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Home Theatre System
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
HT-CT150
©2010 Sony Corporation
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3 Owner’s Record WARNING The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the subwoofer. Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon To reduce the risk of fire or electric your Sony dealer regarding this product. shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Model No. HT-CT150 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source Serial No.
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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Precautions damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects On safety have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has � Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate unplug the system and have it checked by qualified normally, or has been dropped. personnel before opera
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On operation “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the system. ® ENERGY STAR is a U.S. If you encounter color irregularity on registered mark. a nearby TV screen ® As an ENERGY STAR partner, The system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be Sony Corporation has determined that installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities this product meets the ENERGY may still be observed on c
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Table of contents Precautions...............................................3 Additional Information Getting Started Troubleshooting .................................... 34 Specifications ........................................ 36 Unpacking ................................................6 Index...................................................... 38 Positioning the system .............................7 Connecting the speaker ............................9 Connecting the TV and player, etc. ...
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Getting Started Unpacking � Subwoofer (SA-WCT150) (1) � Speaker cord (1) � Remote commander (RM- AAU072) (1) � Digital optical cord for a TV (2.5 m) (1) � Speaker (SS-CT150) (1) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Warranty (1) � Operating Instructions (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor in the front panel display of
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Getting Started Positioning the system Connecting the speaker cord to the speaker The connectors of the speaker cord are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the connectors of the speaker cord to match the color of the speaker jacks. Rear of the speaker R CENTER L Green Red White A A Speaker cord (supplied) Note � When you install the speaker on a wall, be careful not to stumble over the cord connected to the speaker. continued US 7
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Installing the speaker on a wall You can install the speaker on the wall. Notes � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a wall beam. Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area of the wall. � Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. � Sony is not responsible for accidents or dam
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Getting Started Connecting the speaker The connectors of the speaker cord are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the connectors of the speaker cord to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks. Rear of the L subwoofer DMPORT DC 5V 0.7A MAX R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV HDMI ARC DVD IN BD IN SAT/CATV IN TV OUT SPEAKERS DIGITAL OPT IN COAX IN ONLY FOR SS-CT150 R CENTER L SAT/CATV TV VIDEO Green Red White A Speaker A Speaker cord (supplied) US 9
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Connecting the TV and player, etc. Connect the TV and/or player, etc., with HDMI jacks to the system using an HDMI cable. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible components using HDMI cables and by setting the Control for HDMI function via the TV for each connected component, operation can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 20). DVD player, etc. TV HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI OUT HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI IN Digital Audio OUT Rear of the (optical) subwoofer L DMP
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Getting Started Notes � The system is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. If you connect the system to the ARC- compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the system with the digital optical cord (page 24). � You can see the letters “ARC” beside the TV’s HDMI jack if it is compatible with the ARC function. Even if you connect an HDMI cable to the jack, if the HDMI input jack is not compatible with the ARC function, you cannot use the
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Connecting other components When connecting components that do not have HDMI jacks, such as a “PlayStation 2,” a DVD player, a satellite tuner, or a cable television tuner, etc., set “CTRL HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the system (page 21). Other audio components, etc. DVD player, etc. Digital Audio OUT Digital coaxial cord (coaxial) Audio cord (not supplied) (not supplied) Audio signal OUT VIDEO OUT To the VIDEO IN of the TV. Rear of the L subwoofer DMPORT DC 5V 0.7A MAX Satellite tu
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Getting Started Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the system to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the other components and TV to the system. Notes � After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by pressing ?/1. � Connect the system to an easily accessible AC outlet (mains). Should you notice an abnormality in the system, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet (mains) immedia
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Playback Options Index to parts and controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer Top view INPUT VOLUME VOLUME SELECTOR POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY A ?/1 (on/standby) C VOLUME – B INPUT SELECTOR D VOLUME + Press to select the input source to play back. E Front panel display Every time you press the button, the input source changes cyclically as follows: TV t BD t DVD t SAT/CATV t VIDEO t SA-CD/CD t DMPORT t TV…… US 14
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Playback Options Front panel display (subwoofer) POWER/ ACTIVE STANDBY A POWER/ACTIVE STANDBY indicator C NIGHT (page 32) Lights up in NIGHT MODE. Lights as follows: Green: The system is turned on. D SLEEP (page 33) Amber: Only HDMI parts of the system Flashes when the sleep timer is active. are on (The Control for HDMI E HDMI (page 10) function is working). Lights up when HDMI components are No light: The system is turned off. being used or when an ARC signal is being input to the system wh
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C SLEEP Remote control Press to turn off at a preset time when you want to fall asleep listening to music. You This section describes subwoofer and speaker can preset the time in 10-minute increments. button operation. See page 25 for details on the button operation of connected components. D NIGHT MODE Press to reproduce dialog clearly even at a Note low volume level. This function is useful for � Point the remote towards the remote sensor ( ) of the enjoying sound at night. subwoofer. E
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Playback Options 1 Turn on the TV and choose a program. Refer to the operating instructions of your Enjoying other TV for details. components 2 Turn the system on. 3 Press TV on the remote. 4 Adjust the volume by pressing MASTER VOL +/–. ?/1 Tip Input � The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In buttons this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down to minimum. If you are using “BRAVIA” Sync (System Audio Control) You do not need to perform steps 2 and 3 above. When you turn
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3 Press the input buttons to display the Notes input source in the front panel display. � When you connect the video output jack of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video input Input source Playable component jack of the TV, set “CTRL HDMI” to “OFF” in the TV TV, etc. connected to the TV AMP menu of the system (page 21). The images of a jack component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA BD Blu-ray Disc player, etc. PORT adapter will not be played on the TV if “CTRL connected to the BD
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Surround Function Available sound fields Surround Function Sound field Effect STANDARD* Suits various sources. Enjoying the surround MOVIE* Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialog. effect DRAMA* Suited for TV dramas. NEWS* Produces the announcer’s voice Selecting the sound field clearly. SPORTS* Produces the play-by-play This system can create multi-channel surround commentary clearly and realistic sound. You can select one of system’s optimized sound with surround
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Preparing for “BRAVIA” “BRAVIA” Sync Features Sync What is “BRAVIA” Sync? To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for By connecting Sony components that are HDMI function to on for the connected compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync via an HDMI components. cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as When you connect a Sony TV with the Control below: for HDMI function, the Control for HDMI � One-Touch Play (page 21) function for the system and the connected components can be set simultaneously
