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights as follows: Green: The stand is turned on. Amber: Control for HDMI function is working while the stand is turned off. - Page 20 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 : DolbyDigital PLII : Dolby Pro Logic II LPCM : Linear PCM DTS : DTS B SLEEP (41) Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active.
- Page 21 Remote control INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD Buttons for the operation of this stand A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the stand on or off. B LEVEL Press to adjust the level of the center speaker and subwoofer.
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Page 22: Enjoying Tv
Press to return to the previous menu. O DISPLAY Press to select the setting of the front panel display. Enjoying TV INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY RETURN PRESET NIGHT DIMMER TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/–... -
Page 23: Enjoying Other Components
Enjoying other components INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/– Enjoying a satellite tuner or cable television tuner Turn on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. - Page 24 Notes • When you connect the video output jack of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input jack of the TV, set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the stand (page 34). The images of a component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will not be played on the TV if “CTRL: HDMI”...
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Page 25: Tuner Functions
Tuner Functions Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU PRESET... -
Page 26: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 25)). INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU DISPLAY C, X, x, c, RETURN PRESET NIGHT DIMMER TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD... -
Page 27: Naming Preset Stations
Naming preset stations You can enter a name for a preset station. 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. Note •... -
Page 28: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the stand is set to “FM” or “AM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the station name and the frequency alternate in the front panel display. -
Page 29: 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. Press SOUND FIELD +/–. The present sound field appears in the front panel display. Each time you press the SOUND FIELD +/–... - Page 30 • 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 31 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 32: Bravia" Sync Features
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the connected component. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the stand and the connected component can be set simultaneously by setting Control for HDMI function of the TV. - Page 33 Display the list of the HDMI components on the TV menu, and set the Control for HDMI function to on for connected components. The Control for HDMI function for the stand and the connected component is simultaneously set to on. During the setting, “SCANNING”...
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Page 34: Enjoying Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd
Setting the Control for HDMI function to off Set the Control for HDMI function to off when you connect components not compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync, or that do not have HDMI jacks, etc. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU... -
Page 35: (One-Touch Play) Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Stand
Enjoying the TV sound from the stand (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers of the stand by means of a simple operation. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY... -
Page 36: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The Stand, Tv And The Connected Components
Turning off the stand, 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 stand and the connected components turns off automatically. • If the TV is turned off and enters standby mode, the power consumption of the stand will be reduced when the power saving function is on. - Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings 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 CTRL: HDMI HDMI LIMIT POWER SAVE MAIN DUAL MONO MAIN/SUB A/V SYNC... - Page 39 Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the stand with an optical cable or coaxial cable, and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC-3.
- Page 40 Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET...
- Page 41 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 RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT...
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Page 42: Additional Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the stand, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The power is not turned on. - Page 43 No image appears on the TV. • Check that the TV and this stand are connected correctly and securely. • Check that the TV is selected correctly. • Set the TV to the appropriate input mode. • Check the HDMI connection. •...
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Page 44: Specifications
OTHER The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor the stand. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the stand. • Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. •... - Page 45 Formats supported by this stand The following digital input formats are supported. Format Supported/Not supported Dolby Digital Linear PCM-2ch* Linear PCM-7.1ch 48k* (Only on HDMI) Linear PCM-7.1ch Dolby Digital Plus Dolby True HD DTS-HD * Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no more than 48 kHz.
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Page 46: Glossary
Power requirements 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption On: 95 W Active Standby (power saving function is on and the TV connected to the stand is in standby mode): 0.5 W or less Standby (Control for HDMI is off): 0.3 W or less Dimensions (approx.) 1,000 ×... - Page 47 “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide color space based on the xvYCC specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation. xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extended-gamut color space for video signals.
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Page 48: Index
Index A/V SYNC 39 AMP menu 38 AUDIO DRC 40 Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 13 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 17 DISPLAY 27 DUAL MONO 39 DVD player (recorder) connecting 13 NIGHT mode 31 “PlayStation 3” connecting 13 Radio 26 Radio stations 25 Remote before use 8... - Page 52 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...