Sony HT-DDW750 Operating Instructions
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Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
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Operating Instructions
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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 installers 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.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Except for customers in Europe
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont 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.
Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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:
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups ................................... 7 Audio component hookups .................... 8 Video component hookups .................... 9 Digital component hookups ................. 10 Other hookups ..................................... 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 12 Performing initial setup operations ..... 14 Multi channel surround setup .............. 14 Checking the connections .................... 19
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 20 Changing the display ........................... 21
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 22
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 22 Selecting a sound field ........................ 23 Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 25 Customizing sound fields .................... 26
Receiving Broadcasts
Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1) ...................... 28
Direct tuning ........................................ 28 Automatic tuning ................................. 29 Preset tuning ........................................ 29 Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)1) .......................................... 31
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program sources ........................................... 33
Recording ............................................ 33 Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 34 Adjustments using the SET UP
menu .............................................. 34 Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 35
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412
Before you use your remote ................ 36 Remote button description ................... 36 Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 40 Programming the remote ..................... 40
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 44 Troubleshooting ................................... 44 Specifications ...................................... 47 Tables of settings using the MAIN
MENU button ................................ 51 Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ................................... back page
1) Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
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About This Manual
The HT-DDW750 consists of: Receiver
Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P
Models of other area code STR-K750P Front/surround speakers
Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-MSP2
Models of other area code SS-MSP75 Center speakers
Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-CNP2
Models of other area code SS-CNP75 Sub woofer
Models of area code U, CA only SA-WMSP75 Models of other area code SA-WMSP85
About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, Models of area code AA only.
Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 36 43.
Note for the supplied remote
RM-PP412 The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit
How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.
M O MAIN MENU qf (15, 26, 27, 33,
34, 51) MASTER VOLUME qs (18, 20,
44) MD/TAPE 8 (20) MEMORY wg (28, 30) MENU +/ qh (15, 26, 27, 33, 34,
51) MENU qj (15, 26, 27, 33, 34,
51) MOVIE (button/indicator) ql (23,
45) MUSIC (button/indicator) qk (23,
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P Z PHONES (jack) wh (20, 25, 45) PRESET TUNING +/ ws (30, 48) TUNER FM/AM q; (20, 29, 30,
33) TUNING +/ wd (29) VIDEO 1 5 (20) VIDEO 2 6 (20)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) wa (22, 24, 27) `/1 (power) 1 (14, 19, 27, 28,
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ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A L A.F.D. (button/indicator) w;
(22 24) CD 9 (20) DIMMER 3 (21) DISPLAY 2 (21, 31, 46) Display qa (21) DVD 7 (20) ENTER qg (33, 35) FM MODE wf (29) INPUT MODE qd (20) IR (receptor) 4 (36, 46)
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Name of button/part Reference page
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Hooking Up the Components
Before you get started
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
Required cords The following optional connection cords A E are required when you hook up the components (pages 8 10).
DOptical digital cord (not supplied)
ECoaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange
AAudio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R)
BAudio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow
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Antenna hookups
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
Notes on antenna hookups
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck
CD player
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Video component hookups
TV monitor
DVD player
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TVs audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
Satellite tuner or
VCR VCR
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Digital component hookups
DVD player (etc.)*
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receivers digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Note All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
Satellite tuner or DVD player*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.
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Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 12).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
Other hookups
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
120V 220V 240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)
Center speaker Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Active sub woofer
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied) (+)
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BMonaural audio cord (supplied) Black
To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off before connecting the power cord.)
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Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 18.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers.
Notes Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.
Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and to . If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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Performing initial setup operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receivers memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 19).
Clearing the receivers memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear the receivers memory, do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. INITIAL appears in the display. The following are reset to their factory settings.
All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus.
The sound field memorized for each function and preset station.
All sound field parameters. All preset stations. All index names of input selectors and
preset stations. The master volume is set to VOL
MIN.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 51. See pages 1418 for speaker settings and pages 3435 for other settings.
Multi channel surround setup
For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.). However, we recommend that you place the surround speakers behind you.
When placing surround speakers to your side (long room)
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When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)
Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers.
Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker
For HT-DDW750, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the supplied speaker system.
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you select MICRO SP..
If you change the speaker system, select NORM. SP.. You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you select NORM. SP. (page 17).
To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing MAIN MENU. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.)
Tip The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sonys Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP..
Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to LARGE, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select SET UP .
2 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)*
C DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)*
SL SR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)*
SL SR PL. XXXX LOW
* The default unit for models of area code U, CA is ft.. The default unit for models of other area code is m.
Sub woofer
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x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 14).
x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. X.X m (XX ft.))
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 (A on page 14) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 14).
x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR
DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 14) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 14).
Tip The receiver allows 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 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than 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 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy 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 1~2 m (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!
x Surround speaker placement ( SL SR
PL. XXXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
Select PL. LOW if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
Select PL. HIGH if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.
* These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) is set to NO.
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Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker 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 towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the sound fields with virtual elements will not be as effective. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections. Therefore, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose 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 PL. LOW and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one, be sure to set the following parameters. For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see page 15.
x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. XXX)
If you connect a sub woofer, select YES.
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select NO. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
x Front speaker size ( L R XXXXX) If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
When the front speakers are set to SMALL, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL (unless previously set to NO).
When the sub woofer is set to NO, the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting.
x Center speaker size ( C XXXXX)
If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. However, if the front speakers are set to SMALL, you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer.*1
If you do not connect a center speaker, select NO. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2
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x Surround speaker size ( SL SR
XXXXX) If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. However, if the front speakers are set to SMALL, you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers.
If you do not connect surround speakers, select NO.*3
Tip *1*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO
Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to SMALL. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to LARGE. If there is not enough bass, you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 27.
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. T. TONE appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the LEVEL menu, see page 26. While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.
Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Press MASTER VOL +/ on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
Notes The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment. Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.
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LEVEL
POWER
POWER indicator
Setting the voltage selector for the sub woofer
If your sub woofer has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Listening to the sub woofer
First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source.
1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source.
2 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up in green.
3 Play the program source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the sub woofer
1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source.
Note Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum. Extraneous noise may be heard.
Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).
3 Press the input selector button (e.g., CD or MD/TAPE) to select the component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see Troubleshooting on page 44 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the component
Input Selector buttons
Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use.
To select Press
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2
DVD player DVD
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE
CD player CD
Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM
After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source.
After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TVs video input to match the component you selected.
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components. Each time you press the button, the input mode of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO IN Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.
COAX IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks.
Select To
OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not function.
MUTING
Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound. Press again to cancel the muting function. The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and SP do not light up in the display.
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Changing the display
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.
DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source
When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to the band or the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (page 33). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input selector.
** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 31).
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying higher fidelity sound
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
Mode Decoding Mode
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic
PLII MOV Dolby Pro Logic II
PLII MUS
Decoding the input audio signal automatically
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select A.F.D. AUTO. The A.F.D. indicator lights up.
This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter. To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of you speakers. See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 14 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.
Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH. The 2CH indicator lights up and 2CH ST. appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes No sound is output from the sub woofer when
2CH ST. is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly to select A.F.D. AUTO.
When you select Micro Satellite Speaker (page 15), internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose A.F.D. AUTO mode so that you can take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.
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Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.
Press To select
MOVIE C.ST.EX A DCS *
C.ST.EX B DCS *
C.ST.EX C DCS *
MUSIC HALL
JAZZ
CONCERT
* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sonys own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop Digital Cinema Sound. In a home theater, Digital Cinema Sound simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainments studios.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B or C.ST.EX C. The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected sound field is indicated in the display.
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic )
This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select DOLBY PL, PL MOV or PL MUS. The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected type of decoding is indicated in the display.
x DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects (4 channels).
x PL MOV (Pro Logic Movie) Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.
x PL MUS (Pro Logic Music) Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.
Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals.
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Selecting a sound field (continued)
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.
Virtual Multi Dimension
Creat