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HT-CT80 Serial No WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. As the main plug is connected to persons. Indoor use this apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. For the customers in cabinet. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all...
HT-CT80 Serial No WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. As the main plug is connected to persons. Indoor use this apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. For the customers in cabinet. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all...
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... outlet on , the user is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operated in conjunction with FCC amplifiers) that 11) Only use off and on a circuit different from that any other . radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from being not installed and used , use attachments/accessories interference...
... outlet on , the user is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operated in conjunction with FCC amplifiers) that 11) Only use off and on a circuit different from that any other . radiate radio frequency energy and, if 10) Protect the power cord from being not installed and used , use attachments/accessories interference...
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... (MPE). "ClearAudio+" is a trademark of their respective owners. and (2) This device must accept any use of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Operation is a trademark or registered trademark of RF energy that ...Dolby* Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license. But it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This equipment has very low levels of NFC Forum, Inc. Dolby, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks owned by Sony...
... (MPE). "ClearAudio+" is a trademark of their respective owners. and (2) This device must accept any use of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Operation is a trademark or registered trademark of RF energy that ...Dolby* Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license. But it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This equipment has very low levels of NFC Forum, Inc. Dolby, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks owned by Sony...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Getting Started Getting Started What's in the box Bar Speaker (1) Subwoofer (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Setting up the remote control Optical digital cable (1) Remote control (1) 7GB
Getting Started Getting Started What's in the box Bar Speaker (1) Subwoofer (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Setting up the remote control Optical digital cable (1) Remote control (1) 7GB
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Connecting with a TV and the subwoofer When there is an optical digital jack on your TV TV, cable box or satellite box Subwoofer Optical digital cable (supplied) Note • Connect the supplied SS-WCT80 subwoofer only. Do not connect any other subwoofer. 8GB
Connecting with a TV and the subwoofer When there is an optical digital jack on your TV TV, cable box or satellite box Subwoofer Optical digital cable (supplied) Note • Connect the supplied SS-WCT80 subwoofer only. Do not connect any other subwoofer. 8GB
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Getting Started When there is no optical digital jack on your TV TV, cable box or satellite box Subwoofer Analog audio cable (not supplied) Notes • 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. 9GB
Getting Started When there is no optical digital jack on your TV TV, cable box or satellite box Subwoofer Analog audio cable (not supplied) Notes • 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. 9GB
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... connected the device you press INPUT on the Bar Speaker, the device changes cyclically as follows. 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 adjust the volume. to the (USB) port (page 14) (BLUETOOTH) button BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP 13GB Tip • If you want to sound from a TV, cable/satellite box, etc. 2 Press (volume...
... connected the device you press INPUT on the Bar Speaker, the device changes cyclically as follows. 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 adjust the volume. to the (USB) port (page 14) (BLUETOOTH) button BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP 13GB Tip • If you want to sound from a TV, cable/satellite box, etc. 2 Press (volume...
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... SURROUND indicator lights up . To inactivate the Voice mode, press VOICE again. Press AUDIO repeatedly. The USB indicator flashes twice. 15GB The CLEARAUDIO+ and SURROUND indicators turn off. Setting the Night mode Sounds are played back with sound effects and clarity of the sound effects buttons on the remote control. Press VOICE. The channel changes cyclically as follows. SURROUND Off The input source is output from the right speaker. The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. Main Sub...
... SURROUND indicator lights up . To inactivate the Voice mode, press VOICE again. Press AUDIO repeatedly. The USB indicator flashes twice. 15GB The CLEARAUDIO+ and SURROUND indicators turn off. Setting the Night mode Sounds are played back with sound effects and clarity of the sound effects buttons on the remote control. Press VOICE. The channel changes cyclically as follows. SURROUND Off The input source is output from the right speaker. The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. Main Sub...
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... recently connected device will be replaced by the new one. 16GB Connection has been established. On Compresses sound in the content. The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, search for 5 seconds to Dolby Digital sources. The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds, then VOICE for devices and select "HT-CT80." Setting Dolby DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Useful for enjoying movies at low sound volume. The...
... recently connected device will be replaced by the new one. 16GB Connection has been established. On Compresses sound in the content. The BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) flashes quickly during BLUETOOTH pairing. 2 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device, search for 5 seconds to Dolby Digital sources. The OPTICAL indicator flashes twice. Hold down AUDIO for 5 seconds, then VOICE for devices and select "HT-CT80." Setting Dolby DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Useful for enjoying movies at low sound volume. The...
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... later, excluding Android 3.x) 1 Download, install, and start the "NFC Easy Connect" application. Compatible devices Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the BLUETOOTH device. 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . Remove the case from the BLUETOOTH device if using a commercially available device case. 17GB BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music of the registered device 1 Press (BLUETOOTH). 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select "HT-CT80." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . 4 Start playback on...
... later, excluding Android 3.x) 1 Download, install, and start the "NFC Easy Connect" application. Compatible devices Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the BLUETOOTH device. 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . Remove the case from the BLUETOOTH device if using a commercially available device case. 17GB BLUETOOTH Functions Listening to music of the registered device 1 Press (BLUETOOTH). 2 On the BLUETOOTH device, select "HT-CT80." 3 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up . 4 Start playback on...
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.... never pull the cord. • One blade of the Bar Speaker. • If you continuously use any further. • Do not climb on the bottom of the plug is not a malfunction. If you are unable to your nearest Sony dealer. 19GB On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be changed only at the rear and bottom rises considerably...
.... never pull the cord. • One blade of the Bar Speaker. • If you continuously use any further. • Do not climb on the bottom of the plug is not a malfunction. If you are unable to your nearest Sony dealer. 19GB On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be changed only at the rear and bottom rises considerably...
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... surround effect may not work normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. General The power does not turn on the remote control to cancel the muting function (page 23). Make sure the input source 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 repair. Sound No TV sound...
... surround effect may not work normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. General The power does not turn on the remote control to cancel the muting function (page 23). Make sure the input source 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 repair. Sound No TV sound...
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... analog audio cable (not supplied). You may need to cancel the pairing with a BLUETOOTH device The system is in BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off . Remove and reconnect the USB device. Turn the system on. Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) is connected via a USB hub, disconnect it and connect the USB device directly to the system. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port...
... analog audio cable (not supplied). You may need to cancel the pairing with a BLUETOOTH device The system is in BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is off . Remove and reconnect the USB device. Turn the system on. Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) is connected via a USB hub, disconnect it and connect the USB device directly to the system. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port...
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... the connected BLUETOOTH device. Try changing the wireless frequency of the sensors and remote control receiver, refer to their initial status. 2 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The sound is not in sequence within a range that supports the infrared 3D glass system or the wireless communication. to 5 GHz band. Increase the volume on the Bar Speaker flash once, and the settings return to the operating instructions...
... the connected BLUETOOTH device. Try changing the wireless frequency of the sensors and remote control receiver, refer to their initial status. 2 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The sound is not in sequence within a range that supports the infrared 3D glass system or the wireless communication. to 5 GHz band. Increase the volume on the Bar Speaker flash once, and the settings return to the operating instructions...
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Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to standby mode. INPUT button (page 13) PAIRING button (page 16) VOL (volume) +/- BLUETOOTH connection has been established: Lit - Bar Speaker Top, front, and side panels Additional Information OPTICAL indicator (page 13) ANALOG indicator (page 13) USB indicator (page 13) BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) BLUETOOTH status - BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is being attempted: Flashes - buttons (USB) port (page...
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to standby mode. INPUT button (page 13) PAIRING button (page 16) VOL (volume) +/- BLUETOOTH connection has been established: Lit - Bar Speaker Top, front, and side panels Additional Information OPTICAL indicator (page 13) ANALOG indicator (page 13) USB indicator (page 13) BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) BLUETOOTH status - BLUETOOTH standby mode (when the system is being attempted: Flashes - buttons (USB) port (page...
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... AUDIO* button (page 15 on/standby) button (BLUETOOTH) button (page 13) select) buttons USB button (page 13) ANALOG button (page 13) OPTICAL button (page 13) 25GB Remote control (volume) +*/- Use it as a guide during operation. buttons Adjusts the volume of bass sound. (muting) button Turns off the sound temporarily. CLEARAUDIO+ button Automatically selects the suitable sound setting for the sound source. SURROUND button (page 15) VOICE button (page 15 play/pause) button Pauses...
... AUDIO* button (page 15 on/standby) button (BLUETOOTH) button (page 13) select) buttons USB button (page 13) ANALOG button (page 13) OPTICAL button (page 13) 25GB Remote control (volume) +*/- Use it as a guide during operation. buttons Adjusts the volume of bass sound. (muting) button Turns off the sound temporarily. CLEARAUDIO+ button Automatically selects the suitable sound setting for the sound source. SURROUND button (page 15) VOICE button (page 15 play/pause) button Pauses...
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... layer • Some USB devices may not work with this system are as follows. • Dolby Digital • Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz or less Notes • Some files edited on a PC may not play. • The system does not play coded files such as DRM... and Lossless. • The system can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. 26GB up to 200 folders - Playable types of files Supported audio formats Codec MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio...
... layer • Some USB devices may not work with this system are as follows. • Dolby Digital • Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz or less Notes • Some files edited on a PC may not play. • The system does not play coded files such as DRM... and Lossless. • The system can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. 26GB up to 200 folders - Playable types of files Supported audio formats Codec MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio...
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... models: POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R: 12 W + 12 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R: 20 W (per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 200 Hz - 20,000 Hz; Additional Information Specifications Bar Speaker (SA-CT80) Amplifier section U.S. rated 12 Watts per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer amplifier section POWER OUTPUT (reference) 40 W (at 8 ohms, 100 Hz) Inputs OPTICAL ANALOG USB Section (USB) port Type A BLUETOOTH...
... models: POWER OUTPUT (rated) Front L + Front R: 12 W + 12 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference) Front L/Front R: 20 W (per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 200 Hz - 20,000 Hz; Additional Information Specifications Bar Speaker (SA-CT80) Amplifier section U.S. rated 12 Watts per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer amplifier section POWER OUTPUT (reference) 40 W (at 8 ohms, 100 Hz) Inputs OPTICAL ANALOG USB Section (USB) port Type A BLUETOOTH...
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... during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that are in different control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may be present - When using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your BLUETOOTH device near a device with the BLUETOOTH specification, there...
... during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that are in different control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may be present - When using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your BLUETOOTH device near a device with the BLUETOOTH specification, there...