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- Page 1 4-129-925-11(1) Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G950 ©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 Playback Options... -
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. A top glass panel may break and cause injury. Or, it may cause damage to the stand. Do not step on the stand. You may fall, or break the glass and cause injury. -
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) Screw for the support belt (1) Cable ties (2) Shelf board (1) Shelf support pins (4) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Operating Instructions (1) -
Page 9: Setting This Stand
Preventing the TV from toppling over As a protective measure, secure the TV. Perform following steps as a protective measure if you have a Sony LCD TV. More than 5 cm Place the TV on the stand. The TV should be placed in the centre of the stand, aligning the rear edge of the TV’s... - Page 10 Installing the shelf board Insert the attaching shelf support pins (supplied) into the holes in the stand. Fit the shelf board onto the shelf support pins horizontally. Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) are designed to receive AM signals.
- Page 11 Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. HDMI SAT/CATV DVD IN BD IN 75 COAXIAL DC 5V DMPORT 0.7A MAX ANTENNA FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Notes •...
- 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
A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) 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 30). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after you have finished connecting all components to the stand. - 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), 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 32). 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. INPUT COAX SAT/CATV : 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: Playback Options
Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to 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 19 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. B SLEEP (39) Flashes when the Sleep Timer function is active. C TUNED (23) Lights up when a radio station is received.
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Page 20: Remote Control
Remote control INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN PRESET NIGHT DIMMER 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. -
Page 21: Enjoying Tv
Enjoying TV INPUT SELECTOR INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER SELECTOR +/– LEVEL DISPLAY AMP MENU RETURN MENU PRESET NIGHT DIMMER PRESET TUNING TUNING MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/– Turn on the TV and choose a program. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. - Page 22 • The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down to the minimum. Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD, “PlayStation 2” or “PlayStation 3” Turn on the TV. Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2”...
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Page 23: 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 24: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 23)). 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 25: Naming Preset Stations
Naming preset stations 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. Press INPUT SELECTOR + or –... -
Page 26: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Note •... -
Page 27: 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 28 • 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 29 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 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33: (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, see the operating instructions of the TV. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DISPLAY... -
Page 34: (System Audio Control) Turning Off The Stand, Tv And The Connected Compornents
Turning off the stand, TV and the connected compornents (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 35 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 36: 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40: 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 41 Control for HDMI If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the “BRAVIA” Sync, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 13). •...
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Page 42: Specifications
If the stand still does not operate 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 43 Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this stand are as follows. 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 44: Glossary
Power requirements 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption On: 110 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.) 1,115 ×... - Page 45 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 46: Index
Index A/V SYNC 37 AMP menu 36 AUDIO DRC 38 Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 13 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 17 DISPLAY 25 DUAL MONO 37 DVD player (recorder) connecting 13 NIGHT mode 29 “PlayStation 3” connecting 13 Radio 24 Radio stations 23 Remote before use 8... - Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...