Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within the Warranty period must pay for all labor charges. 2. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS...
...: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within the Warranty period must pay for all labor charges. 2. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 26 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 28 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 20 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 21 (Models of button locations and reference pages 43 Index Back Cover 4GB TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 18 Listening to hookup your remote 33 Remote button description 33 Changing the factory setting of an input button 36 Additional Information Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40 ...
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 26 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 28 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 20 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 21 (Models of button locations and reference pages 43 Index Back Cover 4GB TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 18 Listening to hookup your remote 33 Remote button description 33 Changing the factory setting of an input button 36 Additional Information Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40 ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults...
... sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... better results using "BEHD/HI" if your surround speakers corresponds to input the speaker position in the output of being "inside" the screen. Please note that speaker. In other sound fields, speaker position is not possible to the immediate left and right of the Cinema Studio EX modes. x SL SR XXXX/XX (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for implementation...
... better results using "BEHD/HI" if your surround speakers corresponds to input the speaker position in the output of being "inside" the screen. Please note that speaker. In other sound fields, speaker position is not possible to the immediate left and right of the Cinema Studio EX modes. x SL SR XXXX/XX (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for implementation...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to match the component you turn off . • Increase the volume. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 18GB Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume...
... remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to match the component you turn off . • Increase the volume. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 18GB Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. Use the buttons on . Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. repeatedly to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 19) or Direct Tuning (page 19). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is stored to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting radio stations You can select the preset station number...
... receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. Use the buttons on . Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. repeatedly to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 19) or Direct Tuning (page 19). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is stored to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting radio stations You can select the preset station number...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... may not work properly if the station you tuned to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET +/- Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of program being broadcast (see page 22). You can select the preset station as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in the display. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears...
... may not work properly if the station you tuned to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET +/- Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of program being broadcast (see page 22). You can select the preset station as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in the display. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... tune in the display 1 23 4 5 6 7 SW LFE SP LCR SL S SR qs ; About the indications in radio stations, etc. G Tuner indicators: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX qa q; 9 RDS MEMORY D.RANGE STEREO MONO 8 A SW: Lights up when you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. E ; DIGITAL ; C SP: Lights up when audio signal...
... tune in the display 1 23 4 5 6 7 SW LFE SP LCR SL S SR qs ; About the indications in radio stations, etc. G Tuner indicators: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX qa q; 9 RDS MEMORY D.RANGE STEREO MONO 8 A SW: Lights up when you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. E ; DIGITAL ; C SP: Lights up when audio signal...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... the display and the receiver switches to select "A.F.D. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - Press A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. AUTO (A.F.D. repeatedly to the 2CH STEREO mode. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to the sub woofer. However, if there are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. AUTO". "2CH ST." AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode...
... the display and the receiver switches to select "A.F.D. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - Press A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. AUTO (A.F.D. repeatedly to the 2CH STEREO mode. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to the sub woofer. However, if there are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. AUTO". "2CH ST." AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. Selecting a sound field for 2 channel audio sources. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Output the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers. The selected sound field appears in 5.1 channel when watching videos of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of decoding appears in the display. x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO...
... the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. Selecting a sound field for 2 channel audio sources. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Output the 2 channel L/R signals from all speakers. The selected sound field appears in 5.1 channel when watching videos of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of decoding appears in the display. x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... in theaters. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for the signals with multi channel surround effects. The selected sound field appears in your home. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected You can select only from a single pair of headphones. repeatedly to 2 channels. For example, if you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is coming directly from inside the screen...
... in theaters. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for the signals with multi channel surround effects. The selected sound field appears in your home. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected You can select only from a single pair of headphones. repeatedly to 2 channels. For example, if you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is coming directly from inside the screen...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. The setting is underlined. L (+1 to adjust the other parameters. INPUT MODE You can adjust in the range of more than 48 kHz is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in each menu vary depending on the input. Notes • When signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD...
... Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. The setting is underlined. L (+1 to adjust the other parameters. INPUT MODE You can adjust in the range of more than 48 kHz is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in each menu vary depending on the input. Notes • When signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF While using Sleep Timer, "SLEEP" lights up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver's display. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 3 Press or repeatedly to the...
... t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF While using Sleep Timer, "SLEEP" lights up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver's display. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 3 Press or repeatedly to the...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... + PRESET - When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO 123 FM MODE 4 5 6 MPX AUDIO D.TUNING 7 8 9 ANT SUBTITLE >10 MEMORY SHIFT - 0/10 ENTER JUMP CLEAR TOP MENU/ GUIDE D.SKIP ANGLE AV MENU MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G ENTER g f RETURN/EXIT DISPLAY TV CH - wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws TV/VIDEO TEST SLEEP TONE AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD...
... + PRESET - When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO 123 FM MODE 4 5 6 MPX AUDIO D.TUNING 7 8 9 ANT SUBTITLE >10 MEMORY SHIFT - 0/10 ENTER JUMP CLEAR TOP MENU/ GUIDE D.SKIP ANGLE AV MENU MUTING F TV VOL MASTER VOL G ENTER g f RETURN/EXIT DISPLAY TV CH - wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws TV/VIDEO TEST SLEEP TONE AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... mode for music. DISPLAY Receiver/ Selects information qh CD player/ displayed on or DVD player/ off. MENU qd DVD player/ Satellite tuner AV ?/1 1 VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV VCR/ screen. Receiver qjwh Selects preset stations. TV/VCR/ Select preset channel. Remote Operations Function Button A.F.D. MUSIC 7 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for audio sound. VCR/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ MD deck FM MODE 9 JUMP qs Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. DVD 3 Receiver To watch DVD...
... mode for music. DISPLAY Receiver/ Selects information qh CD player/ displayed on or DVD player/ off. MENU qd DVD player/ Satellite tuner AV ?/1 1 VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV VCR/ screen. Receiver qjwh Selects preset stations. TV/VCR/ Select preset channel. Remote Operations Function Button A.F.D. MUSIC 7 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for audio sound. VCR/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ MD deck FM MODE 9 JUMP qs Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. DVD 3 Receiver To watch DVD...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... wh Selects preset TV channels. qg TV ?/1 2 TV VIDEO 1 ej Receiver VIDEO 2 eh Receiver Adjusts the volume of the TV. ea TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off automatically. H wa VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Starts playback. DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ MD deck TEST Receiver TONE ek Outputs test tone. TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) To watch TV programs. TV CH +/- continued 35GB SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. 0 SYSTEM STANDBY...
... wh Selects preset TV channels. qg TV ?/1 2 TV VIDEO 1 ej Receiver VIDEO 2 eh Receiver Adjusts the volume of the TV. ea TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off automatically. H wa VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Starts playback. DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ MD deck TEST Receiver TONE ek Outputs test tone. TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) To watch TV programs. TV CH +/- continued 35GB SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. 0 SYSTEM STANDBY...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...mode DVD 3) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 9 DCS (Digital CS Tuner) 0/10 BSD (Digital BS Tuner) -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to their factory setting Press ?/1, TEST TONE and MASTER VOL - Now you want. Remote Button X ws x w; Receiver Selects a menu item. VCR/ Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player Notes • Some functions explained in this case, press TV/VIDEO button to the input button (for example, DVD). 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you press input buttons...
...mode DVD 3) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 9 DCS (Digital CS Tuner) 0/10 BSD (Digital BS Tuner) -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to their factory setting Press ?/1, TEST TONE and MASTER VOL - Now you want. Remote Button X ws x w; Receiver Selects a menu item. VCR/ Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player Notes • Some functions explained in this case, press TV/VIDEO button to the input button (for example, DVD). 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you press input buttons...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to turn down the volume on surfaces that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on the receiver. Turn off the TV...
... on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to turn down the volume on surfaces that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on the receiver. Turn off the TV...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... connected to help you have selected the correct component on both channels are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to cancel the muting function. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is (are dirty. Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set...
... connected to help you have selected the correct component on both channels are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to cancel the muting function. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is (are dirty. Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... you select the correct input on the remote. • To activate the buttons with new ones, if they actually provide the service in AM stations with automatic tuning). PCM". Additional Information The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. If you want simultaneously. • Before you set to "DEC. DTS-CD...
... you select the correct input on the remote. • To activate the buttons with new ones, if they actually provide the service in AM stations with automatic tuning). PCM". Additional Information The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. If you want simultaneously. • Before you set to "DEC. DTS-CD...
