3-877-030-12(1) Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions RHT-G500 ©2008 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 prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents WARNING ..............................................4 CAUTION................................................5 Precautions ...............................................6 Main features ...........................................7 Getting Started Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................... 33 Specifications ........................................ 35 Glossary................................................. 37 Index.......................................
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. It may cause damage to the stand. Do not step on the stand. You may fall, or break the stand and cause injury. Notes on installation • Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between the TV and the stand. • To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the following: – Install the stand on a solid and flat surface. – If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a mat, first lay a board under the stand.
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 10). B Easy operation with only one TV remote (“BRAVIA” Sync) b Separate remotes for each component. Consolidate operations on one remote (page 21). 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. Optical cable (1.
4 While supporting the TV, tighten the support belt to secure in place. Installing the shelf board Preventing the TV from toppling over 1 As a protective measure, secure the TV. Perform following steps as a protective measure if you have a Sony LCD TV. 2 Insert the attaching shelf support pins (supplied) into the holes in the stand. Fit the shelf board onto the shelf support pins horizontally. This requires people.
Connecting components with HDMI jacks We recommend that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using an optical cable or an audio cord in order to listen to the TV’s sound from the system. For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 21).
Notes Getting Started • Refer to page 12 for how to connect a component without an HDMI jack. • The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the system using HDMI, INPUT COAX and INPUT OPT together. • The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT and AUDIO jack of the system. Notes on HDMI connections • You can enjoy high quality images using an HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Connecting components without HDMI jacks When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack. If the satellite tuner does not have the OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the INPUT COAX jack. In this case, 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.
Note If you connect any of the components with HDMI jacks, and the Control for HDMI function is set to on Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the system for the component connected to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack (except a TV) individually. For details, refer to “Setting the Control for HDMI function to off for a component without HDMI jacks” (page 23).
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. OPT R OPT Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. OPT COAX L DC 5V 0.7A MAX TV DVD SAT DMPORT INPUT BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT HDMI : Signal flow DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on.
Playback Options Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR - VOLUME - VOLUME + + A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the stand on or off. B INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back. C VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume. D (remote sensor) Point the remote commander towards here.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER / ACTIVE STANDBY indicator Lights as follows: Green: The system is turned on. Amber: The Control for HDMI function is working while the system is turned off. Off: The system is turned off, and the Control for HDMI function is not working. B Lights up according to the audio input signals. C SLEEP (32) Flashes when the sleep timer function is active.
K O RETURN Remote control Press to return to the previous menu. L C, X, x, c or Press C, X, x or c to select the settings. Then press to enter the selection. M INPUT SELECTOR Note • Point the remote at the remote sensor DISPLAY LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD on the stand. SAT Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components.
Enjoying TV 1 DISPLAY Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. LEVEL MODE ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD TV SAT TV DMPORT AMP MENU ALBUM- ALBUM+ VOLUME 18GB Press ?/1 to turn the system on. Press TV on the remote. Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume of the system. Tip • 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. MUTING VOLUME +/– 2 3 4 DMPORT MENU RETURN Turn on the TV and choose a program.
Enjoying other components LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD ?/1 BD, DVD, SAT, DMPORT DMPORT Enjoying Blu-ray Disc, DVD or “PlayStation 3” 1 2 SAT AMP MENU DMPORT MENU RETURN 3 4 MUTING SOUND FIELD +/– Press BD or DVD on the remote. Change the TV input. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV for details. SOUND FIELD VOLUME +/– Turn the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (recorder) or “PlayStation 3” on and press ?/1 to turn the system on.
Available sound fields Surround Function Enjoying the surround effect Sound field Effect STANDARD You can enjoy normal sound. MOVIE You can enjoy powerful sound in which lowpitched sound is emphasized, with enhanced presence. MUSIC This sound field is the best for listening to music, and you can enjoy the full surround sound experience. SPORTS You can enjoy the atmosphere of a game, and listen to the exciting playby-play description. GAME This sound field is best for playing video games. P.
“BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function to on for the system and the connected component. When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI function for the system and the connected component can be set simultaneously by setting the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
3 4 Select the input of the system connected to the component you want to watch (BD, DVD, SAT), and switch the HDMI input of the TV, so that an image from the connected component is displayed. Set the Control for HDMI function of the TV to on. The Control for HDMI function for the system 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.
Setting the Control for HDMI function to off for a component without HDMI jacks To listen to the sound of the component without HDMI jacks when the Control for HDMI function is set to on, set it to off for that component individually. LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD “BRAVIA” Sync Features DISPLAY Tip • When you connect the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input of the TV, set the “DMPORT. CTRL” to “OFF.
Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD (One-Touch Play) Play back a connected component. The system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input. Note Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers of the system by means of a simple operation. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.
Using the INPUT SELECTOR buttons of the remote When the System Audio Control function is active, and the output method changes from the TV speaker to the system speaker automatically, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum volume level. The INPUT SELECTOR buttons (TV, BD, DVD, SAT) work as follows when the Control for HDMI function is set to on.
Turning off the TV, system and 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. Note • Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, see operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
6 Press LEVEL MODE. Advanced Settings Setting up the speakers level You can adjust the level of the center speaker and the subwoofer. This setting is applied to all sound fields. LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD LEVEL MODE Advanced Settings DISPLAY SAT AMP MENU DMPORT C, X, x, c, DMPORT MENU RETURN ALBUM- ALBUM+ MUTING VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND FIELD Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press LEVEL MODE.
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 SET HDMI* CTRL: HDMI ON OFF DVD CTRL** ON OFF SAT CTRL** ON OFF DMPORT. CTRL** ON OFF VOL LIMIT** MAX, 49, 48 ….. 2, 1, MIN DUAL MONO MAIN SUB MAIN+SUB A/V SYNC ON OFF AUDIO DRC MAX STD OFF DIMMER ON OFF DISPLAY ON OFF SLEEP OFF, 10M, 20M, ….. 80M, 90M * Refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 21).
Enjoying multiplex broadcast sound (DUAL MONO) 4 Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive 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.
Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image (A/V SYNC) You can delay the sound using this function when the image is behind the sound. DISPLAY LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD Enjoying Dolby Digital sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) You can narrow the dynamic range of the sound track. This function is useful for enjoying movies at low volume. AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
Changing the brightness of the front panel display (DIMMER) Changing the display setting (DISPLAY) You can change the display setting. The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels.
Using the sleep timer (SLEEP) You can set the system to turn off at a preset time when you sleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. DISPLAY LEVEL MODE TV INPUT SELECTOR BD DVD SAT AMP MENU DMPORT AMP MENU C, X, x, c, DMPORT MENU RETURN ALBUM- ALBUM+ 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.
Additional Information Troubleshooting 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. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. General • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appears alternately in the front panel display.
There is no picture on the TV screen. • Check that the TV is selected correctly. • Set the TV to the appropriate input mode. Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 10). • Make sure “CTRL: HDMI” is set to “ON” in AMP menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Specifications Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the power. Press INPUT SELECTOR, VOLUME – and ?/1 at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears and the system is reset. AMP menu, sound field etc., return to the default settings. Additional Information Dimensions: mm (approx.
Formats supported by this stand Digital input formats supported by this system are as follows. Format HDMI section Connector Video inputs/outputs Supported/Not supported Dolby Digital a DTS a Linear PCM (2ch)* a Linear PCM (5.1ch, 7.1ch)* (Only on HDMI) a Dolby Digital Plus × Dolby True HD × DTS-HD × * Linear PCM accepts sampling frequencies of no more than 48 kHz.
Supplied accessories Optical cable (1.5 m) (1) Remote commander (RM-ANU041) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Support belt and two screws (small/large) (1) Shelf board (1) Shelf support pins (4) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.3 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
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 30 AMP menu 28 AUDIO DRC 30 Satellite tuner connecting 10, 12 Setting 9 S-Force PRO Front Surround 7 Sleep timer 32 Sound field 20 Speakers level 27 B Blu-ray Disc player (recorder) connecting 10 D Additional Information DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 14 DIMMER 31 DISPLAY 31 DUAL MONO 29 DVD player (recorder) connecting 10, 12 H HDMI connecting 10 I Installing 9 P “PlayStation 3” connecting 10 R Remote before use 8 operating 17 39GB
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