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HT-CT100
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3 Important Safety Instructions WARNING 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electric 3) Heed all warnings. shock, do not expose this apparatus to 4) Follow all instructions. rain or moisture. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, accordance with the
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This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic WARNING Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. This equipment has been tested and found to comply * Manufactured under license from Dolby with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Laboratories. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are provide reasonable protection against harmful trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. interference in a residential installati
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� Use caution when placing the system on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) Precautions as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. On safety On operation � Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off unplug the system and have it checked by qualified and unplug the system. personnel before operating it any further. If you encounter color irregularity on � Do not climb on the
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Table of Contents Precautions...............................................4 Additional Information Getting Started Troubleshooting .................................... 36 Specifications ........................................ 38 Supplied accessories ................................6 Glossary................................................. 39 Installing the system ................................7 Index...................................................... 41 Connecting components with HDMI
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Inserting batteries into the Getting Started remote You can control the system using the supplied Supplied accessories remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the Please check the following accessories in the markings inside the compartment. package. Optical cable (2.5 m) (8 feet 2 inches) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU029) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Operating Instructions (1) Notes � Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
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Getting Started To install the satellite speaker on Installing the system the wall You can install the satellite speaker on the wall. Install an active subwoofer and a satellite 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are speaker as shown in the illustration below. suitable for the hook on the back of the When you install the active subwoofer, allow for satellite speaker. See the illustrations a space of at least 30 cm (12 inches) on the active below. subwoofer’s right side. 1 4 mm or /6 inc
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Notes Connecting the system � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, Connect the active subwoofer and the satellite attach the screws securely to a wall beam. Install the speaker as shown in the illustration below. satellite speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area of the wall. Rear of the active subwoofer � Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers HDMI or licensed contractors and pay special atte
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Getting Started Connecting components with HDMI jacks We recommend that you connect components to in order listen to the TV’s sound from the the system using an HDMI cable. system. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” However, it is necessary to connect the audio (page 21). output of the TV to the audio input of the Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after system u
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Notes � Refer to page 11 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. � Check the setup
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Getting Started Connecting components without HDMI jacks When you connect a DVD player (recorder), COAX jack. In this case, it is not necessary to satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the according to the jacks of your components. INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. If the satellite tuner does not have the OPTICAL * “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony
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Note Setting up the sound � The INPUT OPT jack has priority when you connect both the audio output of the TV to the INPUT OPT output of the connected and AUDIO jack of the system. component If you connect any of the components with HDMI jacks, and the Control for HDMI function Depending on the audio output settings of the connected component, the sound may output in 2 is set to on channel sound format only. In this case, set the Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu connected comp
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Getting Started Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can enjoy sound from the connected Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last. component on the system by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. OPT OPT OPT RL COAX DC 5V 0.7A MAX TV DVD SAT DMPORT INPUT 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. � When you connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapte
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Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Top panel (Active subwoofer) INPUT SELECTOR - VOLUME + A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back. C VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume level. US 14
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Playback Options Front panel display (Active subwoofer) 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: 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 (35) Flashes when the sleep timer function is active. D HDMI (9,
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A ?/1 (on/standby) Remote control Press to turn the system on or off. Here describes the buttons for amplifier B Input buttons operation only. See page 27 for the buttons for Press one of the buttons to select the operation of the connected components. component you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to control Note Sony components. You can change the � Point the remote at the remote sensor on the factory settings of the input buttons to suit satellite speaker. the components
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Playback Options Enjoying TV 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. TV ?/1 Refer to the operating instructions of your ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 TV for details. SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT TV 2 Turn the system on. DMPORT (white) BD/DVD 3 Press TV (white) on the remote. TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 4 Adjust the volume of the system. JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE GUIDE 12 3 SOUND Tips FIELD 46 5 � When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of the LEVEL MODE TV is switched and the image from the TV
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Enjoying other components Enjoying satellite tuner TV ?/1 ?/1 THEATER TV INPUT AV ?/1 ?/1 1 Turn on the TV. SYSTEM STANDBY TV BD DVD SAT Refer to the operating instructions of your Input DMPORT TV for details. buttons BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 2 Turn the satellite tuner and the system JUMP PICTURE WIDE FAVORITE on. GUIDE 12 3 SOUND FIELD 3 Press SAT on the remote. SOUND 46 5 LEVEL FIELD MODE 4 Change the TV input. 78 9 AMP MENU Refer to the operating instructions of your ENTER 0 CLEAR TV
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Playback Options Enjoying a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT on the remote. 2 Start playback of the connected component. Tip � When listening to MP3 or other compressed music files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “P. AUDIO” appears in the front panel display. US 19
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Available sound fields Surround Function Sound field Effect STANDARD You can enjoy normal Enjoying the surround sound. MOVIE You can enjoy powerful effect sound in which low- pitched sound is emphasized, with Selecting the sound field enhanced presence. This system can create multi channel surround MUSIC This sound field is the best sound. You can select one of the optimized for listening to music, and you can enjoy the full sound fields from system’s preprogrammed surround sound soun
