Sony HT-CT780 - User Manual

6 GB Table of Contents About these operating instructions ........................... 5 Listening Listening to sound from a TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, etc. .................. 7 Listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device .............. 7 Sound Adjustment Enjoying sound effects (Sp...

7 GB List e n in g Listening to sound from a TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/satellite box, etc. Press INPUT repeatedly. When you press INPUT once, the current device appears on the front display, then each time you press INPUT, the device changes cyclically as follows. [TV]  [HDMI 1]  [HDMI 2]  ...

8 GB • Once the BLUETOOTH connection is established, an indication recommending which application to download will be displayed, according to what equipment you have connected. Following the instructions displayed, an application called “SongPal,” which will enable you to operate this system, can be...

10 GB Enjoying sound effects (Sports mode, etc.) You can easily enjoy pre-programmed sound fields that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the desired sound field appears on the front panel display. * DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, ...

11 GB Sound A d just men t Sounds are played back enhanced with sound effects and clarity of dialog. Press NIGHT to display [N. ON]. To inactivate the Night mode, press NIGHT to display [N. OFF]. The Voice mode helps make dialogs clearer. Press VOICE repeatedly to display the desired type. Setting t...

12 GB Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) “SongPal” is the application to operate the system with your smartphone or tablet, etc.“SongPal” is available from either Google Play or App Store.This function is enabled by setting [BT PWR] to [ON] (page 17). The default se...

14 GB Connecting to a 4K TV and 4K devices To view copyright-protected 4K content, connect the devices via an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on each end. Copyright-protected 4K content can be viewed only by a connection via HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jacks. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions as t...

16 GB Using the setup display You can set the following items with the menu.Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 1 Press MENU to turn on the menu on the front panel display. 2 Press BACK/   (select)/ENTER repeatedly to select the item and press ENTER to...

19 GB O ther Funct ions Using the Control for HDMI function By using the Control for HDMI function, and connecting a device that is compatible with the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI cable (High Speed type), operation is simplified with the features below.The Control for HDMI function is enab...

24 GB Installing the subwoofer horizontally (HT-CT380/CT381 only) Place the subwoofer on the right side with the “SONY” logo facing front. Linking the system (Link to the subwoofer) Set up the wireless subwoofer connection again. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [WS] with   (select), then press ENTER. 3 Sel...

25 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not climb on the Bar Speaker and subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, o...

26 GB Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power does not turn on.  Check that the AC power c...

27 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion  Make sure the input source is selected correctly. You should try other input sources by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control several times (page 7).  Check that all the cables and cords of the system and the connected device are firmly inserted. No sou...

28 GB radiation is nearby, move the device away from this system. No sound is output from the connected BLUETOOTH device.  Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) is lit (page 31).  Bring this system and the BLUETOOTH device closer together.  If a device that generates electromagnetic radia...

29 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion  Switch the wireless LAN frequency of any nearby Wi-Fi router or personal computer to 5 GHz band.  Switch the TV, Blu-ray Disc player, etc. from wireless LAN to wired LAN. The remote control does not function.  Point the remote control at the center of the front ...

30 GB Sensors of the TV do not work properly.  The Bar Speaker may block some sensors (such as the brightness sensor) and the remote control receiver of your TV, or the “emitter for 3D glasses (infrared transmission)” of a 3D TV that supports the infrared 3D glass system or the wireless communicati...

31 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front and top panels  Remote control sensor  Front panel display   /  (on/standby) button  INPUT button (page 7, 21)  PAIRING button (page 7)  VOLUME +/– buttons ...

32 GB Rear panel  AC power cord (mains lead)  UPDATE port (HT-CT780 only) For update only  ANALOG IN jack  DIGITAL IN (TV) jack  HDMI IN 3 jack  HDMI IN 1 jack HT-CT780 is compatible with HDCP 2.2.  HDMI IN 2 jack  HDMI OUT (ARC) jack HT-CT780 is compatible with HDCP 2.2.

33 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion  On/standby indicator   /  (on/standby) button  LINK button (page 24)  AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer

35 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Supported audio formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows.• Dolby Digital• Dolby Digital Plus*• Dolby TrueHD*• DTS• DTS96/24• DTS-HD Master Audio*• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio*• DTS-HD Low Bit Rate*• Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz or less• Linear PCM Max...

36 GB Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) * YCbCr 4:2:0/Supported 8-bit only ** Supported 8-bit only Video formats supported by the system File 2D 3D Frame packing Side-by-Side (Half) Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom) 4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz *     4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz *     4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/...

37 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R:50 W + 50 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) SA-CT380/CT381:Front L/Front R: 100 Watts (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)SA-CT780:Front L/Front R: 105 Watts (per channel at 4 ohms...

41 GB Addi tional I n fo rmat ion available, or will operate without interruption or modification. USE OF SOFTWARE WITH COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS The SOFTWARE may be capable of being used by you to view, store, process and/or use content created by you and/or third parties. Such content may be protected...

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