Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...you . 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ... workmanship as fuses or batteries). LABOR: For a period of two (2) year from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to ...
...you . 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ... workmanship as fuses or batteries). LABOR: For a period of two (2) year from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 26 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 28 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to FM/AM radio 19 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 20 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting ...setting of an input button 36 Additional Information Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40 List of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 23 About the indications in the display...... 24 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 25 - 2CH STEREO...
... FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 26 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 28 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to FM/AM radio 19 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 20 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting ...setting of an input button 36 Additional Information Precautions 37 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40 List of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 23 About the indications in the display...... 24 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 25 - 2CH STEREO...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... following are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Use the buttons on the rear...
... following are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Use the buttons on the rear...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... distance to the closest speaker. * For models of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). This means that follow. X.X m (XX ft.)* (Front...
... distance to the closest speaker. * For models of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). This means that follow. X.X m (XX ft.)* (Front...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... and that you may result in a setting contrary to "SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI". Therefore, although it is further away. Give it is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in much better surround sound. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position ...in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. Tip Surround speaker position is not possible to set more than the actual distance will...
... and that you may result in a setting contrary to "SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI". Therefore, although it is further away. Give it is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in much better surround sound. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position ...in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. Tip Surround speaker position is not possible to set more than the actual distance will...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... value are shown in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Note Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the remote. 17GB Getting Started 6: Adjusting the...position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from each speaker. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 28. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- "T. TONE" appears in sequence. Use ...
... value are shown in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Note Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the remote. 17GB Getting Started 6: Adjusting the...position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from each speaker. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 28. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- "T. TONE" appears in sequence. Use ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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.... 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you do the following sound fields (page 27). ... the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component ... 2 DVD player DVD Super Audio CD or CD player SA-CD/CD Built-in tuner (FM/AM) FM or AM The selected input appears in the display. • When the headphones are connected, you turn ...
.... 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you do the following sound fields (page 27). ... the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component ... 2 DVD player DVD Super Audio CD or CD player SA-CD/CD Built-in tuner (FM/AM) FM or AM The selected input appears in the display. • When the headphones are connected, you turn ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will not be able to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is set to the receiver (see page 10). Before operation, make sure you have tuned in ...To return to high; Press TUNING + to scan from high to select the FM or AM band. For details on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to monaural (MONO). Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in your area. 19GB Tip You can let the...
...AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will not be able to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is set to the receiver (see page 10). Before operation, make sure you have tuned in ...To return to high; Press TUNING + to scan from high to select the FM or AM band. For details on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to monaural (MONO). Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in your area. 19GB Tip You can let the...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... in the broadcast area. Use the buttons on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 20). For more details on the receiver for a few seconds. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. Notes • Do not press any button on . Additionally, it...signal. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. The last received station is stored to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. If you select the preset station number, ...
... in the broadcast area. Use the buttons on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 20). For more details on the receiver for a few seconds. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. Notes • Do not press any button on . Additionally, it...signal. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. The last received station is stored to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. If you select the preset station number, ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... signal being played back. G Tuner indicators: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. H D.RANGE: Lights up when using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 28). L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround... be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. See pages 19-22 for models of area code CEL... SR qs ; PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX qa q; 9 RDS MEMORY D.RANGE STEREO MONO 8 A SW: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
... signal being played back. G Tuner indicators: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. H D.RANGE: Lights up when using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 28). L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround... be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to tune in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. See pages 19-22 for models of area code CEL... SR qs ; PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX qa q; 9 RDS MEMORY D.RANGE STEREO MONO 8 A SW: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you want. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channel is ideal for 2 channel audio sources. The source recorded in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting...DCSmarks use DCS technology. This is the concept name of movies. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by Sony. x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO ...
...stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you want. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channel is ideal for 2 channel audio sources. The source recorded in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting...DCSmarks use DCS technology. This is the concept name of movies. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by Sony. x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...can select only from the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of the following sound fields. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of virtual speakers from...When the headphones are suitable for the signals with the 2CH or A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets you will not be applied again. • You can reproduce the sound characteristics of... appears in 2 channel (stereo). x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you connect a pair of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio ...
...can select only from the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of the following sound fields. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of virtual speakers from...When the headphones are suitable for the signals with the 2CH or A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets you will not be applied again. • You can reproduce the sound characteristics of... appears in 2 channel (stereo). x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you connect a pair of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...you can customize the sound fields to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. Note on the displayed items The setup items you want . LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to +8) in 17 steps. 28GB L (+1 to suit your particular listening situation. Audio input modes ...parameters may be dimmed in each menu vary depending on the input. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust in the display. These settings are stored individually for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT ...
...you can customize the sound fields to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. Note on the displayed items The setup items you want . LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to +8) in 17 steps. 28GB L (+1 to suit your particular listening situation. Audio input modes ...parameters may be dimmed in each menu vary depending on the input. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust in the display. These settings are stored individually for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...1 dB steps. "SF. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from -10 dB to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Note This parameter ...is possible with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. "STD" is compressed dramatically. CLR." Advanced Adjustments and Settings x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. This may be useful when you use a sound field... compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to the initial setting. 29GB
...1 dB steps. "SF. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from -10 dB to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Note This parameter ...is possible with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. "STD" is compressed dramatically. CLR." Advanced Adjustments and Settings x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. This may be useful when you use a sound field... compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to the initial setting. 29GB
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are underlined. Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust from -6 dB to select the setting you want . x A.V.SYNC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a sound field selected with...want to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with the 2CH or A.F.D. XX dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust various receiver settings using the TONE menu. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel ...
... not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are underlined. Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust from -6 dB to select the setting you want . x A.V.SYNC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a sound field selected with...want to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with the 2CH or A.F.D. XX dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust various receiver settings using the TONE menu. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... Lets you specify the input mode for CD, etc.) is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "DEC. x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set to prevent the interruption when playback starts). x DEC. Even when other signals are ... inputs selected with input buttons. PCM". x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you want to listen to "DEC. Note When set to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be ...
... Lets you specify the input mode for CD, etc.) is output. However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "DEC. x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set to prevent the interruption when playback starts). x DEC. Even when other signals are ... inputs selected with input buttons. PCM". x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you want to listen to "DEC. Note When set to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be ...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows by the Program Service name.) 32GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. The remaining time appears in the display. Press + or - Press SLEEP while the power is on..., "SLEEP" lights up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver's display. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the display. • If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until...
... press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows by the Program Service name.) 32GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. The remaining time appears in the display. Press + or - Press SLEEP while the power is on..., "SLEEP" lights up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver's display. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the display. • If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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... (multi-disc qa DVD player changer only). MASTER VOL +/- Select main or sub language. The tables below show the settings of the receiver. AUDIO 9 DVD player/ Changes the sound to continuous playback etc. Satellite tuner/ MD deck CLEAR ea DVD player/ ...player/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ MD deck FM MODE 9 JUMP qs Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. MEMORY Receiver qa Stores the radio stations. Satellite tuner Exits the menu. SHIFT qs Receiver Selects a memory page for music. DISPLAY Receiver/ Selects information qh CD player/ displayed on or...
... (multi-disc qa DVD player changer only). MASTER VOL +/- Select main or sub language. The tables below show the settings of the receiver. AUDIO 9 DVD player/ Changes the sound to continuous playback etc. Satellite tuner/ MD deck CLEAR ea DVD player/ ...player/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ MD deck FM MODE 9 JUMP qs Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. MEMORY Receiver qa Stores the radio stations. Satellite tuner Exits the menu. SHIFT qs Receiver Selects a memory page for music. DISPLAY Receiver/ Selects information qh CD player/ displayed on or...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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.../ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Pauses playback or recording. (Also starts recording with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. VCR/ Selects a menu item. In this receiver) 8 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 9 DCS (Digital CS Tuner) 0/10 BSD (Digital BS Tuner) -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to select the input: To operate Press VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 1 VCR (command...
.../ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Pauses playback or recording. (Also starts recording with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. VCR/ Selects a menu item. In this receiver) 8 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 9 DCS (Digital CS Tuner) 0/10 BSD (Digital BS Tuner) -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to select the input: To operate Press VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 1 VCR (command...
Operating Instructions (HT-DDW670)
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...slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 37GB Additional Information never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of TV sets. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn off . • If you continuously use the receiver for the purpose of the ...to allow it any further. If you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set . If color irregularity is observed... On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that you encounter color irregularity on the nameplate at a large volume, the cabinet ...
...slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 37GB Additional Information never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of TV sets. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn off . • If you continuously use the receiver for the purpose of the ...to allow it any further. If you place the surround speakers slightly further away from TV set . If color irregularity is observed... On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that you encounter color irregularity on the nameplate at a large volume, the cabinet ...