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... Components Required cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup ... sound field 24 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 26 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic )1 26 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 31 Direct tuning 31 Automatic ...
... Components Required cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup ... sound field 24 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 26 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic )1 26 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 31 Direct tuning 31 Automatic ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony ...movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB Notes • You cannot connect...OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT ...
...multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony ...movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB Notes • You cannot connect...OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you can be used to connect an external multi... channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL...
... and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you can be used to connect an external multi... channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on the power. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up to 4.5 ...speaker settings and pages 37-38 for your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . When placing surround speakers to your system. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear...
... center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on the power. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up to 4.5 ...speaker settings and pages 37-38 for your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . When placing surround speakers to your system. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear...
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Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated...woofer to the programme source. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to the system can also be output when the receiver is set to best suit your sound enjoyment. The POWER indicator on the remote. Notes • The test...subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you begin playing the programme source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the programme source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. on the subwoofer lights up in your listening position using ...
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated...woofer to the programme source. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to the system can also be output when the receiver is set to best suit your sound enjoyment. The POWER indicator on the remote. Notes • The test...subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you begin playing the programme source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the programme source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. on the subwoofer lights up in your listening position using ...
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...Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode automatically detects the type of movie theaters and...powerful sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. "AUTO DEC." appears in the ...encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound...
...Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode automatically detects the type of movie theaters and...powerful sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. "AUTO DEC." appears in the ...encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound...
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...completely bypass the sound field processing. Notes • No sound is selected. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). This mode outputs the sound from the sub ...activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. appears in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose "AUTO DEC." If ...
...completely bypass the sound field processing. Notes • No sound is selected. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). This mode outputs the sound from the sub ...activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. appears in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose "AUTO DEC." If ...
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Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. or "NORM.SURR." Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals. 3 DTS: Lights up when DTS ... selected. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. LCR SL SR continued 27GB Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is NOT set to "NO", and "AUTO DEC." However, this indicator ...
Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. or "NORM.SURR." Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals. 3 DTS: Lights up when DTS ... selected. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. LCR SL SR continued 27GB Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is NOT set to "NO", and "AUTO DEC." However, this indicator ...
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...2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC ) Lets you specify the type of decoding for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs. This setting is decoded into 4 channels. • When set to "II MUSIC", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. Adjustments using the SET UP button (continued) Initial...II MOVIE * HT-DDW840 only x Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. This setting is ideal for the 2 channel source. Note Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Change the command ...
...2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC ) Lets you specify the type of decoding for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs. This setting is decoded into 4 channels. • When set to "II MUSIC", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. Adjustments using the SET UP button (continued) Initial...II MOVIE * HT-DDW840 only x Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. This setting is ideal for the 2 channel source. Note Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Change the command ...
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... or audio tape. Select Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver on or VCD player/ off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers. Selects MULTI CH IN source. MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button repeatedly to output test tone. CD player/ VCD...
... or audio tape. Select Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver on or VCD player/ off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers. Selects MULTI CH IN source. MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button repeatedly to output test tone. CD player/ VCD...
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...ANGLE Swaps the small and large picture. Changes the subtitles. TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). ANT ...player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Skips tracks. * Only for Sony TVs with components in -picture function. Remote Operations Button m/M CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ ...play or record. (Also starts recording with the picture-in record standby.) Stops play. PRESET/ Receiver CH/ Scans and selects preset stations. DVD player To select viewing angle or changes the angles...
...ANGLE Swaps the small and large picture. Changes the subtitles. TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). ANT ...player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Skips tracks. * Only for Sony TVs with components in -picture function. Remote Operations Button m/M CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ ...play or record. (Also starts recording with the picture-in record standby.) Stops play. PRESET/ Receiver CH/ Scans and selects preset stations. DVD player To select viewing angle or changes the angles...
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...indicator. Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing down USE MODE. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. TV Select preset TV channels. Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you cannot use the remote to ... of the remote. GUIDE AV MENU VCR/Satellite/ Displays menu. DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. If the command mode of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. • The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE...
...indicator. Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing down USE MODE. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. TV Select preset TV channels. Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you cannot use the remote to ... of the remote. GUIDE AV MENU VCR/Satellite/ Displays menu. DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. If the command mode of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. • The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE...
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...Receiver ?/1 Receiver VIDEO 1 Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver DVD/LD Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD Receiver TUNER Receiver SHIFT Receiver D.TUNING Receiver A.DEC Receiver MODE 2CH TEST TONE MAIN MENU Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver MENU Receiver Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver and VCR/Satellite other Sony... VCD player over 10. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track usng the LD player/ numeric buttons, press MD deck/ to previous...
...Receiver ?/1 Receiver VIDEO 1 Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver DVD/LD Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD Receiver TUNER Receiver SHIFT Receiver D.TUNING Receiver A.DEC Receiver MODE 2CH TEST TONE MAIN MENU Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver MENU Receiver Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver and VCR/Satellite other Sony... VCD player over 10. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track usng the LD player/ numeric buttons, press MD deck/ to previous...
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... (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CH/ Receiver PRESET+/- CD player/ (Also starts recording VCD player/ with components in this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to serve as an example only. Selects a menu item. TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. VCD player VCR/ LD player/ MD deck...record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x VCR/ Stops play. Remote Button D. Adjusts the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for...
... (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CH/ Receiver PRESET+/- CD player/ (Also starts recording VCD player/ with components in this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to serve as an example only. Selects a menu item. TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. VCD player VCR/ LD player/ MD deck...record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x VCR/ Stops play. Remote Button D. Adjusts the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for...
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... is on the sound field (page 58). is not outputting any sound. There is no sound from 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... effect cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with alcohol. For details on both the receiver and the component. • Check that you have selected the correct component on (press MODE). • Select a sound field containing the word "C.ST...
... is on the sound field (page 58). is not outputting any sound. There is no sound from 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... effect cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with alcohol. For details on both the receiver and the component. • Check that you have selected the correct component on (press MODE). • Select a sound field containing the word "C.ST...