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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 4-244-183-12(1) Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. HT-DDW750 © 2003 Sony Corporation
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 4-244-183-12(1) Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. HT-DDW750 © 2003 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...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 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning 29... Information Precautions 44 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 47 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 51 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
...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 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning 29... Information Precautions 44 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 47 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 51 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
Operating Instructions
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...area code, are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. For details on the lower portion of : - Front/surround speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-MSP2 • Models of your remote, see the illustration below). Tip The instructions in the text...of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. You can also use of other area code STR-K750P - Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of ...
...area code, are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. For details on the lower portion of : - Front/surround speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-MSP2 • Models of your remote, see the illustration below). Tip The instructions in the text...of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. You can also use of other area code STR-K750P - Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of ...
Operating Instructions
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...follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select "NORM. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". The setting is set all of the parameters that follow. To select "NORM. If you (wide ....", turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing MAIN MENU. (To reset to "MICRO SP.", do the same procedure.) Tip The setting for models of other area code is "ft.". The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. XXXX Initial setting 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0...
...follows: Speaker FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Settings SMALL SMALL SMALL YES You cannot change the speaker system, select "NORM. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". The setting is set all of the parameters that follow. To select "NORM. If you (wide ....", turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing MAIN MENU. (To reset to "MICRO SP.", do the same procedure.) Tip The setting for models of other area code is "ft.". The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. XXXX Initial setting 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0...
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... the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. However, when you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as the input selector. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the display (3 steps). DISPLAY Each time you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. Basic Operations Changing the display DIMMER Press...
... the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. However, when you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as the input selector. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the display (3 steps). DISPLAY Each time you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. Basic Operations Changing the display DIMMER Press...
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...: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in..."ANALOG" (page 20). 6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. q; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format....LCR aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17...and that you turn on the receiver. Note Does not light up when dynamic range compression is selected. See pages 28 - ...
...: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in..."ANALOG" (page 20). 6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. q; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the Dolby Digital format....LCR aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17...and that you turn on the receiver. Note Does not light up when dynamic range compression is selected. See pages 28 - ...
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... the same program, then stores only the one , see page 31. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If you want to turn the receiver back on the remote repeatedly to store stations in alphabetical order without redundancy...
... the same program, then stores only the one , see page 31. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If you want to turn the receiver back on the remote repeatedly to store stations in alphabetical order without redundancy...
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... appears in your area, check with the regular program signal. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to is... the button, RDS information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 28), automatic tuning (page 29), or preset tuning (page 29). Each time you tuned to send additional information along with your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do ...
... appears in your area, check with the regular program signal. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to is... the button, RDS information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 28), automatic tuning (page 29), or preset tuning (page 29). Each time you tuned to send additional information along with your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do ...
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...second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the display. This function is useful for playing. For example, two ...affect the signal output from the sources. If you are not familiar with how to tune in the receiver's display when a station or program source is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for .... 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " NAME ". 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of an RDS station. Recording on ...
...second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the display. This function is useful for playing. For example, two ...affect the signal output from the sources. If you are not familiar with how to tune in the receiver's display when a station or program source is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for .... 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " NAME ". 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of an RDS station. Recording on ...
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... 4 Press ENTER. The indicator lights. 2 Press the input selector button (including TV ?/1) for the component you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to serve as part of your system. The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off. Note that accept infrared ...is intended to control. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the model of the receiver. • The above explanation is different, you use those components as an example only. Once the numeric code has been verified,...
... 4 Press ENTER. The indicator lights. 2 Press the input selector button (including TV ?/1) for the component you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to serve as part of your system. The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off. Note that accept infrared ...is intended to control. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the model of the receiver. • The above explanation is different, you use those components as an example only. Once the numeric code has been verified,...
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... 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 the remote is selected and the programming procedure returns to a component. If you fail to program your... remote using other components. To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are based on the model...
... 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 the remote is selected and the programming procedure returns to a component. If you fail to program your... remote using other components. To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are based on the model...
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...Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. If you continuously use the receiver...receiver...protective device on the receiver has been activated because... your receiver, please... the receiver and ...receiver, eliminate the... receiver.... receiver from...receiver itself ; If color irregularity is identical with a mild detergent solution. Also, see "Checking the connections" on the receiver...the receiver ...receiver. • Do not place the receiver near...
...Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. If you continuously use the receiver...receiver...protective device on the receiver has been activated because... your receiver, please... the receiver and ...receiver, eliminate the... receiver.... receiver from...receiver itself ; If color irregularity is identical with a mild detergent solution. Also, see "Checking the connections" on the receiver...the receiver ...receiver. • Do not place the receiver near...
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... code CEL, CEK only. There is different, you cannot use the remote to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of the receiver. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the frequency appears in the display. If the command mode of the stations is...press ALT first before operating the receiver or other component. Preset the stations (page 30). • Press DISPLAY so that you want does not appear.* Contact the radio station and find out whether they are unable to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. If so, the service...
... code CEL, CEK only. There is different, you cannot use the remote to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of the receiver. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the frequency appears in the display. If the command mode of the stations is...press ALT first before operating the receiver or other component. Preset the stations (page 30). • Press DISPLAY so that you want does not appear.* Contact the radio station and find out whether they are unable to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. If so, the service...
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...: 80 W + 80 W2) Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DE495P: FRONT1): 80 W/ch CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W/ch Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K750P: 90 W + 90 W2) Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K750P: FRONT1): 90 W/ch CENTER1): 90 W SURR1): 90 W/ch Reference Power Output2...
...: 80 W + 80 W2) Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DE495P: FRONT1): 80 W/ch CENTER1): 80 W SURR1): 80 W/ch Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K750P: 90 W + 90 W2) Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K750P: FRONT1): 90 W/ch CENTER1): 90 W SURR1): 90 W/ch Reference Power Output2...
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...To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Specifications (continued) 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 ... 70 dB Harmonic 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-kHz tuning scale...7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz) 48GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver.
...To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Specifications (continued) 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 ... 70 dB Harmonic 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-kHz tuning scale...7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz) 48GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver.
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...watts (SA-WMSP75)/100 watts (SA-WMSP85), minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of other area code • SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP75 for center speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded...MSP75 SS-CNP2/SS-CNP75 Approx. 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz) Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) SA-WMSP75 for models of area code U, CA only SA-WMSP85 for center speaker Models of other area code AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 - 200 Hz;
...watts (SA-WMSP75)/100 watts (SA-WMSP85), minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of other area code • SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP75 for center speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded...MSP75 SS-CNP2/SS-CNP75 Approx. 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz) Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) SA-WMSP75 for models of area code U, CA only SA-WMSP85 for center speaker Models of other area code AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 - 200 Hz;
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Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (2) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only (SS-MSP2...
Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (2) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only (SS-MSP2...
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... to +6 dB (1 dB step) 27 -6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step) 1) Only when you select "NORM. XXX dB D. XXXX BASS XX dB TREB. buttons. SP." 2) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 4) For...
... to +6 dB (1 dB step) 27 -6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB step) 1) Only when you select "NORM. XXX dB D. XXXX BASS XX dB TREB. buttons. SP." 2) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 4) For...