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1. 1 2 1 Press I 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 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 18 Tip The tuning scale is FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 56 Automatic tuning VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A D MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO GDA AD 4 S9 CSD D TUNING DY CEDYACED C MEMORY DVD MENU gt 10 C GD CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING Gey TVVOL a f MASTER VOLI SLID RETURN EXIT MENU FM MODE Ce FM MODE CH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 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 STEREO 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
2. 13 32 inch Hole on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude to 7 32 to 9 32 inch 7 32 to 9 32 inch 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hole on the back of the speaker gt 3 16 inch a 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 1305 payeys 6unje5 Ei 2 Connecting speakers F p SUB WOOFER RROUND CENTER B D B EN Front speaker L To connect the speakers EjFront speaker R correctly A Center speaker Check the speaker type by referring to the B Surround speaker L speaker label on the speaker Fa Surround speaker R Character Speakertype Location of Sub woofer on speaker speaker label label Tip i ied i a L Front left Bottom Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system s R Front right Bottom performance SL Surround left Bottom SR Surround right Bottom The sub woofer and center speaker does
3. 2gus suoe1 d Joylduy Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO 33 Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for 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 A V Sync A V SYNC Y A V SYNC N A V SYNC N A V SYNC Naming inputs NAME IN SYSTEM 34 Front speakers distance a DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft DIST 10 ft 6 SYSTEM FRT DIST 1 ft step Center speaker distance a DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft DIST 10 ft CNT DIST 1 ft step Surround left speaker distance a DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft DIST 10 ft SL DIST 1 ft step Surround right speaker distance a DIST 3 ft to DIST 23 ft DIST 10 ft SR DIST 1 ft step Surround speaker position a SIDE LO SIDE HI SIDE LO SUR POS BEHD LO BEHD HI Brightness of the display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER A CAL 37 Auto calibration A CAL YES A CAL NO A CAL NO 7 A CAL AUTO CAL a For details refer to the page in the parentheses 304s 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 28 and Overvie
4. from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 47 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack or to OPT IN for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack 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 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol 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 40 e Adjust the speaker level page 23 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 playin
5. automatically 43 directly 43 to preset stations 45 V VCR connecting 17 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
6. humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries 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 battery leakage and corrosion 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 2045 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker to 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 23 Before you perform Auto Calibration T Connect the supplied ECM AC2 optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position 3 Place the speakers so that the speakers are facing the optimizer microphone Tips e You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a
7. 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 in 3 steps 3645 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu For details see 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 20 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 A F D 2CH AFD TUNER AMP MENU MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 38 continued 37s punos punong 6BuiAofug Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding
8. 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 to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Ar
9. 31 US suoe1 d Joylduy i 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 28 and Overview of the menus page 29 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level 32us 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 details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 28 and Overview of the menus page 29 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 37 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 EFCT MIN The surround ef
10. 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz 3 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 DIMMER press I All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure 56us General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 210 W CA 290 VA Power consumption during standby mode 0 2 W Dimensions w h d Approx 17 x 5 6 8 x 12 1 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 16 lb 9 oz Speaker section Front speakers SS MSP700 Center speaker SS CNP700 Surround speakers SS SRP700 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm cone type Enclosure type Close type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround speakers 3 5 8 x 3 7 8 x 4 inches Center speaker 6 x 3 7 8 x 4 inches Mass Approx Front speakers 1 Ib 6 oz Center speaker 1 1b 9 oz Surround speakers 1 lb 2 oz Sub woofer SS WP700 Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type Rat
11. 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 PLII MV decoding This setting is ideal for movies 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 Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals 384s 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 TUNER AMP MENU A F D MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC DUAL MONO MOVIE FM MODE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field fo
12. Lights up when the receiver is Preset Memory page 45 etc turned on This indicator does is activated not light up if a headphone is connected to the PHONES jack 8 Preset Lights up when using the station receiver to tune in radio stations 4 DODIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital indicators you have preset For details on signals are input presetting radio stations see Note page 44 When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you 9 Tuner Lights up when using the have made digital connections indicators receiver to tune in radio stations and that INPUT MODE is not page 43 ete set to ANALOG page 47 10 DDRANGE Lights up when dynamic range 5 00 PRO DO PRO LOGIC lights up compression is activated page LOGIC Il when the receiver applies Pro 29 Logic processing to 2 channel TI COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE signals in order to output the is set to AUTO and the source center and surround channel signal is a digital signal being signals OO PRO LOGIC II input through the COAXIAL lights up when the Pro Logic II jack or when INPUT MODE is Movie Music decoder is set to COAX IN page 47 activated Note 12 OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro is set to AUTO and the source Logic II decoding do not signal is a digital signal being function for DTS format input through the OPTICAL signals jack or when INPUT MODE is set to OPT IN page 47 13 SLEEP Lights u
13. To return to stereo mode press FM MODE until the MONO indicator on the display do E not light up Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons suoljyesodo 1 UNL VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU AF D MOVIE MUSIC 1 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING continued 43us 4 Press the 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 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 44us 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 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU A F D MOVIE MUSIC 5 D or MASTER VOL pede Q PRESET Feces Fon PRESET NING NIN 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver TUNING 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automati
14. disc VCR CD player DVD player e g disc protection recorder or tape deck e g audio settings during TV CH Press TV CH and TV f6 recording or multiple items at the same time to select on a list menu e g erasing reset TV channels multiple titles p PRESET Press to select preset stations 12 MUTING Press to mute the sound or preset channels of the VCR 13 TV VOL Press TV VOL and TV or satellite tuner 16 at the same time to adjust TUNING Press to scan a station the TV volume level MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume 16 Tv Press TV ahd the button 78 want at the same time to level of all speakers at the activate the butons with see Te orange printing 4 MENU Press to display the menus of 17 RETURN Press to return to the previous the VCR DVD player oft EXIT de menu or exit the menu while satellite tuneron the TV the menu or on screen guide screen Then use the control of the VCR DVD la a or m to perform menu satellite tuner is displayed on Sporaions the TV screen 18 Control After pressing AMP MENU buttons L4 DVD MENU 10 or 1045 MENU 14 press the control button 4 4 or to select the settings When you press DVD MENU or MENU press the control button to enter the selection Name Function i9 DISPLAY Press to select the information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD
15. inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 47 34us 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 28 and Overview of the menus page 29 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 placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers 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 Q 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 on page 34 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 34 E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker Surround right s
16. not have the character on the speaker label 140 3 Connecting the audio video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver After hooking up all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 18 Audio input jack to be connected The sound quality depends on the connecting jack Refer to the illustration that follows Select the connection according to the jacks of your components COAXIAL OPTICAL IN IN Analog Digital High quality sound 1545 peyeys Bums Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player Super Audio CD player CD player DIGITAL Audio cord not supplied 1645 2 SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player DVD recorder satellite tuner or VCR Satellite tuner OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD player DVD recorder Audio cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord supplied Notes e To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player set the digital audio outpu
17. 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 burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 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 ob
18. player or DVD player RO Press and TV 16 at the same time to select the channel entry mode either one or two digits of the TV gt 10 Press to select track numbers over 10 of the VCR satellite tuner or CD player or to select channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric buttons or to return to continuous playback etc of the satellite tuner or DVD player 21 Numeric buttons number 5 Press to preset tune to preset stations or to select track numbers of the CD player or DVD player or to select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press 0 10 to select track number 10 Press the numeric buttons and TV 6 at the same time to select the TV channels 2CH NI Press to select 2CH STEREO mode A F D Press to select A F D mode KI E AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function TV VIDEO l Press TV VIDEO and TV 6 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 The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and C gt 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
19. 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 114 peyeys 6unje5 1 Installing speakers To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers Installing the speakers on a flat two front speakers a center speaker and two surface surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel 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 o L B o FX Front speaker L Installing the speakers on the Front speaker R speaker stand Center speaker D Surround speaker L For greater flexibility in positioning the a Surround speaker R speakers use the optional WS FV11 or Sub f P WS FV10D speaker stand available only in ene certain countries For details refer to the Tip operating instructions supplied with the Since the sub woofer does not emit highly speaker stand directional signals you can place it wherever you want 12 5 Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below h more than 5 32 inch ho more than 1 inch 3 16 inch fa
20. the optimizer the optimizer microphone microphone ERROR 20 The front Check the front speakers are not speakers detected or only connection one front speaker is detected ERROR 21 Only one Check the surround surround speaker speakers is detected connection 22us Warning codes 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 gt warning code blank display PUSH blank display 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 the control button 3 Press I to turn off the receiver 4 Follow the solution provided in the Warning code and solution page 23 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 21 Warning code and solution Warning Explanation code Solution WARN 40 The environment is noisy Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration 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 sp
21. tripod not supplied and place the tripod at your listening position e Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone you will get a more accurate measurement Performing Auto Calibration TV VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AUTO CAL VW switch VIDEO VIDEO2 Input buttons 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO 5 GID 28 G38 Ge FULMODE TDC G58 C5 D TUNING CD C D C gt 10 MEMORY DID MENU GES CAD YE 9 CLEAR TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY MUTING Control button MASTER VOL Press AUTO CAL The following appears on the display A CAL 5 gt A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 A CAL 1 The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately Speaker distance MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement When measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered Notes e Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer Therefore the sub woofer settings will be maintained e You cannot select Auto Calibration when the headphone is con
22. 00 OFF When Sleep Timer is being used SLEEP lights up on the display 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 Categories and the corresponding buttons Using the Remote Categories Press Changing button VCR command mode VTR 3 1 assi g nments VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DYD player DVD recorder 3 You can change the factory settings of the command mode DVD1 input buttons to suit the components in your DVD recorder 4 system For example if you connect a DVD command mode DVD3 gt recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver you can set the DVD button on this remote to CD player 5 control the DVD recorder MD deck 6 1 Hold down the input button of Tape deck B i which you want to change the Tuner this receiver 8 assignment DVR Digital CATV terminal 9 Example Press DVD DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 0 10 2 Referring to the table below a Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 press the corresponding button setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS for the category you want respectively D Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD 1 or Example Press 4 DVD 3 setting For details refer to the operating Now you can use the DVD button to instructions supplied with the DVD recorders Ooo control the DVD recorder To clear all r
23. 2 661 459 12 2 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 DDW700 2006 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 Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United 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 of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
24. AL VIDEO 1 VIDEQ2 gt 10 CLEAR DISPLAY wv we vo SYSTEM STANDBY DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO o SGD CDGD CD FMMODE o 19555 D TUNING o TED FCD AED GS MEMORY DVD MENU PC CAD Tans gt TOOLS MUTING T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display MASTER VOL 2 Press the control button or control button to enter the menu 3 Press control button repeatedly to select T TONE 4 Press the control button or control button to enter the parameter continued 23us 5 Press control button repeatedly to select T TONE y The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 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 31 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select T TONE N 24us 3 Press MASTER VOL to Playback adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Selecting a com
25. EL appears on the display Press control button 4 repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO Press the control button or control button to enter the menu Press control button to select NAME IN Press the control button or control button to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 46 To return to the previous display Press control button 47s uolje19dO 49410 i 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 cyclically as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input gt Sound field currently applied FM and AM band Preset station name Frequency Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 46 47 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name agus 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
26. EREO mode page 34 39 5 Display The current status of the 12 A F D Press to select A F D selected component or a mode page 38 list of selectable items 13 PHONES jack Connects to a headphone appears here page 6 page 40 6 DISPLAY Press to select information 4 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied displayed on the display jack ECM AC2 optimizer page 48 54 microphone for the Auto Z INPUT MODE Press to select the input Calibration function page mode when the same 20 components are connected to both digital and analog jacks page 47 continued Bus About the indicators on the display 1 2 B 4 5 6 ay LFE i DO DIGITAL Z SLEEP OPT COAX 14 8 Name Function Name Function 1 Sw Lights up when audio signal is 6 DTS Lights up when DTS signals are output from the SUB WOOFER input jack Note When playing a DTS format 2 LFE Lights up when the disc being disc be sure that you have made played back contains an LFE digital connections and that Low Frequency Effect INPUT MODE is not set to channel and the LFE channel ANALOG page 47 signal is actually being reproduced 7 MEMORY Lights up when a memory function such as Name Input 3 SP
27. Live concert CONCERT e You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to page 37 for details 264s N oa A 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 Watching a DVD Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player e Check the following 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 39 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT On con OO Cl yoeqheid 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
28. MP MENU 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC a s DUAL MONO GID 5 G28 530 es i T 5 FM MODE z 2 5 D TUNING D SKIP gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL IRETURN EXIT MENU CH TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 45 3 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 4 Press control button repeatedly to select 4 TUNER 5 Press the control button or control button to enter the menu 6 Press control button 4 4 repeatedly to select NAME IN 46 s Press the control button or control button to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 46 To return to the previous display Press control button To create an index name 1 Use control button 4 to create an index name Press control button to select a character then press control button to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press control button until the character you want to change flashes then press control button to select the correct character Tip You can select the character type as follows by pressing control button Alphabet upper ca
29. c Tuning page 43 or Direct Tuning page 43 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 43 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out Press the numeric button to select the preset station You can also press TUNING or TUNING repeatedly to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Numeric buttons Tuning to preset stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU A D MOVIE MUSIC ENTER DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING y Sex WA JOY RETURN EXIT MENU TV CH TV CH PRESET _R oR ea Cer C POY Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 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 O01 lt 02 03 4 gt 044054 274 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 45us suoljesodo sounL Naming preset stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER A
30. demarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc gus Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing speakers ceeeceeseeceeeeeeees 12 2 Connecting speakers eee eeeeeeees 14 3 Connecting the audio video COMPONENIS ee eecee eee eeee eee tesetseeeeees 15 4 Connecting the antennas 18 Nn Preparing the receiver and the remote 19 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION cee 20 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TES T TONE ineine 23 Playback Selecting a component eeeeeeeeeees Listening Watching a component Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 28 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu cceceeccceseeeeseeeeeeeee 31 Adjusting the tone TONE menu jasanen iaa 32 Settings for the surround sound SUR Menu panre na a en 32 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 33 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 33 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 34 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically ACAL Ment raneren at 37 qus Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 00 37 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 39 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 06 42 Resettin
31. e downmixed to 2 channels HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone HP THEA when sound field for movie music is selected It allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones 4ous About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS 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 e Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The
32. eakers WARN 60 The front speakers balance are 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 WARN 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range Reposition your surround right speaker WARN 70 The front speakers distance are out of range Reposition your front speakers WARN 72 The center speaker distance is out of range Reposition your center speaker D 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 34 DFor details refer Center speaker distance page 34 For details refer Surround left speaker distance page 35 For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 35 7 Adjusting the speaker MEE levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip peyeys Bums The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz TVIVIDEO AUTO SLEEP C
33. ect 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 specific 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 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 e 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 There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN for the selected input page 47 There is no sound from digital sources
34. ed Impedance Dimensions w h d Approx 10 6 8 x 13 x 12 inches including front panel 11 Ib 8 oz Magnetically shielded 200 mm cone type Bass reflex 6 ohms Mass Approx Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads speakers 20 Foot pads sub woofer 4 Remote commander RM AAU006 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 Speakers Front speakers 2 e Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 e Sub woofer 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 5705 UOHEUWIOJU euo ppy Index Numerics 2 channel 42 2CH STEREO 42 5 1 channel 12 A AUTO CALIBRATION 20 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AFD 37 C CD player connecting 16 playback 26 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 40 41 Dolby Digital 50 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 17 playback 27 E Error messages 54 Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 47 M Menu A CAL 37 AUDIO 33 LEVEL 31 SUR 32 SYSTEM 34 TONE 32 TUNER 33 Muting 25 5gus N Naming 46 47 S Satellite tuner connecting 17 Selecting component 25 sound field 39 Sleep Timer 48 Sound fields resetting 42 selecting 39 Speakers connecting 14 installing 12 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 26 Supplied accessories 57 T TEST TONE 23 Tuner connecting 18 Tuning
35. 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 This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e OOP Dolby Digital discs D eatasumnouno HARSEN Dolby Surround encoded programs s DTS Digital Surround encoded 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 yes punos punowins ur ofug i 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 TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH DUAL MONO Press 2CH 42us Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation
36. emote button assignments Press I AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings ajowsay oy Buisp agus Additional Information Glossary Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front L R center surround L R and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1ch 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 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5 1ch 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 1ch 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 4ch 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 Digital Theater Systems Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction 5045 E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to d
37. eter you want to adjust 284s Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 28 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL 31 Test tone T TONE Y T TONE N T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 8 BALANCE FRT BAL BALANCE 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 D RANGE COMP MAX TONE 32 Front speaker bass level BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 1 GB step Front speaker treble level TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 1 GB step SUR 32 Sound field selection 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL A F D AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST for C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C VIDEO 1 HALL JAZZ CONCERT VIDEO 2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER 33 FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE Naming preset stations NAME IN continued
38. fect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 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 28 and Overview of the menus page 29 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode e FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo e 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 46 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 28 and Overview of the menus page 29 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 DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when
39. g is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format 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 continued 53 US uonewuoyu jeuonippy 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 Remote control 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 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 22 to solve the problem Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the an
40. g sound fields to the initial SENES nerean e iari 42 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 43 Presetting radio stations ceeeeeeseeeeee 44 Other Operation Switching the audio input mode INPUT MODE indisse t eati Naming Inputs s ssssseseeeeeseeesesesseessrsessrsesee Changing the display 0 eee Using the Sleep Timer Using the Remote Changing button assignments 49 Additional Information GlOSS ary tdi ene an eee 50 Precautions we 51 Troubleshooting 0 0 0 eeeeseeeeeeseeeeseeeeeee 52 Specifications 0 seeeseeseeesseeeereeeeees 55 ndek seis sids n E RR ORR 58 Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver paues umag fl Front panel Name Function Name Function 4 Wey Press to turn the receiver 8 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume on or off page 19 26 27 VOLUME level of all speakers at the 42 56 same time page 19 24 2 DIMMER Press to adjust the 25 26 27 brightness of the display 9 INPUT Turn to select the input 3 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep SELECTOR as oe e page Timer function and the peas ee EA duration which the 0 Remote sensor Receives signals from receiver turns off remote commander automatically page 6 48 11 MOVIE Press to select sound fields 4 2CH Press to select 2CH MUSIC MOVIE MUSIC page ST
41. ify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 40 SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and 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 continued 35us suojeiedo sayduy H Tip Surround 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
42. igital 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 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 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
43. morized settings page 19 Customized sound fields page 42 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 20 000 Hz rated 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 133 W ch CENTER 133 W SUR 133 W ch 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 SUB WOOFER 135 W Models of area code CA 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 85 Wich CENTER 85 W SUR 85 W ch 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 0 7 SUB WOOFER 85 W gt 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 2 FRONT 133 Wich CENTER 133 W Q SUR 133 Wich 2 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 3 SUB WOOFER 135 W S D 1 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output continued 55s Inputs Analog SA CD CD DVD VIDEO 1 2 Sensitivity 800 mV Impedance 50 kohms Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms VIDEO 2 Optical Sensitivity Impedance Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz Tone Gain levels 6 dB dB step FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna
44. na keep it as horizontal as possible 184s 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord To the wall outlet Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble 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 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down IC 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 The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters e All preset stations e All index names for inputs and preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD 19 peyeys Bums Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAU006 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
45. nected The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete Tips e When Auto Calibration starts Stand some distance away from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press Vo input buttons or MUTING Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again 21s paues 6unje5 fi Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected during Auto Calibration an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follow Error code blank display error code gt blank display gt PUSH blank display ENTER a Appears when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press the control button 3 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error code and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 21 Error code and remedies Error Explanation Remedies code ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the is too noisy environment is quiet during Auto Calibration ERROR 11 The speakers are Place your speakers placed too near further away from
46. p when the Sleep Timer gus function is activated page 48 Name Function 14 Playback The letters L C R etc channel indicate the channels being indicators played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound Front Left Front Right Center monaural Surround Left Surround Right Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround Dolby Digital 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO SW LFE J c R sL sal AnNNODrl Jr rc continued ys payeys 6unje5 Ei Rear panel d DIGITAL INPUT section 3 AUDIO INPUT section i AUDIO IN Connects to a CD White L jack player etc page 16 Red R 4 SPEAKER section B Connects to the speakers and sub woofer page 14 OPTICAL Connects toa DVD C IN jack player etc The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN quality of loud jack sound page 17 2 ANTENNA section a FM Connects to the ANTENNA FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver page 18 AM Connects to the ANTENNA AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver page 18 gus Remote commander You can use the s
47. peaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 34 to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 34 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 is 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 E SUR POS Surround speaker position Lets you spec
48. 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 continued 33 5 suoe1 d 131dwy 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 DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output DUAL S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC A V Sync 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 e 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 monitor 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
49. ponent To mute the sound m Press MUTING D The muting function will be canceled when m p g Ts you do the following 3 are e Press MUTING again G1B c C23 38 D e Increase the volume C S Turn off the receiver aoe DGD a Ha apt A MEMORY DVD MENU eo avol amaging your SS speakers vey aks MUTING Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn Roy down the volume level A E IRETURN EXIT MENU TVCH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET C Cc 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 Selected Components that can be input played back Display VIDEO 1 or VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 DVD DVD player etc connected DVD to DVD 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 2 Turn on the component and start playback 2505 Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD 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 Tips e You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 39 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ
50. r movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music For details see Types of sound field available page 40 continued 395 punos punong ur ofug i 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 EXB __ Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment 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 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 headphone HP 2CH when 2 channel mode page 42 A F D mode page 38 is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats ar
51. se gt Numbers gt Symbols Press the control button The entered name is registered Other Operation Switching the audio input mode INPUT MODE You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display Audio input modes AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU 1 LEV
52. served 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 set page 12 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes continued 51 US UOHEUWIOJU euo ppy 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 52 US Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem 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 headphone is not connected e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the corr
53. t setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player 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 If you connect a DVD recorder e Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 49 e You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 47 SUB Ree RL WOOFER SURROUND CENTER FRONT e You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or VCR Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 17 pepeys Bums 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied ANTENNA SUB R p WOOFER SURROUND The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver 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 anten
54. tennas 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 44 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display There is no picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV 54us 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 30 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 If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 19 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 Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All me
55. 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 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 2705 5 Press the control button or control button to enter the Amplifier Operations parameter Navigating through 6 Press control button men repeatedly to select the setting enus you want By using the amplifier menus you can make The setting is applied automatically various adjustments to customize the receiver To return to the previous VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CDICD display 3 ce Press control button 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC To exit the menu DUAL MONO GD GI CED Press AMP MENU FM MODE apa o C Note l l PNA Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed CUB AED AED on the display This means that they are either gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU unavailable and unchangeable H GD ene CS CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN EXIT MENU VCH TVCH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press control button 4 repeatedly to select the menu you want 3 Press the control button or control button to enter the menu 4 Press control button 4 repeatedly to select the param
56. ticle 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 A About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model HT DDW700 In this manual models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEL only e 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 DDW700 consists of e Receiver STR K700 e Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP700 Center speaker SS CNP700 Surround speakers SS SRP700 Sub woofer SS WP700 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 2 XXX XXX XX AA aa Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only 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 tra
57. upplied remote RM AAU006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 49 AVI TVNIDEO AUTO on standby switch SLEEP CAL TV VO VO on standby switch Name Function m AV Uh Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate 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 VC switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 2 Ty vw Press TV and TV 16 at the same time to turn the TV on or off 10 Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all components press VQ and AV VO H 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 input 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 49 Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO2 VCR VTR mode 2 DVD DVD player SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner 4 AMP MENU Press to displa
58. w of the menus page 29 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 23 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 E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when 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
59. y the menu of the receiver Then use the control buttons to perform menu operations 5 MOVIE Press to select sound fields MUSIC MOVIE MUSIC continued gus paues 6unje5 i Name Function Name Function 6 DUAL MONO Press to select the language 15 e lt gt PI Press to skips tracks of the CD you want during digital player DVD player or tape roadcast eck 7 FM MODE Press to select FM monaural REPLAY Press to replay the previous or stereo reception ADVANCE scene or fast forward the 8 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning Sea iia Sithe VCR or mode paya D SKIP Press to skip dise of the CD a o player or DVD player multi of the DVD player or to disc changer only fastforward rewind of the 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after VCR CD player or tape deck sen j bia dise S D gt Press to start playback of the oe the numeric VCR CD player DVD player or tape deck MEMORY Press to store a station T Press to pause playback or 0 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of recording of the VCR CD the DVD player on the TV player DVD player or tape screen Then use the control deck Also starts recording buttons to perform menu with components in recording operations standby M TOOLS Press to display options E Press to stop playback of the applicable to the entire

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