Sony HT-CT500 BROCHURE

HT-CT500

Virtual 5.1 Sound Bar

Key Features

3.1 Speaker System w/ complete A/V receiver built in

5 HD Inputs-

3 HDMI w/ Active Intelligence, 2

Component

Icon based GUI w/video upscaling to 1080p from analog SD sources

Design match with BRAVIA TVs

Upconversion to HDMI

-AIR™ ready

, Multi-room listening with optional

-AIR accessories

Key Technologies

Icon based GUI Icons appear on

screen and give simple feedback on use and set up features.

Analog Video Upscaling to 1080p via HDMI™ This type of technology is usually only found in A/V

receivers, gives customer the same benefit without the traditional receiver. Better image = more enjoyment and new life to standard definition sources.

3 HDMI™ inputs ( 5 HD inputs total) Offers simple solution for consumers to access, connect and

manage HD sources

-AIR™ –

Multi

-room listening ready Add on accessory simple to use and inexpensive allows

people in other rooms to listen to music from the system

Analog upconversion to HDMI™ Only need one HDMI cable to connect to the TV. Without this

feature any non HDMI connected devices would have to have additional cables sent to the TV i.e. component

TV stand mount –

W series only

Display the sound bar with TV, reduces footprint

400 W power Plenty of power to support movies, video games and music

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Last Updated: 05/01/2010

HT-CT500

Virtual 5.1 Sound Bar

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Features

Video

HDMI™ Upscaling: Yes

Audio

A/V Synch:

Yes

General

Video

x.v.Color™:

yes

24p True Cinema Technology: Yes,

1080/24p capable

Specifications

General

Rated Impedance: 4 ohms Speaker Unit: 50mm x 2 Type: Accoustic suspension Speaker Type: 9.8' (3M)

Audio

Station Preset(s): 20 FM 10 AM Audio Power Output: 100W x 2 + 100W +

100W (400W)

Impedance: 4 Ohms Sub Woofer Crossover: Fix 200Hz Bravia® Sync™:

Yes

Digital Amplifier: Yes Speaker Type: Bass reflex S-

Master™ Amplifier: Yes (24 bit)

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI™ Connection Input(s): 3 (On Sub) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 Optical Audio Input(s): 3 Composite Video Input(s): 1 (On Sub) HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (On Sub) Analog Audio Input(s): 2 (on Sub) Digital Media Port (Input): 1 (On Sub) Component Video Input(s): 2 (On Sub)

Power

Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3Watt Power Consumption (in Operation): 110W AC Power:

120V, 60Hz

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): 37.7" W x 3.5" H x 2"

D (957 x 90 x51mm)

Weight (Approx.): 2.86 lbs (1.3kg)

General

Audio

Sound Fields: STANDARD; MOVIE; DRAMA;

NEWS; SPORTS; GAME; MUSIC; JAZZ; CLASSIC; ROCK; POP; LIVE; P.AUDIO

Digital Signal Processor (DSP):

Sharc

Equalizer:

Bass, Trebble

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions: Main Speaker: 37.7" W

x 3.3" H x 1.9" D (957 x 85 x48.8mm); Subwoofer:

Speaker Unit: CENTER: Bass Reflex,

Magetically Shielded

Subwoofer:

Bass Reflex, Magnectically

Shielded

HDMI™

Deep Color: Yes

S-Air

S-

Air Ready: Yes (Multi Room only)

Audio Formats

Dolby® Digital: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic® II:

Yes

LPCM:

Yes

dts® Decoding: Yes

Equalizer

Night mode: Yes Portable Audio Enhancer: Yes

Supplied Accessories

1 Optical Cable (2.5m) Speaker cable (9ft) Extension Bracket 1 Remote (RM-ADP037) Warranty Card Owners Manual

Optional Accessories

Optical Cable for TV Hook-up HDMI™

Cable

S-Air Multi-room Station (AIR-SA10)

UPC Code:

027242757561

1. Transmits up to 164 feet. Signal and sound quality may vary.

2. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent display capability. Image quality may vary.

3. Requires Digital Media Port accessory and compatible device (sold separately).

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, and XMB are trademarks of Sony. Dolby, Dolby Digital, and ProLogic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All Weights and measures are approximate.