Sony HT-DDW840 Owner's manual

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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The mode) and serial numbers are located on tile vzar panel. Record the Selia) number
il! lbe space provided below. Refer lo them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740 Serial No.
HT-DDW840
HT-DDW740
© 2002 Sony Corporation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do nol cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspepers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fin or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled wi_h liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install tile appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is inteeded to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock Io persons.
This symbol is intended to alelt the
user _othe presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicfilg)
instructions in the lilerature
accompanying tile appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
_oPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with _he instructions, may cause harmful
interthrence to radio communications. However, lhere
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
Off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct _he
interthl_nce by one or more of the following
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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase lhe separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Conner the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that ally changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipmenk
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided _o call CATV syslem
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that tile cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close _o the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ENERGY STAR _'°is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR e partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that lhis
product meets Ihe ENERGY STAR :'
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This receiver incorporales Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manuthctured under license B'om Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby', "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
tr',_lemarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround?' are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups ................. 10
Multi channel input hookups _ ............. 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
Selecting the component .......................
Changing the display ........................... 23
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input
audio signal ................................... 24
Selecting a sound field ........................ 24
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ......................... 26
Enjoying slereo sound in multi channel
(Dolby Pro Logic ll) k/................... 26
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 27
Customizing sound fields ......................
Receiving Broadcasts
Storing FM stolons automatically
(AUTOBETICAL) _>...................... 31
Direct tuning ........................................ 31
Automatic tuning ................................. 32
Preset tuning ........................................ 32
Using the Radio Data Syslem (RDS) 2_...... 34
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 36
Recording ............................................ 36
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 37
Adjustments using the SET UP
button ............................................ 37
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP4111}
Before you use your remole ................ 39
Remote button description ................... 39
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 42
Programming the remote ..................... 43
Operations Using the Remote
RM.U3063}
Before you use your remole ................ 46
Remote butlon description ................... 46
Changing the factory setting of a function
button ............................................ 49
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 50
"I_oubleshooting ................................... 50
Specifications ...................................... 53
Tables of settings using SURR,
LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and
TREBLE buttons ........................... 57
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 58
Li HT-DDW840 only.
21 Models of area code CEL, CEK onty.
31 HT-DDW740 only.
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About This Manual
The instrucbons in this manual al_ for models
HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW74Ik Check your model
number by looking at the lower right comer of tl_e
front panel. In dfis manual, the HT-DDW840 is used
for illustration purpose mdess stated otherwise. Any
dit_rence in operation is clearly indicated in the texL
for example, "HT-DDW840 only".
The HT-DDW840 consists of:
- Receiver STR-K840P
Speaker system
FmnI/surround speakers SS-MSP2
Center speaker SS-CNP2
Sub woot_r SA-WMSP4
The HT-DDW740 consists of:
- Receiver STR-K740P
Speaker system
From/surround speakers SS-MSP2
Center speaker SS-CNP2
Sub woot_r SA-WMSP2
About area codes
The al_a code of lhe receiver you pUl_hased is
shown on Ihe lower portion of the rear panel (see
tl_e illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, ale clearly indiczted in tile text, for
example, "Models of area code AA only".
Till
The ins{ructions in this manual describe die controls
On the receiver. You can also use the conIrols on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on _he receiver, For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 39 - 45 for RM-PP41 !
(HT-DDW840 only) and pages 46 49 for RM-U306
(HT-DDW740 only).
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PP411 (HT-DDW840 only)
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT,
12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote _we
not available.
For RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only)
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not
available.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activ3te _he filet time you
turn on lhe power. When lhe demonstration sta_s,
the following message appears in lhe display:
"NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU"
TO cancel the demonstration
Press I/(_ to turn the receiver off while the above
message is being displayed. The next time you
mm the receiver on, the demonstration will not
appear.
TO view the demonstration
Hold down SET LIP and pl_sS I/_ to turn on tl_e
towel\
Notes
Running the demonstration will clear lhe
receiver's memory. For details on what will be
cleal_d, see "Clearing the receiver's memol2€"
on page 15.
There will be no sound when tl_e demonstration
mode is activaled.
YOUcannot cancel demonslration if you did not
press I/(D while the above message is being
displayed. To cancel demonstration after tl;e
above message appears, press I/(_) twice to
activate the demonstration again. Then, press
I/(D while the aNwe message is being
displzyed.
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Illustration number
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons tbat NAME [] (36)
are mentioned in the text. "r '_
Name of button/part Reference page
I ALPHABETICAL ORDER
2 CIt _] (26)
A.DEC [_1 (24, 265
AM (Except for models of area
code CEL, CEK 5 [_7_](31, 32)
BASS+/ {{_ (19, 30, 57)
CD [!_ 1225
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C
[_] (25)
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator)
[]2_](24)
DIMMER _.] (23)
DISPLAY [i_] (23, 34, 52)
Display EI_](235
DVD/LD I_J](22)
ENTER _2_(36)
FM (Except for models of al_a
code CEL, CEK) 1_] 131, 32)
FM/AM (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) [_I_(31,32)
FM MODE (Models of al_a code
CEL, CEK only) _, (Except for
models of area code CEL, CEK)
[_;] (325
INPUT MODE [Ji_](22)
IR (receptor) [_1 09, 46, 52)
LEVEL [_ (!6, 20, 28, 575
MASTER VOLUME [2_ (20, 511)
MD]TAPE [!17](22)
MEMORY ]_ (31,33)
PRESET TUNING +/- (Except
for models of area code CEL,
CEK) [_] (33, 54)
PTY (models of area code CEL,
CEK only) [_] (34)
SET UP [_114, 16,37,575
StIIFr_1 035
SLEEP (HT_DDW740 only) [1.1_]
075
SURR1!_](28,57)
MENU +/- [3_ (16, 28, 36, 37, 575 TREBLE +/_ [_1 (30, 57 )
MENU </> [_.] (16, 28, 36, 37, 57) TUNER _ (22, 32, 33, 36)
MODE [_71(25, 30, 51) TUNING +/- [_I (32)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) (HT-DDW840 only)
{225
MULTI CH IN (HT-DDWg40
only) {_._(225
MUTING [_ (22, 50)
VIDEO 1 I_i_ (225
VIDEO 2 [{7_(225
I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS I
I/_) (power) _i] (4, 15, 20, 21,
30, 3 l, 54)
NAME [_I 06)
PHONES (jack) [_ (22, 51)
PRESET/PTY SELECT +/-
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only) [_] (33, 34)
[] Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
White
(L)
Red(R) _ _ Red (R)
[] Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yel!ow (video) _[lc_ /,Fc_Z_ Yellow (video)
White (Uaedio) _ White (Uaudlo)Red (R/audio) Red (R/audlo)
[] Video cord (not supplied)
Yeitow (video) Yellow (video)
[] Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Black @ Black
r=lCoaxial digital cord (supplied)
Orange Orange
r'JMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black @ Black
Before you get started
Turn off the power to all componems before making any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the com_ections are completed.
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
When connecting an audio]video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
d_e components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (lel_, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
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The shape of tile connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes on antenna hookups
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
Be sm'e to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
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DVD or LD player
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TV monitor
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV's audio output j*_cks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you *we
connecting a sep*_rate TV tuner (or satellite
tuner), connect both the audio and video output
jacks to the receiver *_sshown *_bove.
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Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digitM
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center spet_ker) and a sub woot_r are required. You can also connect tin LD player with an RF OUT
jack via tin RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RFI (not supplied).
Notes
You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit's digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal lo either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
"Troubleshooting" on page 50.
All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
TV tuner,
satellite tuner or
DVD player*
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DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
col_n]ections.
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HT-DDW840 only
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi chmmel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other 0
them Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you =
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi ch_mnel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub wootEr are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
When using the com;_tions described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub wootbr from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
See page 13 for details oll speaker system hookup.
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Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
To a wall outlet
AC power cord
Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
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Required cords
[] Speaker cords (supplied)
[] Monaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
(+)
(-)
Black
Active sub woofer
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Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
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Surrout_d_peaker
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Surround speaker
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Centerspesker
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Tip
TO prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, atatch the supplied foot pads at tile bat!am
of the speakers.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Notes
Cannot the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker ten_inals and file short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
ten_inals.
Twist the stripped ends of lhe speaker cords about
10 mm (2_ inch). Be sure to match the speaker
cord _othe appropriate terminal on the components:
+ to + and - to . If lhe cords ale reve_ed, the
somrd will be distorted and will lack bass,
If you use speake_ with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume ca_fully lo avoid excessive
output on the speaker.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components_
speakers_ and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 20.
if no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
lYom a speaker other them the one whose mune
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be sbort-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure tha_ you turn down the volume
before you turn off _he receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
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Once you have booked up the speakers _md
turned on tbe power, clear the receiver's
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) _md perform _my other
initial setup opernfions necessnry for your
system+
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 21 ).
Clearing the receiver's
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you w_mt to clear the receiver's memory,
do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration activates when you turn on the
power.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down I/(J) for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (p_ge 4) and all of
the l_llowing items are reset or cleared:
All preset stations are reset or cleared.
All sound field par_uneters are reset to
their factory settings.
All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cle_wed.
All SET UP p_wameters are reset to
their factory settings.
The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations _we
cleared.
The master volume is set to VOL MIN.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adiust SET UP par_uneters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For 1he adiust_ble
parameters, see the table on page 57. See pages
15-20 for speaker settings _md pages 37-38 for
other settings.
For the best possible surround sound, all
spe_kers should be the same dist_mce from the
listening position (O).
However, the receiver lets you ph_ce the center
speaker up to 1+5meters (5 tEet) closer (O)
and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters ( 15
feet) closer (0) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1+0 to
12+0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (I_).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakersto yourside
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
DO not place the center speaker fallher away from the
listening position |han the front speakel_.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the
speaker size and the sub woofer selection has
been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite
Speaker) according to the supplied spenker
system.
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size
_md sub woofer selection has been configurated
_rsfollows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configur_tion if you
select MICRO SP.
if you chnnge the spe_ker system, select
NORM. SP. You can _djust the speaker size
_md subwoofer selection when you select
NORM. SP. (pnge 18).
To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.)
Tip
The selting tbr Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize tile sound balance.
If you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select
MICRO SP.
Caution
When you use Micro Salellite Speakers and the
speaker size is se_ to "LARGE", you may not obtain
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged st high volume position.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press MENU < or MENU > to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered autorn_fically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
_ DIST. XX.X m (ti.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)*
DIST. XX.X m (tt.)* 5.0 m (16 f!.)*
_ DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* 3.5 m (11 f!.)*
BEHD.
_ IIGT. XXX LOW
* Models of area code U, CA only.
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Front speaker distance (_ _ DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (O on page 15).
Center speaker distance (_ DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (O on page 15) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (O on page 15).
Surround speaker distance ({_
D_ST.XX.Xm(ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (_ on page 15) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (_ on page 15).
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
ill terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker thl_tber than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set mole than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers call not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And tbey can be no mole than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, se_ting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speakel\ In
otber words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
IN2 m (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will creale a fairl * realistic sensation of being
"inside" the screen. If yotl cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
{shorter} than tile actual distance will cl_ate a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often l_SUlts in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
Surround speaker posRion (_
PL XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Rel :r to the illustration below.
Select "S[DE" if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section _.
Select "MID" if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section _.
Select "BEHD2' if the location of your
smround speakers corresponds to section _.
* These parametels are not available wben
"Surround speaker size (_ _)" is set to "NO".
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Multi channel surround setup
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Surround speaker height (_
HGT, XXX)*
This par_uneter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
Select"LOW"ifd_elocationofyoursurround
speakers corresponds to section I_.
Select"H1GH'ifd_elocationofyours_rround
speakers conesponds to section O.
* These parameters ale not available when
"Surround speaker size (_ _)" is sel m "NO".
Tip
The surroimd speaker position parameter is designed
specitically for implement ation of the Digital Cinema
Sound modes with vilaual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with vilOtUalelements were designed under tile
pl_mise that tile surromld speaker would be located
behind lhe listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with tile surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
immediate let] and right of the listening position, tile
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to "PL. SIDE".
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you m_y obtain
better results using "PL. MID" and "PL. BEHD." if
your speakers ale located high above the listening
position, even if they ale to the immediate left and
right.
Thel_fore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
h_s on your listening environment. Choose the selting
that provides a go_xl sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from tile surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you ale not sure
which sounds besb select "PL. BEHD." and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system
other than the supplied one, be sure to
set the following parameters.
For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see
page 16.
Front speaker size (_ _)
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
If the sound is distorted, or you l?el a lack of
surround effects when using muhi channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
d_e bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from d_e sub
woofer.
When the front speakers are set to "SMALL",
d_e center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to "SMALL" (unless
previously set to "NO").
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Center speaker size (_)
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
However, if the front speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to
"LARGE".
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using m_dti channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies fiom the front
speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub wool?r. *E
If you do not connect a center speaker, select
"NO". The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers. .2
Surround speaker size (_ _)
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
However, if the front speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the surround
speakers to "LARGE".
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using m_dti channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
wool?r or other "LARGE" speakers.
If you do not connect surround speakers, select
-NO,..3
Tip
*1 *3 correspond to tile tM!owing Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
Tip
Internally, _he LARGE and SMALL settings ti0r each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
i_direction circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE"
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them. if pessible.
Thereti)]_, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but pl_ fer not to have
bass fi'equencies outpul from that speaker, set it to
"SMALL".
If tile overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
al! speakers to "LARGE". If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS +/- to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 30.
Sub woofer selection (_ S.W. XXX)
If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES".
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
"NO". This activates the bass redirection
circuitJ y and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
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Multi channel surround setup
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Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorpor3tes a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press I/_) to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
"T. TONE" appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence+
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 28.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adiustment is performed.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
YOUcan adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Tam MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL 4-/- on the lemote.
Notes
Tile lest tone cannot be output when the leceiver is
set to MULTI CH IN (HT+DDW840 only).
The adjusted value ale shown in the display during
adjustmenL
Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automaticMly), we lecommend you
_llow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using lhe
remote.
Listening to the subwoofer
FOWER POWER indicator
First, turn down the volume on the receiver.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin pl_ying the programme source.
1 Turn on the receiver and select the
programme source.
2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator on the subwool_r
lights up in green.
3 Play the programme source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the subwoofer
LEVEL
1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the progr_unme
source.
Note
DO not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.
Extraneous noise may be heard.
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Sony HT-DDW840 Owner's manual

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