Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... the antenna. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty is valid only in exchange for defective parts for all parts costs. 3. 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 you enter into a service contract...
... the antenna. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty is valid only in exchange for defective parts for all parts costs. 3. 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 you enter into a service contract...
Operating Instructions
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... Up the Components Required cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Other hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 12 Performing initial setup operations ..... 14 Multi channel surround setup 14 Checking the connections 19 Basic Operations Selecting the component 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25...
... Up the Components Required cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Other hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 12 Performing initial setup operations ..... 14 Multi channel surround setup 14 Checking the connections 19 Basic Operations Selecting the component 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver. About This Manual The HT-DDW750 consists of other area code STR-K750P - Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote RM-PP412 The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the receiver. Center speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-CNP2 • Models of the rear panel (see pages 36 - 43. 4GB Sub woofer...
... receiver. About This Manual The HT-DDW750 consists of other area code STR-K750P - Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote RM-PP412 The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the receiver. Center speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-CNP2 • Models of the rear panel (see pages 36 - 43. 4GB Sub woofer...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD player (etc.)* B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R * Make either coaxial or optical connections. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your home. 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 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. Note All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input...
... DVD player (etc.)* B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R * Make either coaxial or optical connections. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your home. 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 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. Note All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input...
Operating Instructions
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... turn off the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone...
... turn off the receiver. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the speaker cord Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone...
Operating Instructions
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... using your receiver for your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 51. See pages 14-18 for speaker settings and pages 34-35 for other initial setup operations necessary 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 while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 19). Multi channel surround setup For the best...
... using your receiver for your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 51. See pages 14-18 for speaker settings and pages 34-35 for other initial setup operations necessary 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 while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 19). Multi channel surround setup For the best...
Operating Instructions
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... sound of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to "NO"). • When the sub woofer is distorted, or you cannot change this setting. x Front speaker size ( L R XXXXX) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". x Center speaker...
... sound of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to "NO"). • When the sub woofer is distorted, or you cannot change this setting. x Front speaker size ( L R XXXXX) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". x Center speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... turn the volume up in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the remote to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is also canceled when you press the button, the input mode of the currently selected component switches. If there are no digital signals, analog is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not light up . Specify the analog audio signals input...
... turn the volume up in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the remote to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is also canceled when you press the button, the input mode of the currently selected component switches. If there are no digital signals, analog is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not light up . Specify the analog audio signals input...
Operating Instructions
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... to 2 channel. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. repeatedly to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the surround parameter. The A.F.D. To fully enjoy surround sound, you want to listen to select "A.F.D. The 2CH indicator lights up...
... to 2 channel. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. repeatedly to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the surround parameter. The A.F.D. To fully enjoy surround sound, you want to listen to select "A.F.D. The 2CH indicator lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... the acoustics of DVD software, etc. Selecting other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you listen to CD with a sampling frequency of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to...
... the acoustics of DVD software, etc. Selecting other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you listen to CD with a sampling frequency of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to...
Operating Instructions
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... DTS format signals. 5 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 20). 6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. q; qa LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of area code CEL, CEK only. 7 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 8 D.RANGE: Lights up if the center and surround speakers are input. PRO LOGIC" lights up when you turn on the receiver. OPT: Lights...
... DTS format signals. 5 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 20). 6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. q; qa LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of area code CEL, CEK only. 7 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 8 D.RANGE: Lights up if the center and surround speakers are input. PRO LOGIC" lights up when you turn on the receiver. OPT: Lights...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). See the tables on back page for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you adjust the balance and volumes of the current sound field. parameter. L/R XX Initial setting BALANCE CTR XXX dB SUR.L. RANGE COMP. XXX STD 26GB Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field...
... receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). See the tables on back page for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you adjust the balance and volumes of the current sound field. parameter. L/R XX Initial setting BALANCE CTR XXX dB SUR.L. RANGE COMP. XXX STD 26GB Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field...
Operating Instructions
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... Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" on page 30. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function...
... Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" on page 30. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function...
Operating Instructions
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..., use the remote to turn on the receiver. If this happens, switch to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. However, with the initial settings above , the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". Each time you cannot use as follows: C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2 Tip The initial setting is with audio CDs, you may experience noise. Notes • The initial setting for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. Other Operations 35GB PCM) Use...
..., use the remote to turn on the receiver. If this happens, switch to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. However, with the initial settings above , the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". Each time you cannot use as follows: C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2 Tip The initial setting is with audio CDs, you may experience noise. Notes • The initial setting for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. Other Operations 35GB PCM) Use...
Operating Instructions
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... TUNER Receiver PHONO AUX Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver 2CH A.F.D. To listen to output test tone. Selects C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B and C.ST.EX C. Press to compact disc. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct keyin-mode. B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting. Adjusts the master volume of the four cursor modes: SET UP, LEVEL, TONE and NAME. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on the TV screen. To watch DVD. To listen to radio programs. To listen to select the surround...
... TUNER Receiver PHONO AUX Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver 2CH A.F.D. To listen to output test tone. Selects C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B and C.ST.EX C. Press to compact disc. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct keyin-mode. B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting. Adjusts the master volume of the four cursor modes: SET UP, LEVEL, TONE and NAME. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on the TV screen. To watch DVD. To listen to radio programs. To listen to select the surround...
Operating Instructions
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... work depending on the model of the receiver. • The above explanation is unable to control. Mode AV1 AV2 Indicator lights once twice To reset the remote to control nonSony components by the indicator. See the tables on pages 41-43 for set operation. Selecting the command mode You can check the remote by changing the code. Note that the remote can program the remote to factory settings Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL - Programming...
... work depending on the model of the receiver. • The above explanation is unable to control. Mode AV1 AV2 Indicator lights once twice To reset the remote to control nonSony components by the indicator. See the tables on pages 41-43 for set operation. Selecting the command mode You can check the remote by changing the code. Note that the remote can program the remote to factory settings Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL - Programming...
Operating Instructions
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... reset the remote to activate the input source you fail to program your particular component. Notes • The indicator turns off . To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. To activate the input source after programming Press the programmed button to factory settings. If you want. Notes • The numeric codes are valid. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components...
... reset the remote to activate the input source you fail to program your particular component. Notes • The indicator turns off . To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. To activate the input source after programming Press the programmed button to factory settings. If you want. Notes • The numeric codes are valid. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components...
Operating Instructions
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... power supply. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be installed near heat sources, or in a location with adequate ventilation to use any of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to cancel the muting function. • Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is indicated on the nameplate at "VOL MIN". • Press MUTING on the remote to turn down the volume...
... power supply. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be installed near heat sources, or in a location with adequate ventilation to use any of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to cancel the muting function. • Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is indicated on the nameplate at "VOL MIN". • Press MUTING on the remote to turn down the volume...
Operating Instructions
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...; Adjust balance parameters in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Make sure the sound field function is on the receiver. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the digital input jacks of...
...; Adjust balance parameters in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Make sure the sound field function is on the receiver. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the digital input jacks of...
Operating Instructions
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..., PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be temporarily out of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. However, note that all settings on the receiver...
..., PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be temporarily out of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. However, note that all settings on the receiver...