4-129-925-11(1) Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G950 ©2009 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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 apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
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 .................................................
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. Be sure to remove the TV and other equipment when moving the stand. If you fail to do so, the stand may lose balance and topple over resulting in serious injury.
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. This stand is only for the specified TV. Confirm whether this stand is mentioned as a supported product in the operating instructions of the TV. Note on load capacity Do not place any equipment exceeding the specified maximum weight on the stand, as indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it may fall or break.
On operation Precautions Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the stand. On safety On cleaning • Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower vase or pottery on the stand. • Do not make alterations to the stand. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the stand, unplug the stand and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Clean the stand, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Main features B Easy connection with HDMI b The cords are all tangled up. Neat connections (page 13). B Easy operation with only one TV remote (“BRAVIA” Sync) b Separate remotes for each component. Consolidate operations on one remote (page 30). B Easy Surround settings b I need lots of cords and speakers. Easy set-up with S-Force PRO Front Surround.
Getting Started Supplied accessories Please check the following accessories in the package. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the stand using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
About the installation position Install the stand after connecting all the components to the stand. Install the stand after allowing for a space of more than 5 cm from the wall. This is to allow for heat dissipation and to prevent the TV from falling. 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 The stand has a back corner cut to fit in the corner of a room.
Installing the shelf board 1 2 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. The cords can be connected to either terminal. 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) HDMI The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) are designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. Bundling the cables You can bundle all connecting cables of the stand and other components, using the cable ties (supplied). 1 Connect the components to the stand. For details, refer to pages 13 to 17. 2 Insert a cable tie (supplied) into each of the two holes at the rear of the stand until they click. HDMI SAT/CATV IN DMPORT DC 5V 0.
4 Tighten the cable tie by pulling its end. To unbind the cable tie 1 2 Push the lever of the cable tie. While pushing the lever, pull the cable tie from the slit. 2 1 To remove the cable tie from the rear of the stand 1 2 Pinch the two tabs of the cable tie. While pinching the tabs, pull off the cable tie.
We recommend that you connect components to the stand using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. However, you cannot enjoy the TV’s sound from the stand only with HDMI connection. It is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the stand using an optical cable or an audio cord in order listen to the TV’s sound from the stand.
Tip • Even if the stand 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. Notes • The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the stand using INPUT OPT, INPUT COAX and HDMI together. • The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and INPUT ANALOG jack of the stand.
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. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of your components. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. TV monitor, projector, etc.
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. • The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and INPUT ANALOG jack of the stand.
You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the stand by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. INPUT COAX OPT OPT HDMI OPT ANALOG R SAT/CATV DVD SAT/CATV IN L DVD IN BD IN TV OUT TV DMPORT DC 5V 0.7A MAX 75 COAXIAL FM AM ANTENNA : Signal flow DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the stand is turned on.
Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel display Front panel buttons and indicator 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. Off: The stand is turned off, and the Control for HDMI function is not working.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display Playback Options 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. D HDMI (13, 41) Lights up when an HDMI equipment is being used. E ST/MONO (23) Lights up according to the stereo or monaural status of the radio. F COAX/OPT Lights up according to the cable which you are using.
I SOUND FIELD +/– Remote control Press to select the sound field (page 27). J VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume. INPUT SELECTOR CENTER DISPLAY K MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL AMP MENU Press to turn off the sound. L NIGHT Press to activate the NIGHT mode function (page 29). RETURN MENU PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ TUNING- TUNING+ MUTING VOLUME M PRESET +/– Press to select a preset radio station (page 24). N O RETURN Press to return to the previous menu.
Enjoying TV Enjoying other components CENTER ?/1 SUBWOOFER INPUT SELECTOR DISPLAY LEVEL RETURN INPUT SELECTOR +/– AMP MENU CENTER LEVEL DISPLAY ?/1 SUBWOOFER AMP MENU MENU PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ RETURN TUNING- MENU TUNING+ PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ MUTING TUNING- VOLUME TUNING+ SOUND FIELD MUTING VOLUME +/– VOLUME SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/– 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. 2 3 4 Turn the stand on.
Tip Notes • 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. • 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 32). The images of a component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will not be played on the TV if “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON.
5 Press . A preset number appears in the front panel display. Tuner Functions Presetting radio stations 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR +/– CENTER DISPLAY 7 SUBWOOFER LEVEL AMP MENU Press . “Complete!” appears in the front panel display, and the station is stored. C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU MENU PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ TUNING- TUNING+ TUNING +/– MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD 8 9 Press MENU. Repeat 2 to 8 to store other stations.
Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the stand’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 23)). INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR +/– DISPLAY CENTER DISPLAY ?/1 SUBWOOFER LEVEL For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. The automatic tuning stops when the stand tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –. If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception.
Naming preset stations 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR + or – repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. 2 3 4 5 6 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for. Press MENU. 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.
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 • RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the signal strength is weak.
Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Selecting the sound field INPUT SELECTOR CENTER DISPLAY SUBWOOFER LEVEL RETURN AMP MENU MENU PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ TUNING- TUNING+ MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD SOUND FIELD +/– Press SOUND FIELD +/–. The present sound field appears in the front panel display.
Available sound fields Suitable source Sound field All STANDARD Suits various sources. Video source MOVIE * Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialog. DRAMA * Best suited for TV dramas. Music source Effect NEWS * Produces the announcer’s voice clearly. SPORTS * Produces the play-by-play commentary clearly and realistic sound with surround effects, such as cheering, etc. GAME * Produces powerful and realistic sound, best suited for playing video games.
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. CENTER DISPLAY SUBWOOFER LEVEL RETURN AMP MENU MENU PRESET- NIGHT Surround Function INPUT SELECTOR NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ TUNING- TUNING+ MUTING VOLUME SOUND FIELD Press NIGHT. To cancel the night mode, press NIGHT again.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (recorder), the TV turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input. • System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers of the stand.
4 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” appears in the front panel display. After you finish the setting, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display. Wait until the setting is complete.
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. Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD (One-Touch Play) Play back a connected component. The TV turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input.
Using the Volume Limit function 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 DISPLAY ?/1 SUBWOOFER LEVEL AMP MENU AMP MENU C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU PRESET- 1 2 3 4 NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ TUNING- Press X/x repeatedly until “SET HDMI” appears, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “VOL LIMIT” appears, then press or c.
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. Using the power saving function If a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV is connected to the stand, and the stand is in active standby mode, if the TV is turned off, HDMI signal transmission stops, and power consumption is reduced.
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.
3 Advanced Settings Tip Settings and adjustments using the amplifier menu You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP MENU CTRL: HDMI VOL LIMIT** ON OFF MAX, 49, 48, ..... 2, 1, MIN POWER SAVE** DUAL MONO A/V SYNC ON OFF MAIN SUB MAIN/SUB ON OFF AUDIO DRC DISPLAY SLEEP MAX STD OFF ON OFF OFF, 10M, 20M, ….. 80M, 90M * Refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 30). ** This setting appears only when “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON.
Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the stand receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image (A/V SYNC) You can delay the sound using this function when the image is slower than the sound. 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.
Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for enjoying movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. You can change the display setting.
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 DISPLAY SUBWOOFER LEVEL AMP MENU AMP MENU C, X, x, c, RETURN MENU PRESET- NIGHT DIMMER PRESET+ Advanced Settings TUNING- TUNING+ MUTING VOLUME 1 2 3 SOUND FIELD Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP” appears, then press or c. Press X/x to select the preset time you want.
Additional Information Troubleshooting 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 No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the speakers. • Press VOLUME + and check the volume level. • Press MUTING or VOLUME + to cancel the muting function. • Press SOUND FIELD +/– and check the selected sound field.
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. No sound is output from the stand and TV speaker. • Check the volume of the stand and the TV. • Select the input of the stand correctly. The sound is output from both the stand and the TV.
If the stand still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the stand as follows: Specifications Use buttons on the stand for the operation. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the power. Press ?/1 while pressing INPUT SELECTOR and VOLUME –. “COLD RESET” appears and the stand is reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to the default settings. Dimensions: mm (approx.) A 1,115 B 400 500 C Adjustable shelf dimensions*: mm (approx.
Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this stand are as follows. Format Supported/Not supported Dolby Digital a DTS a Linear PCM-2ch* a Linear PCM-7.1ch 48k* (Only on HDMI) a Linear PCM-7.1ch 96k × Dolby Digital Plus × FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.
General 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 × 500 × 400 mm (w/h/d) Mass (approx.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound. 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.
Index A S A/V SYNC 37 AMP menu 36 AUDIO DRC 38 Satellite tuner connecting 13, 15 Setting 9 S-Force PRO Front Surround 7 Sleep timer 39 Sound field 27 B Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 13 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 17 DISPLAY 25, 38 DUAL MONO 37 DVD player (recorder) connecting 13, 15 N NIGHT mode 29 P “PlayStation 3” connecting 13 R Radio 24 Radio stations 23 Remote before use 8 operating 20 46GB
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