Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-RT3
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Table of Contents Connecting Startup Guide (separate document) About these operating instructions ...........................5 Guide to parts and controls ....... 7 Listening Listening to sound from the connected devices .............. 11 Playing from a USB device ....... 12 Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects ............ 13 BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device ............ 14 Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet (Sony | Music Center) .........
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Subwoofer Top panel (power) touch key Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. INPUT touch key Selects the device you want to use. PAIRING touch key VOL (volume) +/– touch key (N-Mark) (page 15) Position the NFC-compatible device near this indication to activate the NFC function. About touch keys The touch keys work when you touch them lightly. Do not press on them with excessive force.
Front panel Remote control sensor (page 23) Front panel display Blue LED indicator Shows the BLUETOOTH status as follows.
Rear panel AC power cord (mains lead) HDMI OUT (ARC) jack TV IN (OPTICAL) jack ANALOG IN jack 9GB
Remote control INPUT (page 11) (power) Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. 10GB DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display. “BRIGHT” “DARK” “OFF” The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically when you press any buttons, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for several seconds. However, in some cases, the front panel display may not turn off.
* The and + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote control. Listening Listening to sound from the connected devices Press INPUT repeatedly. When you press INPUT once, the current device appears in the front panel display, then each time you press INPUT, the device changes cyclically as follows. “TV” “ANALOG” “BT” “USB” “TV” Device (TV, etc.
Playing from a USB device You can play music/video* files on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 29). Note Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the system off before removing the USB device. Information of USB device on the TV screen * Except for Europe models. 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting.
Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects Selecting the sound field Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. “CLEARAUDIO+” You can enjoy the sound with Sonyrecommended sound field. Sound field is automatically optimized according to playback content and function. “MOVIE” Sounds are played back with surround effects, and they are realistic and powerful, making them suitable for movies. “MUSIC” Sound effects are optimized for listening to music.
Notes BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”. Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”. You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one.
Tip Notes You can enable or disable codec AAC from BLUETOOTH device (page 18). The system only can recognize and To disconnect the BLUETOOTH device Connecting to a remote device by One-touch function (NFC) NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices. By holding an NFC-compatible remote device near to the N-Mark on the Subwoofer, the system and remote device proceed to complete pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
3 Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device. Adjust the volume of the system by pressing +/–. Adjust the volume of Subwoofer by pressing SW +/–. Tip If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, do the following. Hold the remote device near to the N-Mark on the Subwoofer again. Remove the case from the remote device if using a commercially available remote device case. Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” application.
Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display You can set the following items with the menu. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 1 2 Press BACK///ENTER repeatedly to select the item and press ENTER to select the setting you want. Settings and Adjustments 3 Press MENU to turn on the menu in the front panel display. Press MENU to turn off the menu. Menu list The default settings are underlined. Menu items “LVL >” (Level) Function “SUR.L”/“SUR.R” “0.
Menu items “AUD >” (Audio) Function “DUAL” (Dual mono) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. “M/S”: Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be output. “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be output. “TV AU” (TV audio) “AUTO”: Select this setting when the system is “EFCT” (Sound effect) “ON”: The sound of the selected sound field is played.
Menu items “SYS >” (System) Function “ASTBY” (Auto standby) “ON”: Turns on the auto standby function. When you do “VER” (Version) The current firmware version information appears in the front panel display. not operate the system for about 20 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. “OFF”: Off.
Tip Other Functions Using the Control for HDMI function Connecting a device such as a TV or Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Control for HDMI function* by HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable, supplied only for certain areas) enables you to easily operate the device by a TV remote control. The following functions can be used with the Control for HDMI function.
Depending on the settings of the TV, the System Audio Control function may not be available. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Using the “BRAVIA” Sync function Audio Return Channel In addition to the Control for HDMI function, you can also use the following function on devices compatible with the “BRAVIA” sync function.
Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. If the connected equipment is not compatible with copyright-protection 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.
For the Surround Speakers Operating the system using the remote control 8 mm to 10 mm 3 Point the remote control at the Subwoofer’s remote control sensor. Hang the Bar Speaker or Surround Speakers on the screws. Align the holes at the rear of the speakers with the screws. Other Functions For the Bar Speaker Hang the Bar Speaker on the two screws. Adjusting the volume of Subwoofer For the Surround Speakers The Subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound.
Do not place the system near heat Additional Information 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 touch the AC power cord (mains lead) with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Do not climb on the Bar Speaker, Subwoofer and Surround Speakers as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.
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. General The power does not turn on. Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The system is turned off automatically. The auto standby function is working. Set “ASTBY” in “SYS >” to “OFF” (page 19).
If sound is not output from the system even if the system and TV are connected by optical digital cable or if the TV does not have an optical digital sound output jack, connect an analog audio cable (not supplied) and switch input of the system to “ANALOG” (page 11). Switch input of the system to “TV” (page 11). Increase the volume on the system or cancel muting.
The surround effect cannot be obtained. Depending on the input signal and the sound field setting, surround sound processing may not work effectively. The surround effect may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. To play multi channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device connected to the system. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. USB device BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connection cannot be completed.
Remote control The remote control does not function. Point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the Subwoofer (pages 8, 23). Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the Subwoofer. 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. The TV remote control does not work. Install the system so that it does not obstruct the remote control sensor of the TV.
Reset If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system as follows. Be sure to use the touch keys on the Subwoofer to perform this operation. 1 2 While holding INPUT, touch VOL – and simultaneously for 5 seconds. “RESET” appears in the front panel display, and the settings of the menu and sound fields, etc. return to their initial status. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Music Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) .mp3 AAC .m4a, .mp4, .3gp WMA9 Standard .
Front L/Front R/Surround L/ Surround R: 65 W (per channel at 2.5 ohms, 1 kHz) Center: 170 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer: 170 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Inputs USB ANALOG IN TV IN (OPTICAL) Output HDMI OUT (ARC) HDMI section Connector Type A (19pin) USB section (USB) port Type A BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 25 m1) Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.
Bar Speaker (SS-RT3) Front L/Front R/Center speaker section Speaker system Full range speaker system, Bass reflex Speaker 40 mm × 100 mm cone type × 3 Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.) 900 mm × 52 mm × 70 mm Mass (approx.) 2.1 kg Surround Speakers (SS-SRT3) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power Wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH Frequency band 2,400 MHz - 2,483.5 MHz Maximum output power < 6.
The radio waves broadcast by this system may interfere with the operation of some medical devices.
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