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WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
Table of Contents Listening to Music/Sound Supplied Accessories ..... 5 Guide to Parts and Controls ..6 with the BLUETOOTH Function About the Home Menu ....11 Listening to Music from a Mobile Connecting and Preparation Device ........28 Listening to Sound of the Basic Startup Guide Connected TV or Device from...
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Saving Power in Standby Mode ........43 Using the Control for HDMI Function ........ 44 Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function ........ 46 Using the Setup Display ....48 Options Menu List ....... 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......57 Resetting the System ....65 Additional Information Specifications ......
Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Unit (Bar Speaker) Front Remote control sensor N-Mark (page 29) Front panel display When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) mark.
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Rear LAN(100) port TV IN (OPTICAL) jack ANALOG IN jack HDMI IN 3 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2. HDMI IN 2 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2. HDMI IN 1 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2. ...
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Subwoofer Power indicator – Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode – Flashes in green: While attempting link connection – Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the system with the link function (power) button Turns on the subwoofer or sets it to standby mode.
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Remote Control INPUT +/– (page 11, 21) (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. DISPLAY Displays playback information on the TV screen. CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 24) SOUND FIELD (page 24) VOICE (page 25) NIGHT (page 25) ...
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Playback operation buttons / (rewind/fast forward) Searches backward or forward. / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file. (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. (stop) Stops playback. RX/TX (receiver/transmitter) (page 32) ...
About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch from the input list.
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Input list Input name Explanation [TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 21) [HDMI1] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack. (page 21) [HDMI2] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack.
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About the Steps Description In these Operating Instructions, the operations are described as steps that are operated on the home menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable (supplied). The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using ///...
Connecting and Preparation Connection for Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Device To view copyright-protected 4K content and listen to sound from the system, connect the TV and device to the system via an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP2.2- HDCP2.2-...
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Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI output jack of the 4K device and HDMI IN jack of the unit with the HDMI cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions of the 4K device to check that the HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device is compatible with HDCP2.2.
Wall mounting brackets (supplied) wall. • Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay special attention to safety during the installation.
Fasten the screws in the wall. Connecting to a Wired The screw should protrude as illustration. Network 730 mm Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your home network with a LAN cable. Connecting to a PC or Router with a LAN Cable 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm...
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Perform the setting by following Connecting by Obtaining the on-screen instructions. the Network Information The system starts network settings Automatically and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, Press HOME. and then press . The home menu appears on the TV screen.
Connecting by Selecting the Connecting to a Wireless Network Name (SSID) Network If your wireless LAN router (access point) is not compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Prepare the network by connecting the Setup (WPS), check the following system and PC to your wireless LAN information in advance.
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Network Name (SSID)” and select [(WPS) PIN Method]. Connecting by SongPal SongPal app can connect the system to the same wireless network as that of the mobile device. For details, follow the instruction of the app or refer to the following URL. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/...
Listening to the Listening to the Sound Connected Device Listening to the TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select the input that the desired screen. device is connected on the home Select [TV] on the home menu.
Select the input name. Listening to Music on a You can select the input name from the following. USB Device • [BD Player] • [DVD Player] You can play music/photo files stored • [Cable Box] on a connected USB device. •...
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off before connecting or removing the USB device. You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 56). Viewing Photos on a USB Device You can play photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files”...
Sound field Explanation [Sports] Commentary is clear, Selecting the Sound Effect cheers are heard as surround sound, and sounds are realistic. Setting the Sound Effect [Game Sound effects are that is Tailored to Sound Studio] optimized for game play. Sources (SOUND FIELD) Sound effects are [Standard] optimized for the...
Enjoying Clear Sound Making Dialogues with Low Volume at Clearer (VOICE) Midnight (NIGHT) Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue. VOICE NIGHT Press VOICE. The voice mode appears on the TV screen. Press the button repeatedly to Press NIGHT.
Adjusting the Volume of Adjusting the Delay the Subwoofer Between the Picture and Sound The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
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When Watching Another Device Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. Select [A/V SYNC]. Adjust the delay using /, then press You can adjust from 0 msec to 300 msec in 25 msec increments.
BLUETOOTH function, you can operate by simply using the supplied remote control without turning the TV Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then select “HT-CT790” after INPUT +/– searching for it on the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
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Device,” press RX/TX on the remote control once. Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on. When the connection is not established, select “HT-CT790” on the mobile device. Press INPUT +/– repeatedly to display “BT” in the front panel Connecting to a Mobile display.
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and BLUETOOTH connection are Adjust the volume. performed automatically. • Adjust the volume by pressing +/– on the remote control. Compatible devices • Adjust the subwoofer volume by Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in pressing SW +/– on the remote (OS: Android™...
When using wireless speakers The image of the selected input manufactured by Sony (not supplied) as appears on the TV screen, “BT TX” the surround speakers for the system, see appears in the front panel display, “Adding Rear Speakers (Wireless...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to – Select the device name of the connected headphones or speaker delete the desired headphones or from [Setup] - [Bluetooth Settings] - speaker from the device list. [Device List]. Listening to Sound with About the Connection of the Paired Headphones or Headphones or Speaker Speakers...
Listening to Music on a PC Enjoying with the Network Function Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network Wireless LAN router You can play music files stored on your PC via your home network. Press HOME. Music files can be played by operating The home menu appears on the TV on the on-screen display (OSD) of the screen.
For details of SongPal, see “What You You can update the service provider list by can Do with SongPal” (page 35) or the pressing OPTIONS and selecting [Update following URL. Services] in step 2 . http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/...
SongPal may change without notice. SongPal is an application for controlling Using SongPal compatible Sony audio devices using your smartphone/iPhone. Search for SongPal at Google Play or the Download the free SongPal app to App Store and download it onto your the mobile device.
Using Google Cast Connecting the SongPal Link-Compatible Device Google Cast allows you to select music (Wireless Multi Room/ content from the Google Cast-enabled app and play back on the unit. Wireless Surround) Google Cast requires the initial setup using SongPal. You can enjoy music in any room or listen to music in surround sound by Download the free SongPal app to...
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Press HOME. You can add wireless speakers The home menu appears on the TV manufactured by Sony (not supplied) as screen. the surround speakers of the system. Use the same model for the two wireless Select [Setup] from the home speakers.
Note Displaying the Screen of The SongPal settings are effective with the SongPal version 4.0 or later. For details the Mobile Device on a TV about SongPal downloading, see “Using (MIRRORING) SongPal” (page 35). To cancel the wireless surround [Screen mirroring] is a function to function display the screen of a mobile device on Select...
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Notes • When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and sound may sometimes be deteriorated due to interference from other networks. • Depending on the usage environment, the quality of the picture and sound may be deteriorated. • Some network functions may not be available during Screen mirroring.
Select [System Settings] - [Wireless Subwoofer Connection] Using the Various Functions/ - [Link]. Settings The [Link] screen appears on the TV screen. Performing the Wireless Press LINK on the rear of the subwoofer. Connection of the The power indicator of the Subwoofer (LINK) subwoofer flashes in green.
Playing Compressed Enjoying Multiplex Audio Files with Natural Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) Sound Quality You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a This function enhances the sound Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process.
Deactivating Buttons on Changing the Brightness the Unit of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH You can deactivate buttons on the unit Indicator (DIMMER) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (Child lock function). You can change the brightness of the front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator.
Note Saving Power in Standby The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically Mode when you press any button, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for Check that you have made the following about 10 seconds.
Note These functions may work with devices If you turn on the system while you are other than those manufactured by Sony, watching the TV, the TV sound will be but operation is not guaranteed. output from the speakers of the system.
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[Standby Through] to [On]. If you connect a input for the device played, and sound is TV other than those manufactured by output from the speakers of the system. Sony, we recommend you to select this setting. Notes • If [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings] -...
TV input. • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. This function can be used when the TV is • Use a Sony High Speed HDMI Cable connected to the Internet. For details, with Ethernet with the Type Logo.
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• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback device is switched. • When [TV] input is selected, video signals via one of the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jacks selected last time are output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack.
Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select the setting item.
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[Off]: Turns off the function. [TV Type] Notes [16:9]: Select this when connecting to a • If your device manufactured by Sony is wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide- not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the mode function.
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[Auto]: Automatically compresses [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] sound encoded in Dolby TrueHD. [Auto]: Automatically detects the type [On]: The system reproduces the sound of external device, and then switches to track with the kind of dynamic range the matching color setting. that the recording engineer intended. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 [Off]: No compression of dynamic video signals.
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output audio from the BLUETOOTH [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC] device. This function is only available when you [Transmitter]: This system is in set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or transmitter mode, which enables it to [Transmitter]. send audio to the BLUETOOTH- [On]: Enable LDAC codec.
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If You can perform wireless connection of you connect a TV other than those the subwoofer again. For details, see manufactured by Sony, we “Performing the Wireless Connection of recommend that you select this the Subwoofer (LINK)” (page 40).
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[Quick Start/Network Standby] [Device Name] [On]: Shortens the startup time from You can change the name of this system standby mode. You can operate the according to your preference so that it is system quickly after turning it on. more recognizable when using the [Off]: Off [Bluetooth Audio] or [Screen mirroring] function.
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[Off]: Off For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: [Remote Start] http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support [On]: Allows you to turn on the system [Network Connection Status] by a device linked via a network when the system is in standby mode.
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[Easy Setup] Run [Easy Setup] to make the basic initial settings and the basic network settings for the system. Follow the on- screen instructions. [Resetting] [Reset to Factory Default Settings] You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings.
Options Menu List Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Explanation [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound. Sound output can be delayed (page 26). [Sound Field] Changes the sound field setting (page 24).
TV is turned off. repairs. Should any problem persist, Check the settnig of [System Settings] consult your nearest Sony dealer. - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Linked to Be sure to bring both your unit and TV] (page 52). To turn the system off...
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If connected to devices other than Protection) compliant. In this case, check the specifications of the those manufactured by Sony that connected device. support the Control for HDMI Disconnect the HDMI cable, then function, set [System Settings] - connect it again.
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Make sure that the power indicator If connected to devices other than on the subwoofer is lit in green. If not, those manufactured by Sony that see “No sound is heard from the support the Control for HDMI subwoofer.”...
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To play multi-channel audio, check Make sure this system is not receiving the digital audio output setting on interference from a wireless LAN the device connected to the system. device, other 2.4 GHz wireless For details, refer to the operating devices, or a microwave oven.
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If a device that generates Headphones or Speaker electromagnetic radiation, such as a Connection via BLUETOOTH wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave BLUETOOTH connection cannot be oven is nearby, move the device away completed. from this system. ...
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Check the network connection Subwoofer (page 19) and the network settings (page 54). No sound is heard from the Depending on the usage subwoofer. environment (including the wall If the power indicator on the material), radio wave reception subwoofer does not light, try the conditions, or obstacles between the following.
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If there is an obstacle between the The wireless speakers cannot be unit and the subwoofer, move or connected to the system. remove it. Update the software version of the Locate the unit and the subwoofer as system and wireless speakers to the close as possible.
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The type and number of devices that Sensors of the TV do not work can be controlled by the Control for properly. HDMI function is restricted by the The unit may block some sensors HDMI CEC standard as follows: (such as the brightness sensor), the –...
Resetting the System If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select [Resetting] - [Reset to Factory Default Settings].
Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Additional Information Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 30 m Specifications Maximum number of devices to be registered 9 devices Frequency band Bar Speaker (SA-CT790) 2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method Amplifier section FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
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Standby mode: 0.5 W or less (For Wireless transmitter/ details on the setting, see page 43) [Quick Start/Network Standby] is set to receiver section [Off] (default setting): 3 W [Quick Start/Network Standby] is set to Communication system [On] (all wired network ports Wireless Sound Specification version connected, all wireless network ports activated): 7 W...
Notes Playable Types of Files • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, the Music recording condition, or the home network server condition. Codec Extension • Some files edited on a PC may not play. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 •...
Supported Input Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Function “HDMI1” “TV” “HDMI2” (DIGITAL IN) “HDMI3” LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch – LPCM 7.1ch – Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus –...
Supported Input Video Formats Video formats supported by this system are as follows. HDMI cable HDMI Signal Format Premium High Speed Format Frame Rate Color Space High Speed HDMI Cable Enhanced Normal HDMI Cable with Ethernet with Ethernet YCbCr444/ – 50/59.94/ 60 Hz –...
BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH devices should be used • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) damages or other loss resulting from (unobstructed distance) of each other.
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SOFTWARE may depends might be interrupted or be provided by third parties over which discontinued at the discretion of the SONY has no control. USE OF THE suppliers (software suppliers, service CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN suppliers, or SONY). SONY and such INTERNET CONNECTION.
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SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS, SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT to as “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,...
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The United Nations Convention on AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE Contracts for the International Sale of From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- Goods shall not apply to this EULA. This PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically EULA shall be governed by the laws of...
SOLE DISCRETION BY POSTING NOTICE • Do not climb on the unit and subwoofer, ON A SONY DESIGNATED WEB SITE, BY as you may fall down and injure yourself, EMAIL NOTIFICATION TO AN EMAIL or system damage may result.
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Sony does not bear • Keep 3 cm or more space under the unit any responsibility in these sorts of when you hang it on a wall.
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology Corporation is under license. Other and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS trademarks and trade names are those of and Thomson.
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GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code. “DSEE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Index Numerics HDMI Signal Format 52 Home Network Access Control 54 24p Output 49 4K Output 49 Initialize Personal Information 55 Input Skip Setting 54 Attenuation settings - Analog 50 Internet Settings 54 Audio DRC 50 Audio Output 50 Audio Return Channel 52 Multiplex broadcast sound 41 Audio Settings 50 Auto Display 53...
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Standby Through 52 System Information 53 System Settings 52 Time Zone 53 TV Type 49 Update 49 Video Direct 50 Wireless Multi Room 36 Wireless Playback Quality 51 Wireless Subwoofer Connection 52 Wireless Surround 37...