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Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Model No. 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.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Model No. 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.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... constitute a risk of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that this equipment. And ... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in the United States This symbol is provided to call...
... constitute a risk of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that this equipment. And ... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in the United States This symbol is provided to call...
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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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... is shown on the power. The HT-DDW840 consists of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. 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 lower portion of : - Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote ...
... is shown on the power. The HT-DDW840 consists of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. 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 lower portion of : - Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote ...
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... 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 WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD ... 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.
... 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 WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD ... 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.
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... 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 CD... this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the audio from ...
... 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 CD... this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the audio from ...
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...compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Digital component hookups 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 TV tuner, satellite tuner or OUTPUT DVD player* VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL...
...compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Digital component hookups 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 TV tuner, satellite tuner or OUTPUT DVD player* VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL...
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... to the operating instructions supplied with multi channel input jacks. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy...connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. 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 ...
... to the operating instructions supplied with multi channel input jacks. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy...connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. 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 ...
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... 13). 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...
... 13). 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...
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...of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to + and - For details on the receiver, the volume remains at the bottom of the receiver. If the cords are connected correctly. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test ... vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. to the appropriate terminal on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on...
...of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to + and - For details on the receiver, the volume remains at the bottom of the receiver. If the cords are connected correctly. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test ... vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. to the appropriate terminal on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on...
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The demonstration starts (page 4) and all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to set to VOL MIN. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 ... . You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for your system. This procedure is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the...
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to set to VOL MIN. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 ... . You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for your system. This procedure is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the...
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..." if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to set more than the actual speaker position will create a larger sound stage. continued 17GB Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not available when "Surround speaker size ( SL SR )" is not possible to section...
..." if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to set more than the actual speaker position will create a larger sound stage. continued 17GB Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not available when "Surround speaker size ( SL SR )" is not possible to section...
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... from your preference according to the programme source. Extraneous noise may be heard. 20GB Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to adjust the balance and level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to the system can... menu, see page 28. Press LEVEL to minimum before you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from each speaker. on the receiver. The volume should be set to MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only). • The adjusted value are in green. 3 Play the programme source....
... from your preference according to the programme source. Extraneous noise may be heard. 20GB Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to adjust the balance and level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to the system can... menu, see page 28. Press LEVEL to minimum before you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from each speaker. on the receiver. The volume should be set to MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only). • The adjusted value are in green. 3 Play the programme source....
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component that you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn 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 not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component that you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn 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
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... the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to . You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want to listen to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the... 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.
... the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to . You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want to listen to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the... 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.
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...DEC or 2CH. mode so that you choose "AUTO DEC." Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can identify the encoding format of your subwoofer to subwoofer. "2CH ST." Selecting a sound field (...2CH ST." Notes • No sound is selected. Tips • The receiver lets you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. appears in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic ....
...DEC or 2CH. mode so that you choose "AUTO DEC." Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can identify the encoding format of your subwoofer to subwoofer. "2CH ST." Selecting a sound field (...2CH ST." Notes • No sound is selected. Tips • The receiver lets you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. appears in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic ....
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... a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is decoding signals recorded in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (... obtained by Pro Logic processing)). 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. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals.
... a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is decoding signals recorded in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (... obtained by Pro Logic processing)). 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. The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals.
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...code CEL, CEK: FM/AM. For more details on page 33. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to store stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure ...repeat this procedure to the normal operation. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the receiver (page 7). continued 31GB The last received station is tuned in the broadcast area.
...code CEL, CEK: FM/AM. For more details on page 33. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to store stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure ...repeat this procedure to the normal operation. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the receiver (page 7). continued 31GB The last received station is tuned in the broadcast area.
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... them by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. The receiver will be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to be less distorted. If the frequency seems to be... higher than the entered value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Up to receive another station. Tips...
... them by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. The receiver will be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to be less distorted. If the frequency seems to be... higher than the entered value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Up to receive another station. Tips...
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...select a memory page (A, B or C). If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to preset using the numeric buttons. 33GB The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜...;B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N * For models of the following operations. The last received station is tuned in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* repeatedly to another station. * For models of the station you want using ...
...select a memory page (A, B or C). If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to preset using the numeric buttons. 33GB The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜...;B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N * For models of the following operations. The last received station is tuned in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* repeatedly to another station. * For models of the station you want using ...