Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-CT290/HT-CT291
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Table of Contents About these operating instructions .......................... 4 Guide to parts and controls ...... 6 Installing the system Basic Startup Guide connections and (separate preparation document) Mounting the Bar Speaker on a wall ......................................10 Installing the subwoofer horizontally ......................... 12 Additional Information Precautions ............................... 21 Troubleshooting .......................22 Playable types of files ..............
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Bar Speaker Top and front panel (power) touch key Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. (input) touch key (page 12) Selects the device you want to use.
Rear panel HDMI OUT TV (ARC) jack TV IN OPTICAL jack (USB) port (page 13) AC power cord (mains lead) 7GB
Subwoofer Power indicator • Lights off: Power is off • Lights up: – Red: The subwoofer is in standby mode – Green: The subwoofer is connected to the Bar Speaker without Secure Link – Orange: The subwoofer is connected to the Bar Speaker with Secure Link • Flashes: – Green (fast): The subwoofer is searching for the Bar Speaker to connect – Green: The subwoofer is attempting to connect with the Bar Speaker without Secure Link – Orange: The subwoofer is attempting to connect with the Bar Speaker with Secur
Remote control INPUT (page 12) (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode. PLAY MODE (page 13) Also used for turning on or off the attenuation function (page 15). AUDIO* (page 15) Also used for turning on or off the Dolby DRC function (page 15). ENTER Enters the selection. / Selects the folder or file in a USB device. BACK Returns to the previous display. Stops USB playback. Also used for turning on or off the LED indicators (page 28). (volume) +*/– Adjusts the volume.
VOICE (page 15) Also used for turning on or off the Control for HDMI function (page 18). MOVIE/MUSIC (page 14) Also used for turning on or off the auto standby function (page 20). CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 14) Also used for entering the Secure Link mode (page 20). * The AUDIO, +, and buttons have a tactile dot. Use it as a guide during operation. Installing the system Basic connections and preparation Refer to Startup Guide (separate document).
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes on the rear of the Bar Speaker. 3 More than 30 mm 365 mm 365 mm 5 mm Screw position 10 mm 4 Hole on the rear of the Bar Speaker 2 Stick the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (supplied) on a wall. Fasten the screws into the marks. The screws should protrude by 7.5 mm to 8.5 mm. Center of the TV 7.5 mm to 8.5 mm Adhesive tape, etc. WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE 1 Align TV CENTER LINE () of the WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the center line of your TV.
Note • Smoothen the surface of the wall mount template when sticking it on a wall. • Keep sufficient space under the Bar Speaker when you hang it on a wall for easy access to the (USB) port. Installing the subwoofer horizontally Place the subwoofer on the right side with the “SONY” logo facing front. Listening to the sound Listening to sound from the connected devices Press INPUT repeatedly. When you press INPUT once, the current input indicator flashes. Press INPUT again to select the device you want.
Note 5 • To view the USB content list on the TV screen, make sure you connect the system to the TV using HDMI cable. • Change the input of the TV to the input which the Bar Speaker is connected. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting.
Information of USB device on the TV screen Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. Playing time Total playing time Bit rate Playback status Rewind/fast forward speed Selecting the sound effect Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly or CLEAR AUDIO+ during playback. Note CLEAR AUDIO+ You can enjoy the sound with Sonyrecommended sound field.
Note This function is set to off automatically when you turn off the system. Using the Clear Voice function (VOICE) This function helps make dialogs clearer. To turn off this function, press VOICE again. The MOVIE indicator flashes twice. Selecting multiplex broadcast sound (Dual Mono) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Press AUDIO repeatedly. The channel changes cyclically as follows.
Adjusting the subwoofer volume The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device Press SW +/– to adjust the subwoofer volume. The current input indicator flashes once each time you adjust the subwoofer volume. Note When the input source does not contain much of bass sound, such as in TV programs, the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear.
4 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator on the Bar Speaker lights up in blue. Connection has been established. Note • Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”. • You can pair up to 10 BLUETOOTH devices. If the 11th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the paired BLUETOOTH device. Press INPUT repeatedly to select “BT”.
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 with Ethernet, not supplied) enables you to easily operate the device by a TV remote control. The following functions can be used with the Control for HDMI function.
Audio Return Channel If the system is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio Return Channel, you can listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system without connecting an optical digital cable. Note If the TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel, an optical digital cable needs to be connected (Refer to the supplied Startup Guide). Note This function is proprietary function of Sony. This function cannot operate with products other than those manufactured by Sony.
• 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. Auto standby function The system enters standby mode automatically when you do not operate the system for about 20 minutes and the system is not receiving an input signal.
On placement 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 and subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.
On operation Before connecting other device, be sure to turn off and unplug the system. If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen Color irregularities may be observed on certain types of TV. • If color irregularity is observed... Turn off the TV, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. • If color irregularity is observed again... Place the system further away from the TV. On cleaning Clean the system with a soft, dry cloth.
Sound No sound or only a very low-level sound of the device connected to the system is heard. Press + to increase the volume level (page 9). Press or + to cancel the muting function (page 9). Make sure the input source is selected correctly. You should try other input sources by pressing INPUT repeatedly (page 12). Set the Attenuation function to off (page 15). Check that all the cables and cords of the system and the connected device are firmly inserted.
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 The USB device is not recognized. Try the following: Turn off the system.
Subwoofer wireless sound Sound skips or has noise. If there is a device nearby that generates electromagnetic waves like a wireless LAN or a microwave oven in use, locate the system apart from it. If there is an obstacle between the Bar Speaker and the subwoofer, move or remove it. Locate the Bar Speaker and the subwoofer as close as possible. Remote control The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the Bar Speaker (page 6).
Enable the Control for HDMI function on the devices connected to the system. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your device. The type and number of devices that can be controlled by the Control for HDMI function is restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows: • Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3 devices • Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, etc.
Playable types of files Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) .mp3 WMA9 Standard .wma LPCM .wav Note Additional Information • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, or the recording condition. • Some files edited on a PC may not play. • The system does not play coded files such as DRM and Lossless.
LED indicators You can turn on or off the LED indicators by holding down BACK for 5 seconds. When you turn on this feature, the LED indicators light up or flash depending on the function selected or system status. If you turn off the LED indicators, only BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up in “BT” function.
Function/Status Indication PROTECT (page 26) All LED indicators except BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flash quickly Enters auto standby mode (page 20) All LED indicators except BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flash slowly Reset (page 26) All LED indicators flash three times, then light off.
1) Specifications Bar Speaker (SA-CT290/ SA-CT291) Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R: 30 W + 30 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R: 100 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Inputs USB TV IN OPTICAL Output HDMI OUT TV (ARC) HDMI section Connector Type A (19pin) USB section (USB) port Type A BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.
Subwoofer (SA-WCT290/ SA-WCT291) Wireless transmitter/ receiver section Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 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 < 6.0 dBm Supported BLUETOOTH version and profiles Profile refers to a standard set of functions for various BLUETOOTH product features.
• Install this system and BLUETOOTH device as close to each other as possible. Effects on other devices The radio waves broadcast by this system may interfere with the operation of some medical devices. Since this interference may result in malfunction, always turn off the power on this system and BLUETOOTH device in the following locations: • In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at gas stations, and any place where flammable gasses may be present. • Near automatic doors or fire alarms.
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