masterpage:Right filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB01COV_HT-DDW670U.fm] GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 1 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM 2-342-216-13(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB02REG_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 2 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB02REG_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 3 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW670. Check your receiver’s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver.
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filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 5 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Getting Started Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
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filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 11 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM 3: Connecting speakers Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Getting Started Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.
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filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 13 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Notes Installing the speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. Getting Started You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall. • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 14 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Performing initial setup operations 4: Connecting the AC power cord 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.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 15 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.
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filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB03CON_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 17 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Getting Started 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 18 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM To use the headphones Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to select the input.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 19 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Listening to FM/AM radio You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 The last received station is tuned in. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 20 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Storing FM stations automatically — AUTOBETICAL Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 21 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Tuning to preset stations 1 The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 22 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Notes • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display. • When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the display.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 23 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Changing the display Amplifier Operation Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB04BSC_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 24 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM About the indications in the display 1 2 3 SW LFE SP L C R SL S SR 4 5 6 ; PRO LOGIC II DTS SLEEP OPT COAX 7 ; DIGITAL qa q; 9 D.RANGE RDS MEMORY STEREO MONO 8 qs A SW: Lights up when audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. H D.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB05SND_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 25 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer — 2CH STEREO Press 2CH. “2CH ST.” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. A.F.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB05SND_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 26 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB05SND_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 27 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB06ADV_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 28 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 2 Press input buttons to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB06ADV_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 29 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) x Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. “SF. CLR.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB06ADV_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 30 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu. 1 2 3 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ TONE ”.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB06ADV_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 31 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Advanced Adjustments and Settings Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB070TH_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 32 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP while the power is on.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB08REM_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 33 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU002 You can use the remote RM-AAU002 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB08REM_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 34 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button Operations Remote Button ENTER wl Receiver/ Enters the selection. VCR/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ MD deck FM MODE 9 Receiver JUMP qs Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and the current channels.
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filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 37 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources If color irregularity is observed...
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 38 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 28).
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 39 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 40 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 14). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 41 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Models of area code AU (6 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) FRONT2): 40 W/ch 40 W CENTER2): SURR2): 40 W/ch (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 0.09%) SUB WOOFER2): 40 W (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT2): 50 W/ch 50 W CENTER2): 50 W/ch SURR2): (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 0.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Left GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 42 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 145 × 301.5 mm (17 × 5 6/8 × 11 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 6.
filename[D:\Sony SEM ju\DATA_STRDE670_revised3\J9050220_2342216131DDW670_GB\2342216131\GB09ADD_HT-DDW670U.fm] masterpage:Right-3 (3 column) GB01COV_HT-DDW670-U.book Page 43 Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:31 PM List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number r DISPLAY 2 (21, 23, 39) R Name of button/part R Reference page Main unit I-O ALPHABETICAL ORDER A.F.D.
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