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  • Page 1: Sound Bar

    Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-CT790...
  • Page 2 Disposal of Old WARNING Electrical & Electronic Do not install the appliance in a Equipment confined space, such as a bookcase or (Applicable in the built-in cabinet. European Union and other To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover European the ventilation opening of the appliance countries with...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Supplied Accessories ..... 5 Listening to Music/Sound Guide to Parts and Controls ..6 with the BLUETOOTH Function About the Home Menu ....11 Listening to Music from a Mobile Connecting and Preparation Device ........28 Listening to Sound of the Basic Startup Guide Connected TV or Device from...
  • Page 4 Using the Control for HDMI Function ........ 43 Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function ........ 45 Using the Setup Display ....47 Options Menu List ....... 55 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......56 Resetting the System ....63 Additional Information Specifications ......64 Playable Types of Files ....66 Supported Input Audio Formats ........67 Supported Input Video...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    • HDMI cable (4K 60p 18Gbps compatible) (1) Supplied Accessories • Bar Speaker (1) • Startup Guide (1) • Wall mounting brackets (2), Screws (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Remote control (1) • R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

  • Page 6: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Details are omitted from the illustrations. Unit (Bar Speaker) Front  Remote control sensor  N-Mark (page 29)  Front panel display When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the  BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) mark.
  • Page 7 Rear  LAN(100) port  TV IN (OPTICAL) jack  ANALOG IN jack  HDMI IN 3 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2.  HDMI IN 2 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2.  HDMI IN 1 jack Compatible with HDCP 2.2. ...
  • Page 8 Subwoofer  Power indicator – Lights in red: The subwoofer is in standby mode – Flashes in green: While attempting link connection – Lights in green: The subwoofer is connected to the system with the link function   (power) button Turns on the subwoofer or sets it to standby mode.
  • Page 9 Remote Control  INPUT +/– (page 11, 21)  (power) Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.  DISPLAY Displays playback information on the TV screen.  CLEAR AUDIO+ (page 24) SOUND FIELD (page 24) VOICE (page 25) NIGHT (page 25) ...
  • Page 10  Playback operation buttons / (rewind/fast forward) Searches backward or forward. / (previous/next) Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file.  (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).  (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback.  (stop) Stops playback.  RX/TX (receiver/transmitter) (page 32) ...

  • Page 11: About The Home Menu

    About the Home Menu You can display the home menu on the TV screen by connecting the system and TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). From the home menu, you can set the various settings by selecting [Setup] or select the input or service that you want to watch from the input list.
  • Page 12 Input list Input name Explanation [TV] Outputs the TV sound. (page 21) [HDMI1] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack. (page 21) [HDMI2] Outputs the sound of device that is connected to the HDMI IN 2 jack.

  • Page 13: Operating

    About the Steps Description In these Operating Instructions, the operations are described as steps that are operated on the home menu displayed on the TV screen by using the remote control while the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable (supplied). The operating steps that select items on the TV screen by using ///...

  • Page 14: Connecting And Preparation

    Connecting and Preparation Connection for Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content Connecting a 4K TV and 4K Device To view copyright-protected 4K content and listen to sound from the system, connect the TV and device to the system via an HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP2.2- HDCP2.2-...
  • Page 15 Connect the HDCP2.2-compatible HDMI output jack of the 4K device and HDMI IN jack of the unit with the HDMI cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions of the 4K device to check that the HDMI OUT jack of the 4K device is compatible with HDCP2.2.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Unit On A Wall

    Wall mounting brackets (supplied) wall. • Have the installation done by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay special attention to safety during the installation.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Wired Network

    Fasten the screws in the wall. Connecting to a Wired The screw should protrude as illustration. Network 730 mm Prepare the network by connecting the system and PC to your home network with a LAN cable. Connecting to a PC or Router with a LAN Cable 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm...
  • Page 18 Perform the setting by following Connecting by Obtaining the on-screen instructions. the Network Information The system starts network settings Automatically and the network setting status appears. Press / to browse information, Press HOME. and then press . The home menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting by Selecting the Connecting to a Wireless Network Name (SSID) Network If your wireless LAN router (access point) is not compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Prepare the network by connecting the Setup (WPS), check the following system and PC to your wireless LAN information in advance.
  • Page 20 Network Name (SSID)” and select [(WPS) PIN Method]. Connecting by SongPal SongPal app can connect the system to the same wireless network as that of the mobile device. For details, follow the instruction of the app or refer to the following URL. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/...

  • Page 21: Listening To The Sound

    Listening to the Listening to the Sound Connected Device Listening to the TV Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV Press HOME. screen. The home menu appears on the TV Select the input that the desired screen. device is connected on the home Select [TV] on the home menu.

  • Page 22: Listening To Music On A Usb Device

    Select the input name. Listening to Music on a You can select the input name from the following. USB Device • [BD Player] • [DVD Player] You can play music/photo files stored • [Cable Box] on a connected USB device. •...
  • Page 23 off before connecting or removing the USB device. You can perform various operations from the options menu (page 55). Viewing Photos on a USB Device You can play photo files stored on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files”...

  • Page 24: Selecting The Sound Effect

    Sound field Explanation [Sports] Commentary is clear, Selecting the Sound Effect cheers are heard as surround sound, and sounds are realistic. Setting the Sound Effect [Game Sound effects are that is Tailored to Sound Studio] optimized for game play. Sources (SOUND FIELD) Sound effects are [Standard] optimized for the...

  • Page 25: Enjoying Clear Sound With Low Volume At Midnight (Night)

    Enjoying Clear Sound Making Dialogues with Low Volume at Clearer (VOICE) Midnight (NIGHT) Sound is output at low volume with minimum loss of fidelity and clarity of dialogue. VOICE NIGHT Press VOICE. The voice mode appears on the TV screen. Press the button repeatedly to Press NIGHT.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume Of The Subwoofer

    Adjusting the Volume of Adjusting the Delay the Subwoofer Between the Picture and Sound The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound. When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
  • Page 27 When Watching Another Device Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears on the TV screen. Select [A/V SYNC]. Adjust the delay using /, then press You can adjust from 0 msec to 300 msec in 25 msec increments.

  • Page 28: Listening To Music/Sound With The Bluetooth Function

    BLUETOOTH function, you can operate by simply using the supplied remote control without turning the TV Turn on the BLUETOOTH function, and then select “HT-CT790” after INPUT +/– searching for it on the mobile device. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
  • Page 29 Device,” press RX/TX on the remote control once. Turn the BLUETOOTH function of the mobile device to on. When the connection is not established, select “HT-CT790” on the mobile device. Press INPUT +/– repeatedly to display “BT” in the front panel Connecting to a Mobile display.
  • Page 30 and BLUETOOTH connection are Adjust the volume. performed automatically. • Adjust the volume by pressing  +/– on the remote control. Compatible devices • Adjust the subwoofer volume by Smartphones, tablets, and music players with the NFC function built-in pressing SW  +/– on the remote (OS: Android™...

  • Page 31: Listening To Sound Of The Connected Tv Or Device From Headphones Or Speakers

    connected device name also appears.) Listening to Sound of the If you cannot find name of your Connected TV or Device headphones or speaker in [Device List], select [Scan]. from Headphones or Return to the home menu and Speakers select the desired input. The image of the selected input You can listen to sound of the appears on the TV screen, “BT TX”...
  • Page 32 Listening to Sound with About the Connection of the Paired Headphones or Headphones or Speaker Speakers • You may not be able to adjust the volume level depending on the Press HOME. BLUETOOTH-compatible headphones The home menu appears on the TV or speaker.

  • Page 33: Enjoying With The Network Function

    Listening to Music on a PC Enjoying with the Network Function Listening to Music on your PC via a Home Network Wireless LAN router You can play music files stored on your PC via your home network. Press HOME. Music files can be played by operating The home menu appears on the TV on the on-screen display (OSD) of the screen.

  • Page 34: Listening To Music On Music Services

    For details of SongPal, see “What You You can update the service provider list by can Do with SongPal” (page 35) or the pressing OPTIONS and selecting [Update following URL. Services] in step 2 . http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/...

  • Page 35: Listening To Music On The Mobile Device With Songpal

    SongPal may change without notice. SongPal is an application for controlling Using SongPal compatible Sony audio devices using your smartphone/iPhone. Search for SongPal at Google Play™ or Download the free SongPal app to the App Store and download it onto the mobile device.

  • Page 36: Using Google Cast

    Using Google Cast Listening to Music by Connecting the SongPal Google Cast allows you to select music Link-Compatible Device content from the Google Cast-enabled app and play back on the unit. Google Cast requires the initial setup You can enjoy music in any room or using SongPal.
  • Page 37 (Wireless Surround) Install the applicable speakers, You can add wireless speakers and turn them on. manufactured by Sony (not supplied) as the surround speakers of the system. Select the system on SongPal, For details about applicable speakers, then perform the setting by refer to the following URL.

  • Page 38: Displaying The Screen Of The Mobile Device On A Tv (Mirroring)

    Notes Displaying the Screen of • When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and sound may sometimes be the Mobile Device on a TV deteriorated due to interference from (MIRRORING) other networks. • Depending on the usage environment, the quality of the picture and sound may [Screen mirroring] is a function to be deteriorated.

  • Page 39: Using The Various Functions/Settings

    Select [System Settings] - [Wireless Subwoofer Connection] Using the Various Functions/ - [Link]. Settings The [Link] screen appears on the TV screen. Performing the Wireless Press LINK on the rear of the subwoofer. Connection of the The power indicator of the Subwoofer (LINK) subwoofer flashes in green.

  • Page 40: Playing Compressed Audio Files With Natural Sound Quality

    Playing Compressed Enjoying Multiplex Audio Files with Natural Broadcast Sound (AUDIO) Sound Quality You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives a This function enhances the sound Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. quality of compressed audio files by restoring high-range sound removed by the compression process.

  • Page 41: Deactivating Buttons On The Unit

    Deactivating Buttons on Changing the Brightness the Unit of the Front Panel Display and BLUETOOTH You can deactivate buttons on the unit Indicator (DIMMER) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (Child lock function). You can change the brightness of the front panel display and BLUETOOTH indicator.

  • Page 42: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Note Saving Power in Standby The front panel display is turned off when “OFF” is selected. It turns on automatically Mode when you press any button, then turns off again if you do not operate the system for Check that you have made the following about 10 seconds.

  • Page 43: Using The Control For Hdmi Function

    Note These functions may work with devices If you turn on the system while you are other than those manufactured by Sony, watching the TV, the TV sound will be but operation is not guaranteed. output from the speakers of the system.
  • Page 44 [Standby Through] to [On]. If you connect a input for the device played, and sound is TV other than those manufactured by output from the speakers of the system. Sony, we recommend you to select this setting. Notes • If [System Settings] - [HDMI Settings] -...

  • Page 45: Using The "Bravia" Sync Function

    TV input. • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. This function can be used when the TV is • Use a Sony High Speed HDMI Cable connected to the Internet. For details, with Ethernet with the Type Logo.
  • Page 46 • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback device is switched. • When [TV] input is selected, video signals via one of the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jacks selected last time are output from the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack.

  • Page 47: Using The Setup Display

    Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Select [Setup] from the home menu. The setup display appears on the TV screen. Select the setting item.
  • Page 48 [Off]: Turns off the function. [TV Type] Notes [16:9]: Select this when connecting to a • If your device manufactured by Sony is wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide- not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the mode function.
  • Page 49 [Auto]: Automatically compresses [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] sound encoded in Dolby TrueHD. [Auto]: Automatically detects the type [On]: The system reproduces the sound of external device, and then switches to track with the kind of dynamic range the matching color setting. that the recording engineer intended. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 [Off]: No compression of dynamic video signals.
  • Page 50 output audio from the BLUETOOTH [Bluetooth Codec - LDAC] device. This function is only available when you [Transmitter]: This system is in set [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or transmitter mode, which enables it to [Transmitter]. send audio to the BLUETOOTH- [On]: Enable LDAC codec.
  • Page 51 If You can perform wireless connection of you connect a TV other than those the subwoofer again. For details, see manufactured by Sony, we “Performing the Wireless Connection of recommend that you select this the Subwoofer (LINK)” (page 39).
  • Page 52 [Quick Start/Network Standby] [Device Name] [On]: Shortens the startup time from You can change the name of this system standby mode. You can operate the according to your preference so that it is system quickly after turning it on. more recognizable when using the [Off]: Off [Bluetooth Audio] or [Screen mirroring] function.

  • Page 53: Network Settings

    : Allows the home automation For further details, visit the following controller to operate this system. website and check the FAQ: [Off]: Off www.sony.eu/support [Remote Start] [Network Connection Status] [On]: Allows you to turn on the system Displays the current network by a device linked via a network when connection status.
  • Page 54 [Easy Setup] Run [Easy Setup] to make the basic initial settings and the basic network settings for the system. Follow the on- screen instructions. [Resetting] [Reset to Factory Default Settings] You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings.

  • Page 55: Options Menu List

    Options Menu List Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Explanation [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the time gap between picture and sound. Sound output can be delayed (page 26). [Sound Field] Changes the sound field setting (page 24).

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    TV is turned off. repairs. Should any problem persist,  Check the settnig of [System Settings] consult your nearest Sony dealer. - [HDMI Settings] - [Standby Linked to Be sure to bring both your unit and TV] (page 51). To turn the system off...
  • Page 57  Switch input of the system to [TV] the input to that for the device (page 11). playing.  Increase the volume on the system or  If connected to devices other than cancel muting. those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI...
  • Page 58  If connected to devices other than (page 26). those manufactured by Sony that  Make sure that the power indicator support the Control for HDMI on the subwoofer is lit in green. If not, function, set [System Settings] - see “No sound is heard from the...

  • Page 59: Usb Device Connection

     To play multi-channel audio, check  Make sure this system is not receiving the digital audio output setting on interference from a wireless LAN the device connected to the system. device, other 2.4 GHz wireless For details, refer to the operating devices, or a microwave oven.
  • Page 60  If a device that generates Headphones or Speaker electromagnetic radiation, such as a Connection wireless LAN device, other BLUETOOTH devices, or a microwave BLUETOOTH connection cannot be oven is nearby, move the device away completed. from this system.  Remove any obstacle between this ...
  • Page 61  Check the network connection Subwoofer (page 19) and the network settings (page 53). No sound is heard from the  Depending on the usage subwoofer. environment (including the wall  If the power indicator on the material), radio wave reception subwoofer does not light, try the conditions, or obstacles between the following.

  • Page 62: Remote Control

     If there is an obstacle between the  Enable the Control for HDMI function unit and the subwoofer, move or on the devices connected to the remove it. system. For details, refer to the  Locate the unit and the subwoofer as operating instructions of your device.

  • Page 63: Resetting The System

    the infrared 3D glass system, or wireless communication. Move the Resetting the System unit away from the TV within a range that allow those parts to operate If the system still does not operate properly. For the locations of the properly, reset the system as follows.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1 Additional Information Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 30 m Specifications Maximum number of devices to be registered 9 devices Frequency band Bar Speaker (SA-CT790) 2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method Amplifier section FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
  • Page 65 [Off] (default setting): 3 W Frequency band [Quick Start/Network Standby] is set to 2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) [On] (all wired network ports Modulation method Pi/4 DQPSK connected, all wireless network ports activated): 7 W Design and specifications are subject to Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d) change without notice.

  • Page 66: Playable Types Of Files

    Notes Playable Types of Files • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, the Music recording condition, or the home network server condition. Codec Extension • Some files edited on a PC may not play. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 •...

  • Page 67: Supported Input Audio Formats

    Supported Input Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Function “HDMI1” “TV” “HDMI2” (DIGITAL IN) “HDMI3”   LPCM 2ch  LPCM 5.1ch –  LPCM 7.1ch –   Dolby Digital  Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus –...

  • Page 68: Supported Input Video Formats

    Supported Input Video Formats Video formats supported by this system are as follows. HDMI cable HDMI Signal Format Premium High Speed Format Frame Rate Color Space High Speed HDMI Cable Enhanced Normal HDMI Cable with Ethernet with Ethernet YCbCr444/ – 50/59.94/ 60 Hz –...

  • Page 69: On Bluetooth Communication

    BLUETOOTH technology. • BLUETOOTH devices should be used • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) damages or other loss resulting from (unobstructed distance) of each other.

  • Page 70: End User License Agreement

    IMPORTANT: “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE) is owned by SONY or one or BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE, PLEASE more of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) CAREFULLY. BY...
  • Page 71 SOFTWARE may depends might be interrupted or be provided by third parties over which discontinued at the discretion of the SONY has no control. USE OF THE suppliers (software suppliers, service CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN suppliers, or SONY). SONY and such INTERNET CONNECTION.
  • Page 72 SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY to as “SONY”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL SUPPLIERS shall be collectively referred WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS, to as “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED...
  • Page 73 The United Nations Convention on AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE Contracts for the International Sale of From time to time, SONY or the THIRD- Goods shall not apply to this EULA. This PARTY SUPPLIERS may automatically EULA shall be governed by the laws of...

  • Page 74: Precautions

    ANY OF THE TERMS OF THIS EULA AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION BY POSTING NOTICE On safety ON A SONY DESIGNATED WEB SITE, BY • Should any solid object or liquid fall into EMAIL NOTIFICATION TO AN EMAIL the system, unplug the system and have...
  • Page 75 Sony does not bear • Keep 3 cm or more space under the unit any responsibility in these sorts of when you hang it on a wall.
  • Page 76 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology Corporation is under license. Other and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS trademarks and trade names are those of and Thomson.
  • Page 77 GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code. “DSEE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 78: Index

    Index Numerics HDMI Signal Format 51 Home Network Access Control 53 24p Output 48 4K Output 48 Initialize Personal Information 54 Input Skip Setting 53 Attenuation settings - Analog 49 Internet Settings 53 Audio DRC 49 Audio Output 49 Audio Return Channel 51 Multiplex broadcast sound 40 Audio Settings 49 Auto Display 52...
  • Page 79 System Information 52 System Settings 51 Time Zone 52 TV Type 48 Update 48 Video Direct 49 Wireless Playback Quality 50 Wireless Subwoofer Connection 51...
  • Page 80 The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL. www.sony.eu/support ©2016 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-586-049-31(1)

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