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... 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 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning...
... 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 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 28 Direct tuning 28 Automatic tuning 29 Preset tuning...
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... 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. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL...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 jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB
... 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. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL...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 jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB
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... carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. ... the cords are touching the rear panel of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, or ...
... carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. ... the cords are touching the rear panel of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, or ...
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... factory settings. • All settings in the display. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you . For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
... factory settings. • All settings in the display. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you . For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
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...the speaker 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 ... default unit for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-DDW750, the speaker size and the...code is set all of area code U, CA is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". XXXX Initial setting 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)* ...
...the speaker 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 ... default unit for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-DDW750, the speaker size and the...code is set all of area code U, CA is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select "MICRO SP.". XXXX Initial setting 3.0 m (10 ft.)* 3.0 m (10 ft.)* ...
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Tip The receiver allows you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be set to the illustration below. • Select "PL. If you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the sound from a distance equal to the ... HIGH" if the location of being "inside" the screen. However, it is not possible to your listening position to enjoy surround sound. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. Give it a try! X.X m (XX ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position (C on page...
Tip The receiver allows you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be set to the illustration below. • Select "PL. If you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the sound from a distance equal to the ... HIGH" if the location of being "inside" the screen. However, it is not possible to your listening position to enjoy surround sound. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. Give it a try! X.X m (XX ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position (C on page...
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... XXXXX) • If you are automatically set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "SMALL", you cannot set the following parameters. However, if the speakers are set to activate the bass...If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you connect large speakers that you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to obtain proper balance. Therefore, we recommend that will be located behind the listening position, but presentation...
... XXXXX) • If you are automatically set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*1 • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "SMALL", you cannot set the following parameters. However, if the speakers are set to activate the bass...If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you connect large speakers that you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to obtain proper balance. Therefore, we recommend that will be located behind the listening position, but presentation...
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...position using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from that the level of each speaker. For details on the remote to turn off the test tone. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST ... PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the LEVEL menu, see page 27. While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. Tip You can set it is best not to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut them...
...position using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from that the level of each speaker. For details on the remote to turn off the test tone. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST ... PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the LEVEL menu, see page 27. While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. Tip You can set it is best not to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut them...
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... your digital components. Select AUTO IN COAX IN To Give priority to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not light up . The muting function is selected. If there are no digital signals, analog is also canceled when you selected, select... program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, 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 turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn on the remote to mute the...
... your digital components. Select AUTO IN COAX IN To Give priority to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not light up . The muting function is selected. If there are no digital signals, analog is also canceled when you selected, select... program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, 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 turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn on the remote to mute the...
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... a low frequency signal for your home. appears in the display. Enjoying Surround Sound You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Notes • No sound is selected. AUTO" mode so that you speakers. Mode A.F.D. indicator...
... a low frequency signal for your home. appears in the display. Enjoying Surround Sound You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Notes • No sound is selected. AUTO" mode so that you speakers. Mode A.F.D. indicator...
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... DCS mark use DCS technology. This setting is ideal for DTS format signals. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema...
... DCS mark use DCS technology. This setting is ideal for DTS format signals. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema...
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... other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select "A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets ...sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching science-fiction or action movies with "JAZZ" as the sound...sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the movie screen. To turn the surround...
... other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select "A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets ...sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching science-fiction or action movies with "JAZZ" as the sound...sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the movie screen. To turn the surround...
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... - 32 for models of the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL terminal. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations, etc. Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does...activated. 8 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 12 3 45 6 SP 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 ...
... - 32 for models of the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL terminal. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations, etc. Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does...activated. 8 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 12 3 45 6 SP 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 ...
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... By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the current sound field. Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you want to select the parameter you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. XXX dB S.W. Once...
... By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the current sound field. Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you want to select the parameter you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. XXX dB S.W. Once...
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...you want to turn off the power. 2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1. The settings are applied to all sound fields are reset at night. The setting is possible with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter ...you adjust the "presence" of the surround right speaker. XX dB) Lets you adjust the bass tone. appears in the display and all sound fields. 1 Start playing ...
...you want to turn off the power. 2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1. The settings are applied to all sound fields are reset at night. The setting is possible with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter ...you adjust the "presence" of the surround right speaker. XX dB) Lets you adjust the bass tone. appears in the display and all sound fields. 1 Start playing ...
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... to select one of the receiver on or off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press Satellite tuner/ video components. Selects Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver. MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button repeatedly to output test tone. To watch DVD. To listen to select the surround back decoding modes. Selects A.F.D. Selects...
... to select one of the receiver on or off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press Satellite tuner/ video components. Selects Dual Mono or Bilingual sound of the receiver. MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button repeatedly to output test tone. To watch DVD. To listen to select the surround back decoding modes. Selects A.F.D. Selects...
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...surround effect cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with alcohol. to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is no sound from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver... Check that you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speaker. • Make sure the sound field function is on both the receiver and the component. To prevent...
...surround effect cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with alcohol. to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is no sound from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver... Check that you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speaker. • Make sure the sound field function is on both the receiver and the component. To prevent...
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... You can make . Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL Press MENU or MENU to +10 dB (1 dB steps) OFF, STD, MAX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX) YES, NO 15 LARGE, SMALL LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE, SMALL, NO between 1.0 meters and 7.0 meters (0.1 meters steps)2) ...feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. XXX dB S.W. XXX1) L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) C (CENTER) XXXXX1) SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) L R DIST. L/R XX CTR XXX dB SUR.L. XXXX BASS XX dB TREB. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 4) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST....
... You can make . Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL Press MENU or MENU to +10 dB (1 dB steps) OFF, STD, MAX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX) YES, NO 15 LARGE, SMALL LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE, SMALL, NO between 1.0 meters and 7.0 meters (0.1 meters steps)2) ...feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. XXX dB S.W. XXX1) L R (FRONT) XXXXX1) C (CENTER) XXXXX1) SL SR (SURROUND) XXXXX1) L R DIST. L/R XX CTR XXX dB SUR.L. XXXX BASS XX dB TREB. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 4) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST....