Sound Bar
Operating Instructions
HT-CT800
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.
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other
European
countries with
separate collection systems)
It should be installed and operated with
at least 20 cm and more between the
radiator and person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
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.
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Table of Contents
What’s in the Box ..........................5
What You Can Do with the
System .....................................6
Guide to Parts and Controls ..........8
About the Home Menu ................ 13
Setup
Startup Guide
Basic Setup
Connecting a 4K TV and 4K
Devices .................................. 16
Connecting a TV or Portable Audio
Device via the ANALOG IN
Jack ........................................ 18
Connecting to a Wired
Network ................................. 19
Connecting to a Wireless
Network .................................20
Mounting the Main Unit on a
Wall ........................................22
Attaching the Foot .......................24
(separate
document)
Listening to the Sound
Listening to the TV ......................25
Listening to the Connected AV
Device ....................................25
Listening to Music on a USB
Device ....................................26
Selecting the Sound Effect
Setting the Sound Effect that is
Tailored to Sound Sources
(SOUND FIELD) .......................28
Enjoying Clear Sound with Low
Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT) ..................................29
Making Dialogues Clearer
(VOICE) ...................................29
Adjusting the Volume of the
Subwoofer .............................30
Adjusting the Delay Between the
Picture and Sound .................30
Listening to Music/Sound
with the BLUETOOTH®
Function
Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device ....................................32
Listening to Sound of the
Connected TV or Device from
Headphones ..........................35
Listening to Music/Sound
Using the Network Function
Listening to Music on your PC via a
Home Network ......................37
Listening to Music on the Mobile
Device with SongPal .............38
Using Chromecast built-in ...........39
Using Spotify ................................40
Using the MUSIC SERVICE
Button .................................... 41
Connecting the SongPal Link-
Compatible Device
(Wireless Multi Room/Wireless
Surround) ...............................42
Using the Various Functions/
Settings
Customizing the Speaker Settings
for Surround Sound ...............45
Performing the Wireless Connection
of the Subwoofer (LINK) ........46
Playing Compressed Audio Files or
CDs in Natural Sound Quality
(DSEE) ....................................47
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(AUDIO) ..................................47
Deactivating Buttons on the Main
Unit ........................................48
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Changing the Brightness of the
Front Panel Display and
BLUETOOTH Indicator
(DIMMER) .............................. 48
Saving Power in Standby
Mode ..................................... 49
Using the Control for HDMI
Function ................................ 49
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
Function .................................51
Using the Setup Display ...............53
Options Menu List ....................... 60
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...........................61
Resetting the System ..................69
Additional Information
Specifications .............................. 70
Power Consumption by the Setting
Value for Each Standby
Mode ......................................72
Playable Types of Audio Files ......73
Supported Input Audio
Formats ..................................74
Supported HDMI Video
Formats ..................................75
On BLUETOOTH
Communication .....................77
END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT ...........................78
Precautions ................................. 82
Index ............................................ 86
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What’s in the Box
•Bar Speaker (1)
• Wall mounting bracket (2)
•Foot (2)
• R03 (size AAA) battery (2)
• H DMI cable (supports the specification
equal to Premium High Speed HDMI
cable with Ethernet) (1)
• WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)
•Screw (2)
•Subwoofer (1)
• Remote control (1)
•Startup Guide
• Operating Instructions
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What You Can Do with the System
“Listening to Music
on a USB Device”
(page 26)
Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable
box, or satellite box, etc.
“Using the Control for HDMI Function”
(page 49)
“Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function”
(page 51)
“Performing the Wireless
Connection of the Subwoofer
(LINK)” (page 46)
“Using Spotify” (page 40)*
“Using the MUSIC SERVICE Button”
(page 41)
“Listening to the TV” (page 25)
“Listening to the Connected AV Device” (page 25)
* This service may not be available in some
countries/regions.
* To play on the system, you need the Spotify
Premium account.
Connecting the TV and other devices
(refer to “Startup Guide” (separate
document) or see “Connecting a TV or
Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG
IN Jack” (page 18).)
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“Listening to Music from a Mobile
Device” (page 32)
“Listening to Music on the Mobile
Device with SongPal” (page 38)
“Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device
from Headphones” (page 35)
“Listening to the Same Music
in Different Rooms (Wireless
Multi Room)” (page 42)
“Adding Rear Speakers
(Wireless Surround)” (page 42)
“Connecting to a Wired
Network” (page 19)
Internet
Router
Modem
Wireless LAN router
“Connecting to a Wireless
Network” (page 20)
“Listening to Music on your PC via a Home
Network” (page 37)
Tip
SongPal has been updated and released as
Sony | Music Center. Sony | Music Center is
compatible with the system.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Details are omitted from the illustrations.
Bar Speaker (Main Unit)
Front
(power) button
Turns on the system or sets it to
standby mode.
INPUT button (page 13, 25)
BLUETOOTH PAIRING button
(page 32)
(MUSIC SERVICE) button
(page 41)
VOL +/– buttons
N-Mark (page 33)
When using the NFC function, touch
your NFC-compatible device to the
mark.
(USB) port (page 26)
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BLUETOOTH indicator
– Flashes quickly in blue: During
pairing standby status
– Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH
connection is being attempted
– Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH
connection has been established
Front panel display
Remote control sensor
Point the remote control at the
remote control sensor to operate
the system.
Rear
LAN(100) port
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
ANALOG IN jack
HDMI IN 3 jack
For the specifications and n ote on
connections, see “Supported
HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).
HDMI IN 2 jack
For the specifications and n ote on
connections, see “Supported
HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).
HDMI IN 1 jack
For the specifications and n ote on
connections, see “Supported
HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack
For the specifications and n ote on
connections, see “Supported
HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).
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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 46)
Ventilation holes
For safety, do not block the
ventilation holes.
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Remote Control
INPUT +/– (page 13, 25)
(power)
Turns on the system or sets it to
standby mode.
DISPLAY**
Displays playback information on
the TV screen.
Playback information is not
displayed for TV input.
CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 28)
SOUND FIELD (page 28)
VOICE (page 29)
NIGHT (page 29)
DIMMER (page 48)
Color buttons
Shortcut keys for selecting items
on some menus.
MUSIC SERVICE (page 41)
BLUETOOTH PAIRING (page 32)
OPTIONS** (page 30, 60)
Displays the options menu on the
TV screen.
The options menu is not
displayed for the TV input.
BACK (page 13)
/// (page 13)
(enter) (page 13)
HOME (page 13)
(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.
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BLUETOOTH RX/TX (BLUETOOTH
receiver/transmitter) (page 36)
AUDIO* (page 47)
*The AUDIO, , and + buttons have a
tactile dot. Use it as a guide during
operation.
**When watching HDR signal and certain
4K format video, the OPTIONS and
DISPLAY buttons do not work and the
On-Screen Display (OSD) of the system is
not displayed. For details about the 4K
video format, see “Supported HDMI
Video Formats” (page 75).
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About the Home Menu
[Setup]
Input list
[Wireless Surround]
HOME
BACK
///, (enter)
You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV
with the HDMI cable (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. The home menu is displayed in the language that is selected in
[Easy Setup]. (The following screen is an example when selecting English.)
Using the Home Menu
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press /// to select [Setup], an item on the input list, or [Wireless
Surround], then press .
The selected input, setup display, or setting display for the wireless
surround function 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 25)
[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 files stored on a connected USB device. (page 26)
[Home Network] Outputs music files on the device that is connected via the
[Music Service List] Displays the operation method for music services. (page 41)
jack. (page 25)
jack. (page 25)
jack. (page 25)
BLUETOOTH function. (page 32)
jack. (page 25)
network. (page 37)
[Setup]
See “Using the Setup Display” (page 53).
[Wireless Surround]
Displays the setting display for the wireless surround function that allows
you to use the wireless speakers (not supplied) as the surround speakers of
the system. Perform the setting by following the on-screen instructions.
For details about the supported wireless speakers, refer to the following
URL.
http://sony.net/nasite
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 (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.”
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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 main 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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Setup
HDCP2.2-
compatible
HDMI jack
Blu-ray Disc player, cable box, or satellite
box, etc.
HDCP2.2-
compatible
HDMI jack
TV
Basic Setup
Refer to Startup Guide (separate
document).
Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Devices
All HDMI jacks on the system support 4K
video format and HDCP2.2 (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection
System Revision 2.2).
To watch 4K video content, connect the
4K TV and 4K devices to the system via
an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack on
each device.
You can only view 4K video content
through the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI
jack connection.
When an HDCP2.2Compatible HDMI Jack on
the TV is Labeled with “ARC”
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HDMI cable (supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use an HDMI cable which supports the 4K
video format that you want to watch. For
details, see “Supported HDMI Video
Formats” (page 75).
1 Check which HDMI IN jack on your
TV is compatible with HDCP2.2.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the TV.
Setup
2 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
TV
HDMI IN jack on the TV and HDMI
OUT jack on the main unit with the
HDMI cable (supplied).
TV connection is completed.
3 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible
HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device
and HDMI IN jack of the main 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.
When an HDCP2.2Compatible HDMI Jack on
the TV is not Labeled with
“ARC”
If your TV’s HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI
IN jack is not compatible with ARC
(Audio Return Channel), 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 main unit with the optical
digital cable (not supplied).
HDMI cable (supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use an HDMI cable which supports the 4K
video format that you want to watch. For
details, see “Supported HDMI Video
Formats” (page 75).
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
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Setting the HDMI Signal
Smartphone,
WALKMAN®, other
audio devices etc.
TV
Analog audio cable
(not supplied)
Analog
audio out
Format to Watch 4K Video
Content
To watch 4K video content, select the
appropriate setting for the connected
4K TV and 4K device.
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 [System Settings] - [HDMI
Settings] - [HDMI Signal Format].
4 Select the setting you want.
• [Standard format] (default
setting): Select when the
connected TV and devices support
standard bandwidth video
formats.
• [Enhanced format]: Select when
both the connected TV and
devices support high bandwidth
video formats such as 4K 60p
4:4:4 etc.
For the relation of the [HDMI Signal
Format] setting options, supported
video format signals, and HDMI
cables to be used, see “Supported
HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).
Notes
• Depending on the TV, the TV setting for
HDMI output may be required. Refer to
the operating instructions of the TV.
• When the picture is not displayed after
[HDMI Signal Format] is set to [Enhanced
format], set it to [Standard format].
Connecting a TV or Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG IN Jack
To connect following devices to the
system, connect them via the ANALOG
IN jack on the system.
– TV that does not have an HDMI jack
and optical digital output jack
– Portable audio device such as a
smartphone, WALKMAN®
Note
If the TV’s headphone jack also serves as
an audio output jack, check the audio
output settings of the TV. For details, refer
to the operating instructions of the TV.
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Setup
Connecting to a Wired
Internet
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Server
Router
Modem
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
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 by Obtaining
the Network Information
Automatically
The following illustration is the example
for connection of the system and PC to
your home network.
1 Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Select [Setup] from the home
menu.
The setup display appea rs 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.
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Connecting by Using a
Fixed IP Address
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].
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.
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 a ppears 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.
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Setup
Connecting by Selecting the
Network Name (SSID)
Connecting by Using a Fixed
IP Address
If your wireless LA N 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 appe ars 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
password) using the software
keyboard, and then select [Enter].
The system starts connecting to the
network.
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 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/
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Mounting the Main Unit
Screw (supplied)
Wall mounting brackets (supplied)
Hole on the wall mounting bracket
4mm
More than 30 mm
4.6 mm
10 mm
on a Wall
You can mount the main 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 main
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 main unit.
2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that
are suitable for the holes on the
wall mounting bracket.
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3 Stick WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE
Center of the TV
WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE
Adhesive tape,
etc.
Screw position
365 mm
365 mm
3.5 mm to
4.5 mm
(supplied) on a wall.
5 Fasten the screws into the mark.
6 Remove WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE.
1 Align TV CENTER LINE () of
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
center line of your TV.
2 Align TV BOTTOM LINE () of
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE with the
bottom of your TV, then stick
WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE on a
wall by using a commercially
available adhesive tape, etc.
4 Mark the screw positions
described as bellow on SCREW
LINE () of WALL MOUNT
TEMPLATE.
Measure the distance described
below with a scale, then mark using
a pencil, etc.
7 Hang the wall mounting bracket
on the screws.
Align the holes of the wall mounting
bracket with the screws, then hang
the main unit on the two screws.
Note
When sticking WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE,
smooths it out fully.
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Attaching the Foot
Screw (supplied)
Foot (supplied)
You can install the main unit more close
to your TV by attaching the Feet
(supplied) to the main unit depending
on the TV.
1 Fix the Feet (supplied) to the
bottom of the main unit with the
screws (supplied) as shown in the
illustration.
Fix the two Feet to the left and right
side on the bottom of the main unit.
Note
When attaching the Feet, the remote
control of the TV may not work depending
on the TV because the height of the main
unit is changed by the Feet.
2 Install the main unit.
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Listening to the Sound
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 30).
Note
Set the speakers setting of the TV (BRAVIA)
to Audio System. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV regarding how to
set the TV.
Tip
You can select [TV] by pressing INPUT +/–
on the remote control.
Listening to the Connected AV 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 [Analog]
screen 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 30).
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 OPTIONS.
The options menu appears on the
TV screen.
3 Select [Input Label Setting].
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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 files stored on a
connected USB device.
For playable types of files, see “Playable
Types of Audio Files” (page 73).
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 the 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 30).
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Listening to the Sound
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 60).
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