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Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840 HT-DDW740 © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-238-377-12(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840 HT-DDW740 © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-238-377-12(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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...guidelines for energy efficiency. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are registered trademarks of the apparatus with the limits for help. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that interference will not occur in particular, ... that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is connected. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not cover the ventilation of Digital...
...guidelines for energy efficiency. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are registered trademarks of the apparatus with the limits for help. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that interference will not occur in particular, ... that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is connected. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not cover the ventilation of Digital...
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... audio signal 24 Selecting a 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 tuning 32 Preset tuning 32 Using...
... audio signal 24 Selecting a 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 tuning 32 Preset tuning 32 Using...
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... remote, see the illustration below). The HT-DDW840 consists of : - Receiver - Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K740P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP2 About area codes The area code of the receiver you turn on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied...
... remote, see the illustration below). The HT-DDW840 consists of : - Receiver - Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K740P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP2 About area codes The area code of the receiver you turn on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied...
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Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna* (supplied) 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 SURROUND... The shape of the connector varies depending 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. 7GB
Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna* (supplied) 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 SURROUND... The shape of the connector varies depending 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. 7GB
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... VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 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 SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN ...
... VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 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 SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN ...
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...speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. ...Connect the digital output jacks of 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...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 ...
...speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. ...Connect the digital output jacks of 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...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 ...
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... multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. 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. 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 SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R ...
... multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. 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. 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 SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R ...
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...VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC ...power cord to the receiver (page 13). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet.
...VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC ...power cord to the receiver (page 13). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet.
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... volume before you turn on the speakers. Stripped cords are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to + and - Speaker system hookup (continued) Tip... To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to excessive removal of the speakers. If the cords are connected correctly. If no sound is...
... volume before you turn on the speakers. Stripped cords are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to + and - Speaker system hookup (continued) Tip... To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to excessive removal of the speakers. If the cords are connected correctly. If no sound is...
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... all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to VOL MIN. Performing initial setup operations Before using your system. However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the ... field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are reset to your receiver for your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB See pages 15-20 for speaker settings and pages...
... all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to VOL MIN. Performing initial setup operations Before using your system. However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the ... field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are reset to your receiver for your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB See pages 15-20 for speaker settings and pages...
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Center speaker distance should be set to "NO". Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of the sound from that , setting the speaker distance closer than the actual distance will cause a delay in the output ...
Center speaker distance should be set to "NO". Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of the sound from that , setting the speaker distance closer than the actual distance will cause a delay in the output ...
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... POWER indicator on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- Adjusting the subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to turn the volume of speakers. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. The volume should be made via the front panel using the LEVEL ... value are in your main listening position. Tip You can enhance your sound enjoyment. Listening to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the subwoofer lights up in green. 3 Play the programme source. Multi channel...
... POWER indicator on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- Adjusting the subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to turn the volume of speakers. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. The volume should be made via the front panel using the LEVEL ... value are in your main listening position. Tip You can enhance your sound enjoyment. Listening to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the subwoofer lights up in green. 3 Play the programme source. Multi channel...
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If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to correct the problem. 21GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 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 do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 50 and take the appropriate measures to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing.
If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to correct the problem. 21GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 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 do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 50 and take the appropriate measures to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing.
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... is ideal for output to the sub woofer. This mode automatically detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. They bring the exciting and powerful sound... advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. In collaboration with DCS mark use DCS technology.
... is ideal for output to the sub woofer. This mode automatically detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. They bring the exciting and powerful sound... advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. In collaboration with DCS mark use DCS technology.
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.... "2CH ST." For details, see page 37. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Tips • The receiver lets you choose "AUTO DEC." Selecting a sound field (continued) To turn the surround effect off . Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo... Field Link). If you want to listen to 2 channel. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. appears in multi channel through Dolby...
.... "2CH ST." For details, see page 37. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Tips • The receiver lets you choose "AUTO DEC." Selecting a sound field (continued) To turn the surround effect off . Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo... Field Link). If you want to listen to 2 channel. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. appears in multi channel through Dolby...
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...34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. or "NORM.SURR." Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. 6 D.RANGE: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. 7 COAX... OPTICAL terminal. 9 Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations, etc. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), ...
...34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. or "NORM.SURR." Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. 6 D.RANGE: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. 7 COAX... OPTICAL terminal. 9 Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations, etc. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), ...
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...this section, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 33. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the receiver (page 7). If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. For more details on RDS, see page... This function lets you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you want to store the stations again. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you have to enter the last "0"...
...this section, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 33. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the receiver (page 7). If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. For more details on RDS, see page... This function lets you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you want to store the stations again. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you have to enter the last "0"...
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...you have tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in the following table. Press TUNING + to scan from high to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in stations using the supplied remote. The receiver automatically tunes in your area. 1 Press TUNER.... Area code U, CA SP, CEL, CEK E2/E3, AR, MX FM 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz 9 kHz*...
...you have tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in the following table. Press TUNING + to scan from high to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in stations using the supplied remote. The receiver automatically tunes in your area. 1 Press TUNER.... Area code U, CA SP, CEL, CEK E2/E3, AR, MX FM 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz 9 kHz*...
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... or "C" appears in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to the number. Tuning to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is tuned in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0...again from step 3. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to select a preset number. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in . 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of area code CEL, CEK:...
... or "C" appears in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to the number. Tuning to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is tuned in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0...again from step 3. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to select a preset number. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in . 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of area code CEL, CEK:...