Sony HT-CT790 User manual

Sound Bar

Operating Instructions

HT-CT790

WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

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

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

Indoor use only.

Recommended cables

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

For the Bar Speaker

The nameplate is located on the bottom of the Bar Speaker.

For the customers in Europe

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This product is intended to be used in the following countries. AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, TR, Kosovo

5150-5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if

the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropria te waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Table of Contents

Supplied Accessories .................... 6

Guide to Parts and Controls ..........7

About the Home Menu ................12

Connecting and Preparation

Basic connections and preparation

Connection for Viewing Copyright-

protected 4K Content ............15

Mounting the Unit on a Wall ....... 17

Connecting to a Wired

Network .................................18

Connecting to a Wireless

Network ................................ 20

Startup Guide (separate



document)

Listening to the Sound

Listening to the TV .......................22

Listening to the Connected

Device ....................................22

Listening to Music on a USB

Device ....................................23

Selecting the Sound Effect

Setting the Sound Effect that is

Tailored to Sound Sources

(SOUND FIELD) .......................25

Enjoying Clear Sound with Low

Volume at Midnight

(NIGHT) .................................. 26

Making Dialogues Clearer

(VOICE) .................................. 26

Adjusting the Volume of the

Subwoofer .............................27

Adjusting the Delay Between the

Picture and Sound .................27

Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH Function

Listening to Music from a Mobile

Device ................................... 29

Listening to Sound of the

Connected TV or Device from

Headphones or Speakers ......32

Enjoying with the Network Function

Listening to Music on your PC via a

Home Network ...................... 34

Listening to Music on Music

Services ................................. 35

Listening to Music on the Mobile

Device with SongPal ............. 36

Using Google Cast .......................37

Listening to Music by Connecting

the SongPal Link-Compatible

Device ....................................37

Displaying the Screen of the Mobile

Device on a TV

(MIRRORING) ......................... 39

Using the Various Functions/ Settings

Performing the Wireless Connection

of the Subwoofer (LINK) ....... 40

Playing Compressed Audio Files

with Natural Sound

Quality ....................................41

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(AUDIO) ..................................41

Deactivating Buttons on

the Unit ................................. 42

Changing the Brightness of the

Front Panel Display and

BLUETOOTH Indicator

(DIMMER) .............................. 42

Saving Power in Standby

Mode ..................................... 43

Using the Control for HDMI

Function .................................44

Using the “BRAVIA” Sync

Function .................................46

Using the Setup Display ..............48

Options Menu List .......................56

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................... 57

Resetting the System ..................64

Additional Information

Specifications ..............................65

Playable Types of Files ................ 67

Supported Input Audio

Formats ..................................68

Supported Input Video

Formats ..................................69

On BLUETOOTH

Communication .....................70

END USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT ...........................71

Precautions ..................................75

Index ............................................79

Supplied Accessories

•Bar Speaker (1)

• Wall mounting brackets (2), Screws (2)

•Subwoofer (1)

• Remote control (1)

• Optical digital cable (1)

•Startup Guide (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

Guide to Parts and Controls

Details are omitted from the illustrations.

Unit (Bar Speaker)

Front

 Remote control sensor  Front panel display  BLUETOOTH indicator (blue)

– Flashes quickly in blue: During

pairing standby status

– Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH

connection is being attempted

– Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH

connection has been established

 (power) button

Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.

 INPUT button (page 12, 22)  PAIRING button (page 29)  VOL +/– buttons

 N-Mark (page 30)

When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the mark.

 (USB) port

Rear

 LAN(100) port  TV IN (OPTICAL) jack  ANALOG IN jack  HDMI IN 3 jack

Compatible with HDCP 2.2.

 HDMI IN 2 jack

Compatible with HDCP 2.2.

 HDMI IN 1 jack

Compatible with HDCP 2.2.

 HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack

Compatible with HDCP 2.2.

Subwoofer

 Power indicator

– Lights in red: The subwoofer is in

standby mode

– Flashes in green: While

attempting link connection

– Lights in green: The subwoofer is

connected to the system with the link function

 (power) button

Turns on the subwoofer or sets it to standby mode.

 LINK button (page 40)  Ventilation holes

For safety, do not block the ventilation holes.

Remote Control

 INPUT +/– (page 12, 22)

 (power)

Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.

 DISPLAY

Displays playback information on the TV screen.

 CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 25)

SOUND FIELD (page 25)

VOICE (page 26)

NIGHT (page 26)

 DIMMER (page 42)  Color buttons

Shortcut keys for selecting items on some menus.

 MIRRORING (page 39)

PAIRING (page 29)

 OPTIONS (page 27, 56)

BACK (page 12) /// (page 12)

(enter) (page 12)

HOME (page 12)

 (muting)

Turns off the sound temporarily.

 (volume) +/–

Adjusts the volume.

SW  (subwoofer volume) +/–

Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.

 Playback operation buttons

/ (rewind/fast forward)

Searches backward or forward.

/ (previous/next)

Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

 (play)

Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).

 (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

 (stop)

Stops playback.

 RX/TX (receiver/transmitter)

(page 33)

 AUDIO (page 41)

About the Home Menu

[Setup]

Input list

HOME

BACK

///, (enter)

You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (not supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch from the input list.

Using the Home Menu

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press /// to select [Setup] or an item on the input list, then press

The selected input or setup display appears on the TV screen.

To return to the previous screen, press BACK.

Input list

Input name Explanation

[TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 22)

[HDMI1] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1

[HDMI2] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2

[HDMI3] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 3

[Bluetooth Audio] Outputs the sound of device that is connected with the

[Analog] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the ANALOG IN

[USB] Outputs music or plays back photo files stored on a connected

[Screen mirroring] Displays the screen of the mobile device on the TV screen.

[Home Network] Outputs music or plays back photo files on the device that is

[Music Services] Uses music services on the Internet. (page 35)

jack. (page 22)

BLUETOOTH function. (page 29)

jack.

USB device. (page 23)

(page 39)

connected via the network. (page 34)

[Setup]

See “Using the Setup Display” (page 48).

Tip

You can also select the input by pressing INPUT +/– repeatedly.

About the Steps Description

In these Operating Instructions, the operations are described as steps that are operated on the home menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable (not supplied).

The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using /// and are simplified in the following way.

Example: Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The operation that selects an item by pressing /// and is expressed as “select.”

Example: Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup] on the home menu.

When repeating the operation that selects an item by pressing /// and , the selected items are linked with “-.”

Tips

• You can use the buttons on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on

the remote control.

• Characters in brackets [ ] appear on the TV screen. Characters in quotes “ ” appear in the

front panel display.

Connecting and Preparation

HDCP2.2-

compatible

HDMI jack

Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable box, or satellite box, etc.

HDCP2.2-

compatible

HDMI jack

 HDMI cable (not supplied)  HDMI cable (not supplied)

Premium High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet is recommended.

Connection for Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content

Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Device

To view copyright-protected 4K content and listen to sound from the system, connect the TV and de vice to the system via an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP2.2compatible HDMI jack connection.

1 Check which HDMI input jack on

your TV is compatible with HDCP2.2.

Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

2 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible

HDMI input jack on the TV and HDMI OUT jack on the unit with the HDMI cable (not supplied).

TV connection is completed.

3 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible

HDCP2.2-

compatible

HDMI jack

Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, or satellite box, etc.

HDCP2.2-

compatible

HDMI jack

 HDMI cable (not supplied)  HDMI cable (not supplied)

Premium High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet is recommended.

 Optical digital cable (supplied)

HDMI output jack of the 4K device

and HDMI IN jack of the unit with

the HDMI cable (not supplied).

Refer to the operating instructions

of the 4K device to check that the

HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device is

compatible with HDCP2.2.

4K device connection is completed.

4 Play copyright-protected 4K

content.

The image appears on the TV screen

and the sound is output from the

system.

Tip

You can connect the 4K device to any of HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, or HDMI IN 3 jack because all jacks are compatible with HDCP2.2.

When the TV’s HDMI Jack is not Labeled with ARC

If your TV’s HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI IN jack is not compatible with ARC, the TV sound is not output from the system. In this case, connect the optical output jack of the TV and the TV IN (OPTICAL) jack on the unit with the optical digital cable (supplied).

Connecting and Preparation

Mounting the Unit on a

Screw (supplied)

Wall mounting brackets (supplied)

Hole on the wall mounting bracket

4mm

More than 30 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Wall

You can mount the unit on a wall.

Notes

• Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plasterboard wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely in the wall beam. Install the speakers horizontally, hung by screws in studs in a continuous flat section of the wall.

• Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay special attention to safety during the installation.

• Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural disaster, etc.

1 Fix the wall mounting brackets

(supplied) to the bracket fixing holes on the bottom of the unit with the screws (supplied) so that the surface of each wall mounting bracket is as shown in the illustration.

Fix the two wall mounting brackets to the left and right fixing holes on the bottom of the unit.

2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that

are suitable for the holes on the wall mounting bracket.

3 Fasten the screws in the wall.

730 mm

3.5 mm to

4.5 mm

Internet

LAN cable (not supplied)

Server

Router

Modem

The screw should protrude as illustration.

4 Hang the holes of the mounting

bracket on the screws.

Align the holes at of the mounting bracket with the screws, then hang the unit on the two screws.

Connecting to a Wired Network

Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your home network with a LAN cable.

Connecting to a PC or Router with a LAN Cable

The following illustration is the example for connection of the system and PC to your home network.

Note

The server needs to be connected to the same network as that of the system.

Tip

We recommend that you use a shielded straight interface cable (not supplied).

Connecting and Preparation

Connecting by Obtaining the Network Information Automatically

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] from the home

menu.

The setup display appe ars on the TV screen.

3 Select [Network Settings] -

[Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].

4 Select [Auto].

The system starts network settings and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, and then press .

5 Select [Save & Connect].

The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen.

Connecting by Using a

Fixed IP Address

5 Perform the setting by following

the on-screen instructions.

The system starts network settings and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, and then press .

6 Select [Save & Connect].

The system starts connecting to the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV screen.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] from the home

menu.

The setup display appe ars on the TV screen.

3 Select [Network Settings] -

[Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].

4 Select [Manual].

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your wireless LAN router.

Note

The server needs to be connected to the same network as that of the system.

Connecting with the WPS Button

When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)compatible, you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] from the home

menu.

The setup display appe ars on the TV screen.

3 Select [Network Settings] -

[Internet Settings] - [Wireless Setup] - [Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)].

4 Select [Start]. 5 Press the WPS button on the

access point.

The system starts connecting to the network.

Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID)

If your wireless LAN router (access point) is not compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), check the following information in advance. – The network name (SSID)*

_____________________________________

– The security key (password)**

_____________________________________

* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that

identifies a particular access point.

**This information should be available

from a label on your wireless LAN router/ access point, from the operating instructions, from the person who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by your Internet service provider.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [Setup] from the home

menu.

The setup display a ppears on the TV screen.

3 Select [Network Settings] -

[Internet Settings] - [Wireless Setup].

The list of the network name appears on the TV screen.

4 Select the desired network name

(SSID).

5 Enter the security key (or

passphrase) using the software keyboard, and then select [Enter].

The system starts connecting to the network.

Connecting and Preparation

Connecting by Using a Fixed IP Address

Select [New connection registration] [Manual registration] in step 4 of “Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID)”and follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting by Using a PIN Code

Select [New connection registration] in step 4 of “Connecting by Selecting the Network Name (SSID)” and select [(WPS) PIN Method].

Connecting by SongPal

SongPal app can connect the system to the same wireless network a s that of the mobile device. For details, follow the instruction of the app or refer to the following URL. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/

Listening to the Sound

Listening to the TV

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select [TV] on the home menu. 3 Select the program using the TV’s

remote control.

The selected TV program appears on the TV screen and the TV sound is output from the system.

4 Adjust the volume.

• Adjust the volume by pressing 

+/– on the remote control.

• Adjust the subwoofer volume by

pressing SW  +/– on the remote control (page 27).

Tip

You can select [TV] by pressing INPUT +/– on the remote control.

Listening to the Connected Device

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the input that the desired

device is connected on the home menu.

The image of the selected device appears on the TV screen and the sound is output from the system. If you select [Analog], the home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Adjust the volume.

• Adjust the volume by pressing 

+/– on the remote control.

• Adjust the subwoofer volume by

pressing SW  +/– on the remote control (page 27).

Tip

You can select the input by pressing INPUT +/– on the remote control.

Changing the Input Name Displayed on the Home Menu

You can change the input name of [HDMI1], [HDMI2], or [HDMI3] that is displayed on the home menu.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Put the cursor on [HDMI1],

[HDMI2], or [HDMI3] on the home menu, then press OPTION.

The options menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Select [Input Label].

Listening to the Sound

4 Select the input name.

You can select the input name from the following.

•[BD Player]

•[DVD Player]

•[Cable Box]

• [Satellite]

•[GAME]

•[PC]

5 Press to complete.

Tip

When you change the input name, the displayed icon is also changed automatically.

Listening to Music on a USB Device

You can play music/photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 67).

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Select [USB (Connected)] from

the home menu.

4 Select [Music] - folder on which

songs are stored - song.

The selected song is played and sound is output from the system.

5 Adjust the volume.

• Adjust the volume by pressing 

+/– on the remote control.

• Adjust the subwoofer volume by

pressing SW  +/– on the remote control (page 27).

Note

Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the system

off before connecting or removing the USB device.

Tip

You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 56).

Viewing Photos on a USB Device

You can play photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 67).

Photo] - folder on which

Select [ photos are stored - photo in step 4.

The selected photo appears on the TV screen.

Tip

You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 56).

Selecting the Sound Effect

SOUND FIELD

CLEAR AUDIO+

Setting the Sound Effect that is Tailored to Sound Sources (SOUND FIELD)

You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources.

1 Press SOUND FIELD.

The sound field menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press the button repeatedly to

select the desired sound field.

Sound field Explanation

[ClearAudio+]

[Movie]

[Music]

The appropriate sound setting is automatically selected for the sound source.

Sound effects are optimized for movies. This mode replicates the density and rich expanse of sound.

Sound effects are optimized for music.

Sound field Explanation

[Sports]

[Game Studio]

[Standard]

Tips

• You can select [ClearAudio+] by pressing CLEAR AUDIO+ on the remote control.

• You can select the sound field from the options menu (page 56).

Commentary is clear, cheers are heard as surround sound, and sounds are realistic.

Sound effects are optimized for game play.

Sound effects are optimized for the individual source.

Enjoying Clear Sound

NIGHT

VOICE

with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT)

Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue.

1 Press NIGHT.

The night mode appears on the TV screen.

2 Press the button repeatedly to

select the night mode.

Mode Explanation

[On] Activates the night

[Off] Deactivates the night

Tip

You can select [Night] from the options menu (page 56).

mode function.

Making Dialogues Clearer (VOICE)

1 Press VOICE.

The voice mode appears on the TV screen.

2 Press the button repeatedly to

select the voice mode.

Mode Explanation

[Up Off] Standard

[Up 1] Dialogue is easily

[Up 2] Dialogue range is

Tip

You can select [Voice] from the options menu (page 56).

heard by enhancing dialogue range.

enhanced, and dialogue sound may be easy to he ar for t he elderly.

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