SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
HT-CT780
SA-CT780
SPECIFICATIONS
HT-CT780
SOUND BAR
SA-CT780
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM
9-896-146-02
2015D33-1
©
2015.04
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
PX Model
Ver. 1.1 2015.04
• All of the units included in
the HT-CT780 (SA-CT780/
SA-WCT780/Remote con-
trol) are required to con
fi
rm-
ing operation of SA-CT780.
Check in advance that you
have all of the units.
COMPONENT MODEL NAME
HT-CT780
Bar Speaker (Active Speaker System)
SA-CT780
Subwoofer (Active Subwoofer)
SA-WCT780
Amplifier section
U.S. 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
35 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: 105 Watts (per
channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Other models:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
Front L + Front R:
50 W + 50 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%
THD)
Chinese model:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
Front L + Front R:
35 W + 35 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%
THD)
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
Front L/Front R: 105 Watts (per
channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Inputs
HDMI IN* 1/2/3
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN (TV)
Outputs
HDMI OUT** (ARC)
* The 1 jack supports HDCP 2.2
protocol. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced
copyright protection technology that is
used to protect content such as 4K
movies. The 2 and 3 jacks are identical.
Using any of them makes no difference.
** The HDMI OUT jack supports
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)
BLUETOOTH section
Communication system
BLUETOOTH Specification version 3.0
Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class
2
Maximum communication range
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)
1)
Maximum number of devices to be
registered
9 devices
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz -
2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles
2)
A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
Supported Codecs
3)
SBC
4)
, AAC
5)
Transmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz)
1)
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,
operating system, software application,
etc.
2)
BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate
the purpose of BLUETOOTH
communication between devices.
3)
Codec: Audio signal compression and
conversion format
4)
Subband Codec
5)
Advanced Audio Coding
Front L/Front R speaker section
Speaker system
2-way speaker system,
Acoustic suspension
Speaker
Woofer: 60 mm (2
3
/
8
in)
cone type
Tweeter: 19 mm (
3
/
4
in)
soft dome type
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
On: 40 W
Standby: 0.3 W or less
(at the Power saving mode)
Standby: 0.5 W or less
(When [S. THRU] is [ON]: 6 W or less)
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
1,030 mm × 55 mm × 117 mm (40
5
/
8
in
× 2
1
/
4
in × 4
5
/
8
in) (without wall
mounting brackets)
1,030 mm × 120 mm × 74 mm (40
5
/
8
in
× 4
3
/
4
in × 3 in) (with wall mounting
brackets)
Mass (approx.)
2.8 kg (6 lb 2
3
/
4
oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote control (1)
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
Optical digital cable (1)
Wall mounting brackets (2) and screws (2)
Startup Guide (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Speaker system
Wireless Sound Specification version
2.0
Frequency band
2.4 GHz (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
Pi / 4 DQPSK
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Wireless transmitter section
120 V AC, 60 Hz (US, CND)
120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (TW)
110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (PX, EA3, BR)
220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (Other models)
Brazilian model:
RMS POWER OUTPUT:
The following values were measured at
127 V AC 60 Hz
Front L + Front R:
70 W (35 W per channel × 2, at 4
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD*)
* Total harmonic distortion
Photo: SA-CT780
• 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.
