Sony SA-CT290 User Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

Sony Corporation

Published by Sony EMCS (Malaysia) PG Tec

HT-CT290/CT291

SA-CT290/CT291

SPECIFICATIONS

HT-CT290/CT291

SOUND BAR

SA-CT290/CT291

ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM

9-890-685-01

2017B80-1

2017.02

US Model

Canadian Model

E Model

Australian Model

HT-CT290/SA-CT290

AEP Model

UK Model

HT-CT290/CT291/SA-CT290/CT291

Ver. 1.0 2017.02

• All the units included in the HT-

CT290/CT291 (SA-CT290/CT291,

SA-WCT290/WCT291, remote

control) are required to conﬁ rm the

operation of SA-CT290/CT291.

Check in advance that you have

all the units.

COMPONENT MODEL NAME

HT-CT290 HT-CT291

Bar Speaker (Active Speaker System) SA-CT290 SA-CT291

Subwoofer (Active Subwoofer) SA-WCT290 SA-WCT291

• The service manual for SA-WCT290/WCT291 has been issued separately.

Please refer to the service manual for information.

Note:

Be sure to keep your PC used for service and

checking of this unit always updated with the

latest version of your anti-virus software.

In case a virus affected unit was found during

service, contact your Service Headquarters.

Bar Speaker (SA-CT290/

SA-CT291)

Ampliﬁ er section

US models:

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

(FTC)

Front L + Front R:

With 4 ohms loads, both channels

driven, from 200 Hz – 20,000 Hz;

rated 15 watts per channel minimum

RMS power, with no more than

1% total harmonic distortion from

250 milliwatts to rated output.

POWER OUTPUT (reference)

Front L/Front R: 100 W (per channel at

4 ohms, 1 kHz)

Other models:

POWER OUTPUT (rated)

Front L + Front R:

30 W + 30 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)

POWER OUTPUT (reference)

Front L/Front R: 100 W (per channel at

4 ohms, 1 kHz)

Inputs

USB

TV IN OPTICAL

Output

HDMI OUT TV (ARC)

HDMI section

Connector

Type A (19pin)

USB section

(USB) port

Type A

BLUETOOTH section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Specification version

4.2

Output

BLUETOOTH Speciﬁ cation Power

Class 1

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 25 m (82 ft)

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –

2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread

Spectrum)

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio

Distribution Profile)

AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote

Control Profile)

Supported Codecs

SBC

Transmission range (A2DP)

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling

frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

The actual range will vary depending on

factors such as obstacles between devices,

magnetic fields around a microwave

oven, static electricity, cordless

phone, reception sensitivity, antenna’s

performance, operating system, software

application, etc.

BLUETOOTH standard profiles

indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH

communication between devices.

Codec: Audio signal compression and

conversion format

Subband Codec

Front L/Front R speaker section

Speaker system

Full range speaker system, Acoustic

suspension

Speaker

40 mm (1

in) × 100 mm (4 in) cone

type × 2

General

Power requirements

US, CND models:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

LA9 models:

110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

EA models:

127 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Other models:

220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

On: 40 W

Standby: 0.5 W or less (Power saving

mode)

(When Control for HDMI function and

BLUETOOTH Standby mode are

set to off)

Standby: 2.8 W or less

(When Control for HDMI function and

BLUETOOTH standby mode are set to

on)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

900 mm × 52 mm × 86 mm

(35

in × 2

in × 3

in)

Mass (approx.)

2.3 kg (5 lb 2 oz)

The system will automatically enter

Power saving mode when there is no

HDMI connection and no BLUETOOTH

pairing history.

Wireless transmitter/

receiver section

Frequency band

2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread

Spectrum)

Supplied accessories

Remote control (1)

R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

Optical digital cable (1)

WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE (1)

Speaker pads for the subwoofer (4)

Refer to the supplied Operating Instructions on

installing the subwoofer horizontally.

Conversion Adaptor (2)

The adaptor is not use in Chile, Uruguay and

Paraguay. Use the adaptor in the countries

where it is neccessary.

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Photo: SA-CT290 (Black)

Photo: SA-CT290 (White) / SA-CT291

Questions and Answers:

M
miguelboyerAug 7, 2025
What to do if all LEDs are blinking on my Sony Stereo System after turning it on?
- V
  Victoria LittleAug 7, 2025
  If all the LEDs on your Sony Stereo System are blinking after you turn it on, the issue might be with the MAIN board or the speakers. Try replacing the MAIN board. If the problem persists, replace the speakers.
А
АлександрAug 21, 2025
Здравствуйте! Возможно ли подключить к ct290 сабвуфер от ct390