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Sound Bar Operating Instructions HT-CT380/CT381/CT780...
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EU directives. This product has been manufactured by To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 the ventilation opening of the appliance Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, Japan.
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Disposal of Old the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. Electrical & By ensuring these batteries are Electronic disposed of correctly, you will help Equipment prevent potentially negative (Applicable in the consequences for the environment and European Union human health which could otherwise be and other caused by inappropriate waste handling...
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United States and in other countries. iPod touch (5th generation)/iPod touch (4th generation) Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google Inc. “BRAVIA” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “DSEE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation ” is a registered trademark ® of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. About these operating instructions Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. •The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote control. You can also use...
Listening on a wall ......22 Listening to sound from a TV, Installing the subwoofer Blu-ray Disc™ player, cable/ horizontally (HT-CT380/ satellite box, etc....7 CT381 only) ......24 Listening to music from a Linking the system (Link to the BLUETOOTH device ....
[BT] BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP on the BLUETOOTH device, search for devices and select this system (HT-CT380, HT-CT381, or HT-CT780). • If the BLUETOOTH functions are disabled, [BT OFF] appears instead of [BT]. If a Passkey is requested, enter “0000.”...
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N-Mark on the system until the flashes during attempting remote device vibrates. BLUETOOTH pairing. On the BLUETOOTH device, select this system (HT-CT380, HT-CT381, or HT-CT780). Make sure that the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) lights up. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device.
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• If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, do the following. – Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the remote device slowly over the N-Mark. – Remove the case from the remote device if using a commercially available remote device case.
Blu-ray Disc, or DVD. [P.AUDIO (Portable audio)] Sounds are played back to suit to a portable music player using DSEE*. * DSEE stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, a high range compensation and fine sound restoration technology developed independently by Sony.
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Setting the Night mode Sounds are played back enhanced with sound effects and clarity of dialog. Press NIGHT to display [N. ON]. To inactivate the Night mode, press NIGHT to display [N. OFF]. Setting the Voice mode The Voice mode helps make dialogs clearer.
Select this system (HT-CT380, HT-CT381, or HT-CT780) from the BLUETOOTH Functions BLUETOOTH device list of the Android device. Controlling the system When the connection has been established, the BLUETOOTH using a smartphone or indicator (blue) lights up. tablet device (SongPal)
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Set the iPhone/iPod touch to pairing mode and select this system (HT-CT380, HT-CT381, or HT-CT780) from the BLUETOOTH device list on the iPhone/iPod touch. When the connection has been established, the BLUETOOTH indicator (blue) of the Bar Speaker lights up.
Viewing Copyright-protected 4K Content (HT-CT780 only) Connecting to a 4K TV and 4K devices To view copyright-protected 4K content, connect the devices via an HDCP 2.2- compatible HDMI jack on each end. Copyright-protected 4K content can be viewed only by a connection via HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jacks. Refer to the TV’s operating instructions as to whether or not the HDMI jack on the TV is HDCP 2.2- compatible.
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When the TV’s HDMI jack is HDCP 2.2-compatible and not labeled with ARC Connect the optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV, and an HDMI cable to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input jack. Blu-ray Disc player, cable box or satellite box, etc.
Settings and Adjustments Using the setup display You can set the following items with the menu. Your settings are retained even if you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Press MENU to turn on the menu on the front panel display. Press BACK/...
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Menu items Function [AUDIO] [STREAM] Shows the current audio stream information. (Audio) (Stream) See page 36 on the supported audio formats. [HDMI] [CTRL] • [ON]: Turns on the Control for HDMI function. (Control for HDMI) • [OFF]: Turns off the function. Select this setting when you want to connect a device not compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
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You can reset menus and settings (sound fields, etc.) of the (System reset) system to the initial status when it does not work properly (page 30). [UPDATE]* Updates will be announced on the Sony website. Update the (Update) system following the instructions on the website. [WS] [LINK] You can link the wireless sound system again (page 24).
listen to the TV sound from the speakers of the system. The ARC function is enabled by setting Other Functions [ARC (Audio return channel)] to [ON] (page 17). The default setting is [ON]. Using the Control for One-Touch Play HDMI function When you activate the device (Blu-ray Disc player, “PlayStation 4,”...
Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color, 3D, and 4K content may not be displayed properly. • Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Use a Sony High Speed HDMI cable with the Cable Type Logo. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
Using the parental lock Saving power in standby function mode Buttons on the Bar Speaker, except for Check that you have made the following / (on/standby) button, will be settings: disabled. – [CTRL] in [HDMI] is set to [OFF] (page 17).
• Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. • Sony shall not be held responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc.
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More than 30 mm 4.5 mm 10 mm Hole in the bracket Fasten the screws to 2 studs in the wall. The screws should protrude by 5 mm to 6 mm. 777.5 mm (HT-CT380/CT381) 876 mm (HT-CT780) 5 mm to 6 mm...
CT381 only) Set up the wireless subwoofer connection again. Place the subwoofer on the right side with the “SONY” logo facing front. Press MENU. Select [WS] with (select), then press ENTER. Select [LINK] with (select), then press ENTER.
If you have any question or problem On placement concerning your system, please consult • Place the system in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. adequate ventilation to prevent heat...
Should any problem persist, and set [ARC] to [OFF] in the menu consult your nearest Sony dealer. (page 17). (Refer to the supplied Startup Guide regarding the connection.) General ...
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Make sure the input source is BLUETOOTH device selected correctly. You should try other input sources by pressing the BLUETOOTH connection cannot be INPUT button on the remote control completed. several times (page 7). Make sure that the BLUETOOTH ...
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The on/standby indicator flashes the device away from this system. quickly in green. Remove any obstacle between this – Consult your nearest Sony system and the BLUETOOTH device dealer. or move this system away from the The on/standby indicator flashes in obstacle.
Switch the wireless LAN frequency the operating instructions supplied of any nearby Wi-Fi router or with the connected device. If you connect the audio output of personal computer to 5 GHz band. Switch the TV, Blu-ray Disc player, video device with the system, using etc.
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Sensors of the TV do not work properly. Link the system to the subwoofer The Bar Speaker may block some (page 24). sensors (such as the brightness sensor) and the remote control receiver of your TV, or the “emitter for 3D glasses (infrared transmission)”...
Guide to parts and controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Bar Speaker Front and top panels Remote control sensor N-Mark (page 8) Front panel display When using the NFC function, touch your NFC-compatible device to the ...
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Rear panel AC power cord (mains lead) HDMI IN 1 jack UPDATE port (HT-CT780 only) HT-CT780 is compatible with HDCP 2.2. For update only HDMI IN 2 jack ANALOG IN jack HDMI OUT (ARC) jack ...
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Subwoofer On/standby indicator LINK button (page 24) / (on/standby) button AC power cord (mains lead)
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• When the display brightness is Remote control set to “Off,” the display is turned off after the display shows operation status for several seconds. MENU/ (select)/ENTER/BACK buttons (page 16) Press or to select the menu items.
Supported audio formats Digital audio input formats supported by the system Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. • Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital Plus* • Dolby TrueHD* • DTS • DTS96/24 • DTS-HD Master Audio* • DTS-HD High Resolution Audio* •...
Outputs BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate HDMI OUT** (ARC) the purpose of BLUETOOTH * HT-CT380/CT381: The 1, 2, and 3 jacks communication between devices. are identical. Using any of them makes Codec: Audio signal compression and no difference. conversion format HT-CT780: The 1 jack supports HDCP 2.2...
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Standby: 0.5 W or less SA-WCT780: (When [S. THRU] is [ON]: 6 W or less) 191 mm × 382 mm × 390 mm Mass (approx.) SA-CT780: On: 40 W SA-WCT380/WCT381: 6.6 kg Standby: 0.3 W or less SA-WCT780: 7.9 kg (at the Power saving mode, see page 21) Wireless transmitter/...
BLUETOOTH devices with a BLUETOOTH technology. connection • Sony cannot be held liable in any way – Locations where a wireless LAN is for damages or other loss resulting installed from information leaks during –...
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