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1. 42s Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e p r Dolby Digital discs DU porey surrounn QALEY Dolby Surround encoded programs Sdts DTS Digital Surround encoded Digital Surround programs To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer O TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH A F D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH AMP MENU FM MODE Press 2CH Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down 2CH press VO S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting agus punos punowns 6ulAofuy Automatic tuning Tune rations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and2. Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EXC _ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable PORTABLE audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music HALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house CONCERT Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP 2CH when 2 channel mode page 43 A F D mode page 39 is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP THEA when a sound field for movie music is selected It allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver continued 41s punos punowings 6BulAofuy About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS
3. PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE eee 2 6 PRETURNEXIT L Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust Press G or to enter the parameter Press repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is applied automatically To return to the previous display Press To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable 2gus suoneado salpjduy Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 29 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL Test tone T TONE Y T TONE N T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE page 32 Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 8 BALANCE BALANCE FRT BAL BAL R 1 to BAL R 8 Center speaker level CNT 10 dB to CNT 10 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LVL 1 GB step Surround left speaker level SUR L 10 dB to SUR L 10 dB SUR L 0 dB SL LVL 1 GB step Surround right speaker level SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB SUR R 0 dB SR LVL 1 GB step Sub woofer level SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 1 GB step Dynamic range compressor COMP OFF COMP STD COMP OFF
4. available for receiver operation Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration see Error and warning codes page 23 to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input and DEC PRI on the AUDIO menu is set to DEC PCM Set it to DEC AUTO page 31 PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again continued 55us uo eunoju jeuonippy If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 20 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 20 Customized sound fields page 43 5645 Specifications AUDIO POWER SP
5. below continued 47s To create an index name Operation Press to select a character then press 1 Use to create an index name Naming inputs to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for change flashes then press to select the inputs and display it on the receiver s display correct character This is convenient for labeling the jacks with Tip the names of the connected components You can select the character type as follows by 1 Press the input button to select pressing Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols the input you want to create an index name for 2 Press You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on The entered name is registered the receiver Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO Press or to enter the menu Press 4 to select NAME IN on Aa N Press G or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 48 agus Changing the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cycli
6. technology DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital signal processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes e The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers e This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz
7. 150 Notes e When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver sound may be distorted or interrupted This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack is very soft you may increase the volume level However before you select other component be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker Tip You are recommended to use PORTABLE sound field if the source is MP3 or other compressed source 16 Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player etc Blu ray disc player OUTPUT i SUB R L WOOFER SURROUND Satellite tuner DVD player set top box Optical digital cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord supplied Audio cord not supplied continued peyeys 6unje5 17 Notes e To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player e As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the rec
8. 19 nn Preparing the receiver and the remote 20 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION 21 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE 25 Playback Selecting a component eee eeeeeeeeeee 26 Listening Watching a component 27 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 29 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 32 Adjusting the tone TONE menv 33 Settings for the surround sound SUR Menu oi tisscsesiccechesccsesnneteveteceee 33 Settings for the tuner TUNER menv 34 Settings for the audio AUDIO menv 34 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 35 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL ment 37 qus Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 38 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 40 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 43 Resetting sound fields to the initial SCCM Sorea Nai baa E EEA 43 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio eee 44 Presetting radio stations cece 46 Other Operation Naming Inputs isinisi tii 48 Changing the display sseseseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeee 49 Using the Sleep Timer oo eee 49 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 0 0 50 Additional Information GOSSAN Ys lt 2 une ee e Stes ena ld E ee 51 Precautions Sic e
9. 20 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears The following items are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO and SYSTEM menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters All preset stations All index names for inputs and preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAU0O13 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
10. PHONES jack Connects to headphones page 54 continued Bus paues 6unje5 About the indicators on the display mt Cj LR S SR AE gy a DUD OP DOPL ort DTS 7 8 2 Name Function Name Function 1 SW Lights up when audio signal is 8 Tuner Lights up when using the 4 ghts up g ghts up g output from the SUB WOOFER Indicators receiver to tune in radio stations jack page 44 etc 2 LFE Lights up when the disc bein 9 Preset Lights up when using the g P g g P 8 played back contains an LFE station receiver to tune in radio stations Low Frequency Effect indicators you have preset For details on channel and the LFE channel presetting radio stations see signal is actually being page 46 reproduced 10 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range 3 Do D Lights up when the receiver is compression is activated page decoding Dolby Digital signals 32 Note P When playing a Dolby Digital 11 COAX Lights up when DVD input is selected However format disc be sure that you a Sa UNLOCK appears on the have made digital connections z display if no digital signal is 4 00 PL D0 PL lights up when the input through the COAXIAL OO PLII receiver applies Pro Logic jack processing to 2 channel signals in ord
11. The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations Numeric buttons ENTER TV CH TV CH PR REPLAY ADVANCF PRESET PRETURNIEXIT aS 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt O1 lt 02 lt 03 404e 05 4 4 27 gt 30 4 29 4 28 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection Naming preset stations na O 0 Aa MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE A A D TUNING DSKIP MEMORY DVD MENU Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver suoljeiedo 13UNL Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 47 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press repeatedly to select 4 TUNER Press or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select NAME IN Press G or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name
12. at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality B1us uonewoyuj EUOIIPpYy a owWsayY 3y Buisn f Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid bur
13. be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING again e Increase the volume Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD z 3 i jol O OL 6 amp 30 08 Os ow 8 BO 0 OF OF Paid 6 6 rool OF O Q Ss Sss8 sos O a H z 2 Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tip You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 38 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT N ol yoegheid Turn on the Super Audio CD player CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player CD player 2705 Watching a DVD Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player e Check the followin
14. circuit problem 25us peyeys bunje5 Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 1 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU ED DIIGD C5 FM MODE IT DREPE x N Y D TUNING DSKIP gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU Ch HO ENTER C CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MUTING 1 Press the input button to select a component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display 2615 Selected Components that can be input played back Display VIDEO 1 MP3 player etc connected VIDEO 1 to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUDIO AUTO CAL MIC jack VIDEO 2 Blu ray disc player etc VIDEO 2 connected to the VIDEO BD 2 BD jack DVD DVD player etc connected DVD to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner etc connected SAT to the SAT jack TV TV etc connected to the TV TV jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player SA CD CD etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM band VIDEO 1 PORTABLE AUDIO and VIDEO 2 BD scroll across the display then VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 appear 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To activate the muting function Press MUTING The muting function will
15. near the optimizer microphone Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone ERROR 12 None of the speakers are detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform Auto Calibration again ERROR 20 Front speakers are not detected or only one front speaker is detected Check the front speaker connection ERROR 21 Only one surround speaker is detected Check the surround speaker connection continued 23us When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration the warning code provides information on the measurement result The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows Warning code blank display warning code blank display PUSH blank display gt ENTER b Appears when there are more than one warning code You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings You can also change the settings manually To change the settings manually 1 Record down the warning code 2 Press 3 Press I C to turn off the receiver 4 Follow the solution provided in the Warning codes and solutions below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 22 Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation and solution code WARN 40 The environment is noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibrati
16. of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Qus WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note t
17. on the TV screen or monitor e Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV Tuner Remote commander The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 46 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not
18. to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver page 19 AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver page 19 AUDIO IN White L jacks Red R Connects to a CD player etc page 15 4 SPEAKERS section S Connects to the speakers and sub woofer page 13 7 8 peyeys bumag Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 50 Name Function TV I on standby Press TV 1 and TV 13 at the same time to turn the TV on or off AV I on standby Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 50 If you press 1 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VW switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 gus 2 ve on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all components press VO and AV VC 1 at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY 3 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the inp
19. 0 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol 54us There is severe hum interrupted noise or distortion from component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver e Check that the components are connected securely e Check that the cord used for the connection is fully inserted into the jack on both the receiver and the component e This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 41 e Adjust the speaker level page 25 There is no sound from the sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC e Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS Multi Channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component There is no picture
20. 2 898 427 51 1 SONY Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No HT DDW795 2007 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
21. A batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 or ECM AC2a 1 Speakers e Front speakers 2 e Center speaker 1 e Surround speakers 2 e Sub woofer 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 5gus Index Numerics 2 channel 43 2CH STEREO 43 5 1 channel 11 A AUTO CALIBRATION 21 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A ED 38 Blue ray disc player connecting 17 C CD player connecting 15 playback 27 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 41 42 Dolby Digital 51 DTS 51 DVD player connecting 17 playback 28 E Error messages 55 Initial setup 20 M Menu A CAL 37 AUDIO 34 LEVEL 32 SUR 33 SYSTEM 35 TONE 33 TUNER 34 Muting 26 N Naming 47 48 P Portable audio connecting 15 S Satellite tuner connecting 17 Selecting component 26 sound field 40 Set top box connecting 17 Sleep Timer 49 Sound fields resetting 43 selecting 40 Speakers connecting 13 installing 11 Super Audio CD player connecting 15 playback 27 Supplied accessories 58 T TEST TONE 25 Tuner connecting 19 Tuning automatically 44 directly 45 to preset stations 47 TV connecting 17 5gus uonewnoyu eUCHIPpY i 289842751 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
22. AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 19 Tip The tuning scale is M 100 kHz AM 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 57 4qus 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU D TUNING D SKIP iS gt 10 6 MEMORY DVD MENU 5 e C CLEAR voy E ko ok PRESETS REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET MASTER Vou ee 1 FM MODE Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted Press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display To return to stereo mode press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display does not light up Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER A F D MOVIE MUSIC 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press D TUNING N 3 Press th
23. AT button on this remote to control the DVD player 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example Hold down SAT 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 4 Now you can use the SAT button to control the DVD player 5045 Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR command mode VTR 3 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player DVD recorder 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 CD player Euro Digital Satellite Receiver DVR Digital CATV terminal DSS Digital Satellite Receiver Sloj uI DA MN Blu ray disc player command mode BD1 Blu ray disc recorder 0 10 command mode BD3 TV zj Not assigned ENTER MEMORY d Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to operating instructions supplied with the blu ray disc player or blu ray disc recorder To clear all remote button assignments Press 1 0 AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings Additional Information SEES gS Glossary Dolby Digital Digital audio encodi
24. D RANGE COMP MAX TONE Front speaker bass level BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 1 GB step page 33 Front speaker treble level TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 1 GB step SUR Sound field selection 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL A FD AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST page 33 C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C PORTABLE HALL JAZZ CONCERT Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT MAX EFCT STD EFFECT TUNER FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE page 34 Naming preset stations NAME IN 304s Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for page 34 DEC PRI VIDEO 2 DEC PCM for DVD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUAL S DUAL M selection DUAL M S DUAL Synchronizes audio with video A V SYNC Y A V SYNC N A V SYNC N output A V SYNC Naming inputs NAME IN SYSTEM Front speakers distance DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft DIST 10 ft 6 SYSTEM FRT DIST 1 ft step page 35 Center speaker distance DIST HE ft DIST 10 ft CNT DIST between front speaker distance and 5 ft 1 ft step Surround left speaker distance DIST ME ft DIST 10 ft SL DIST between front speaker distance and 15 ft 1 ft step Surround right speaker distance DIS
25. DISTANCE appears alternately Speaker distance The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement 3 Measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered 4 Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver after you have finished Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer Therefore all sub woofer settings will be maintained Tip During the measurement process Auto Calibration is canceled when you do the following Press Vo input buttons or MUTING Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Error and warning codes When error codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows Error code blank display error code gt blank display PUSH blank display ENTER paues Bunje5 a Appears when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press 3 Press I C to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error codes and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 22 Error codes and remedies Error code ERROR 10 Cause and remedy The environment is too noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration ERROR 11 The speakers are placed too
26. ECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 20 000 Hz rated 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 1 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Stereo mode rated 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 85 W 85 W Surround mode reference 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 RMS output FRONT 133 W per channel CENTER 133 W SURROUND 133 W per channel Surround mode reference 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 SUB WOOFER 135 W Measured under the following conditions 120 V AC 60 Hz Reference power output for front center and surround speakers and sub woofer Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog Sensitivity 800 mV 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms Tone Gain levels 6 dB dB step Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz FM tuner section 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz gt You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down MOVIE press 1 All preset stations wi
27. T ME ft DIST 10 ft SR DIST between front speaker distance and 15 ft 1 ft step Surround speaker position SIDE LO SIDE HI BEHD LO SIDE LO SUR POS BEHD HI Brightness of the display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER A CAL Auto calibration A CAL YES A CAL NO A CAL NO 7 A CAL AUTO CAL page 37 a For details refer to the page in the parentheses gt The surround effect is not available for PORTABLE sound field 31us suoesado sapjduy Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 LEVEL menu parameters E T TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 25 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker level E SW LVL Sub woofer level 32Us E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful whe
28. aced an equal distance from your listening position set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers suoesado saipjduy E CNT DIST Center speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position continued 355 E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer from the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet closer This i
29. battery leakage and corrosion e When you replace the batteries the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings If this happens reassign the buttons again page 50 Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION The DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as e Checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjusting the speaker level e Measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 25 paues 6unje5 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration install and connect the speakers page 11 13 e During calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood e Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacles from the measure
30. cally as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied FM and AM band Preset station name Frequency gt Sound field currently applied 4 Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 47 48 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name Note Characters or marks may not be displayed for some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF When sleep timer is activated the display dims Note If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims the display brightens up After a while the display dims again if no button is pressed Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled agus uoneado 19440 Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD player to the SAT jacks on the receiver you can set the S
31. d speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects become unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are located to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness i
32. details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 SUR menu parameters E S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 38 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for HP THEA sound field However the surround effect is not available for PORTABLE sound field EFCT MIN The surround effect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 33 US suoesado saipjduy Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations Select 4 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode e FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the rad
33. e numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 4 Press ENTER If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area a5us suoleiedo 13UNL Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC 3 9 PRESET TUNING TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 44 or Direct Tuning page 45 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 45 46us Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER
34. ecific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver continued 53 US uonewozu EUOHIPPY 7 There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 1
35. eiver To output sound from front left right speakers only press 2CH e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords e Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player and satellite tuner set top box to the TV so that the image is displayed on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver be sure to connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver turn off or mute the TV s volume 184 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied DIGITAL ANTENNA Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible paues bunje5 19 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord R E CENTER _ FRONT lt gt To the wall outlet
36. er to output the center and 12 Playback The letters L C R ete channel indicate the channels being surround channel signals ge DO PLIT lights up when the indicators played back The boxes around x the letters vary to show how the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder isactyated receiver downmixes the source i sound 5 OPT Lights up when VIDEO 2 input L Front Left is selected However R Front Right UNLOCK appears on the c Center monaural display if no digital signal is SL Surround Left input through the OPTICAL SR Surround Right jack S Surround monaural or the 6 DTS Lights up when the receiver is Saronnd components peio by Pro Logic processing decoding DTS signals E xample Note Recording format Front When playing a DTS format i disc b that h d Surround 3 2 1 Pech OP Sane yon Sound Field A F D AUTO digital connections 7 MEMORY Lights up when a memory sw function such as Preset Memory page 46 etc is activated Lj c R SL SR gus Rear panel DIGITA OPTICAL COAXIAL pvp N SUB R L WOOFER SURROUND 1 DIGITAL INPUT section Re ob CENTER FRONT 3 AUDIO INPUT section OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack Connects toa DVD player etc The COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud sound page 17 2 ANTENNA section ANTENNA jack FM Connects
37. front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output e DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output e DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output e A V SYNC Y Yes Delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized A V SYNC N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector e This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons e This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 48 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system Select 6 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 SYSTEM menu parameters E FRT DIST Front speakers distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not pl
38. g if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips e Select the sound format of the disc to be played if necessary e You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 38 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 28s of of ol BS con O ol of of ot E J a Turn on the TV and DVD player Turn on the receiver Press DVD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed If no image is displayed on the TV screen make sure that the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV Set up the DVD player Refer to Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver Playback the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver A N ol 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC c AMP MENU 1 BDR FM MODE D TUNING COUDE Ca gt 10 MEMORY DVDA ENU C ea ea CO CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS O MASTER VoL AE TV
39. io station is broadcast in stereo FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal E NAME IN Naming preset stations Lets you set the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 47 34us Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 AUDIO menu parameters E DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks e DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set to DEC AUTO Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the
40. ll be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 210 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 429 x 145 x 308 mm 16 7 8 x 5 6 8 x 12 1 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 4 kg 16 lb 6 oz Speaker section e Front speakers SS MSP900 e Center speaker SS CNP680 e Surround speakers SS SRP900 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm 2 3 4 inches cone type Enclosure type Close type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension w h d Approx 155 x 96 x 101 mm 6 1 8 x 3 6 8 x 4 inches Mass Approx Front center speaker 0 7 kg 1 Ib 9 oz Surround speakers 0 5 kg 1 Ib 2 oz e Sub woofer SS WP700 Speaker system Magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm 7 7 8 inches cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 270 x 330 x 303 mm 10 6 8 x 13 x 12 inches including front panel B Mass Approx 4 7 kg 10 lb 6 oz 2 m e gt D 3 fe 3 EA e 5 continued B7us Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Speaker cords e Long 2 e Short 3 Footpads e Speakers 20 e Sub woofer 4 Remote commander RM AAU013 1 R6 size A
41. ment area to avoid measurement error Note The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected continued 21s 2205 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN AUTO CAL MIC jack Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears Performing Auto Calibration TVINPUT AUTO Wi SLEEP CAL AVI Vd eS switch SYSTEM STANDBY Input buttons AFD MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU GDCD ED C FM MODE WED AGES GD SS D TUNING 5 O78 2 G88 G9 IE MEMORY DVO MENU gt 10 GE CD e C CLEAR OTOOLS MUTING MUTING MASTER VOL ORETURNJEXIT OMENU T Press AUTO CAL Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows A CAL 5 A CAL 4 gt A CAL 3 A CAL 2 gt A CAL 1 While the time is counting down stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error 2 Measurement starts The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display NOISE CHK Environment noise level Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately Speaker level MEASURE and
42. n 3 steps You can also use DIMMER on the receiver Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu For details see 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 21 37us suoesado saipyjduy Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER O AF D MOVIE MUSIC A F D AMP MENU Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 39 38Us Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding Detecting A F D AUTO Detecting Performs the sound as it was recorded automatically A F D AUTO automatically encoded without adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The DOLBY PL source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode II PLI MV decoding This setting is ideal for mo
43. n the remote is not available for receiver operation 1 Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel system 5 speakers and one sub woofer To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel Example of a 5 1 channel speaker system configuration EN Front speaker Left Eq Front speaker Right Center speaker B Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be sure to detach the screw from the speaker and use it when you install the speaker to the speaker stand For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand 1148 paues bunje5 Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the ill
44. n you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Adjusting the tone TONE menu You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers These settings are applied to all sound fields Select 2 TONE in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 29 and Overview of the menus page 30 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the surround sound SUR menu You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select 3 SUR in the amplifier menus For Eat
45. ndiitienrt een dere 52 Troubleshooting 0 0 0 eeeseeeeeereeeeseeeeees 53 Specifications innen ia an a 56 Mieres an eea E A EN 59 Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel E 2 Name Function Name Function i ve Press to turn the receiver 8 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume on standby on or off page 20 27 28 VOLUME level of all speakers at the 43 57 same time page 25 26 27 2 DIMMER Press to adjust the 28 brightness of the display 9 INPUT Turn to select the input page 37 SELECTOR source to playback page 3 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep 26 27 28 48 Timer function and the 10 2CH Press to select a sound field duration which the receiver AED page 38 turns off automatically page 49 MOVIE 4 Display The current status of the MUSIC selected component or a 11 VIDEO 1 IN Connects to the supplied list of selectable items PORTABLE optimizer microphone for appears here page 6 AUDIO IN the Auto Calibration 5 Remote sensor Receives signals from AUTO CAL MIC function page 22 remote commander jack Connects to a portable audio such as an MP3 player etc page 15 6 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display page 49 7 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function page 22 12
46. ng decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified
47. nger E Press to stop playback of the 8 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of VCR CD player DVD player the DVD player on the TV or blu ray disc player screen Then use gt and 16 to perform menu TV CH Press TV CH and TV 13 operations at the same time to select preset TV channels 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or PRESET Press to select track using the numeric preset stations buttons of the TV VCR or preset channels of the VCR satellite tuner or satellite tuner MEMORY Press to store a station TUNING Press to scan a station 10 MUTING Press to activate the muting 13 TV Press TV and the button you function want at the same time to Press MUTING and TV f3 activate the buttons with at the same time to activate orange printing the TV s muting function 14 MENU Press to display the menu of M TV VOL Press TV VOL and TV the VCR DVD player 3 3 at the same time to adjust satellite tuner or blu ray disc the TV volume level player on the TV screen Press MENU and TV f3 at MASTER Press to adjust the volume the same time to display the VOL 7 level of all speakers at the TV s menu same time Then use gt and 12 kea gt gt i Press to skip a track of the CD ie to perform menu player DVD player or blu ray operations disc player REPLAY lt Press to replay the previous ADVANCE scene or fast forward the curren
48. ning yourself do not touch the cabinet 52us On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a television VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV se
49. o CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical E About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote The HT DDW795 consists of e Receiver STR K790 e Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP900 Center speaker SS CNP680 Surround speakers SS SRP900 Sub woofer SS WP700 This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc eee Note for the supplied remote RM AAU013 The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation gus Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing speakers eseeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 2 Connecting speakers eee eseeeeee 13 3 Connecting the audio video COMPONENTS aean E aE EEn 14 4 Connecting the antennas
50. on WARN 50 The center speaker is not connected Be sure to connect the center speaker WARN 51 The surround speakers are not connected Be sure to connect the surround speakers WARN 60 The front speaker balance is out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 62 The center speaker level is out of range Reposition your center speaker WARN 63 The surround left speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround left speaker 24us Warning Explanation and solution code WARN 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker WARN 70 The front speaker distance is out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 72 The center speaker distance is out of range Reposition your center speaker WARN 73 The surround left speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround left speaker WARN 74 The surround right speaker distance is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker For details refer Front speaker distance page 35 For details refer Center speaker distance page 35 For details refer Surround left speaker distance page 36 For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 36 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening
51. position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz Input buttons M n X AMP MENU GD G CS P y 7 FM MODE aD Sa wD C 7 7 k D TUNING DSKIP MEMORY DVD MENU gt 10 GE EH DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING 2 5 MASTER VOL RETURN EXIT MENU TVCH TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select T TONE N Press G or to enter the parameter 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select T TONE Y The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left gt Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 32 Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment 7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select T TONE N You can also press any input buttons The test tone turns off When a test tone is not output from the speakers The speaker cords may not be connected securely e The speaker cords may have the short
52. referring to the speaker label on the rear panel of the speakers Character on Speaker type speaker label L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 1305 paues 6unje5 3 Connecting the audio video components How to connect your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio video components After connect all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 19 Component to be connected To connect See Audio components page 15 e Super Audio CD player CD player e Portable audio such as MP3 player etc Video components page 17 DVD player e Satellite tuner set top box e Blu ray disc player TV 140 Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player etc paues 6unje5 Super Audio CD player CD player DIGITAL PORTABLE AUDIO IN To the VIDEO 1 IN PORTABLE AUDIO IN eee AUTO CAL MIC jack Front panel Portable audio Q Audio cord not supplied RCA cable with stereo headphone jack not supplied continued
53. s because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try 3645 E SUR POS Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 41 e SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and e BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and Tip Surroun
54. t page 11 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN e Check that the headphones are not connected e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a sp
55. t scene of the VCR DVD player or blu ray disc player continued gus paues 6unje5 Name Function Name Function 15 RETURN Press to 19 Press and TV 13 at the EXIT 0 gt return to the previous menu same time to select the exit the menu while the channel entry mode either menu or on screen guide of one or two digits of the TV the ve R DYD player gt 10 Press to select satellite tuner or blu ray disc player is displayed on the track numbers over 10 of the VCR satellite tuner or CD TV screen lever Press RETURN EXIT and TV payer channel numbers of the i3 at the same time to return te t Digital CATV terminal o the previous menu or exit the TV s menu while the CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when menu is displayed on the TV screen TO 4 4 4 gt After pressing AMP MENU 5 DVD MENU 8 or MENU ia press or to select the settings Then press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU Press also to enter the selection of the receiver VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or blu ray disc player 7 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD player DVD player or blu ray disc player Press DISPLAY and TV 13 at the same time to display TV s information on the TV screen 18 TOOLS Press to displa
56. ustrations below more than 4 mm 5 32 inch cy more than 25 mm 1 inch 4 6 mm 3 16 inch 10 mm 13 32 inch Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude to 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 12us 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hook on the back of the speaker 4 6mm 3 16 inch 10 mm 13 32 inch Notes e Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied e Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc 2 Connecting speakers Speaker cord supplied FA Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker P Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system s performance To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by
57. ut buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows You can change the button assignments following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 50 Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO 2 VCR VTR mode 2 VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite Receiver TV TV SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner Name Function Name Function 4 2CH Press to select a sound field lt lt gt gt Press to AFD search tracks in the forward foe reverse direction of the DVD MOVIE player Music start fast forward rewind of the VCR CD player or blu 5 AMP MENU Press to display the menu of ray disc player the receiver Then use ca Press to start pl s playback of the lt gt and de to perform VCR CD player DVD player menu operations or blu ray disc player 6 FM MODE Press to select the FM T Press to pause playback or monaural or stereo reception recording of the VCR CD 7 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning player DVD player or blu ray mode disc player Also starts recording with components in D SKIP Press to skip a disc when recording standby using a multi disc cha
58. vies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode PLII MS decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from MULTI ST all speakers 3gus punos punowings Buisofug Selecting a pre programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home SAT TV SA CD CD TUNER 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH MUSIC AMP MENU A F D MOVIE FM MODE 4D Ga amp Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music For details see Types of sound field available page 41 40 s Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A _ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment
59. y options applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder e g audio settings during recording or multiple items on a list menu e g erasing multiple titles Press TOOLS and TV 13 at the same time to display options applicable to the TV 10 you press the incorrect numeric button Numeric buttons number 59 Press to preset tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player DVD player or blu ray disc player Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press the numeric buttons and TV 13 at the same time to select the TV channels TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV 13 at the same time to select the input signal TV input or video input SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 22 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function a The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described e The VIDEO 3 button o
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