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... hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 21 Basic Operations ... 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...
... hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 21 Basic Operations ... 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...
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... 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "HT-DDW840 only". Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of the rear panel (see the illustration below). Notes •... THE DISPLAY THANK YOU" To cancel the demonstration Press ?/1 to the area code, are not available. The next time you turn the receiver on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote is being displayed...
... 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "HT-DDW840 only". Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of the rear panel (see the illustration below). Notes •... THE DISPLAY THANK YOU" To cancel the demonstration Press ?/1 to the area code, are not available. The next time you turn the receiver on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote is being displayed...
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...DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to either coaxial or optical connections. You must first convert the RF...jacks. 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 an RF OUT jack via an ...
...DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to either coaxial or optical connections. You must first convert the RF...jacks. 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 an RF OUT jack via an ...
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... input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. If ...your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω ...
... input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. If ...your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω ...
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...240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ...connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the local power supply voltage. Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L Setting the voltage selector If your...
...240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ...connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the local power supply voltage. Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L Setting the voltage selector If your...
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e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN B E Front speaker (R) A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker e continued 13GB
e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN B E Front speaker (R) A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Center speaker e continued 13GB
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... turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker terminal. For details on the speakers. When you turn on the components: + to take the...
... turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker terminal. For details on the speakers. When you turn on the components: + to take the...
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...All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • All index names (of the following . Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your room (etc.). When placing surround speakers to set to your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB Tip To..., etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. This procedure is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of preset stations and program sources)...
...All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • All index names (of the following . Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your room (etc.). When placing surround speakers to set to your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° continued 15GB Tip To..., etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. This procedure is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of preset stations and program sources)...
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If you select MICRO SP. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. to select the setting you may also be damaged at high volume position. The setting is set all of area code U, CA ... on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.) Tip The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the supplied speaker system. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. XXX SL SR HGT. LOW * Models of the parameters that...
If you select MICRO SP. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. to select the setting you may also be damaged at high volume position. The setting is set all of area code U, CA ... on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.) Tip The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the supplied speaker system. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. Initial settings Parameter L R DIST. XXX SL SR HGT. LOW * Models of the parameters that...
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... parameters are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. Likewise, the surround speakers can be set the center speaker further than the front speakers. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the front speakers. continued 17GB Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because...
... parameters are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. Likewise, the surround speakers can be set the center speaker further than the front speakers. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the front speakers. continued 17GB Tip The receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because...
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...effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". If you feel a lack of the front speakers. Nevertheless, each setting has on NORM. and then use the speaker system other modes. SP. (Normal Speaker), see page 16. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that... best succeeds in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you connect large speakers that will not be sure to set to section B. SIDE". BEHD." BEHD." B B 60 A A 30 *...
...effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". If you feel a lack of the front speakers. Nevertheless, each setting has on NORM. and then use the speaker system other modes. SP. (Normal Speaker), see page 16. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that... best succeeds in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you connect large speakers that will not be sure to set to section B. SIDE". BEHD." BEHD." B B 60 A A 30 *...
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... set to "SMALL", you cannot set the surround speakers to "LARGE". • If the sound is best not to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut... the bass signal from that speaker, set them , if possible. If there is cut them to "LARGE" ...
... set to "SMALL", you cannot set the surround speakers to "LARGE". • If the sound is best not to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut... the bass signal from that speaker, set them , if possible. If there is cut them to "LARGE" ...
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...select the programme source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to turn the volume of speakers. Adjusting the subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to the programme source. Note Do not turn off the test tone. Set the volume... Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of the woofer to maximum. ...
...select the programme source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to turn the volume of speakers. Adjusting the subwoofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to the programme source. Note Do not turn off the test tone. Set the volume... Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker. Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to the subwoofer POWER indicator First, turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of the woofer to maximum. ...
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If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to correct the problem. 21GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component that you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on page 50 and take the appropriate measures to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing.
If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the function button to correct the problem. 21GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on the component that you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on page 50 and take the appropriate measures to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing.
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INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each time you press the button, the input mode of all the speakers. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to select the input mode for your digital components. Note If 96 kHz digital ... priority to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. If there are turned off. Specify the digital audio signals input to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP. PHONES Use to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. OFF" lights up when the unit is canceled when you turn the...
INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each time you press the button, the input mode of all the speakers. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to select the input mode for your digital components. Note If 96 kHz digital ... priority to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. If there are turned off. Specify the digital audio signals input to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP. PHONES Use to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. OFF" lights up when the unit is canceled when you turn the...
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... frequency signal for enjoying the movie software encoded with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for output to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. "AUTO DEC." However, if there are selected, "Digital Cinema Sound" indicator in the display...DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode automatically detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. See...
... frequency signal for enjoying the movie software encoded with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for output to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. "AUTO DEC." However, if there are selected, "Digital Cinema Sound" indicator in the display...DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode automatically detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. 24GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. See...
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...Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is indicated in the display. Cinema Studio EX is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. The current sound field is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from the surround speakers... About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of movie. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of a...
...Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is indicated in the display. Cinema Studio EX is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. The current sound field is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from the surround speakers... About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of movie. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of a...
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...channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). "2CH ST." Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can take advantage of program ...sofware by looking at its packaging. Tips • The receiver lets you can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. Notes...
...channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). "2CH ST." Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can take advantage of program ...sofware by looking at its packaging. Tips • The receiver lets you can reproduce the stereo sound in the display. Notes...
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... being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. Example: Recording format (...Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. OFF OPT COAX D.RANGE LCR L F E SL...
... being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. Example: Recording format (...Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays qa qs 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. OFF OPT COAX D.RANGE LCR L F E SL...
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... parameters. The setting is entered automatically. 28GB qs SP. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you customize a sound field. to "YES" (page 19) and the audio signal is actually being reproduced. The button lights up when...channel signal is output from page 15 before you can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from the SUB WOOFER jacks. To get the most from multi...
... parameters. The setting is entered automatically. 28GB qs SP. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you customize a sound field. to "YES" (page 19) and the audio signal is actually being reproduced. The button lights up when...channel signal is output from page 15 before you can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from the SUB WOOFER jacks. To get the most from multi...