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... 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 operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 21 Basic Operations ... 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...
... 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 operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 21 Basic Operations ... 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...
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...pages 46 - 49 for example, "Models of area code AA only". 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 power. You can also use of your model number ...by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's ...
...pages 46 - 49 for example, "Models of area code AA only". 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 power. You can also use of your model number ...by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's ...
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...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 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L ... DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB To fully enjoy 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...
...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 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L ... DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB To fully enjoy 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...
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... Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. ...See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. 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. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO...
... Up the Components Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. ...See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. 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. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO...
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Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set to the receiver (page 13). VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the... 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 a wall outlet. 12GB Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER ...
Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set to the receiver (page 13). VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the... 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 a wall outlet. 12GB Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER ...
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e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN B E Front speaker (R) A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker e continued 13GB
e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN B E Front speaker (R) A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker e continued 13GB
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... you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to take ...the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. For details on the receiver, the volume remains at the bottom of the receiver. If this , make sure to excessive removal of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). When you...
... you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to take ...the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. For details on the receiver, the volume remains at the bottom of the receiver. If this , make sure to excessive removal of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). When you...
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...the audio output during settings (to your room (etc.). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on page 57. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. The demonstration starts (page 4) and... to the listening position. See pages 15-20 for speaker settings and pages 37-38 for other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to 40 feet) from the listening position (A). Hooking...
...the audio output during settings (to your room (etc.). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up the speakers and turned on page 57. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. The demonstration starts (page 4) and... to the listening position. See pages 15-20 for speaker settings and pages 37-38 for other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to 40 feet) from the listening position (A). Hooking...
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... 3 until you have set to "LARGE", you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you select NORM. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset...
... 3 until you have set to "LARGE", you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you select NORM. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset...
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.... XX.X m (ft.)) Set the distance from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to "NO". Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of the sound from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your...
.... XX.X m (ft.)) Set the distance from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to "NO". Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of the sound from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your...
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..., 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 section A. • Select "HIGH" if the location of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. MID" and "PL. For... many variables, like wall reflections, and you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to obtain proper balance. Tip The surround speaker position parameter is set the following parameters. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that provides a good sense of...
..., 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 section A. • Select "HIGH" if the location of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. MID" and "PL. For... many variables, like wall reflections, and you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to obtain proper balance. Tip The surround speaker position parameter is set the following parameters. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that provides a good sense of...
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... circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set 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 or not the internal sound processor will cut the ...there is cut them to "LARGE" if you want to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Center speaker size ( C ) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the ...
... circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set 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 or not the internal sound processor will cut the ...there is cut them to "LARGE" if you want to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Center speaker size ( C ) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the ...
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... in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker. For details on the remote. While adjusting, the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the LEVEL menu, see page 28....LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from your sound enjoyment. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in green. 3 Play the programme source. Tip...
... in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker. For details on the remote. While adjusting, the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the LEVEL menu, see page 28....LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from your sound enjoyment. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in green. 3 Play the programme source. Tip...
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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 you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component 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 the following to verify that you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component 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.
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... signals recorded in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TUNER After turning on , the tone and surround effects are connected, speaker output is selected. MUTING Press MUTING to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each time you want to use. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the.... Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press the function button to select the component you press the button, the input mode of all the speakers.
... signals recorded in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TUNER After turning on , the tone and surround effects are connected, speaker output is selected. MUTING Press MUTING to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each time you want to use. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the.... Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press the function button to select the component you press the button, the input mode of all the speakers.
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... the display. Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". Enjoying Surround Sound You ...on the preference of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you speakers. C.ST.EX A DCS C.ST.EX B DCS C.ST.EX C DCS HALL JAZZ...
... the display. Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound". Enjoying Surround Sound You ...on the preference of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you speakers. C.ST.EX A DCS C.ST.EX B DCS C.ST.EX C DCS HALL JAZZ...
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... 300-seat live concert. Notes • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the... following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of sound ...
... 300-seat live concert. Notes • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the... following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of sound ...
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...left and right speakers only. You can take advantage of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can identify the encoding format of program sofware by looking at its packaging. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely...; When you choose "AUTO DEC." Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is output from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. Dolby Digital discs are...
...left and right speakers only. You can take advantage of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can identify the encoding format of program sofware by looking at its packaging. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely...; When you choose "AUTO DEC." Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is output from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. Dolby Digital discs are...
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... 35 for MPEG format signals. 3 DTS: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when DTS signals are ...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. is activated. When using the receiver to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound.
... 35 for MPEG format signals. 3 DTS: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when DTS signals are ...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. is activated. When using the receiver to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound.
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... current sound field. The setting is entered automatically. 28GB The button lights up when sub woofer selection is set to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each speaker. to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) 0 L F E : ...first parameter is actually being reproduced. qs SP. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you adjust the "presence" of the LFE channel signal is displayed. 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you want...
... current sound field. The setting is entered automatically. 28GB The button lights up when sub woofer selection is set to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each speaker. to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) 0 L F E : ...first parameter is actually being reproduced. qs SP. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you adjust the "presence" of the LFE channel signal is displayed. 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you want...