Sony HT-CT550W User Manual

4-269-874-23(1)Home Theatre System©2011 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsHT-CT550W

10GBFront panel display (on the receiver)A Audio format indicatorsLight up according to the audio format that is being input to the system.LPCM: Linea

Getting Started11GBRemote controlThis section describes subwoofer and speaker button operation. See page 32 for details on the button operation of con

12GBThe illustrations below are examples of how to install the speaker.• When you select a place for the receiver or the subwoofer, do not block the h

Getting Started13GBInstalling the speaker on a wallYou can install the speaker on the wall.• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and st

14GBInsert the two supplied wireless transceivers into the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50/EZW-RT20) slot on the rear panel of both the receiver and th

Getting Started15GBConnect the TV and/or player, etc., with HDMI jacks to the system using an HDMI cable.By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible e

16GB• All the HDMI jacks on the system function in the same way. If you want to connect a DVD player in addition to a Blu-ray Disc player, use any ava

Getting Started17GBWhen connecting equipment that do not have HDMI jacks, such as a “PlayStation®2,” a DVD player, a satellite tuner, or a cable telev

18GBConnect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM

Getting Started19GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the receiver and the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the other

2GBDo 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 o

20GB2 Turn on the system, the TV and the connected equipment.3 Select the input of the system and the HDMI input of the TV (BD/DVD, GAME, or SAT/CATV)

Getting Started21GBTo output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment.For example, for a Blu-ray

22GBBy connecting Sony equipment that are compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync via an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:• System Po

23GBPlayback Options• Depending on the TV, when you adjust the receiver’s volume using the TV’s remote control, the volume level appears on the TV scr

24GBPosition ControlIf the receiver is connected to a TV that is compatible with External Device Control of “Position Control,” the receiver adjusts t

25GBPlayback Options1 Play the connected equipment.2Turn on the system.3 Press the input buttons to display the input source on the front panel displa

26GBYou can enter the frequency of a station directly using the number buttons.1 Press TUNER.“TUNER FM” appears on the front panel display.2 Press D.T

27GBTuner FunctionsYou can program up to 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press TUNER.2 Press and hold TU

28GB2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station.You can select

29GBTuner Functions6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c.Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.Letters, num

3GBcase of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery s

30GBWhat is the Radio Data System?The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information alon

31GBSurround FunctionThis system can create multi-channel surround sound. You can select one of system’s optimized pre-programmed sound fields.Checkin

32GBYou can control connected Sony equipment with the remote control of this system.Some functions may not be selectable depending on the equipment. I

33GBAdvanced SettingsTo control a TVWhile pressing and holding qf TV (yellow), press the buttons with a yellow dot or yellow printing.To control the D

34GBTo control the DVD player/Blu-ray Disc playerTo control the HDD/DVD COMBOTo control the SATwg CLEAR While pressing and holding qd SHIFT, press wg

35GBAdvanced Settings• The above explanations are intended to serve as an example only. Depending on the equipment, the above operations may not be po

36GB** The factory default setting of the SAT/CATV button.To clear all remote control button assignmentsWhile holding down 2 –, press ?/1 and t/. Then

37GBAdvanced SettingsUsing the AMP menuYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote control.The default settings are underlined.Your se

38GB1 Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP menu.2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the item and the setting.3 Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu.S

39GBAdvanced SettingsEnjoying the sound at low volume (NIGHT MODE)You can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level u

4GBCopyrightsThis system incorporates Dolby* Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround System.* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby,

40GB• When the receiver is turned off via the AUTO STBY function, the receiver may not be turned on automatically when you turn on the TV next time.Ch

41GBAdvanced SettingsChecking the wireless communications status of the wireless system (RF CHECK)Indicates whether or not the wireless system is acti

42GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reque

43GBAdditional Information• Check that the input source is correctly selected.• Check that all the cables and cords of the system and the connected eq

44GBNo 3D image appears on the TV.• Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported b

45GBAdditional InformationFormats supported by this systemDigital input formats supported by this system are as follows.* It is possible to input thes

46GB1280 × 720p 29.97/30 HzFrame packingSide-by-Side (Half)Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom)Deep Colour: 30bit/36bitAudio inputs BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV: See

47GBAdditional InformationAA/V SYNC 38ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME 11AMP menu 37AUDIO DRC 38Audio Return Channel (ARC) 16, 23AUTO STBY 39BBASS 38CCNT LEVEL 38

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5GBPrecautions...3Getting StartedUnpacking ...6Index to parts

6GBGetting StartedUnpacking• Receiver (STR-CT550WT) (1)• Subwoofer (SA-WCT550W) (1)• Speaker (SS-CT550W) (1)• Speaker foot pads (4)• Wireless transcei

Getting Started7GBInserting batteries into the remote controlInsert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batterie

8GBFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.ReceiverA ?/1 (on/standby)B INPUT SELECTORPress to select the input source to play bac

Getting Started9GBSubwooferA ?/1 (power button)B SECURE LINK button (page 40)C LINK/STANDBY indicatorYou can check the status of wireless transmission