Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-CT370/HT-CT770
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). Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.
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Table of contents Useful functions Installing the Bar Speaker on a wall ......................................5 Using the Control for HDMI function ..................................... 7 Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ...............................................8 Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) ...........................................................................9 Adjusting the settings ...........................................................
1 Useful functions You can install the Bar Speaker on a wall. Notes AC power cord (mains lead) Screw (supplied) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plasterboard wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to two studs in the wall beam. Install the Bar Speaker horizontally, hung by screws in studs in a continuous flat section of the wall.
2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes on the back of the wall mounting brackets. 4 mm 4 Hang the wall mounting brackets fixed on the Bar Speaker on the screws. Align the holes in the wall mounting brackets with the screws, then hang the Bar Speaker on the two screws. More than 25 mm 4.4 mm 9.8 mm Hole on the wall mounting bracket 3 Fasten the screws to two studs in the wall. The screws should protrude 6 to 7 mm.
Using the Control for HDMI function When you activate the equipment (Blu-ray Disc™ player, “PlayStation®4,” etc.) connected to the system with a High Speed HDMI cable, the connected TV is turned on automatically and the input signal of the system is switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Notes The System Power Off When you turn off the TV, the system and the connected equipment will turn off automatically. above features may not operate with certain equipment.
If the connected equipment is not compatible with copyrightprotection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack of this system may be distorted or may not be output. In such a case, check the specifications of the connected equipment. When “TV” is selected as the input source of the system, video signals via one of the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jacks selected last time are output from the HDMI OUT jack. This system supports Deep Color, “x.v.Colour,” 3D, and 4K transmission.
Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the (on/standby) button on the remote control. The display of the Bar Speaker lights. Search for “SongPal” with the Android device and download that application. Run “SongPal” then follow the on-screen instructions. After the BLUETOOTH connection display appears on the Android device, press the PAIRING button on the remote control. The lamp (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing.
One-Touch connection using the Android device with the NFC function built-in (NFC) 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “When using an Android device.” After the BLUETOOTH connection display appears on the Android device, touch the Android device with the N mark of the Bar Speaker. When the connection has been established, the lamp (blue) of the Bar Speaker lights. When using an iPhone/iPod touch 1 2 3 4 5 Lamp (blue) 3 Operate the system with the display of the Android device.
Adjusting the settings You can set the following items with the AMP MENU button on the remote control. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). (return)/ (select)/ (proceed)/ (enter) Menu LEVEL Function DRC (Dynamic range control) AUTO BASS Low sound is emphasized. The setting can be changed from –6 to +6 in units of 1. 0 TREBLE High sound is emphasized. The setting can be changed from –6 to +6 in units of 1.
Menu HDMI Function To switch the Control for HDMI function on or off. (ON/OFF) Refer to “Using the Control for HDMI function” (page 7) for details. ON P. THRU (Pass through) To set the power saving mode of the pass-through function for HDMI signals. (AUTO/ON) AUTO: Outputs signals from the HDMI OUT jack of the system in standby mode according to the status of the TV. This setting saves power in standby mode compared with the “ON” setting.
Set up the wireless subwoofer connection again. Linking the system (LINK) 1 2 4 (return)/ (select)/ (proceed)/ (enter) 5 AMP MENU On/standby lamp On/standby lamp HT-CT370 HT-CT770 6 Select “WS” with the (select) button then press the (enter) or (proceed) button. Select “LINK” with the (select) button then press the (enter) or (proceed) button. When “START” appears on the display of the Bar Speaker, press the (enter) button.
Do not place anything at the rear of the Bar Speaker and subwoofer that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. Miscellaneous Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Do not climb on the Bar Speaker and subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.
Copyrights Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
BLUETOOTH wireless technology Turn off the power to the wireless LAN equipment when using your BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters. Effects on other devices Supported BLUETOOTH version and profiles Profile refers to a standard set of functions for various BLUETOOTH product features. Refer to “Specifications” (page 26) for the BLUETOOTH version and profiles supported by this system. Notes To use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device to be connected must support the same profile as this system.
Troubleshooting POWER The system does not power up. Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The system is turned off automatically. The “A. STBY” function is working. Set “A. STBY (Auto standby)” to “OFF” (page 12). SOUND No TV sound is output from the system. Repeatedly press the button on the remote control to display “TV” in the display (refer to “Listening to the audio of the TV” in the supplied Startup Guide).
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed. Make sure that the lamp (blue) of the Bar Speaker is lit (refer to “Listening to the sound from BLUETOOTH devices” in the supplied Startup Guide).
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control of this system does not function. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the Bar Speaker (refer to “Parts and controls” (page 24)). Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the system. Replace both batteries in the remote control with new ones, if they are weak. Make sure you are pressing the correct button on the remote control. OTHERS The Control for HDMI function does not work properly.
Front/Top Parts and controls HT-CT370 Bar Speaker (on/standby) button INPUT button PAIRING button VOL (volume) +/– buttons N mark When using the NFC function, touch your NFC device to the mark. Remote control sensor Lamp White: when the display of the Bar Speaker is turned off.
Subwoofer On/standby lamp LINK button (on/standby) button AC power cord (mains lead) Miscellaneous continued 21GB
HT-CT770 Bar Speaker Front/Top (on/standby) button INPUT button PAIRING button VOL (volume) +/– buttons N mark When using the NFC function, touch your NFC device to the mark. Remote control sensor Lamp White: when the display of the Bar Speaker is turned off.
Subwoofer On/standby lamp AC power cord (mains lead) (on/standby) button LINK button Miscellaneous continued 23GB
Remote control The supplied remote control can control the system and the connected devices. Some devices may not be controlled by it. In such a case, use the remote control of the device. Note Operate the remote control by aiming it at the remote control sensor of the Bar Speaker. Operation of the system (input) button / (on/standby) button DISPLAY button To switch the brightness (Bright/Dark/Off) of the display of the Bar Speaker.
Operation of the BLUETOOTH device Setting the manufacturer of the TV 1 Press the button correspnding to the manufacturer while holding the TV (on/standby) button on the remote control of the system pressed. Manufacturer Button SONY TV PROG + Samsung DISPLAY LG SW + Panasonic These are the basic operation examples. There may be a device that may not be operated or may work differently.
Specifications Bar Speaker (SA-CT370, SA-CT770) Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R: 50 W + 50 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) SA-CT370: Front L/Front R: 100 Watts (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) SA-CT770: Front L/Front R: 105 Watts (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Inputs HDMI IN 1/2/3* ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN (OPT (TV)) * These 3 jacks are identical. Using any of them makes no difference.
General Subwoofer (SA-WCT370, SA-WCT770) Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) SA-WCT370: 135 mm × 361.5 mm × 394 mm (vertical) 361.5 mm × 135 mm × 394 mm (horizontal) SA-WCT770: 271 mm × 404 mm × 271 mm Mass (approx.) SA-WCT370: 7.0 kg SA-WCT770: 8.8 kg Wireless transmitter/receiver section Miscellaneous Power requirements 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption On: 34 W Standby mode (Control for HDMI is set to on): 0.5 W or less Standby mode (Control for HDMI is set to off): 0.
Video formats supported by the system Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) 3D Frame packing Side-bySide (Half) Over-Under (Top-andBottom) 4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz*1 4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz*2 3840 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz*1 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz*2 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz*2 1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz 1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz 1920 × 1080p @ 29.
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