3-284-098-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDWG700 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing the speakers .............................12 2: Connecting the speakers ..........................14 3: Connecting the audio/video components.............................................15 4: Connecting the antennas..........................20 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) ...........................
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 4 2 3 5 7 6 MASTER VOLUME ?/1 DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN PHONES qs qa q; 9 8 . Name Function Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 21, 25, 26, 39). G MASTER VOLUME B DIMMER Press to adjust the brightness of the display.
About the indicators on the display 1 2 3 SW LFE ;D L C R SL S SR 4 ; PLII 5 ; PL qs 7 8 MEMORY D.RANGE ST MONO 6 OPT DTS COAX qa q; 9 Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. F DTS B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.
Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D.
Rear panel 1 2 DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL AM SAT IN COAXIAL DVD/BD IN DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SUB WOOFER IN IN IN SA-CD/CD TV SAT SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L L R 5 SPEAKERS 4 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN jack Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN sound quality jack (page 18). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 20).
Remote commander TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (N) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 47). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).
Name Function H AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to perform menu operations. I ENTER MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/– MASTER VOL +a)/– Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner. Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.
Function Q DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (N) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen. R TOOLS/ OPTIONS Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (N) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV.
1: Installing the speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.
3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Getting Started Installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker You can install your front, center and surround speakers on the wall. 1 3/16 inch (4.6 mm) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below. 13/32 inch (10 mm) 3/16 inch (4 mm) more than 1 inch (25 mm) 3/16 inch (4.6 mm) 13/32 inch (10 mm) Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
To connect the speakers correctly Character on speaker label Speaker type L Front left R Front right C Center SL Surround left SR Surround right * The sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 3. Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance. 3: Connecting the audio/ video components How to connect your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Connecting audio components Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as MP3 player, Super Audio CD player or CD player. Super Audio CD player/CD player A DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL AM SAT IN COAXIAL DVD/BD IN DMPORT DC5V 0.
Notes Getting Started • When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack, sound may be distorted or interrupted. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component. • If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack is very soft, you may increase the volume level. However, before you select other component, be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker.
Connecting video components Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite tuner, etc. Satellite tuner/ Set-top box A DIGITAL B ANTENNA OPTICAL AM SAT IN COAXIAL DVD/BD IN DMPORT DC5V 0.
If you connect a DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player Getting Started • Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD/BD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 47). • You can also rename the DVD/BD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 45).
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL AM SAT IN COAXIAL DVD/BD IN DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SUB WOOFER IN IN IN SA-CD/CD TV SAT SURROUND R L L R Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU024 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. 6 Getting Started The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 30). Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 VIDEO [VIDEO/ PORTABLE AUDIO]* MP3 player, etc., connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack DVD/BD [DVD/BD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD/BD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set-top box, etc., connected to the SAT jack TV [TV] TV, etc., connected to the TV jack SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 2 3 Playback TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 MASTER VOLUME ?/1 DISPLAY D.SKIP 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 0/10 DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR D.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 2 3 MASTER VOLUME ?/1 DISPLAY D.SKIP 4 5 7 8 >10 0/10 DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC 6 INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR D.
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 5 7 8 >10 0/10 6 D.TUNING 9 MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 27. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 30) Test tone* [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front speaker balance* [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 32) Digital audio input decoding priority* [DEC. PRI.] DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO Digital broadcast language selection* [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video output* [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. N, A.V.SYNC. Y A.V.SYNC. N Naming inputs* [NAME IN] For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 45). Front speakers distance* [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. step) DIST. 10 ft.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 27) and “Overview of the menus” (page 28). LEVEL menu parameters x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 27) and “Overview of the menus” (page 28). SUR menu parameters x S.F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want.
Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 27) and “Overview of the menus” (page 28). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio with video output) • A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed. • A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 60 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes (page 37). Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. DVD/BD SAT Enjoying Surround Sound VIDEO TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE A.F.D. MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 D.SKIP Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see “Types of A.F.D.
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC 2CH MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.F.D. D.SKIP MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.
Types of sound field available Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
Notes • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. • This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Tips • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package. • Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 20). MASTER VOLUME ?/1 DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP INPUT MODE 2CH INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. VIDEO Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D.
4 Presetting radio stations You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations VIDEO DVD/BD SAT 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 5 1 MUSIC 6 DVD/BD MENU 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 0/10 D.
Tuning to preset stations VIDEO DVD/BD SAT Naming preset stations TV VIDEO SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DVD/BD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD/BD MENU Numeric buttons DVD/BD MENU D.SKIP D.SKIP D.
To create an index name 1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name. Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. If you made a mistake Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character. Tips • You can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. 2 Press to enter the name.
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. When you connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. 2 Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, refer the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.
Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.
Using the Remote Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD player to the SAT jacks on the receiver, you can set the SAT button on this remote to control the DVD player. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment. Example: Hold down SAT.
x Dolby Digital Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.
x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.
On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”. • Check that headphones are not connected.
There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack. • Check that the components are connected securely. • This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 37). • Adjust the speaker level (page 22). There is no sound from the sub woofer.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 41).
Tone Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 20,000 Hz; rated 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 17 × 5 3/4 × 12 1/8 inches (430 × 145 × 306 mm) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 16 lb 6 oz (7.
Index Numerics M T 2CH STEREO 38 5.1 channel 12 Menu AUDIO 32 LEVEL 30 SUR 31 SYSTEM 33 TONE 31 TUNER 32 Muting 24 TEST TONE 22 Tuner connecting 20 Tuning automatically 39 directly 40 to preset stations 42 TV connecting 18 A AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.
