Sony HT-CT100 Operating Instruction

Home Theatre System

3-289-639-11(1)

HT-CT100

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in Canada

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with t he apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the active subwoofer. Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HT-CT100

Serial N o.

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 active subwoofer , as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.

On power sources

• Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the active subwoofer.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

• Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

On heat buildup

Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the system temperature of the back and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the system.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system.

• Do not place the system near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything under the speakers that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the system near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the system is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the system on surfaces that have been specially treated (wi th wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other compon ents, be sure to turn off and unplug the system.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

Color irregularitie s may be observed on certain types of TV sets.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the active subwoofer or satellite speaker further away from the TV set.

On cleaning

Clean the system with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Table of Contents

Precautions...............................................4

Getting Started

Supplied accessories ................................6

Installing the system ................................7

Connecting components with HDMI

jacks...................................................9

Connecting components without HDMI

jacks.................................................11

Setting up the sound output of the

connected component......................12

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter .............................................13

Playback Options

Index to parts and controls.....................14

Enjoying TV...........................................17

Enjoying other components ...................18

Surround Function

Enjoying the surround effect..................20

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................21

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........21

Enjoying Blu-ray Disc/DVD..................24

(One-Touch Play)

Enjoying the TV sound from the

speakers ...........................................24

(System Audio Control)

Turning off the TV, system and connected

components......................................26

(System Power Off)

Advanced Settings

Controlling the connected Sony

components with the remote............27

Changing the input button assignments of

the remote ........................................29

Setting up the speakers level..................31

Settings and adjustments using the

amplifier menu.................................31

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 36

Specifications........................................ 38

Glossary................................................. 39

Index...................................................... 41

Getting Started

Supplied accessories

Please check the following accessories in the package.

Optical cable (2.5 m) (8 feet 2 inches) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU029) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Operating Instructions (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Installing the system

Install an active subwoofer and a satellite speaker as shown in the illustration below. When you install the active subwoofer, allow for a space of at least 30 cm (12 inches) on the active subwoofer’s right side.

At least 30 cm (12 inches)

HT-CASUAL

Satellite speaker

Note

• Do not block the heat ventilation on the rear panel of the active subwoofer.

To hang the satellite speaker onto the TV stand

You can hang the satellite speaker onto the following TV stand models (not supplied):

• SU-FL300M

• SU-FL300L

Use the speaker hook (supplied with the TV stand) to hang the satellite speaker onto the TV stand, in the same way as for SS-CT74. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV stand.

Active subwoofer

To install the satellite speaker on the wall

You can install the satellite speaker on the wall.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the hook on the back of the satellite speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm or

more than 25 mm (1 inch)

5mm

/5 inches)

(

10 mm

(

/5 inches)

Hook on the back of the satellite speaker

/6 inches

2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The

screws should protrude 6 to 7 mm (approx.

6 to 7 mm (approx. 1/4inches)

/4 inches).

265 mm

/5 inches)

(10

3 Hang the satellite speaker onto the

screws.

Align the hooks on the back of the satellite speaker to the screws, then hang the satellite speaker onto the two screws.

Getting Started

continued

Notes

HDMI

SPEAKER

ONLY FOR

SS-MCT100

ININ

• 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 satellite 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 damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.

Connecting the system

Connect the active subwoofer and the satellite speaker as shown in the illustration below.

Rear of the active subwoofer

Speaker cord (approx. 3 m (10 feet))

Rear of the satellite speaker

Connect the speaker cord to the active subwoofer.

Secure the jack by tightening the two screws.

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Connecting components with HDMI jacks

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

OPT OPT OPT

COAX

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

Getting Started

We recommend that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.

However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using an optical cable or an audio cord

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

CBA

in order listen to the TV’s sound from the system.

For details on the Control for HDMI function, refer to ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 21).

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) after you have finished connecting all components to the system.

Audio/video signal

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder), “PlayStation 3”

A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

AAA

Audio/video signal

DVD player (recorder)

Audio/video signal

Satellite tuner

: Signal flow

continued

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 of the connected component if

an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length,

etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling

frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may be not output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable.

• No matter what input is selected for the system,

video signals from the HDMI input jack (BD, DVD, SAT) that was selected last time are output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

OPT OPT OPT

COAX

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

Getting Started

When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, “PlayStation 2”, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, connect to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack. If the satellite tuner does not have the OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the INPUT

Audio signal

COAX jack. In this case, it is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect the audio cords according to the jacks of your components. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

* “PlayStation 2” is a trademark of Sony Computer

Entertainment Inc.

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Video signal

: Signal flow

Audio signal Video signal

DVD player (recorder), “PlayStation 2”, etc.

A Optical cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Audio signal

Satellite tuner

Video signal

continued

Note

• 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.

If you connect any of the components with HDMI jacks, and the Control for HDMI function is set to on

Set “CTRL: HDMI” to “OFF” in the AMP menu of the system for the component connected to the system using the INPUT OPT or INPUT COAX jack (except a TV) individually. For details, refer to “Setting the Control for HDMI function to off for a component without HDMI jacks” (page 23).

Setting up the sound output of the connected component

Depending on the audio output settings of the connected component, the sound may output in 2 channel sound format only. In this case, set the connected component to output the sound in multi channel sound format (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital). For details on audio output settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component.

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

INPUTINPUT

HDMI

OPT OPT OPT

COAX

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

DVD SAT DMPORTTV

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN TV OUT

Getting Started

You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system by connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

: 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 adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, press and hold connector.

A and then pull out the

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) last.

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