Sony HT-CT80 User manual

HT-CT80
Sound Bar
Operating Instructions

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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.
For the Bar Speaker
The nameplate is located on the
bottom.
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
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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/
WARNING

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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

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or the shop where you purchased the
product.
For the customers in Australia or
New Zealand
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).
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The BLUETOOTH®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Sony Corporation is under
license.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the
United States and in other countries.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
“ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
Copyrights and Trademarks

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About these operating
instructions
•The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on
the remote control. You can also use
the controls on the main unit if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote control.
•Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.

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Table of Contents
About these operating
instructions ...........................5
Getting Started
What’s in the box ....................... 7
Connecting with a TV and the
subwoofer ............................8
Positioning the system ............ 10
Installing the Bar Speaker
on a wall ..............................11
Turning on the system ............. 12
Listening
Listening to sound from a TV,
cable/satellite box, etc. ..... 13
Listening to music from a
USB device .......................... 14
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device ............ 14
Sound Adjustment
Enjoying sound effects ............ 15
BLUETOOTH Functions
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device ............ 16
Other Functions
Auto standby function ............. 18
Additional Information
Precautions .............................. 19
Troubleshooting .......................20
Guide to parts and controls ..... 23
Playable types of files ..............26
Supported audio formats ........26
Specifications ........................... 27
On BLUETOOTH
communication ..................28

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Getting Started
What’s in the box
Bar Speaker (1)
Subwoofer (1)
Optical digital cable (1)
Remote control (1)
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
Getting Started
Setting up the remote
control

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Connecting with a TV and the subwoofer
• Connect the supplied SS-WCT80 subwoofer only. Do not connect any other subwoofer.
When there is an optical digital jack on your TV
Note
TV, cable box or satellite box
Optical digital cable (supplied)
Subwoofer

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Getting Started
• Connect the supplied SS-WCT80 subwoofer only. Do not connect any other subwoofer.
• If the TV’s headphone jack also serves as an audio output jack, check the TV’s audio
output settings. For details, refer to the TV’s operating instructions.
When there is no optical digital jack on your TV
Notes
TV, cable box or satellite box
Analog audio cable (not supplied)
Subwoofer

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Positioning the system
The illustrations below are examples of
how to install the system.
• Place the Bar Speaker so that the top
panel is not blocked.
See “Installing the Bar Speaker on a
wall” (page 11).
Note on installing the subwoofer
Place the subwoofer so that the rear
panel is at least 10 cm away from the
wall.
Note
On a rack
On a wall
Bar Speaker
Subwoofer
10 cm

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Getting Started
Installing the Bar
Speaker on a wall
You can mount the Bar Speaker on a
wall.
• Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plasterboard wall is
especially fragile, attach the screws
securely to two studs in the wall beam.
Install the Bar Speaker horizontally, hung
by screws in studs in a continuous flat
section of the wall.
• Be sure to subcontract the installation to
Sony dealers or licensed contractors 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
calamity, etc.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that
are suitable for the holes on the
rear of the Bar Speaker.
2Fasten the screws to 2 studs in the
wall.
The screws should protrude by
9 mm to 10 mm.
3Hang the Bar Speaker on the
screws.
Align the holes at the rear of the Bar
Speaker with the screws, then hang
the Bar Speaker on the two screws.
Notes
4 mm
More than 30 mm
4.6 mm
Hole on the rear of the Bar Speaker
9 mm
9mmto
10 mm
447 mm

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Turning on the system
1Connect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
2Press the /(on/standby)
button.
An input indicator lights up.
/(on/
standby)

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Listening
Listening to sound from a
TV, cable/satellite box,
etc.
1Press the input button of the jack
to which you connected the
device you want to listen.
The indicator of the selected device
lights up.
2Press (volume) +/– to adjust the
volume.
• If you press INPUT on the Bar Speaker, the
device changes cyclically as follows.
OPTICAL ANALOG USB 
BLUETOOTH
Listening
OPTICAL button
TV that is connected to the OPTICAL jack
ANALOG button
Analog device that is connected to the
ANALOG jack
USB button
USB device that is connected to the
(USB) port (page 14)
(BLUETOOTH) button
BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP
OPTICAL
(volume)
+/–
Tip

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Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play music files on a connected
USB device.
For playable types of files, see “Playable
types of files” (page 26).
1Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port.
2Press USB.
3Press  (play/pause).
4Press to select a folder to
be played.
• Turn off the system before removing the
USB device to avoid data corruption or
damage to the USB device.
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device
Refer to “BLUETOOTH Functions”
(page 16).
Note

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Sound Adjustment
Enjoying sound effects
To set sound effects, press one of the
sound effects buttons on the remote
control.
Press SURROUND repeatedly during
playback.
The surround effects change cyclically
as follows.
CLEARAUDIO+ SURROUND On 
SURROUND Off
Sounds are played back enhanced with
sound effects and clarity of dialog.
Press NIGHT.
The ANALOG indicator flashes twice.
To inactivate the Night mode, press
NIGHT again. The OPTICAL indicator
flashes twice.
The Voice mode helps make dialogs
clearer.
Press VOICE.
The ANALOG indicator flashes twice.
To inactivate the Voice mode, press
VOICE again. The OPTICAL indicator
flashes twice.
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast
sound when the system receives a
Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
Press AUDIO repeatedly.
The channel changes cyclically as
follows.
Main Sub Main/Sub
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the sound effects
CLEARAUDIO+
The suitable sound setting is automatically
selected for the sound source. The
CLEARAUDIO+ indicator lights up.
SURROUND On
Sounds are played back with surround
effects. The SURROUND indicator lights up.
SURROUND Off
The input source is down-mixed for 2
channels. The CLEARAUDIO+ and SURROUND
indicators turn off.
Setting the Night mode
Setting the Voice mode
Selecting multiplex
broadcast sound (Dual
Mono)
Main
Outputs only the main channel. The OPTICAL
indicator flashes twice.
Sub
Outputs only the sub channel. The ANALOG
indicator flashes twice.
Main/Sub
Main sound is output from the left speaker
and sub sound is output from the right
speaker. The USB indicator flashes twice.

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Useful for enjoying movies at low sound
volume. DRC applies to Dolby Digital
sources.
Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds, then
VOICE for 5 seconds to turn on or off
Dolby DRC.
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing is the process required to create
a link between BLUETOOTH devices to
allow wireless connection. You must
pair a device with the system before you
start using the system.
Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired,
there is no need to pair them again.
1Press PAIRING on the Bar Speaker.
The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue)
flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH
pairing.
2Turn on the BLUETOOTH function
on the BLUETOOTH device, search
for devices and select “HT-CT80.”
If a Passkey is requested, enter
“0000.”
3Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator (blue) lights up.
Connection has been established.
• You can pair up to 8 BLUETOOTH
devices. If the 9th BLUETOOTH device
is paired, the least recently
connected device will be replaced by
the new one.
Setting Dolby DRC (Dynamic
Range Control)
On
Compresses sound in accordance with the
information contained in the content. The
ANALOG indicator flashes twice.
Off
Sound is not compressed. The OPTICAL
indicator flashes twice.
BLUETOOTH Functions
Pairing this system with a
BLUETOOTH device
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BLUETOOTH Functions
1Press (BLUETOOTH).
2On the BLUETOOTH device, select
“HT-CT80.”
3Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator (blue) lights up.
4Start playback on the BLUETOOTH
device.
• When the system has pairing information,
the system is in BLUETOOTH standby
mode even when it is turned off.
By holding an NFC-compatible
BLUETOOTH device near to the N-Mark
on the system, the system and
BLUETOOTH device proceed to
complete pairing and the BLUETOOTH
connection automatically.
1Download, install, and start the
“NFC Easy Connect” application.
• The application may not be available
in some countries/regions.
• Depending on your BLUETOOTH
device, this operation may not be
required.
2Touch the N-Mark of the Bar
Speaker with the BLUETOOTH
device.
3Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator (blue) lights up.
Connection has been established.
• You can connect only one device at a
time.
• Depending on your device, you may need
to set the NFC function to on beforehand.
Refer to the operating instructions of your
device.
• If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection
fail, do the following.
– Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and
move the BLUETOOTH device slowly
over the N-Mark.
– Remove the case from the BLUETOOTH
device if using a commercially available
device case.
Listening to music of the
registered device
Note
Connecting to a BLUETOOTH
device by One-touch
functions (NFC)
Compatible devices
Smartphones, tablets, and music
players with the NFC function built-in
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding
Android 3.x)
Notes
Notes
Tip

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Auto standby function
The system enters standby mode
automatically when you do not operate
the system for about 15 minutes and the
system is not receiving an input signal.
Other Functions

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Additional Information
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, or system damage may
result.
On power sources
• Before operating the system, check that
the operating voltage is identical to your
local power supply. The operating voltage
is indicated on the nameplate on the
bottom of the Bar Speaker.
• If you are not going to use the system for
a long time, be sure to disconnect the
system 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 a qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the system heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction.
If you continuously use this system at high
volume, the system temperature at the
rear and bottom rises considerably. To
avoid burning yourself, do not touch the
system.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
system.
• Do not place the system near heat
sources or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place anything on the top of the
Bar Speaker.
• If the system is being used in combination
with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, noise may
result and picture quality may suffer. In
such a case, place the system away from
the TV, VCR, or tape deck.
• Use caution when placing the system on a
surface that has been specially treated
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.), as staining or
discoloration of the surface may result.
• Take care to avoid any possible injury
from the corners of the Bar Speaker and
subwoofer.
On operation
Before connecting other equipment, be
sure to turn off and unplug the system.
If you encounter color irregularity
on a nearby TV screen
Color irregularities may be observed on
certain types of TV.
• If color irregularity is observed...
Turn off the TV, then turn it on again after
15 to 30 minutes.
• If color irregularity is observed again...
Place the system further away from the
TV.
On cleaning
Clean the system with a soft, dry cloth. 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 system, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information

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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.
Be sure to bring both your Bar Speaker
and subwoofer, even if it seems as
though only one has a problem, when
you request to repair.
The power does not turn on.
Check that the AC power cord
(mains lead) is connected securely.
The system does not work normally.
Disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.
No TV sound is output from the system.
Press the input button of the jack to
which you connected the TV
(page 13).
Check the sound output of the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the TV for the TV settings.
Increase the volume on the TV or
cancel muting.
If no sound is output from an optical
digital output jack or the TV does
not have an optical digital output
jack, connect the cable box or
satellite box directly to the OPTICAL
jack of the system.
The sound is output from both the
system and the TV.
Turn off the sound of the TV.
The TV sound from this system lags
behind the image.
When you are watching movies, you
may hear the sound with a slight
delay from the image.
No sound or only a very low-level
sound of the device connected to the
Bar Speaker is heard from the Bar
Speaker.
Press the (volume) + button on
the remote control and check the
volume level (page 23).
Press the (muting) or 
(volume) + button on the remote
control to cancel the muting
function (page 23).
Make sure the input source is
selected correctly. You should try
other input sources by pressing a
different input button on the
remote control (page 13).
Check that all the cables and cords
of the system and the connected
device are firmly inserted.
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the subwoofer.
Press the SW(subwoofer
volume) + button on the remote
control to increase the subwoofer
volume (page 23).
A subwoofer is for reproducing bass
sound. In the case of input sources
that contain very little bass sound
components (i.e., a TV broadcast),
the sound from the subwoofer may
be difficult to hear.
The surround effect cannot be
obtained.
Depending on the input signal and
the sound field setting, surround
sound processing may not work
effectively. The surround effect may
be subtle, depending on the
program or disc.
To play multi channel audio, check
the digital audio output setting on
General
Sound