Sony RHT-G1000 User Manual

2-651-468-42(2)

Theatre Stand System

Operating Instructions

This system has the following instructions:

• Quick Setup Guide

Describe the basic connections, settings and operations.

• Operating Instructions (this book)

Describe more details on settings and operations.

RHT-G1000

WARNING

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

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

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

Don’t throw aw ay the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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.

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.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

WARNING CAUTION

Do not lean on or hang from the TV when the TV is placed on the stand.

The TV may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not move the stand with the TV or other equipment installed on it.

Be sure to remove the TV and other equipment when moving the stand. If you fail to do so, the stand may lose balance and topple over resulting in serious injury.

Do not allow the AC power cord (mains lead) or the connecting cable to be pinched between the TV and the stand.

• The AC power cord (mains lead) or the connecting cable may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock.

• When moving the stand, be careful not to trap the AC power cord (mains lead) or the connecting cable under the stand.

Do not climb on the stand.

The top front cover may become loose and may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury.

Do not step on the stand.

If you do so, you may fall from the stand resulting in injury.

This stand is only for the specified TV.

• Do not place unspecified objects, such as a flower vase or pottery on the stand.

• Do not make alterations to the stand.

Note on load capacity

Do not place any equipment exceeding the specified maximum weight on the stand, as indicated in the illustration below. Otherwise, it may fall or break.

65 kg

16 kg

25 kg

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Notes on installation

• Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between the TV and the stand.

• To prevent the stand from distorting, observe the following:

– Install the stand on a solid and flat surface.

– If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a

mat, first lay a board under the stand.

– Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct

sunlight or near a heater.

– Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place, or

outdoors.

• Moving the stand requires four people or more. Move the stand only after removing the TV. If you fail to do so, the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious injury. Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the stand resulting in serious injury. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when moving the stand.

Notes on use

• Do not place a ny hot objects on the stand. If you do so, the stand may discolor or distort.

• To keep the stand clean, occasionally wipe the stand gently with a dry, soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with diluted detergent, followed by a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of chemicals, such as thinner or benzine, as they may damage the finish of the stand.

• When placing the top front cover on the floor after removing it from the stand, cover the floor with a cloth, etc., beforehand to protect the floor from damage.

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.

Note

• 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.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, 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 receiver.

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

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a l ong time, be sure to disconnect the receiver 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.

• 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.

• 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 receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

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

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

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

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

On operation

• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

• The sound fields memorized for each input and the preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. 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 receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Table of Contents

WARNING ..............................................3

CAUTION................................................3

Precautions...............................................5

Controlling the connected components

Programming the remote for TV operation

(Sony TV only)..................................7

(Input SYNC)

Programming the remote..........................8

Controlling the connected

components......................................11

Settings and Adjustments

Using the AMP menu.............................14

Setting up the speakers...........................14

Enjoying the sound at low volume.........15

(AUDIO DRC)

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound....15

(DUAL MONO) Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound ........................................16

(A/V SYNC) Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel

Display.............................................17

(DIMMER)

Selecting the sound field........................17

Other operations

Listening to the radio .............................19

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).....21

(European model only)

Using the Sleep Timer ...........................21

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.....................................22

Specifications.........................................24

Glossary .................................................25

Index to Parts and Controls....................27

Controlling the connected components

Programming the remote for TV operation (Sony TV only)

(Input SYNC)

If you connect a S ony TV, follow the steps below to program the remote. The TV input will be selected automatically (Input SYNC).

RM SETUP

Input buttons

Numeric

buttons, etc.

ENTER

Mm.

ENTERCLEAR

1 Press the input button for the

component you want to change while holding down RM SETUP.

The indicator lights up.

Note

• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object.

2 See the table below for the remote

button corresponding to the TV input jack you have connected to, and press the button.

TV input jack* Remote Button

VIDEO 1 1

VIDEO 2 2

VIDEO 3 3

VIDEO 4 4

VIDEO 5 5

VIDEO 6 6

VIDEO 7 7

VIDEO 8 8

TV input jack* Remote Button

COMPONENT 1 9

COMPONENT 2 AUDIO

COMPONENT 3 SUBTITLE

COMPONENT 4 ANGLE

* TV input jack name may differ depending on

your TV model.

3 Press ENTER.

The indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To disable this function

Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2. The TV input will not be selected automatically even if you press the input buttons.

Controlling the connected components

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

RM SETUP AV ?/1

Input buttons

Numeric buttons

ENTERCLEAR

ENTER

Mm.

1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM

SETUP.

The indicator lights up.

Note

• Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object.

2 Press the input button for the

component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a DVD player, press DVD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.

See the tables on pages 9–11 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively).

4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other

components.

To cancel programming

Press RM SETUP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

Note

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the

last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,

TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input

is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers

entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmes, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press VOLUME –, ?/1 and AV ?/1 at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Note

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PIONEER 117

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

NAKAMICHI 210

PIONEER 213, 214

YAMAHA 217, 218

Controlling the connected components

continued

To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,

706

AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759

EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,

716, 750

FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753

HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,

740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,

747

SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO 717, 720, 746

SHARP 748, 749

TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756

ZENITH 754

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544

FISHER 508

GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,

544

HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544

JVC 516

MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544

NEC 503, 520, 544

PANASONIC 509, 524

PHILIPS 515, 518

PIONEER 509, 525, 526

RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 529, 544

SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,

534, 544

SANYO 508, 545, 547

SHARP 535

THOMSON 530, 537, 547

TOSHIBA 535, 541

ZENITH 542, 543

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

PANASONIC 406, 408

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409

TOSHIBA 404

DENON 405

To control a DVD recorder

Maker Code(s)

SONY 403

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