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... component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input 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...
... component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input 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...
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... the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to activate the demonstration again. Notes • Running the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you purchased is being displayed. 4GB About This Manual The...while the above message is being displayed. Any difference in this manual describe the controls on the 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 rear panel (see...
... the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to activate the demonstration again. Notes • Running the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you purchased is being displayed. 4GB About This Manual The...while the above message is being displayed. Any difference in this manual describe the controls on the 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 rear panel (see...
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... VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB In 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 audio from the TV. 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 CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
... VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB In 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 audio from the TV. 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 CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
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...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 You must first convert ... 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 R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
...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 You must first convert ... 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 R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO...
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...them directly to the receiver 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 IN VIDEO...
...them directly to the receiver 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 IN VIDEO...
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... prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. to + and - To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to... match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see page 20. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to excessive removal of the speakers.
... prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the level you turn off the receiver. to + and - To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to... match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see page 20. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to excessive removal of the speakers.
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... 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to the listening position. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to clear the receiver's memory, do the following. This procedure is set up to...
... 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to the listening position. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to clear the receiver's memory, do the following. This procedure is set up to...
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... NORM. XX.X m (ft.)* SL SR DIST. LOW * Models of the parameters that follow. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. to "LARGE", you B A A 45° C C 90° 20...selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. When you select MICRO SP.,...size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select NORM. ...
... NORM. XX.X m (ft.)* SL SR DIST. LOW * Models of the parameters that follow. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. to "LARGE", you B A A 45° C C 90° 20...selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to optimize the sound balance. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. When you select MICRO SP.,...size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select NORM. ...
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...15 feet) closer. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. 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 farther away. x Surround speaker position ( SL SR PL. continued 17GB XX.X m (ft.))... closer than the front speakers. Refer to the illustration below. • Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to enjoy surround sound. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the front speakers. Give it is ...
...15 feet) closer. x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. 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 farther away. x Surround speaker position ( SL SR PL. continued 17GB XX.X m (ft.))... closer than the front speakers. Refer to the illustration below. • Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to enjoy surround sound. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the front speakers. Give it is ...
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... is set the following parameters. Nevertheless, each setting has on NORM. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. • When... select "LARGE". MID" and "PL. Only when you may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. All modes with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. If you feel a lack of your speakers are located high above ...
... is set the following parameters. Nevertheless, each setting has on NORM. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. • When... select "LARGE". MID" and "PL. Only when you may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. All modes with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. If you feel a lack of your speakers are located high above ...
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... speakers.*2 x Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) • If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from other hand, if you want to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, ...If you prefer, set them , if possible. x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends...
... speakers.*2 x Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) • If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from other hand, if you want to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, ...If you prefer, set them , if possible. x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends...
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..."T. While adjusting, the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to adjust the volume. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to maximum. Note Do not turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the subwoofer. on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- The volume should be... remote. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Extraneous noise may be made via the front panel using the remote. For details on the subwoofer lights up in green. 3 Play the programme source. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting...
..."T. While adjusting, the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to adjust the volume. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to maximum. Note Do not turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the subwoofer. on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- The volume should be... remote. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Extraneous noise may be made via the front panel using the remote. For details on the subwoofer lights up in green. 3 Play the programme source. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting...
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...If 96 kHz digital signal is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. OFF" lights up when the unit is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. Specify the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only) Press MULTI...mode for your digital components. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. When this function is on, the tone and surround effects are no digital signals, analog is selected. The muting function is automatically canceled and "SP. Select AUTO IN COAX IN To Give ...
...If 96 kHz digital signal is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. OFF" lights up when the unit is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. Specify the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only) Press MULTI...mode for your digital components. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. When this function is on, the tone and surround effects are no digital signals, analog is selected. The muting function is automatically canceled and "SP. Select AUTO IN COAX IN To Give ...
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...stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. reverberation). In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the movie director. appears in the display lights up. See "Multi channel surround...SURR. This mode presents the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Automatically decoding the ...
...stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. reverberation). In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the movie director. appears in the display lights up. See "Multi channel surround...SURR. This mode presents the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Automatically decoding the ...
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... Surround Sound Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C. This is indicated in the display. Tip You can select Cinema Studio EX by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the display. x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is featured in your listening room by shifting the sound of the Sony Pictures...
... Surround Sound Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C. This is indicated in the display. Tip You can select Cinema Studio EX by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the display. x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is featured in your listening room by shifting the sound of the Sony Pictures...
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... page 37. Multi channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is output from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to subwoofer. 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...
... page 37. Multi channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is output from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to subwoofer. 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...
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... NOT set to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Multi channel surround sound is selected. 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.
... NOT set to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Multi channel surround sound is selected. 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.
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... you want . Initial settings Parameter EFFECT Initial setting (depends on 58 for each sound field. The button lights up and the first parameter is output from multi channel surround sound Position your particular listening situation. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is...signal is displayed. 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you want to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. Once you customize a sound field. OFF: Lights up when headphones are applied to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or...
... you want . Initial settings Parameter EFFECT Initial setting (depends on 58 for each sound field. The button lights up and the first parameter is output from multi channel surround sound Position your particular listening situation. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is...signal is displayed. 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you want to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. Once you customize a sound field. OFF: Lights up when headphones are applied to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or...
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... speaker. Note Dynamic range compression is possible with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • To mute the sound of the surround right speaker. Dynamic range compressor ( D. continued 29GB XXX dB D. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the sub...setup (pages 15-19). XXX dB* S.W. Enjoying Surround Sound Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. Surround right level (SUR.R. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select "OFF". • To reproduce the sound track with Dolby Digital sources only. L/R XXX* ...
... speaker. Note Dynamic range compression is possible with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • To mute the sound of the surround right speaker. Dynamic range compressor ( D. continued 29GB XXX dB D. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the sub...setup (pages 15-19). XXX dB* S.W. Enjoying Surround Sound Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. Surround right level (SUR.R. We recommend using the "MAX" setting. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select "OFF". • To reproduce the sound track with Dolby Digital sources only. L/R XXX* ...
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or TREBLE +/- Note When you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- to reinforce the bass. The setting is on the subwoofer (page 20) to adjust the tone. "...SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. 30GB You can adjust the tone for optimum sound. Treble (TREB.)...
or TREBLE +/- Note When you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- to reinforce the bass. The setting is on the subwoofer (page 20) to adjust the tone. "...SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. 30GB You can adjust the tone for optimum sound. Treble (TREB.)...