Sony HT-CT500 (HT-CT500) User manual

HT-CT500
Virtual 5.1 Sound Bar
Key Features
3.1 Speaker System w/ complete A/V receiver
built in
5 HD Inputs- 3 HDMI w/ Active Intelligence, 2
Component
Icon based GUI w/video upscaling to 1080p
from analog SD sources
Design match with BRAVIA TVs
Upconversion to HDMI
S -AIR™ready , Multi - room listening with optional
S -AIR accessories
1
Key Technologies
Icon based GUI Icons appear on - screen and give simple feedback on use and set up features.
Analog Video Upscaling to 1080p via HDMI™ This type of technology is usually only found in A/V
receivers, gives customer the same benefit without the traditional receiver. Better image = more
enjoyment and new life to standard definition sources.
2
3 HDMI™inputs ( 5 HD inputs total) Offers simple solution for consumers to access, connect and
manage HD sources
S -AIR™– Multi -room listening ready Add on accessory simple to use and inexpensive allows
people in other rooms to listen to music from the system
Analog upconversion to HDMI™ Only need one HDMI cable to connect to the TV. Without this
feature any non HDMI connected devices would have to have additional cables sent to the TV i.e.
component
2
TV stand mount – W series only Display the sound bar with TV, reduces footprint
400 W power Plenty of power to support movies, video games and music

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Last Updated: 05/01/2010
HT-CT500
Virtual 5.1 Sound Bar
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Features
Video
HDMI™Upscaling: Yes
Audio
A/V Synch: Yes
General
Video
x.v.Color ™ : yes
24p True Cinema Technology: Yes,
1080/24p capable
Specifications
General
RatedImpedance: 4 ohms
SpeakerUnit: 50mm x 2
Type: Accoustic suspension
SpeakerType: 9.8' (3M)
Audio
StationPreset(s): 20 FM 10 AM
Audio Power Output: 100W x 2 + 100W +
100W (400W)
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Sub Woofer Crossover: Fix 200Hz
Bravia ® Sync ™ : Yes
DigitalAmplifier: Yes
SpeakerType: Bass reflex
S- Master™Amplifier: Yes (24 bit)
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™ConnectionInput(s): 3 (On Sub)
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1
Optical Audio Input(s): 3
Composite Video Input(s): 1 (On Sub)
HDMI™ConnectionOutput(s): 1 (On Sub)
Analog Audio Input(s): 2 (on Sub)
Digital Media Port (Input): 1 (On Sub)
Component Video Input(s): 2 (On Sub)
Power
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3Watt
Power Consumption (in Operation): 110W
AC Power: 120V, 60Hz
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions(Approx.): 37.7" W x 3.5" H x 2"
D (957 x 90 x51mm)
Weight(Approx.): 2.86 lbs (1.3kg)
General
Audio
SoundFields: STANDARD; MOVIE; DRAMA;
NEWS; SPORTS; GAME; MUSIC; JAZZ;
CLASSIC; ROCK; POP; LIVE; P.AUDIO
Digital Signal Processor (DSP): Sharc
Equalizer: Bass, Trebble
Speaker
SpeakerDimensions: Main Speaker: 37.7" W
x 3.3" H x 1.9" D (957 x 85 x48.8mm);
Subwoofer:
SpeakerUnit: CENTER: Bass Reflex,
Magetically Shielded
Subwoofer: Bass Reflex, Magnectically
Shielded
HDMI™
DeepColor: Yes
S - Air
S- AirReady: Yes (Multi Room only)
Audio Formats
Dolby ® Digital: Yes
Dolby ® Pro Logic ® II: Yes
LPCM: Yes
dts ® Decoding: Yes
Equalizer
Nightmode: Yes
Portable Audio Enhancer: Yes
Supplied Accessories
1 Optical Cable (2.5m)
Speaker cable (9ft)
Extension Bracket
1 Remote (RM - ADP037)
Warranty Card
Owners Manual
Optional Accessories
Optical Cable for TV Hook - up
HDMI™ Cable
S - Air Multi - room Station (AIR - SA10)
UPC Code: 027242757561
1.Transmitsupto164feet.Signalandsoundqualitymayvary.
2.RequiresHDTVwithHDMIconnector(soldseparately)and equivalent
displaycapability.Image quality may vary.
3.Requires Digital Media Port accessory and compatibledevice(sold
separately).
©2009Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony,BRAVIA, BRAVIASync,and XMB aretrademarks of Sony.Dolby,
DolbyDigital, and ProLogic areregistered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.dts is a trademark ofDigitalTheater Systems, L.P. HDMI, the
HDMI logo and High - DefinitionMultimedia Interfaceare trademarksor
registeredtrademarks ofHDMILicensing LLC.Allother trademarksare
propertyof their respective owners.
Featuresandspecifications are subject to change without notice. All
Weights and measures are approximate.