Sony HT-CT800 User manual

Sound Bar

Operating Instructions

HT-CT800

2GB

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.

Recommended cables

Properly shielded and grounded cables

and connectors must be used for

connection to host computers and/or

peripherals.

For the Bar Speaker

The nameplate is located on the bottom

of the Bar Speaker.

Disposal of Old

Electrical &

Electronic

Equipment

(Applicable in the

European Union

and other

European

countries with

separate collection systems)

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).

WARNING

3GB

Table of Contents

What’s in the Box ..........................5

What You Can Do with the

System .....................................6

Guide to Parts and Controls ..........8

About the Home Menu ................ 13

Setup

Connecting a 4K TV and 4K

Devices .................................. 16

Connecting a TV or Portable Audio

Device via the ANALOG IN

Jack ........................................ 18

Connecting to a Wired

Network ................................. 19

Connecting to a Wireless

Network .................................20

Mounting the Main Unit on a

Wall ........................................ 22

Attaching the Foot .......................24

Listening to the Sound

Listening to the TV ...................... 25

Listening to the Connected AV

Device .................................... 25

Listening to Music on a USB

Device ....................................26

Selecting the Sound Effect

Setting the Sound Effect that is

Tailored to Sound Sources

(SOUND FIELD) .......................28

Enjoying Clear Sound with Low

Volume at Midnight

(NIGHT) ..................................29

Making Dialogues Clearer

(VOICE) ...................................29

Adjusting the Volume of the

Subwoofer .............................30

Adjusting the Delay Between the

Picture and Sound .................30

Listening to Music/Sound

with the BLUETOOTH®

Function

Listening to Music from a Mobile

Device .................................... 32

Listening to Sound of the

Connected TV or Device from

Headphones ..........................35

Listening to Music/Sound

Using the Network Function

Listening to Music on your PC via a

Home Network ...................... 37

Listening to Music on the Mobile

Device with SongPal .............38

Using Chromecast built-in ...........39

Using Spotify ................................40

Using the MUSIC SERVICE

Button .................................... 41

Connecting the SongPal Link-

Compatible Device

(Wireless Multi Room/Wireless

Surround) ...............................42

Using the Various Functions/

Settings

Customizing the Speaker Settings

for Surround Sound ...............45

Performing the Wireless Connection

of the Subwoofer (LINK) ........46

Playing Compressed Audio Files or

CDs in Natural Sound Quality

(DSEE) ....................................47

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(AUDIO) ..................................47

Deactivating Buttons on the Main

Unit ........................................48

Basic Setup



Startup Guide

(separate

document)

4GB

Changing the Brightness of the

Front Panel Display and

BLUETOOTH Indicator

(DIMMER) .............................. 48

Saving Power in Standby

Mode ..................................... 49

Using the Control for HDMI

Function ................................ 49

Using the “BRAVIA” Sync

Function ................................. 51

Using the Setup Display ...............53

Options Menu List ....................... 60

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...........................61

Resetting the System .................. 69

Additional Information

Specifications .............................. 70

Power Consumption by the Setting

Value for Each Standby

Mode ......................................72

Playable Types of Audio Files ......73

Supported Input Audio

Formats ..................................74

Supported HDMI Video

Formats ..................................75

On BLUETOOTH

Communication .....................77

END USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT ...........................78

Precautions ................................. 82

Index ............................................ 86

5GB

What’s in the Box

•BarSpeaker(1)

• Wall mounting bracket (2)

•Foot(2)

•Screw(2)

•Subwoofer(1)

• Remote control (1)

• R03 (size AAA) battery (2)

• HDMI cable (supports the specification

equal to Premium High Speed HDMI

cable with Ethernet) (1)

• WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)

•StartupGuide

• Operating Instructions

6GB

What You Can Do with the System

“Listening to Music

on a USB Device”

(page 26)

Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable

box, or satellite box, etc.

“Using the Control for HDMI Function”

(page 49)

“Using the “BRAVIA” Sync Function”

(page 51)

“Performing the Wireless

Connection of the Subwoofer

(LINK)” (page 46)

“Using Spotify” (page 40)*

“Using the MUSIC SERVICE Button”

(page 41)

“Listening to the TV” (page 25)

“Listening to the Connected AV Device” (page 25)

* This service may not be available in some

countries/regions.

* To play on the system, you need the Spotify

Premium account.

Connecting the TV and other devices

(refer to “Startup Guide” (separate

document) or see “Connecting a TV or

Portable Audio Device via the ANALOG

IN Jack” (page 18).)

7GB



“Listening to Music from a Mobile

Device” (page 32)

“Listening to Music on the Mobile

Device with SongPal” (page 38)

“Listening to Sound of the Connected TV or Device

from Headphones” (page 35)

“Listening to the Same Music

in Different Rooms (Wireless

Multi Room)” (page 42)

“Adding Rear Speakers

(Wireless Surround)” (page 42)

“Connecting to a Wired

Network” (page 19)

Internet

Router

Modem

Wireless LAN router

“Connecting to a Wireless

Network” (page 20)

“Listening to Music on your PC via a Home

Network” (page 37)

Tip

SongPal has been updated and released as

Sony | Music Center. Sony | Music Center is

compatible with the system.

8GB

Guide to Parts and Controls

Details are omitted from the illustrations.

Front

(power) button

Turns on the system or sets it to

standby mode.

INPUT button (page 13, 25)

BLUETOOTH PAIRING button

(page 32)

(MUSIC SERVICE) button

(page 41)

VOL +/– buttons

N-Mark (page 33)

When using the NFC function, touch

your NFC-compatible device to the

mark.

(USB) port (page 26)

BLUETOOTH indicator

– Flashes quickly in blue: During

pairing standby status

– Flashes in blue: BLUETOOTH

connection is being attempted

– Lights in blue: BLUETOOTH

connection has been established

Front panel display

Remote control sensor

Point the remote control at the

remote control sensor to operate

the system.

Bar Speaker (Main Unit)

9GB

Rear

LAN(100) port

TV IN (OPTICAL) jack

ANALOG IN jack

HDMI IN 3 jack

For the specifications and note on

connections, see “Supported

HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).

HDMI IN 2 jack

For the specifications and note on

connections, see “Supported

HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).

HDMI IN 1 jack

For the specifications and note on

connections, see “Supported

HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).

HDMI OUT (TV (ARC)) jack

For the specifications and note on

connections, see “Supported

HDMI Video Formats” (page 75).

10GB

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.

LINK button (page 46)

Ventilation holes

For safety, do not block the

ventilation holes.

Subwoofer

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