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...Blu-ray Disc/DVD 62 (One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers 62 (System Audio Control) Turning off the TV, system, and connected components 64 (System Power Off) Enjoying the components while the system is in standby mode 65 (HDMI Pass Through) Tuner Functions Listening to FM/AM...radio using the front panel display of the subwoofer ....... 68 Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote 72 Changing the input button assignments of the remote 75 Setting the speaker level 78 Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image 79 (A/V Sync) Enjoying...
...Blu-ray Disc/DVD 62 (One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers 62 (System Audio Control) Turning off the TV, system, and connected components 64 (System Power Off) Enjoying the components while the system is in standby mode 65 (HDMI Pass Through) Tuner Functions Listening to FM/AM...radio using the front panel display of the subwoofer ....... 68 Advanced Settings Controlling connected Sony components with the remote 72 Changing the input button assignments of the remote 75 Setting the speaker level 78 Adjusting the delay between the sound and the image 79 (A/V Sync) Enjoying...
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...; Subwoofer (SA-WCT500) (1) • Remote commander (RMANP037) (1) • Screws for the extension bracket (large, +PSW5 × 12 mm) (7) • Speaker (SS-CT500) (1) • Screws for the rear cover (small, M3 × 8 mm) (4) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • R6...8226; FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • WS-CT500EB • Extension bracket (1) • Screw for the support belt (+PSW4 × 20 mm) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Rear cover (1) • Digital optical cord for a TV • Clamper (1) (2.5 m) (1) • Wood screw for the support belt (M3.8 ...
...; Subwoofer (SA-WCT500) (1) • Remote commander (RMANP037) (1) • Screws for the extension bracket (large, +PSW5 × 12 mm) (7) • Speaker (SS-CT500) (1) • Screws for the rear cover (small, M3 × 8 mm) (4) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • R6...8226; FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • WS-CT500EB • Extension bracket (1) • Screw for the support belt (+PSW4 × 20 mm) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Rear cover (1) • Digital optical cord for a TV • Clamper (1) (2.5 m) (1) • Wood screw for the support belt (M3.8 ...
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... one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the speaker or in the front panel display of time, remove the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
... one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the speaker or in the front panel display of time, remove the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
Operating Instructions
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Install the speaker on the TV stand" (page 15). For details, see "Installing the speaker on a rack. For details, see "Installing the speaker on a wall" (page 21). For details, see "Hanging the speaker and TV on a wall" (page 24). You can install the speaker on the TV stand or hang the speaker on the rear panel of the subwoofer. • Do not cover the grill of how to install the subwoofer and speaker. Notes • Do not block the heat ventilation on a wall. Step 1: Positioning the system The illustrations below are examples of the subwoofer. 10US
Install the speaker on the TV stand" (page 15). For details, see "Installing the speaker on a rack. For details, see "Installing the speaker on a wall" (page 21). For details, see "Hanging the speaker and TV on a wall" (page 24). You can install the speaker on the TV stand or hang the speaker on the rear panel of the subwoofer. • Do not cover the grill of how to install the subwoofer and speaker. Notes • Do not block the heat ventilation on a wall. Step 1: Positioning the system The illustrations below are examples of the subwoofer. 10US
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Rear of the speaker REMOTE R CENTER L CTRL ONLY FOR SA-WCT500 Connector for the remote control to the REMOTE CTRL jack. Connect the connector for the remote control A A Speaker cord (supplied) White Green Red Note • When you install the speaker or a TV on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Getting Started Connecting the speaker cord to the speaker The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on a wall, be careful not to stumble over the cord connected to the speaker. 11US
Rear of the speaker REMOTE R CENTER L CTRL ONLY FOR SA-WCT500 Connector for the remote control to the REMOTE CTRL jack. Connect the connector for the remote control A A Speaker cord (supplied) White Green Red Note • When you install the speaker or a TV on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Getting Started Connecting the speaker cord to the speaker The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on a wall, be careful not to stumble over the cord connected to the speaker. 11US
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Warning about installing the system's speaker to the products' falling and result in serious injury or property damage. Sony is a possibility of them where there is not liable for installing this product. Your statutory rights (if any) are used incorrectly, however, it may result ...you do so, the system may lead to the TV stand or a wall To Customers Sufficient expertise is not installed firmly on the products. Make sure that two or more persons carry or dismount the product(s). • Do not remove screws, etc., after mounting the SS-CT500 speaker or SS-CT500 speakerinstalled...
Warning about installing the system's speaker to the products' falling and result in serious injury or property damage. Sony is a possibility of them where there is not liable for installing this product. Your statutory rights (if any) are used incorrectly, however, it may result ...you do so, the system may lead to the TV stand or a wall To Customers Sufficient expertise is not installed firmly on the products. Make sure that two or more persons carry or dismount the product(s). • Do not remove screws, etc., after mounting the SS-CT500 speaker or SS-CT500 speakerinstalled...
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.... • Be careful not to allow your fingers or hands when assembling the products. Be sure to secure the system's speaker and TV. • Secure the SS-CT500 speaker and TV firmly when installing them to any equipment other than the specified product. • The WS-CT500EB accessories (... screw holes will remain. • Consult your hand. Doing it may cause damage or injury. • Do not drag the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV. CAUTION If the following the instructions. • Tighten the screws securely. Be sure to follow the proper procedures and advice given below...
.... • Be careful not to allow your fingers or hands when assembling the products. Be sure to secure the system's speaker and TV. • Secure the SS-CT500 speaker and TV firmly when installing them to any equipment other than the specified product. • The WS-CT500EB accessories (... screw holes will remain. • Consult your hand. Doing it may cause damage or injury. • Do not drag the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV. CAUTION If the following the instructions. • Tighten the screws securely. Be sure to follow the proper procedures and advice given below...
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Note • Make sure to place the TV on the TV stand You can install the speaker on the TV stand following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46XBR9 • KDL-40/46W51xx* * In the actual model names, the "xx" indicates ...numbers and/or characters specific to prevent damaging the surface of the LCD. continued 15US Getting Started Installing the speaker on a soft thick cloth with the following this procedure. 1 Remove the screws of the TV. 2 Detach the TV from the TV stand. Although the shape...
Note • Make sure to place the TV on the TV stand You can install the speaker on the TV stand following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46XBR9 • KDL-40/46W51xx* * In the actual model names, the "xx" indicates ...numbers and/or characters specific to prevent damaging the surface of the LCD. continued 15US Getting Started Installing the speaker on a soft thick cloth with the following this procedure. 1 Remove the screws of the TV. 2 Detach the TV from the TV stand. Although the shape...
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Holes Rear of the speaker and secure the speaker with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Getting Started 6 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker Front side Rivet 7 Reattach the TV. continued 17US
Holes Rear of the speaker and secure the speaker with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Getting Started 6 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker Front side Rivet 7 Reattach the TV. continued 17US
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Note • When carrying the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part. Rear cover 18US Doing so may cause damage or injury. 8 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. 9 Attach the rear cover (supplied) with the small screws (M3 × 8 mm) (supplied).
Note • When carrying the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part. Rear cover 18US Doing so may cause damage or injury. 8 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. 9 Attach the rear cover (supplied) with the small screws (M3 × 8 mm) (supplied).
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continued 21US Note To hang the TV on a wall You can hang the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46XBR9 • KDL-40/46W51xx* * In the actual model names, the "xx" indicates numbers and/or characters specific to the operating instructions of the TV. 1 Remove the screws of the TV. 2 Detach the TV from the TV stand. Getting Started Hanging the speaker and TV on the wall, refer to each model.
continued 21US Note To hang the TV on a wall You can hang the speaker with the following TV models (not supplied): • KDL-40/46XBR9 • KDL-40/46W51xx* * In the actual model names, the "xx" indicates numbers and/or characters specific to the operating instructions of the TV. 1 Remove the screws of the TV. 2 Detach the TV from the TV stand. Getting Started Hanging the speaker and TV on the wall, refer to each model.
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Note • Make sure to place the TV on a soft thick cloth with the screen side down to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Cloth 22US 3 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker, and then secure the speaker to prevent damaging the surface of the speaker Front side Rivet 4 Reattach the TV. Holes Rear of the LCD.
Note • Make sure to place the TV on a soft thick cloth with the screen side down to the extension bracket with the large screws (+PSW5 × 12 mm) (supplied). Cloth 22US 3 Hook the rivets of the extension bracket to the holes of the back of the speaker, and then secure the speaker to prevent damaging the surface of the speaker Front side Rivet 4 Reattach the TV. Holes Rear of the LCD.
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Note • When hanging the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. For details on hanging the TV on the wall or taking it off the wall, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part. Getting Started 5 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. 6 Hang the TV on the wall. Doing so may cause damage or injury. continued 23US
Note • When hanging the SS-CT500 speaker-installed TV on the wall, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. For details on hanging the TV on the wall or taking it off the wall, do not hold it by the SS-CT500 speaker part. Getting Started 5 Secure the TV with the screws removed in step 1. 6 Hang the TV on the wall. Doing so may cause damage or injury. continued 23US
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... on the back of the speaker. Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area 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 is especially fragile, attach the... screws securely to 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 3 Hang the speaker onto the screws. As a plaster board wall...
... on the back of the speaker. Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinforced area 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 is especially fragile, attach the... screws securely to 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 3 Hang the speaker onto the screws. As a plaster board wall...
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... subwoofer FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR/ ... subwoofer when the connector for the remote is not connected, the speaker does not receive signals from the remote. Rear of speaker. When the connector for the remote control to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Connect the speaker cords to the REMOTE CTRL jack. continued 25US Connect the connector...
... subwoofer FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR/ ... subwoofer when the connector for the remote is not connected, the speaker does not receive signals from the remote. Rear of speaker. When the connector for the remote control to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks. Connect the speaker cords to the REMOTE CTRL jack. continued 25US Connect the connector...
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... hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2). 1 2 Catch If you reconnect the speaker cord (supplied) to the connector, be distorted. Color tube 26US To extend the speaker cord Substitute the speaker cord (supplied) with another speaker cord (not supplied) that has the desired length. Connect the cord...
... hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2). 1 2 Catch If you reconnect the speaker cord (supplied) to the connector, be distorted. Color tube 26US To extend the speaker cord Substitute the speaker cord (supplied) with another speaker cord (not supplied) that has the desired length. Connect the cord...
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With HDMI, you connect components to the system using a digital optical cord or an audio cord in order to listen to the audio input of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN.... Audio signal or Audio/video signal A B C FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Rear of the system using HDMI cables. Getting Started Step 3a: Connecting the components with HDMI jacks Sony recommends that you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. Connect the audio output of...
With HDMI, you connect components to the system using a digital optical cord or an audio cord in order to listen to the audio input of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN.... Audio signal or Audio/video signal A B C FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Rear of the system using HDMI cables. Getting Started Step 3a: Connecting the components with HDMI jacks Sony recommends that you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images. Connect the audio output of...
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... Audio/video signal DVD player (recorder) Audio/video signal Satellite tuner, cable television tuner Audio/video signal A A A Rear of the connected component. • Sony does not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • When TV or tuner input is selected, the video signal that you use a Standard HDMI... subwoofer FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR...
... Audio/video signal DVD player (recorder) Audio/video signal Satellite tuner, cable television tuner Audio/video signal A A A Rear of the connected component. • Sony does not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. • When TV or tuner input is selected, the video signal that you use a Standard HDMI... subwoofer FM AM EZW-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR...
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...-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Rear of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR/ 0....: Signal flow Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc. Step 3b: Connecting the components without HDMI jacks When you can choose the connecting combination of the system. without HDMI jacks and the components to connect the TV without HDMI jacks, you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
...-T100 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Rear of the subwoofer ONLY FOR SS-CT500 BD IN DVD IN SAT/CATV IN OPTICAL TV OUT HDMI COAXIAL L CENTER R SPEAKER TV IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y ASSIGNABLE L L PB/ CB DC 5V ONLY FOR PR/ 0....: Signal flow Connecting a TV monitor, projector, etc. Step 3b: Connecting the components without HDMI jacks When you can choose the connecting combination of the system. without HDMI jacks and the components to connect the TV without HDMI jacks, you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
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...to connect a component that has analog jacks. Set up the system using the front panel display of the subwoofer (page 95). • Do not turn off the system when video of the playback component is not output from the speaker connected to the subwoofer, be sure to - However, in this... system, connect the components' video jacks to the TV's video jacks directly and the ...
...to connect a component that has analog jacks. Set up the system using the front panel display of the subwoofer (page 95). • Do not turn off the system when video of the playback component is not output from the speaker connected to the subwoofer, be sure to - However, in this... system, connect the components' video jacks to the TV's video jacks directly and the ...