Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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... Specifications 53 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons 57 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 58 1) HT-DDW840 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) HT-DDW740 only. 3GB
... 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... Specifications 53 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons 57 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 58 1) HT-DDW840 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) HT-DDW740 only. 3GB
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... will activate the first time you turn on the power. Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of : - To cancel demonstration after the above message is being displayed. 4GB Notes ...indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Note for models HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740. Receiver - You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. Demonstration ...
... will activate the first time you turn on the power. Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of : - To cancel demonstration after the above message is being displayed. 4GB Notes ...indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Note for models HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740. Receiver - You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. Demonstration ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... area code CEL, CEK) ed (31, 32) FM/AM (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) es (31, 32) 1 23 4 FM MODE (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) es (31, 32) BASS +/- ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; Illustration number r NAME 8 (36) R R Name... this page to find the location of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER 0 - 9 2 CH wh (26) A - D A.DEC wk (24, 26) AM (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) ef (34) SET UP 6 (4, 16, 37, 57) SHIFT eg (33) SLEEP (HT-DDW740 only) qf (37) SURR qd (28...
... area code CEL, CEK) ed (31, 32) FM/AM (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) es (31, 32) 1 23 4 FM MODE (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) es (31, 32) BASS +/- ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; Illustration number r NAME 8 (36) R R Name... this page to find the location of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER 0 - 9 2 CH wh (26) A - D A.DEC wk (24, 26) AM (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) ef (34) SET UP 6 (4, 16, 37, 57) SHIFT eg (33) SLEEP (HT-DDW740 only) qf (37) SURR qd (28...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* SL SR PL. XXX SL SR HGT. XXX Initial setting 5.0 m (16 ft.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)* 3.5 m (11 ft.)* BEHD. LOW * Models of the parameters that follow. When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER... Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set to "LARGE", you want to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - to select the parameter you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. To select NORM. XX.X m (ft.)* C DIST. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite ...
... DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* SL SR PL. XXX SL SR HGT. XXX Initial setting 5.0 m (16 ft.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)* 3.5 m (11 ft.)* BEHD. LOW * Models of the parameters that follow. When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER... Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set to "LARGE", you want to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - to select the parameter you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. To select NORM. XX.X m (ft.)* C DIST. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Basic Operations Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 34). DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the preset station* or program station name** t ...
Basic Operations Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 34). DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the preset station* or program station name** t ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for tuner operations. When using the receiver to "NO", and "AUTO DEC." OFF OPT COAX D.RANGE LCR L F E SL S SR 8 7 6 MEMORY 0 9 1 ...multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you ... when the source signal is a digital signal being played back. Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. 6 D.RANGE: Lights up when the source signal is a...
...): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for tuner operations. When using the receiver to "NO", and "AUTO DEC." OFF OPT COAX D.RANGE LCR L F E SL S SR 8 7 6 MEMORY 0 9 1 ...multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you ... when the source signal is a digital signal being played back. Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. 6 D.RANGE: Lights up when the source signal is a...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store stations in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. .... "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have to enter the last "0" ...
...down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store stations in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. .... "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have to enter the last "0" ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... from high to low. to scan from low to be changed (page 54). When the receiver reaches either end of the stations directly by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations". 32GB again. ** For models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to monaural...the band Scanning is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. The receiver automatically tunes in the following table. You will not be less distorted. press TUNING - The receiver will be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will also scan all available ...
... from high to low. to scan from low to be changed (page 54). When the receiver reaches either end of the stations directly by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations". 32GB again. ** For models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to monaural...the band Scanning is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. The receiver automatically tunes in the following table. You will not be less distorted. press TUNING - The receiver will be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will also scan all available ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the preset stations by either of the station you can store the station, start again from step 3. 6 Press MEMORY again to the number. The last received station is tuned in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to perform the following two ways. To change a preset number to ...another station. * For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT -. For details on the buttons used in the display for remote RM-U306...
... the preset stations by either of the station you can store the station, start again from step 3. 6 Press MEMORY again to the number. The last received station is tuned in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to perform the following two ways. To change a preset number to ...another station. * For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT -. For details on the buttons used in the display for remote RM-U306...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... appears in the display. • When the message consists of services. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you are displayed alternately. You can tune in preset stations according to select the program type. b) Text... messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the display. The receiver scans for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display...
... appears in the display. • When the message consists of services. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you are displayed alternately. You can tune in preset stations according to select the program type. b) Text... messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the display. The receiver scans for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...jacks (HT-DDW840 only). 36GB If you need help. 1 Select the component to be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. to select the right character. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for each preset station or program source. See the ...operating instructions of the current function is useful for distinguishing components of an RDS station. To insert a space Press MENU + or MENU - Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert...
...jacks (HT-DDW840 only). 36GB If you need help. 1 Select the component to be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. to select the right character. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for each preset station or program source. See the ...operating instructions of the current function is useful for distinguishing components of an RDS station. To insert a space Press MENU + or MENU - Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the menu. Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing down USE MODE. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to operate the receiver. Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you cannot use the... the remote mode using the USE MODE button and the remote mode buttons. Therefore, depending on the model of the remote. You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. • ...
... the menu. Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing down USE MODE. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to operate the receiver. Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you cannot use the... the remote mode using the USE MODE button and the remote mode buttons. Therefore, depending on the model of the remote. You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. • ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..., 207, 208, 209 210 216 211, 212 213, 214 215, 216 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 44GB Since the remote signal that the remote is a chance, however, that your component will not respond... (continued) The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the codes, try using other codes.
..., 207, 208, 209 210 216 211, 212 213, 214 215, 216 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 44GB Since the remote signal that the remote is a chance, however, that your component will not respond... (continued) The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the codes, try using other codes.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... DVD menu. Returns to the corresponding input mode that you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode 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 set operation...differently than described. • The MULTI CH function is intended to serve as an example only. Selects preset TV channels. Therefore, depending on the model of the TV might not switch to the previous menu or exits the menu. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/...
... DVD menu. Returns to the corresponding input mode that you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode 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 set operation...differently than described. • The MULTI CH function is intended to serve as an example only. Selects preset TV channels. Therefore, depending on the model of the TV might not switch to the previous menu or exits the menu. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... . There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is not set . never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is magnetically shielded to allow it any further. If you encounter color irregularity on a ... during operation, this troubleshooting guide to help you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the TV set at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side...
... . There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is not set . never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is magnetically shielded to allow it any further. If you encounter color irregularity on a ... during operation, this troubleshooting guide to help you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the TV set at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as the command mode of area code CEL, CEK only. If so, the service may be tuned in question. Troubleshooting (continued) The...) (RM-PP411 only). • Check that the antennas are weak. • Make sure you connect the receiver to operate the TV only, use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation (RM-PP411 only). * Models of the receiver (page 37) (RM-U306 only). • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the...
... mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as the command mode of area code CEL, CEK only. If so, the service may be tuned in question. Troubleshooting (continued) The...) (RM-PP411 only). • Check that the antennas are weak. • Make sure you connect the receiver to operate the TV only, use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation (RM-PP411 only). * Models of the receiver (page 37) (RM-U306 only). • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-K840P: 100 W + 100 W STR-K740P: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: FRONT1):100 W/ch CENTER1): 100 W SURR1): 100 W/ch STR-K740P: FRONT1): 80 W/ch CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W/ch Models of area code CEL,CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: 100 W + 100 W2) STR-K740P: 80 W + 80...
... kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-K840P: 100 W + 100 W STR-K740P: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: FRONT1):100 W/ch CENTER1): 100 W SURR1): 100 W/ch STR-K740P: FRONT1): 80 W/ch CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W/ch Models of area code CEL,CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: 100 W + 100 W2) STR-K740P: 80 W + 80...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Specifications (continued) Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) VIDEO ... 1 kilohms Tone Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms 38.3 dBf, 22.5... distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10...
After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Specifications (continued) Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) VIDEO ... 1 kilohms Tone Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms 38.3 dBf, 22.5... distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Hz E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, MX STR-K840P: 210 W STR-K740P: 180 W CA STR-K840P: 300 VA STR-K740P: 260 VA CEL, CEK, SP E2/E3, AR STR-K840P: 180 W STR-K740P: 155 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 ×... HT-DDW840 SA-WMSP2 for HT-DDW740 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).
... Hz E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, MX STR-K840P: 210 W STR-K740P: 180 W CA STR-K840P: 300 VA STR-K740P: 260 VA CEL, CEK, SP E2/E3, AR STR-K840P: 180 W STR-K740P: 155 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 ×... HT-DDW840 SA-WMSP2 for HT-DDW740 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).