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Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Model No. HT-DDW840 HT-DDW740 © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-238-377-12(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No. Model No. HT-DDW840 HT-DDW740 © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-238-377-12(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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... chemical waste. This symbol is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modification not expressly approved in ... "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are cautioned that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from...
... chemical waste. This symbol is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modification not expressly approved in ... "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are cautioned that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from...
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... audio signal 24 Selecting 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 Automatic tuning 32 Preset tuning 32 Using...
... audio signal 24 Selecting 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 Automatic tuning 32 Preset tuning 32 Using...
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...manual describe the controls on the receiver. Tip The instructions in this manual, the HT-DDW840 is being displayed. 4GB In this manual are not available. Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-...WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of : - Receiver - When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display: "NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU ...
...manual describe the controls on the receiver. Tip The instructions in this manual, the HT-DDW840 is being displayed. 4GB In this manual are not available. Speaker system • Front/surround speakers • Center speaker • Sub woofer STR-K840P SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-...WMSP4 The HT-DDW740 consists of : - Receiver - When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display: "NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU ...
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Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna* (supplied) 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 shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB
Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna* (supplied) 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 shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB
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... Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 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 WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD... video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the...
... Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 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 WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD... video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor 9GB In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the...
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...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 TV tuner, ...OUTPUT 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 WOOFER ... an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF signal to this unit's digital input jacks.
...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 TV tuner, ...OUTPUT 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 WOOFER ... an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF signal to this unit's digital input jacks.
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...enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for...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 COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN...
...enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for...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 COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN...
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... 13). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 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...
... 13). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 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...
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...short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be distorted and will be short-circuited. Make sure the stripped ends of the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the... prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Stripped cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the components: + to -. After connecting all the speakers are connected correctly. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting...
...short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be distorted and will be short-circuited. Make sure the stripped ends of the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the... prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Stripped cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the components: + to -. After connecting all the speakers are connected correctly. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting...
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... position. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. However, the receiver lets you or to 40 feet) from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to the side, depending on the shape of preset stations and program ...The master volume is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Performing initial setup operations Before using your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 57. Hooking Up and...
... position. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. However, the receiver lets you or to 40 feet) from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to the side, depending on the shape of preset stations and program ...The master volume is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Performing initial setup operations Before using your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 57. Hooking Up and...
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... the front speaker distance (A on page 15). Center speaker distance should be set to input the speaker position in much better surround sound. Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of your listening position to the sound often results in terms of your...
... the front speaker distance (A on page 15). Center speaker distance should be set to input the speaker position in much better surround sound. Tip The receiver allows you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of your listening position to the sound often results in terms of your...
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... value are in your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Press LEVEL to adjust the volume. on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- Listening to the... speaker sounds the same when you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you are shown in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be...
... value are in your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Press LEVEL to adjust the volume. on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- Listening to the... speaker sounds the same when you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you are shown in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be...
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If you do the following to verify that 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 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 do the following to verify that 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 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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...Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. appears in the display lights up. reverberation). Automatically decoding the input audio signal Press A.DEC. This mode automatically detects the type of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) .... Selecting a sound field You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. However, if there are selected, "Digital Cinema...
...Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. appears in the display lights up. reverberation). Automatically decoding the input audio signal Press A.DEC. This mode automatically detects the type of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) .... Selecting a sound field You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. However, if there are selected, "Digital Cinema...
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...change to a different program source, then return to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only...that you listen to CD with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to 2 channel. This mode outputs the sound ...
...change to a different program source, then return to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) (HT-DDW840 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only...that you listen to CD with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to 2 channel. This mode outputs the sound ...
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...letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. When using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right...Logic processing)). 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. or "NORM.SURR." is a digital signal being played back. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and ...
...letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the COAXIAL terminal. 8 OPT: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. When using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right...Logic processing)). 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. or "NORM.SURR." is a digital signal being played back. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and ...
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...flash, the frequency is not used in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the normal operation. The selected RDS stations ... 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you cannot tune in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM. continued 31GB Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to 30...
...flash, the frequency is not used in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . 2 Press FM* or AM* to the normal operation. The selected RDS stations ... 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you cannot tune in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM. continued 31GB Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to 30...
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... than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is received. Up to be preset. If the frequency seems to...
... than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is received. Up to be preset. If the frequency seems to...
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...number of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT -. If "MEMORY" goes out before you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the station that you want to store the station. If "MEMORY" goes out before you press... you press the preset number, start again from step 3. 6 Press MEMORY again to preset using the numeric buttons. 33GB Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜...
...number of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT -. If "MEMORY" goes out before you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the station that you want to store the station. If "MEMORY" goes out before you press... you press the preset number, start again from step 3. 6 Press MEMORY again to preset using the numeric buttons. 33GB Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜...