Sony SA-CT800 - User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Video & Sound Products Inc.
Amplifier section
(US)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(FTC)
Front L + Front R:
With 4 ohms loads, both channels
driven, from 200 - 20,000 Hz; rated
35 W per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 1% total
harmonic distortion from 250 mW to
rated output.
(Except US)
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
Front L + Front R: 60 W + 60 W
(at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) (Except LA, CH)
(per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) (LA)
(at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) (CH)
POWER OUTPUT (reference) (Except CH)
Front L/Front R speaker blocks: 110 W
(per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Inputs
HDMI IN 1/2/3*
ANALOG IN
TV IN (OPTICAL)
Outputs
HDMI OUT (TV (ARC))*
* HDMI IN 1/2/3 and HDMI OUT (TV (ARC))
jacks support HDCP 2.2 protocol. HDCP
2.2 is newly enhanced copyright
protection technology that is used to
protect content such as 4K movies.
HDMI Section
Connector
Type A (19pin)
USB section
(USB) port:
Type A (For connecting USB memory)
LAN section
LAN(100) terminal
100BASE-TX Terminal
Wireless LAN section
Communication system
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency band (Except CH)
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Frequency band (CH)
2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz
5.725 GHz - 5.85 GHz
Front L/Front R speaker block section
Speaker system
Full range speaker system, Acoustic
suspension
Speaker
60 mm (2 3/8 in) cone type
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (US, CND)
120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (TW)
120 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (EA3, LA)
Power consumption
On: 42 W
Dimensions* (approx.) (w/h/d)
1,030 mm × 52 mm × 126 mm
(40 5/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 5 in)
(without wall mounting brackets)
1,030 mm × 120 mm × 68.5 mm
(40 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in)
(with wall mounting brackets)
1,030 mm × 62 mm × 126 mm
(40 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in x 5 in)
(with feet)
*Not including projection portion
Mass (approx.)
2.8 kg (6 lb 2 3/4 oz)
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the
latest software before using with the
system.
BLUETOOTH technology works with:
Communication system
Wireless Sound Specification version
2.0
Frequency band
2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
P
i/4 DQPSK
Wireless transmitter section
iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 7/iPhone SE/iPhone
6s Plus/iPhone 6s/iPhone 6 Plus/
iPhone 6/iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5/
iPhone 4s
iPod touch (6th generation)/iPod touch
(5th generation)
220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
(AEP, UK, E3, SP1, AR, TH, AUS, CH)
(CH)
3)
Codec: Audio signal compression and
conversion format
4)
Abbreviation for Subband Codec
5)
Abbreviation for Advanced Audio
Coding
(CH)
BLUETOOTH section
Communication system
BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1
Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power
Class 1
Maximum communication range
Line of sight approx. 30 m
1)
Maximum number of devices to be
registered
9 devices
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles
2)
A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP 1.5 (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
Supported Codecs
3)
SBC
4)
, AAC
5)
, LDAC
T
ransmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC sampling
frequency 96 kHz with 990 kbps
transmission)
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz)
(CH)
HT-CT800
SA-CT800
SPECIFICATIONS
HT-CT800
SOUND BAR
SA-CT800
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM
9-896-351-04
2017J33-1
©
2017.10
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Ver. 1.3 2017.10
• All of the units included in
the HT-CT800 (SA-CT800/
SA-WCT800/Remote con-
trol) are required to confi rm-
ing operation of SA-CT800.
Check in advance that you
have all of the units.
COMPONENT MODEL NAME
HT-CT800
Bar Speaker (Active Speaker System) SA-CT800
Subwoofer (Active Subwoofer) SA-WCT800
• Please refer to service manual separately issued for Subwoofer.
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.
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change without notice.
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Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Section

Detailed power output and distortion specs for audio amplification.

BLUETOOTH Section

Bluetooth version, output power, range, and profiles for wireless audio.

Wireless Transmitter Section

Wireless LAN specs, frequency bands, and protocols.

Servicing Notes

Model Identification

Procedures to identify the unit's model and destination code.

Capacitor Electrical Discharge Processing

Safety procedure to discharge capacitors before board testing.

Safety Information

Crucial safety checks and warnings for servicing personnel.

Disassembly

Disassembly Flow

Step-by-step guide for dismantling the unit.

Top Cabinet Assembly

Procedure for removing the main top cabinet.

Display and Control Boards

Steps for accessing display and SIRCS boards.

Speaker Units

Procedure for removing loudspeaker units.

Wireless and Connectivity Modules

Steps for accessing NFC and WLAN/BT modules.

Power and Main Boards

Steps to access the Power Board and MB-1612 Main Board.

Chassis and Shielding

Procedures for removing chassis and shielding components.

Test Mode

ALL RESET Procedure

Resets unit settings to factory defaults.

Panel Test

Verifies indicator, LED, and button operations.

Touch Sensor Debug

Inspects the sensitivity of touch keys.

AMP Test

Performs amplifier setting and measurement functions.

Troubleshooting

Power-on Issues

Diagnoses "PRTCT", "PUSH", "POWER" display errors.

HDMI Output Problems

Troubleshooting no video/audio from HDMI connections.

No Sound Output

Diagnoses and resolves issues with sound not being outputted.

Power Not Turning On

Steps to diagnose and fix unit power issues.

Diagrams

HDMI Section Block Diagram

Visual representation of the HDMI signal path.

Main Section Block Diagram

High-level overview of main system components.

AMP Section Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the amplifier circuit.

Panel;Power Supply Section Block Diagram

Diagram of power supply and interface circuits.

Exploded Views

Overall Section Exploded View

Visual breakdown of the entire unit assembly.

Cabinet Assemblies Exploded Views

Detailed parts breakdown of top and bottom cabinets.

Internal Chassis and Boards Exploded Views

Parts breakdown of chassis and main board areas.

Electrical Parts List

Semiconductors

List of semiconductor components used in the unit.

Connectors and Cables

List of connection parts and cables.

Power Supply Components

List of components related to the power supply.

Integrated Circuits (ICs)

List of integrated circuit components.

Miscellaneous Parts

List of accessories and other non-categorized parts.

Sony SA-CT800 Specifications

General

Type	Soundbar
Channels	2.1
Subwoofer	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes
HDMI Inputs	3
HDMI Output (ARC)	Yes
Audio Formats Supported	Dolby Digital, DTS
USB	Yes
Audio Inputs	Optical