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.

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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 inappropriate 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.

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Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories ....................		6
Guide to Parts and Controls ..........		7
About the Home Menu ................		12
Connecting and Preparation
Basic	Startup Guide
connectionsand (separate
preparation	document)
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
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

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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

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• Optical digital cable (1)

Supplied Accessories

• Bar Speaker (1)

• Startup Guide (1)

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

• Operating Instructions (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Remote control (1)

• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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About the Home Menu

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.

[Setup]

Input list

Using the Home Menu

/ / / , (enter)

HOME

BACK

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Press / / / 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.

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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
	jack. (page 22)

[HDMI2]	Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2
	jack. (page 22)

[HDMI3]	Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 3
	jack. (page 22)

[Bluetooth Audio]	Outputs the sound of device that is connected with the
	BLUETOOTH function. (page 29)

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

[USB]	Outputs music or plays back photo files stored on a connected
	USB device. (page 23)

[Screen mirroring]	Displays the screen of the mobile device on the TV screen.
	(page 39)

[Home Network]	Outputs music or plays back photo files on the device that is
	connected via the network. (page 34)

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

[Setup]

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

Tip

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

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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.

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Connecting and Preparation

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 device to the system via an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack connection.

HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack

HDCP2.2- compatible

HDMI jack TV

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

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Premium High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet is recommended.

1 Check which HDMI input jack on your TV is compatible with HDCP2.2.

Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

2Connect 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.

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Preparation and Connecting

3Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible 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.

4Play 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).

HDCP2.2- compatible HDMI jack

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

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Premium High Speed HDMI cable with

Ethernet is recommended.

Optical digital cable (supplied)

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Mounting the Unit on a Wall

You can mount the unit on a wall.

1Fix 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.

Screw (supplied)

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 mounting brackets (supplied)

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,	2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that
improper screw installation or natural	2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that
disaster, etc.	are suitable for the holes on the
	wall mounting bracket.
	4 mm

More than 30 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Hole on the wall mounting bracket

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3Fasten the screws in the wall.

The screw should protrude as illustration.

730 mm

3.5 mm to

4.5 mm

4Hang 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.

Internet

Modem

LAN cable (not supplied)

Router

Server

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).

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Connecting by Obtaining the Network Information Automatically

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].

4Select [Auto].

The system starts network settings and the network setting status

appears.

Press / to browse information, and then press .

5Select [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

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wired Setup].

4 Select [Manual].

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 .

Select [Save & Connect].

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

Preparation and Connecting

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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.

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wireless Setup] - [Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)].

4 Select [Start].

5Press 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)*

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–The security key (password)**

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*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.

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select [Setup] from the home menu.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

3Select [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] - [Wireless Setup].

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

4Select the desired network name (SSID).

5Enter the security key (or passphrase) using the software keyboard, and then select [Enter].

The system starts connecting to the network.

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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 as 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/

Preparation and Connecting

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Listening to the Sound

Listening to the TV

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select [TV] on the home menu.

3Select 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.

4Adjust 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

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Select 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.

3Adjust 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.

1Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

2Put the cursor on [HDMI1], [HDMI2], or [HDMI3] on the home menu, then press OPTION.

The options menu appears on the TV screen.

3Select [Input Label].

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4Select 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).

1Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

2Press HOME.

The home menu appears on the TV screen.

3Select [USB (Connected)] from the home menu.

4Select [Music] - folder on which songs are stored - song.

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

5Adjust 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

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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).

Select [Photo] - folder on which 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).

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Selecting the Sound Effect

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.

SOUND FIELD

CLEAR AUDIO+

Sound field	Explanation
[Sports]	Commentary is clear,
	cheers are heard as
	surround sound, and
	sounds are realistic.

[Game	Sound effects are
Studio]	optimized for game
	play.

[Standard]	Sound effects are
	optimized for the
	individual source.

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).

Effect Sound the Selecting

Press SOUND FIELD.

The sound field menu appears on the TV screen.

Press the button repeatedly to select the desired sound field.

Sound field	Explanation
[ClearAudio+]	The appropriate
	sound setting is
	automatically
	selected for the
	sound source.

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

[Music]	Sound effects are
	optimized for music.

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Enjoying Clear Sound with Low Volume at Midnight (NIGHT)

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

NIGHT

1Press NIGHT.

The night mode appears on the TV screen.

2Press the button repeatedly to select the night mode.

Mode	Explanation
[On]	Activates the night
	mode function.

[Off]	Deactivates the night
	mode function.

Tip

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

Making Dialogues

Clearer (VOICE)

VOICE

1Press VOICE.

The voice mode appears on the TV screen.

2Press the button repeatedly to select the voice mode.

Mode	Explanation
[Up Off]	Standard

[Up 1]	Dialogue is easily
	heard by enhancing
	dialogue range.

[Up 2]	Dialogue range is
	enhanced, and
	dialogue sound may
	be easy to hear for the
	elderly.

Tip

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

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