SONY, 4-2,,-377-,2/21
FM Stereo FM.AM Receiver
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 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase lhe separation between the equipment and receiver. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Conner the equipment into an outlet on a circuit expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is connected. To prevent fire, do nol cover the ventilation of the Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV apparatus with newspepers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. technician for help. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. CAUTION To prevent fin or shock hazard, do not place objects You are cautioned that ally changes or modification filled wi_h liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. not expressly approved in this manual could void Don't throw away the battery with your authority to operate this equipmenk general house waste, dispose of it Note to CATV system installer: correctly as chemical waste. 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 Do not install tile appliance in a confined space, such particular, specifies that tile cable ground shall be as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. connected to the grounding system of the building, as close _o the point of cable entry as practical. For customers in the United States 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. This symbol is inteeded to alert the As an ENERGY STAR e partner, Sony user to the presence of uninsulated Corporation has determined that lhis "dangerous voltage" within the product meets Ihe ENERGY STAR :' product's enclosure that may be of guidelines for energy efficiency. sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Io persons. This receiver incorporales Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround This symbol is intended to alelt the System. user _o the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicfilg) * Manuthctured under license B'om Dolby instructions in the lilerature Laboratories. accompanying tile appliance. "Dolby', "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are tr',_lemarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround?' are registered WARNING trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant _o Part 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
2GB measures: Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program Main unit ...... 5 sources ...... 36 Recording ...... 36 Hooking Up the Components Using the Sleep Timer ...... 37 Required cords ...... 6 Adjustments using the SET UP Antenna hookups ...... 7 button ...... 37 Audio component hookups ...... 8 Video component hookups ...... 9 Operations Using the Remote Digital component hookups ...... 10 RM-PP4111} Multi channel input hookups _ ...... 11 Other hookups ...... 12 Before you use your remole ...... 39 Remote button description ...... 39 Hooking Up and Setting Up Selecting the mode of the remote ...... 42 the Speaker System Programming the remote ...... 43
Speaker system hookups ...... 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Operations Using the Remote Multi channel surround setup ...... 15 RM.U3063} Checking the connections ...... 21 Before you use your remole ...... 46 Basic Operations Remote butlon description ...... 46 Changing the factory setting of a function Selecting the component ...... button ...... 49 Changing the display ...... 23 Additional Information Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input Precautions ...... 50 audio signal ...... 24 "I_oubleshooting ...... 50 Selecting a sound field ...... 24 Specifications ...... 53 Using only the front speakers Tables of settings using SURR, (2 Channel Stereo) ...... 26 LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and Enjoying slereo sound in multi channel TREBLE buttons ...... 57 (Dolby Pro Logic ll) k/...... 26 Adjustable parameters for each Understanding the multi channel sound field ...... 58 surround displays ...... 27 Customizing sound fields ...... Li HT-DDW840 only. Receiving Broadcasts 21 Models of area code CEL, CEK onty. 31 HT-DDW740 only. Storing FM stolons automatically (AUTOBETICAL) _>...... 31 Direct tuning ...... 31 Automatic tuning ...... 32 Preset tuning ...... 32
Using the Radio Data Syslem (RDS) 2_ ...... 34 3 CB About This Manual Note for the supplied remote
The instrucbons in this manual al_ for models For RM-PP411 (HT-DDW840 only) HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW74Ik Check your model number by looking at the lower right comer of tl_e The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, front panel. In dfis manual, the HT-DDW840 is used SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, for illustration purpose mdess stated otherwise. Any 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote _we dit_rence in operation is clearly indicated in the texL not available. for example, "HT-DDW840 only". The HT-DDW840 consists of: For RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only) - Receiver STR-K840P The MULTI CH button on the remote is not Speaker system available. • FmnI/surround speakers SS-MSP2 • Center speaker SS-CNP2 • Sub woot_r SA-WMSP4 Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activ3te _he filet time you The HT-DDW740 consists of: turn on lhe power. When lhe demonstration sta_s, - Receiver STR-K740P the following message appears in lhe display: Speaker system "NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF • From/surround speakers SS-MSP2 YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION • Center speaker SS-CNP2 PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE • Sub woot_r SA-WMSP2 THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU" About area codes TO cancel the demonstration The al_a code of lhe receiver you pUl_hased is Press I/(_ to turn the receiver off while the above shown on Ihe lower portion of the rear panel (see tl_e illustration below). 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€" Any differences in operation, according to the on page 15. area code, ale clearly indiczted in tile text, for There will be no sound when tl_e demonstration example, "Models of area code AA only". mode is activaled. YOU cannot cancel demonslration if you did not Till press I/(D while the above message is being The ins{ructions in this manual describe die controls displayed. To cancel demonstration after tl;e On the receiver. You can also use the conIrols on the above message appears, press I/(_) twice to activate the demonstration again. Then, press supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on _he receiver, For details on the use I/(D while the aNwe message is being displzyed. of your remote, see pages 39 - 45 for RM-PP41 ! (HT-DDW840 only) and pages 46 49 for RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only).
4GB 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 FM MODE (Models of al_a code PRESET TUNING +/- (Except CEL, CEK only) _, (Except for for models of area code CEL, models of area code CEL, CEK) CEK) [_] (33, 54) [_;] (325 PTY (models of area code CEL, 2 CIt _] (26) INPUT MODE [Ji_](22) CEK only) [_] (34) IR (receptor) [_1 09, 46, 52) SET UP [_114, 16,37,575 LEVEL [_ (!6, 20, 28, 575 StIIFr _1 035 A.DEC [_1 (24, 265 SLEEP (HT_DDW740 only) [1.1_] AM (Except for models of area 075 SURR1!_](28,57) code CEL, CEK 5 [_7_](31, 32) MASTER VOLUME [2_ (20, 511) BASS+/ {{_ (19, 30, 57) MD]TAPE [!17](22) CD [!_ 1225 MEMORY ]_ (31,33) CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C MENU +/- [3_ (16, 28, 36, 37, 575 TREBLE +/_ [_1 (30, 57 ) [_] (25) MENU [_.] (16, 28, 36, 37, 57) TUNER _ (22, 32, 33, 36) Digital Cinema Sound (indicator) MODE [_71(25, 30, 51) TUNING +/- [_I (32) []2_](24) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING VIDEO 1 I_i_ (225 DIMMER _.] (23) (indicator) (HT-DDW840 only) VIDEO 2 [{7_(225 DISPLAY [i_] (23, 34, 52) {225 Display EI_](235 MULTI CH IN (HT-DDWg40 I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS I DVD/LD I_J](22) only) {_._(225 MUTING [_ (22, 50) I/_) (power) _i] (4, 15, 20, 21, 30, 3 l, 54) ENTER _2_ (36) FM (Except for models of al_a NAME [_I 06) code CEL, CEK) 1_] 131, 32) PHONES (jack) [_ (22, 51) FM/AM (Models of area code PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- CEL, CEK only) [_I_(31,32) (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)
WhiteRed (R/audio)(Uaedio) _ WhiteRed (R/audlo)(Uaudlo)
[] 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.
6 GB AM loop antenna (supplied) .p 0 0
FM(supplied)wire antenna*
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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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TV tuner, satellite ":." tuner or _ VCR 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.
9 GB 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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Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical col_n]ections.
10 c8 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. o 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 3 supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel I; hookups. o o 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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11 G8 To a wall outlet AC power cord
Setting the voltage selector Connecting the AC power cord If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set Before connecting the AC power cord of this to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker screwdriver to set the selector to the correct system to the receiver (page 13). position before connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ to a wall outlet. video components to a wall outlet.
12 G8 Required cords
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Active sub woofer Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
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13 cB Speaker system hookup (continued) Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Tip TO prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, atatch the supplied foot pads at tile bat!am of the speakers.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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 _o the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and - to . If lhe cords ale reve_ed, the Stripped cords are touching each other somrd will be distorted and will lack bass, due to excessive removal of insulation. • If you use speake_ with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume ca_fully lo avoid excessive After connecting all the components_ output on the speaker. speakers_ and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the To avoid short-circuiting the speakers are connected correctly. speakers For details on outputting a test tone, see page 20. Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the if no sound is heard from a speaker while speakers. outputting a test tone or a test tone is output lYom a speaker other them the one whose mune Make sure the stripped ends of each is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker cord does not touch another speaker may be sbort-circuited. If this happens, speaker terminal, the stripped end of check the speaker connection again. another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver. 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.
14 G8 Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, adiust SET UP par_uneters so that the receiver Once you have booked up the speakers _md correspond to your system. For 1he adiust_ble turned on tbe power, clear the receiver's parameters, see the table on page 57. See pages memory. Then specify the speaker parameters 15-20 for speaker settings _md pages 37-38 for (size, position, etc.) _md perform _my other o other settings. o initial setup opernfions necessnry for your E system+ € Tip 13 To check the audio output during settings (to set up w while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21 ). For the best possible surround sound, all Clearing the receiver's spe_kers should be the same dist_mce from the memory listening position (O). € Before using your receiver for the first time, or However, the receiver lets you ph_ce the center speaker up to 1+5meters (5 tEet) closer (O) when you w_mt to clear the receiver's memory, o do the following. and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters ( 15 f_ 13 feet) closer (0) to the listening position. o This procedure is not necessary if the w demonstration activates when you turn on the The front speakers can be placed from 1+0 to power. 12+0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening position (I_). 1 Turn off the receiver. You can place the surround speakers either 2 Hold down I/(J) for 5 seconds. behind you or to the side, depending on the 3 The demonstration starts (p_ge 4) and all of shape of your room (etc.). the l_llowing items are reset or cleared: When placing surround speakersto your side • 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.
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15 GB Multi channel surround setup if you chnnge the spe_ker system, select (continued) NORM. SP. You can _djust the speaker size _md subwoofer selection when you select NORM. SP. (pnge 18).
When placing surround speakers behind you 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.
Note DO not place the center speaker fallher away from the Specifying the speaker listening position |han the front speakel_. parameters
Normal Speaker and Micro 1 Press SET UP. Satellite Speaker 2 Press MENU < or MENU > to select For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the the parameter you want to adjust. speaker size and the sub woofer selection has 3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite setting you want. Speaker) according to the supplied spenker The setting is entered autorn_fically. system. When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set _md sub woofer selection has been configurated all of the parameters that follow. _rsfollows: Initial settings
Speaker Settings Parameter Initial setting
FRONT SMALL _ DIST. XX.X m (ti.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)* CENTER SMALL DIST. XX.X m (tt.)* 5.0 m (16 f!.)* SURROUND SMALL _ DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* 3.5 m (11 f!.)* SUB WOOFER YES BEHD.
_ IIGT. XXX LOW You cannot change the configur_tion if you select MICRO SP. * Models of area code U, CA only.
16 G8 For example, setting the center speaker distance • Front speaker distance (_ _ DIST. IN2 m (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker XX.X m (ft.)) position will creale a fairl * realistic sensation of being Set the distance from your listening position to "inside" the screen. If yotl cannot obtain a satisfactory the front speakers (O on page 15). 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 • Center speaker distance (_ DIST. sound stage. XX.X m (ft.)) Adjusting these parameter while listening to the .m sound often l_SUlts in much better surround sound. Set the distance from your listening position to o Give it a try! o the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front • Surround speaker posRion (_ speaker distance (O on page 15) to a distance € PL XXX)* I= 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening This parameter lets you specify the location of w position (O on page 15). your surround speakers for proper g implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound • Surround speaker distance ({_ surround modes. Rel :r to the illustration below. _=. D_ST.XX.Xm(ft.)) • Select "S[DE" if the location of your surround Set the distance from your listening position to speakers corresponds to section _. € the surround speakers. Surround speaker • Select "MID" if the location of your surround distance should be set from a distance equal to speakers corresponds to section _. o the front speaker distance (_ on page 15) to a {#} distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your • Select "BEHD2' if the location of your I= o listening position (_ on page 15). smround speakers corresponds to section _. w
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. 3 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 * These parametels are not available wben otber words, the speaker will sound like it is farther "Surround speaker size (_ _)" is set to "NO". away. continued
17 6B Multi channel surround setup Thel_fore, although it may result in a setting contrary (continued) to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting • Surround speaker height (_ h_s on your listening environment. Choose the selting HGT, XXX)* that provides a go_xl sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between This par_uneter lets you specify the height of the surround sound from tile surround speakers and your surround speakers for proper the sound of the front speakers. If you ale not sure implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound which sounds besb select "PL. BEHD." and then use surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance. • Select"LOW"ifd_elocationofyoursurround speakers corresponds to section I_. Only when you use the speaker system • Select"H1GH'ifd_elocationofyours_rround other than the supplied one, be sure to speakers conesponds to section O. 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 * These parameters ale not available when d_e bass redirection circuitry and output the "Surround speaker size (_ _)" is sel m "NO". front channel bass frequencies from d_e sub woofer. Tip The surroimd speaker position parameter is designed • When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", specitically for implement ation of the Digital Cinema d_e center and surround speakers are also Sound modes with vilaual elements. automatically set to "SMALL" (unless With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker previously set to "NO"). 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.
18 Ga Tip • Center speaker size (_) Internally, _he LARGE and SMALL settings ti0r each • If you connect a large speaker that will speaker determine whether or not the internal sound effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass However, if the front speakers are set to i_direction circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of .p • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of directionality, it is best not to cut them. if pessible. 0 0 surround effects when using m_dti channel Thereti)]_, even when using small speakers, you can surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass the bass redirection circuitry and output the frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but pl_ fer not to have € center channel bass frequencies fiom the front I= bass fi'equencies outpul from that speaker, set it to W speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub wool?r. *E "SMALL". • If you do not connect a center speaker, select If tile overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set "NO". The sound of the center channel will be al! speakers to "LARGE". If there is not enough bass, output from the front speakers. .2 you can use the BASS +/- to boost the bass levels. To .=, adjust the bass, see page 30.
• Surround speaker size (_ _) € • Sub woofer selection (_ S.W. XXX) • If you connect large speakers that will • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select 0 • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select f_ "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". I= "NO". This activates the bass redirection However, if the front speakers are set to 0 W "SMALL", you cannot set the surround circuitJ y and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers to "LARGE". speakers. • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of <= continued surround effects when using m_dti channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate 3 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
19 6B Multi channel surround setup Listening to the subwoofer (continued)
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. FOWER POWER indicator Note
The receiver incorpor3tes a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level First, turn down the volume on the receiver. adjustment. The volume should be set to minimum before 1 Press I/_) to turn on the receiver. you begin pl_ying the programme source.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the "T. TONE" appears in the display and you programme source. will hear the test tone from each speaker in 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. sequence+ The POWER indicator on the subwool_r 3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each lights up in green. speaker sounds the same when you are Play the programme source. in your main listening position. 3 Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL Adjusting the sound menu, see page 28. Slight adjustments to the system can enhance While adjusting, the test tone is output from your sound enjoyment. the speaker whose adiustment is performed. Adjusting the subwoofer 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.
Tip YOU can 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 LEVEL • 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 1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume. adjustmenL Set the volume level to best suit your • Although these adjustments can also be made via preference according to the progr_unme the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the source. LEVEL menu automaticMly), we lecommend you Note _llow the procedure described above and adjust the DO not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum. speaker levels from your listening position using lhe remote. Extraneous noise may be heard.
20G8 After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. t Press I/5 to turn on the receiver. Z O 2 Turn on the component that you O connected (e.g., CD player or tape II deck). € 3 Press the function button to select the component (program source).
4 Start playing. _=. If you do not obtain normM sound output after performing this procedure, see € "Troubleshooting" on p*_ge50 *rod take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. o
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21GB Select To
OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input Function buttons jacks. ANALOG Specify the analog audio Press the function button to select the signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. colllponent yOU Want to use.
To select Press Note VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 If96 kHz digital signal is input, tile tone, sound field TV or satellile VIDEO 2 and surround parameters do no[ fuiic[ion. _uner MULTI CH IN (HT.DDW840 only) DVD or LD player DVD/LD MD or Tape deck MDITAPE Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source CD player CD connecled to the MULTI CH IN jacks, You can adiusl balance and level of all the speakers. When Built in tuner TUNER this function is on, the tone and surround effects are turned off. After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program MULTI CHANNEL DECODING source. indicator (HT.DDW840 only) • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD This indicator lights up when the unit is player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video decoding signals recorded in a nmlti channel input to match the component you selected. l_rmat. INPUT MODE MUTING Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode Press MUTING to mule the sound. The muting l_r your digital components. Each time you press the button, the input mode function is canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise of the currently selecled component switches. to turn the volume up. Select To AUTO IN Give priority to digital PHONES signals when there are boCh digital and analog Use to connect headphones. connections. If there ale no • When the headphones are connected, speaker digital signals, analog is selec{ed. output is automatically canceled and "SP. OFF' lights up in the display. COAX IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks.
22G8 DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display ch_mges cyclically as follows: Index n_une of the component* -_ Selected component -_ Sound field applied to the program source
When the tuner is selected
Index n_une of the preset station* or program O station n_me** --_ Frequency -4. Program type indication** -4. Radio text** _ Current time** --_ Sound field applied to the band or the preset station :I * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (page 36). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entel_d, or it is the same as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 34).
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adiust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, wben you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.
23 cB You con take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the You can enjoy surround sound simply by exciting *rod powerful sound of movie theaters selecting one of the pre-programmed sound _md concert halls into your home. You can also fields according to the program you want to customize the sound fields to obtain the sound listen to. you wm_t by ch_mging the surround par_uneter. Sound field Display To fully enioy surround sound, you must NoiTnal Surround NORM.SURR. register the number and locution of you speakers. See "Multi chnnnel surround setup" Cinema Studio EX A C.ST.EX A starting from pnge 15 to set the speaker Cinema Studio EX B C.ST.EX B parnmeters before enjoying surround sound. Cinema Studio EX C C.ST.EX C Hall HALL
Jazz Club JAZZ Live Conce_ CONCERT Game GAME
Press A.DEC. About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) The sound fields with _ mark use DCS "AUTO DEC." appears in the display. technology. When these sound fields are This mode automatically detects the type of selected, "Digital Cinema Sound" indicator in audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, the display lights up. or stmld_d 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode In collaboration with Sony Pictures presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, Entertainment, Sony measured the sound without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP However, if there are no low t?equency signals (Digital Signal Processor) technology to (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low develop "Digital Cinema Sound". In a home frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. theater, "Digitzd Cinema Sound" simulates ml ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie softw_e encoded with multi channel fi)rmat, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entert_dmnent's studios.
24G8 Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C. Tip The selected sound field is indicated in the You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE _peatedly. display. Notes • C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) • The effects pm_ided by tl_e _ir tua_ speakers may Reproduces the sound characteristics of the cause increased noise in the playback signal. Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakel_% you will not be able to hear any Theater" cinema production studio. This is a sound coming directly fwm the surwund speakers. standard mode, gre_t for watching most any type of movie. Selecting other sound fields • C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Press MODE repeatedly to select the Reproduces the sound characteristics of tile sound field you want. Sony Pictures Entertainment"Kim Novak The current sound field is indicated in the III Themer" cinema p_oduction studio. This mode display. _' is ideM for watching science-fiction or action II movies witb lots of sound effects. • NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Softw_re with rnuiti channel surround audio • C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of tile sigmds is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software witb 2 channel audio Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. _[]lis mode is ideal for watching musicals or signtds is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to classic films where music is featured in the create surround el!_cts. soundtrack. II • HALL D. About Cinema Studio EX Reproduces the acoustics of a rectanguk_r concert halh Cinema Studio EX consists of the IMlowing three elements. • JAZZ (Jazz Club) • Virtu_d Multi Dimension Reproduces the acoustics of aiazz club. Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers • CONCERT (Live Concert) surrounding the listener from a single pair of Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live actual surround speakers. concert. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie _hez_ter, sound seems to come • GAME t_om inside tbe image reflected on the movie Obtains maximum audio impact from video screen. This element creates tbe same game software. sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers "into" the continued screen. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the integrated raode which operates these elements simultaneously.
25 GB Selecting a sound field (continued)
To turn the surround effect off Press A.DEC or 2CH.
Tips • The receive]" lets you apply the last selected sound (HT.DDW840 only) field to a program source whenever il is selected The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in (So,rod Field Link). For example, if you listen to CD with "JAZZ" as lbe sound field, change to a multi ch*mnel through Dolby Pro Logic 1I. You di ftbeem program source, then return to CD, can activate the decoder using the SET UP "JAZZ" will be applied again. menm For details, see page 37. • You can identit_ the encoding folxnat of program sot_vare by looking at its packaging. Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the m,.._.. logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the I'lq _i] I _go. no, oa © • When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals m_ output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned oft'.
Press 2CH. "2CH ST." appears in the display. This mode outputs the sound from the front left *rod right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround l_mmts *wedownmixed to 2 channel.
Notes • NO sound is outpt_t from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." is sel_ted. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) Som_es using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC _o select "AUTO DEC." • Wben you select "Micro Sa{e]lbe SpeakeF' (page 16), internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to subwoofer. If you want to listen to two channel (stereo) sources under lhis setting, we recommend that you choose "AUTO DEC." mode so that you can take advantage of your subwoofer to obtain lhe COITect bass signal.
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[] IX] DIGITAL:Lights up when the receiveris [] D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range decoding signals recorded in the Dolby compression is activated. See page 29 to Digital format. adjust the dynamic range compression. =1 ce [_ PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver [] COAX: Lights up when the som'ce signal is a applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel digital signal being input through the signals in order to output the center and COAXIAL terminah Q. surround channel signals. However, this [] OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a indicator does not light if the center and digital signal being input through the o surround speakers are set to "NO", and OPTICAL terminal. "AUTO DEC." or "NORM.SURR." is D. selected. [] Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being Note played back. The boxes around the letters Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG vaJ2¢ to show how the receiver downmixes the format signals. source sound (based on the speakers settings). [_ DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX', the receiver adds reverberation based on the Note source sound.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that L (Front Lel_), R (Front Right), C (Center you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (monaural)), SL (Sullound Lel_), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monam'al or (page 22). the surround components obtained by Pro [_ MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are Logic processing)). input. Example: Note Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Only the front 2 channels are compatible with Output channeh Surround speakers absent MPEG fom3_t. Multi channel surround sound is Sound Field: AUTO DEC. downmixed and output from _he front 2 channels. [] Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 31 --- 35 for tuner operations. SL SR Note "RDS" only appears for models of area code continued CEL, CEK only.
27 cB Understanding the multi channel 2 Press SURR. surround displays (continued) The button lights up _md the first p_uneter is disph_yed. [] ((( L F E ))): Lights tip when the disc being Press MENU + or MENU -to select the played back contains the LFE (Low 3 Frequency Effect) channel and when the setting you want. sound of the LFE channel signal is actually The setting is entered automt_tically. being reproduced. Initial settings [] SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 19) and the audio signal is Parameter Initial setting output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. EFFECT (depends on thesound field) [] SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are inserted. Effect level (EFFECT) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the current surround eft_ct.
Adjusting the level By adjusting the surround parameters _md the parameters tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your The LEVEL menu contains p_wameters that let particular listening situation. you M just the balmlce and volumes of each Once you customize a sound field, the changes speaker. The settings _e applied to MI sound are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can fields. chmlge a customized sound field _my time by 1 Start playing a program source making new _djustments to the par_waeters. encoded with multi channel surround See the tables on 58 for the par_waeters sound. avaih_ble in each sound field. 2 Press LEVEL.
To get the most from multi The button lights up _md the first par_uneter channel surround sound is disph_yed. 3 Press MENU <_ or MENU _> to select Position your speakers and do the procedures the parameter you want to adjust. described in "Multi channel surround setup" 4 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the starting from pnge 15 before you customize a sound field. setting you want. The setting is entered autom_tically. Adjusting the surround parameter
The SURR menu contains p_rnmeter that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings _westored individuMly lbr each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
28Ga Initial settings LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix Parameter Initial setting level (L.F.E. XXX dB) _ _ BAL. L/R XXX* BALANCE Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub CTR XXX dB* 0 dB woot?r without effecting the level oftbe bass SUR.L. XXX dB* 0 dB frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the SUR.R. XXX dB* 0 dB front, center or surround channels via the S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection L.F.E. XXX dB 0 dB circuitry. _DR_G_ COMP. XXX OFF • For LFE mix level, "0 dB" outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. * The parameters can be adjusted separately for • To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only). m sub woof?r, select "OFF". However, the low Front balance (_ _F_'_BAL. LJR frequency sounds of the front, center, or SUJTOundspeakers are output from the sub 5' xxx) wool?r according to the settings made for each o} Lets you adjust the balance between front leii speaker in the speaker setup (pages 15-19). and right speakers. Dynamic range compressor (_D.RANGE_ Center level (CTR XXX dB) COMP. XXX) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Lets you compress the dynamic range of the m o sound track. This may be useful when you want Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Lets you adjust the level of the surround left We recommend using the "MAX" setting. speaker. • To reproduce the sound track with no Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB) compression, select "OFF'. Lets you adjust level of the surround right • To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic speaker. range intended by the recording engineer, select "STD'. Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB) • To compress the dynamic range in small steps Lets you adjust the level of the sub wool_r. to achieve the sound you desire, select "0.I'- "0.9". • "I_ reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select "MAX".
Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital som_es only.
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29_ Customizing sound fields (continued)
Adjusting the bass and treble
The BASS +/- and TREBLE +/- button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You con adjust the tone for each separate sound field.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
2 Press BASS +/- or TREBLE +/- to adjust the tone. The setting is stored automatically,
Initial settings
Parameter initial setting BASS 0 dB TREB. 0 dB
Bass (BASS) Lets you _ust the bass tone.
Treble (TREB.) Lets you adjust the treble tone.
Note Wher_ you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer (page 20) to reintbl_e lhe bass.
Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press I/5 to turn off the power.
2 Hold down MODE and press I/_. "SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.
30G8 Notes Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied have connected FM and AM antennas to the remote during autobetical operation. receiver (page 7). • If you move Io another al_a, l_peat this procedure lo store stations in your new area. • For details oll tuning the slol_d stations, see page 33. • If you move the antenna at]er storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid, If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and You can enter a frequency of the station you FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without want directly by using the numeric buttons on redundmlcy. Additionally, it only stores the the supplied remote. For details on the buttons ,11 stations with the clearest signals. used in this section, see pages 39-45 for remote If you want to store FM or AM stations one by RM-PP411 and pages 46-49 for remote • one, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 33. RM-U306. =
1 Press I/_) to turn off the receiver. t Press TUNER on the remote, el 2 Hold down MEMORY and press I/_) to The last received station is tuned in. turn the receiver back on. o. 2 Press FM* or AM* to select the FM or o "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in AM band. the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the 3 Press D. TUNING on the remote. broadcast area. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the For RDS stations, the tuner first checks lbr frequency. stations broadcasting the same program, Example 1: FM 102.50MHz then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted (9-®-®-®-® alphabetically by their Program Service Example 2: AM 1350 kHz n_une, then assigned a 2-character preset (You don't have to enter tbe last "t)" when the code. For more details on RDS, see page 34. tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) Regular FM stations _we assigned 2-character preset codes and stored after the RDS station. If you cannot tune in a station and the When done, "FINISH" appears in the entered numbers flash display momentarily _md the receiver Make sure you've entered the right returns to the normal operation. frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 _md 4. if the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your _ea.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
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31GB Direct tuning (continued)
5 If you've tuned in an AM station, adjust K you don't know the frequency of the station the direction of the AM loop antenna for you want, you can let the receiver scan all optimum reception. available stations in your _ea.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another 1 PressTUNER. station. The last received station is tuned in. 2 press FM** or AM** to select the FM or Tips AM band. • If you do not rernerr_ber tbe precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING after entering the value 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. close to the frequency you want. The receiver automatically tulles in the st_flon you want. If the Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; frequency seems to be higher than the entered press TUNING - to scan from high to low. value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems The receiver stops scanning whenever a to be lower than the entered value, press station is received. TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in tile display and the FM When the receiver reaches either end of stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change the band to monaural (MONa). You will not be able to enjoy tile stereo effect, but the sound will be less Scanning is repeated in the same direction. distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + MODE again. or TUNING - again.
The tuning scale ditIbes depending on the area code as shown in tile following table. For details oll area ** For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM, codes, see page 4.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 1fl0 kflz 10 kttz* After you have tuned in stations using Direct SP, CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset E2/E3, AR, MX 50 kHz 9 kHz* them to tl_e receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its * Tile AM tuning scale can be changed (page 54). 2-character preset code using 1be supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations".
32G8 Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations
1 Press TUNER. You can tune tbe preset stations by either of the following two ways, The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to Scanning the preset stations preset using Direct Tuning (page 31) or 1 Press TUNER. Automatic Tuning (page 32). The last received station is tuned in. 3 Press MEMORY. 2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET "MEMORY" appears in the display for a TUNING -* repeatedly to select the t_w seconds. preset station you wahl Do steps 4 to 6 before "MEMORY" goes Each time you press the button, tbe receiver out. tunes in one preset station at a time, in the 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page corresponding order and direction as lbllows: (A, B or C). =l Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A", 0 "B", or "C" appears in the display. 0 0 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to select a preset number. If"MEMORY" goes out before you press * For models of al_a code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY m SELECT + or PRESET/I:_rY SELECT . the preset number, st*wt again from s_ep 3. i Using the preset codes o 6 Press MEMORY again to store the w station. Use the supplied remote to perform tbe following operations. For details on the buttons If"MEMORY" goes out before you can used in this section, see pages 39-45 for remote store the station, start again fi'om step 3. RM-PP411 and pages 4_9 for remote 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another RM-U306. station. 1 Press TUNER on the remote. * For models of al_a code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY The last received station is tuned in. SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT . 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page TO change a p_es_ number to (A, B, or C), then press the preset another station number of the station you want using Do steps I to 6 to preset a new station to the the numeric buttons. number.
33GB 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. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) • If a station does not provide a particular RDS This receiver also allows you to use RDS service, "NO XXX" (such as "NO PTY') appears in (Radio Data System), which enables radio the display. stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can use Scanning preset stations by the following convenient RDS features: program type
- Displaying RDS information You can tune in preset stations according to a - Scanning preset stations by program type program type that you specify. The receiver Note that RDS is operable only for FM scans for stations in its preset memory currently stations.* broadcasting the specified program type. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do 1 Press PTY. they provide the same types of selwices. If you ale not familiar with lhe RDS services il! your area, 2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or check with your local radio s{ations for de{ails. PRESET/PTY SELECT-to select the program type. Receiving RDS broadcasts See the table below for the information on Simply select a station on the FM band each program type. using direct tuning (page 31), automatic 3 Press PTY. tuning (page 32), or preset tuning (page 32). While the receiver is scanning stations, "SEARCH" and the programme type we When you tune in a station that provides RDS displayed alternately. services, the RDS indicator lights up and the When the receiver finds a station, the program station name normally appears in the display. receiver stops sc_mning. When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently Note broadcasting the specified progr,un type, RDS may not work properly if the s{ation you tuned "NO PTY" appears in the display. to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you pressthe button, RDS information on the display chtmges cyclically _s follows: Program Station name -+ Frequency --+ Program Type indication "_-_. Radio Text indication b_-4- Current Time indication (in 24-hour system) -+ Sound field currectly applied a) Type of program being broadcast (page 35). b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
34G8 Description of program types Program type Description Indication
Program type Description TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for Indication announcements that ale located by TP/I'A NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand LEISURE Programs on recreational activities on current r_ews such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. INFO Programs o fli._ring information on a wide spectrum of subjects, JAZZ Jazz programs including consumer affairs and COUNTRY Country music programs medical advice NATION M Programs featuring the popular SPORT Sports programs music of the countq or region
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music "how-to" and advice programs FOLK M Folk music programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials DOCUMENT Investigative features CULTURE Programs about nabonal or ,11 NONE Any programs not defined above 0 regional cuhure, such as language 0 and social concel_lS
SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology m VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, i Q. and comedy 0 t_ POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Lislening LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of m_jor orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories _bove, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather infoma_tion
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, e|c.
CItILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum
35GB 4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source.
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) characters for preset st_tions and program YOU cannot change tile name of an RDS station. sources. These names (tbr example, "VHS') _ppear in 1he receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset st_tion or progr_un source. Before you begin, m;_ke sure you've connected This function is useful for distinguishing *dl components properly. components of the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified _s "VHS" and Recording on an audio tape "SMM', respectively. It is also handy tbr or MiniDisc identifying components connected to jacks meant for _mother type of component, for You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc example, a second CD player connected to the using the receiver. See the operating MD/FAPE jacks. instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck 1 :o name a preset station if you need help. Press TUNER. 1 Select the component to be recorded. The last station you received is tuned in. 2 Prepare the component for playing. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see "Tuning to preset For example, insert a CD into the CD stations" on page 33. player.
TO name a program source 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the Select the program source (component) to be named. recording level, if necessary.
2 Press NAME. 4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback 3 Create an index name by using MENU + component. or MENU-and MENU <(or MENU _> : Notes Press MENU + or MENU - to select a • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output ch*_racter, then press MENU > to move the from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. cursor to the next position. • When MULTI CH IN is selected, tile analog audio signals of the ctlrrent function is otltpul from the TO insert a space REC OUT jacks (HT=DDW840 only). Press MENU + or MENU - until _ blank space *_ppears in the displ*_y.
|f you've made a mistake Press MENU <_ or MENU _> repeatedly until the ch_racter to be changed flashes, then press MENU + or MENU - to select the right character.
36c8 Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR. a TV, a DVD player or *mLD player using the receiver, You You can set the receiver to turn off can also add audio from a wtriety of audio automatically at a specified time. sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD Press SLEEP on the front panel player if you need help. (HT.DDW740 only) or on the remote while the power is on. 1 Select the program source to be Each time you press the button, the display recorded. ch_mges cyclically as follows: 2 Prepare the component for playing. 2-00-00 --_ 1-30-00 _ 1-00-00 _ 0-30-00 For example, insert the laser disc you want -4. OFF to record into the LD player. The display dims after you have specified the time. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1) for recording. Tips 4 Start recording on the recording VCR, • You can freely specify tile time. After pressing SLEEP, specit}_ the {ime you want using the MENU then start playing the video tape or / _ and MENU +1 on _he receiver. The sleep laser disc you want to record. time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify :r Tip up m 5 hotlrs. • TO check the remaining time before the receiver You can _cord the sotmd from any audio source onto 0 rams off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser 13 in tile display. o disc. Locale the point where you want to start i_Col'ding from another audio somme, select the program source, then stall playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium. To resume audio ]_cording from the original medium, select lhe video source again.
Notes The SET UP button allows you to make the • Make sum to make both digital and analog following adjustments. connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs. 1 Press SET UP. Analog _ording is not possible if you make only digital connections. 2 Press MENU < or MENU > to select • When MULTI CH IN is selected, lhe anNog audio signals of lhe current function is oulput from tile the parameter you want to adjust. REC OUT jacks (HT-DDW840 ony). 3 Press MENU + or MENU - to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.
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37 cB Adjustments using the SET UP button (continued)
Initial settings
Parameter initial setting C.MODE.AVX AV2
2PRO LOGIC_* II MOVIE
* HT-DDW840 only
• Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Ch_mge the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
• 2eh decode mode (_PROI-OGIC,)
Lets you specify the type of decoding tor the 2 channel source. This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode. and the receiver can reproduce the 2 ch_mnel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. • When set to "DOLBY PL', the receiver performs the Pm Logic decoding. The soume recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels.
• When set to "II MOVIE", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.
• When set to "II MUSIC", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.
Note Dolby Pm Logic H doesnot function _r DTS or MPEG fomaat signals.
38G8 HT-DDW840 only You can use the remote RM-PP411 to operate the components in your system.
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Inserting batteries into the remote v_ _r AUTO_e _
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - properly oriented in the batlery compartmenL When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the receiver.
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0 cn _®OO@O0 Tip Under normal conditions, the b_tteries should last tbr _bout 6 months. When the remote rio longer operates the receive]; replace aH b_tteries with new ones. The tables below show the settings of each Notes button. [] • DO not leave the i_mote in an exh_mely hot or Remote Operations Function humid place. Button • Do not use a new battery with an old one. I/(D Receiver Turns the receiver on or oft'. 0 • Do not exlx_Se the l_mote sensor _o dil_ct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep malfunction, function and the duration [] which the receiver turns • If yOtl don't use the l_mote for an extended period 'o of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible off automatically. 2 damage from battery leakage and corrosion. VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 Receiver To walch VCR. (VTR mode I)
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39_ Remote Button Description Remote Operations Function (continued) Button t/_ Receiver Select a menu item. Remote Operations Function _/,_ Receiver Makes adjustment or Button change the setting. VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR. MASTER Receiver A_usts lhe master (VTR mode 2) VOL +/ volume of the receiver. DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser MAIN Receiver Press this bu_n disc. MENU repeatedly to select one TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs of the four cu_or modes: or salellite receiver. SURR, LEVEL, SET UP MD/IAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc and NAME. or audio tape. ON Receiver To display the menus of CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc. SCREEN the receiver on lhe TV screen. TUNER Receiver To listen to radio AV I/(D TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and programs. CD playe_ video comlx_nenls on or PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable. VCD player/ off. AUX Receiver To listen to an audio LD player/ equipment. DVD player/ MULTI CIt Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN MD deck/ DAT deck source.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone. SYSTEM Receiver/IV/ Turns off the receiver and TONE STANDBY VCR/S_tellile other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. PRESET Receiver Selects preset sound field AV I/(_) player/VCD (e.g. Cinema Studio and I/(D player/LD player/ EX A, B,C). at the DVD player/ AUTO DEC Receiver Selects AUTO same time) MD deck/DAT DECODING mode. deck/Tape deck MPXJDUAL Receiver Select Dual Mono or 1_ and Receiver Use with "SHIFF" button Bilingual sound of Dolby 0/I 0 to select tuner preset Digital, DTS or AAC, etc. station numeric inpul ANALOG Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG during DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT. TUNING or MEMORY mode. 2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode. CD playelJ Select track numbers. 0 MODE +/- Receiver Selects sound field mode. VCDplayer/ selects track 10. SHIFF Receiver Press repeatedly to select LD plsyelJ a memory page for MD deck/ presetting radio stations DAT deck or tuning to preset TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers. stations. Salellite tuner D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- > 10/11 CD playelJ Sel_t track numbers in-m_xle. VCD player/ over 10. MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the LD pl_yer/MD receiver. deck/Tape deck
40G8 Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button
AUDIO TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to _I/INI,- CD player/ Searches tracks DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or VCD player/ (_rward or backward). Multi channel TV Sound. DVD player/ SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and LD player/ MD deck ANGLE large picture. DVD player To selec_ viewing angle VCR/ Fast_rwards or or changes the angles. DAT deck/ _winds. Tape deck JUMP/ TV Toggles between the TIME previous and lhe cmTent VCR/ Starts play. chanile]s. CD player/ VCD player/ CD player/ Shows the time or LD player/ VCD player/ displays the playing time DVD player/ DVD player of disc, etc. MD deck/ PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset DAT deck/ CH/ stations. Tape deck D.SKIP +/- TV/VCR./ Selects prese_ channels. II VCR/ Pauses play or record. salellite _uner CD player/ (Also starts recording CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ with components in VCD player/ changer only). LD player/ i_cord standby.) DVD piayeff DVD player/ MD deck MD deck/ 0 DAT deck/ 0 ENTER TV/VCR./ After selecting a channel, Tape deck satellite tune_ di_ or track _lsing the LD player/ numeric buttons, press m • VCR/ Stops play. 0 MD deck/ enter the value. CD player/ VCD player/ DAT deck/ € Tape deck LD player/ DVD player/ DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly MD deck/ VCD player (multi_disc changer DAT deck/ only). Tape deck 0 ANT VCR Selects output signal DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects infomaation ,n from aerial terminal: TV 0 VCD player/ displayed on tile TV signal or VCR program. 3 LD player/ screen. O 141_1/1_1 VCR/ Skips tracks. DVD player 0 CD player/ RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous VCD player/ EXIT LD player/ menu. LD player/ .z DVD player 'u DVD player/ MD deck/ Sate!lile Exits the menu. DAT deck/ _uller Tape deck SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
* Only tbr Sony TVs with lhe picture-in-picture continued function.
4168 Remote Button Description Notes (continued) • Some foncfions explained in this section may not work depending on tbe model of the receiver. Remote Operations Function • Tbe above explanation is intended to selwe as an Button example only. Therefore, depending on the component file above CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a operation may not be bossible or may operate mistake when you press differently than described. the number button or • The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE, press _ relurn to the MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON continuous play etc. SCREEN _nctions are not available for set SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode. operation. MODE Press to .select tbe unit for search (track, index, etc.)
TOP MENU/DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE
AV MENU VCR_atellite/ Displays menu. tuner/ Set the remote mode using the USE MODE DVD player button and the remote mode buttons. d_ VCD player/ Returnsto theprevious LD player/ menu or exits lhe menu. Selecting the command mode DVD player You can switch the command mode (AVI or tl-/tJ,/<./_. VCR/Satellile Selects a menu item. AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of tuner/ the receiver and the remote is different, you DVD player cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. ENTER/ VCR_alellite Press to enter tbe EXECUTE tuner/ selection. Press I (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing DVD player down USE MODE. TV I/(_ TV Turns tbe TV on or off. The indicator lights once (twice for AV2), then @_ TV Selects the channel the commaod mode switches. entry mode, either one To check the mode of the remote or two digit. Press USE MODE. You can check the remote TV VOL TV Adjust lhe volume of lhe by the indicator. +/ TV.
TV CH +/- TV Select preset TV Mode Indicator lights c]la!/nels. AVI once TV/ TV Selects input signak TV AV2 twice VIDEO input or video input. WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode. To reset the remote to factory settings USE MODE Remote To set up lhe Press I/(_), AV I/(_), and MASTER VOL - at AV 1 and Remote Select the command the same time. AV2 mode of the remote. The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off. SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output. ALT Remote Change remote key function to activate those but[ons with o_nge printing.
42G8 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components.
You can progr_un the remote to control non- To cancel programming Sony components by changing the code. Once Press USE MODE during any step. The remote the control signals have been memorized, you automatically exits the programming mode. can use those components as part of your To activate the function after system. programming. Furthermore, you can also program the remote Press the programmed button to activate the for Sony components that the remote is unable function you want. to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept interbred wireless control signNs. if programming is unsuccessful_ check the following:
t Press AV I/(_ while pressing down USE • If the indicator does not light up in step 1, tile MODE. batteries are weak. Replace both batteries. The indicator lights. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering lhe numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from s_ep 1. 2 Press the function button (including TV I/(_) for the component you want to Notes control. • The indicator lures off while a valid button is For example, if you are going to control a pressed. 0 CD player, press CD/SACD. • In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed, 'U only the las_ pl*eSs(sd butlon is valid. ID 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the • In s_ep 2, if you press TV I/(_), only TV VOL +/-, numeric code (or one of the codes if TV CH +_, TV]VIDEO and WIDE buttons are =_* more than one code exists) reprogrammed. O corresponding to the component and • In s_ep 3, if a function button is pressed, file new the maker of the component you want function is selected and _heprogramming to control. procedure returns to tbe beginning of step 3. _. • For the numeric codes, only tile first [hree numbers t_ See the tables oll pages 44 and 45 for entered are valid. information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component _md the O To clear the memory of the remote maker of the component (the first digit _md ,n To clear all programmed and learned signals, O the last two digits of the numeric code 3 correspond to the category and the maker's do the following to reset the remote to factory o settings. code respectively.) o 4 Press ENTER. Press I/_, AV I/_ and MASTER VOL - at Once the numeric code has been verified, the same time. qlil the indicator slowly flashes twice and the The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. remote automatically exits the programming "= mode. continued
43G8 Programming the remote (continued) To control a DAT deck Maker Code(s) The numeric codes corresponding to SONY 2(13 the component and the maker of the PIONEER 219 component
Use the nmneric codes in the t_bles below to To control an MD deck control non-Sony components and also Sony Maker Code(s) components thal the remote is norm_dly un_ble SONY 301 to control. Since the remote signal thai a DENON 3(12 component accepts differs depending on the JVC 303 model _md year of the component, more than KENWOOD 3(14 one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes. TO control a tape deck
Notes Maker Code(s) • The numeric codes are b_sed on the latest SONY 2(11,202 information available tbr each brand, There is a DENON 2(14, 2(15 chance, however, lhat your component will no_ respond to some or al] of the codes. KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 2(19 • All of lhe (unctions on this _mote may not be NAKAMICHI 210 available when used with your particular PANASONIC 216 component. PH [LIPS 211,212
To control a CD player PIONEER 213,214 TECHNICS 215, 216 Maker Code(s) SONY 101,102, 103 YAMAttA 217, 218 DENON 104, 123 JVC 105, 1(}6, 107 TO control an LD player
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 Maker Code(s) MAGNAVOX 111, 116 SONY 601,602, 603 MARANTZ 116 PIONEER 606 ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115 TO control a video CD player PHILIPS 116 Maker Code(s) PIONEER 117 SONY 6(15 TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121,122
44c8 To control a VCR To control a TV
Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 701,702, 703,704, 705, SONY 501 706 DAEWOO 504, 505,506, 507, 515, AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 544 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 FISHER 508 BLAUPUNKT 740 GOLDSTAR 503, 51 I, 512, 515, 534, 544 EMERSON 711,712,713,714,715, 716, 750 GRUNDIG 517, 534 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721,722, 730 ITT/NOKIA 521,522
GOLDSTAR 723, 753 JVC 516 GRUNDIG 724 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 ITT/NOKIA 717 NEC 503, 520, 544
JVC 726, 727, 728,736 PANASONIC 509, 524 MAGNAVOX 730, 731,738 PHILIPS 515, 518 MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 PIONEER 509, 525,526, 540 NEC 736 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527,528, 529, 544 O PANASONIC 729, 730, 737,738, 739, SAMSUNG 503, 515,531,532, 533, 'U 740 534, 544 O
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731 SANYO 508, 545 0 PIONEER 729 SHARP 535 RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731,741, TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538 € 747 THOMSON 530, 537,539 SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745 TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541 SANYO 717, 720, 746 ZENITH 542, 543 lIT SHARP 748, 749 O TELEFUNKEN 751,752 ,!1 TO control a satellite tuner or cable O TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 box 3 O ZENITH 754 Maker Code(s) O SONY 80 l, 802 TO control a DVD player JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807,808, 809, 810, .g 'u Maker Code(s) 811,812,8!3, 814 SONY 401,402, 403 PANASONIC 818 PANASONIC 406, 408 RCA 805, 819
PHILIPS 407 S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 8!7 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405
45G8 HT-DDW740 only You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate the components in your system.
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Inserting batteries into the MDffAPE CO TUNER remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) b_tteries with the + and - properly oriented in the bt_ttery compartment, When using the remote, point it _t the remote ®oo®. sensor [] on the receiver. ¢ Nt_r D pdNIt,_
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• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or MASTER humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a TVVOL TVI_t malfunction. C=3 (=.) • If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
46_ The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function button. Button
Remote Operations Function MENU +/ Receiver Makes adjustment or Button change the setting. MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from SLEEP Receiver Activates tile sleep the receive_ BmcBon and the duration which the receiver turns MASTER Receiver Adjust the master volume off automatically. VOL+/- of the receiver. [/(D Receiver Turns tile receiver on or AV I/@ TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and of L CD player/ video components on VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR. VCD player/ or off. (VTR mode 3) LD player/ DVD player/ VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR. MD deck/ (VTR mode 1) DAT deck DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser SYSTEM Receiver/TV] Turns off the receiver and disc. STANDBY VCR/Satetli_e other Sony audio/video MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or (Press tuner/CD componet_ts. audio tape. AV I/_) pl_yer/VCD CD Receiver To listen to compact disc. and I/_ player/LD player/ at the DVD player/MD TUNER Receiver To listen to radio same time) deck/DAT deck/ pmgrams. Tape deck SHIFI' Receiver Press repeatedly to select 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFP" button a memory page tbr to select tuner preset presetting radio s_ations station numeric input 0 or tuning to pisser during DIRECT II stztions. TUNING or MEMORY 0 D.TUNING Receiver Tuner stadon direct key- mode. in-mode. CD player/ Selects track numbers. 0 A.DEC Receiver Selects AUTO VCD player/ 0 selects track 10. DECODING mode. LD player/ € MODE Receiver Selects sound field m(xle. MD deck/ DAT deck 2CIt Receiver Selects 2CH mode. TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbel:_. TEST Receiver Press lo output test lone. salellite tuner lit 0 TONE >10 CD player/ Selects tracks numbers ,n MAIN Receiver Press this button 0 VCD player over 10. MENU repeatedly to select one 3 LD player/ O of the four cursor modes: MD deck/ O SURR, LEVEL, SET UP Tape deck and NAME. ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, MULTI CH Receiver Select MULTI CIt IN .z Sate!lite tuner/ disc or track usng the € SOUl_e. LD player/ numeric buttons, press MENU Receiver Selects a menu item. MD deck/ to enter the value. 0 DAT deck/ Tape deck RETURN VCD player Go back to pl_vious menu.
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47GB Remote Button Description Remote Operations Function (continued) Button
D. SKIP CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc Remote Operations Function VCD player/ changer only). Button DVD player/ CtI/ Receiver Scans and selects pl_sel MD deck PRESET+/- stations. TOP DVD player Displays DVD title. TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels. MENU sztelli_e tuner DVD DVD player Displays DVD menu. /IH_I VCR/ Skips tracks. MENU CD player/ ENTER DVD player Enlers the selection. VCD player/ d% DVD player Returns Io the pl_vious LD plzy eri [nenu or exits the menu. DVD player/ MD deck/ t/l'/*/* DVD player Selects a menu item. DAT deck/ 4-- TV Sel_ts _he channel entry Tape deck mode, either one or two "<' VCR/ Fastforwards or TV VOL TV Adjusts tile volume LD player/ rewinds. +/ of the TV. MD deck/ DAT deck/ TV CH TV Selects presel TV +/ channels. Tape deck VC_R/ Starts play. CD player/ Notes VCD player/ • When you pl_ss the function buttons (VIDEO 1, LD player/ VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode of lhe TV DVD player/ might not switch to lhe corresponding input mode MD deck/ that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO DAT deck/ butlon to switch the input mode of the TV. Tape deck • Some thnctions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver. II V(2R/ Pauses play or _ord. • Tile above explanation is intended to selwe as an CD player/ (Also starts recording example only. VCD player/ with components in Tberetbl_, depending on the component tile above LD pl_yeff record standby.) operation may not be lx_ssible or may operate DVD player/ differently than described. MD deck/ • Tile MULTI CH fimction is not available for set DAT deck/ operation. Tape deck • VCR/ Stops play. CD player/ VCD player/ LD plsy eri DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck ANT VCR Selects output signal TV/VTR from the aerial terminak TV signal or VCR program. 4868 To reset a button to its factory setting Repe_t the above procedure. If the factory seitings of the FUNCTION To reset all the function buttons to buttons do not match your system components, their factory setting you c_m ch_mge them. For example, if you have Press I/Q), AV I/_) arid MASTER VOL - _t a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck, the same time. you con assign the MD]TAPE button to your tz_pedeck. Note thor the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed. t Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button (for example, 4 - Tape deck). The lbllowing buttons _we assigned to select the l_nctions: TO operate Press CD player 1 O DAT deck 2 'u o MD deck 3 I Tape deck A 4 o Tape deck B 5 LD plsyer 6 € VCR (command mode VTR I *) 7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 =T TV 0 0 ,n DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 0 DVD ENTER t o VCD player o * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR !, 2 or 3 .z setting. These correspond to Bela, 8ram and € VHS respectively. 0 Now you can use tile MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck. 49GB If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker syslem is magnetically shielded Io allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, On safety color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. Should any solid object or liquid fal! imo the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified If color irregularity is observed=.. persomlel before operating it any further. Turn off tile TV set ortce, then turn it on again after On power sources 15 to 30 minutes. • Before operating the unit, check that the operating If color irregularity is observed again... voltage is identical with your local power supply. Place tile speaker further away from the TV set. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the lear of the receiver. If howling occurs • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Reposition the speakel\_ or tunl down tile volume somme (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall on the receiver. outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off. • If you ale not going to use the receiver for a long On cleaning time, be sure to disconnect tile receiver from the Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, slightly moislened with a mild detergent solution. Do grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or • (Models of area code U, CA only) solvent such as alcohol or benzine. One blade of the plug is wider _han the other for the puq3ose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet If you have any question or problem concerning your only one way. If you are unable to insel°t the plug receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although tile unit heats up during operation, this is if you experience _my of the following not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at difficulties while using the receiver, use this a large volume, the cabinet lemperature of the lop, troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning problem. Also, see "Checking the connections" yourselt; do not touch the cabinet. on p_ge 21 to verify that the connections are On placement correct. Should any problem persist, consult • Place the receiver in a location with adequale your newest Sony dealer. ventilation to prevem heat buildup and prolong the lit_ of the receiver. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or ill a no matter which component is selected= place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or • Check that the speakers and components are mechanical shock. connected securely and correctly. • DO not place anything on top of the cabinet that • Check that both the receiver and al! the might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. components ale turned on. • Use caution when placing tile unit or speakers on • Check that _he MASTER VOLUME control is surt;aces that have been specially treated (with wax, not set at VOL MIN. oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. surt;ace may result. • Check that the handphones aiaz not connected. On operation • The protective device on the receiver has been Bet_re connecting other comlxmenls, be sure to turn activated because of a short circuit ("PROTECT" off and unplug tile receiver. flashes). Turn offthe receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and tunl on the power again. 50 c8 There is no sound from a specific component. There is no sound from the active sub woofer. • Check that the component is connected correc{]y There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER to the audio input jacks _r that comboneat. terminal depending on lhe sound field (page 58). • Cileck that the cord(s) used for the connection is The surround effect cannot be obtained. (are) fully insemed into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Make su_ the sound field function is on (press MODE). • Cileck that you have selected the correct componer tt o_t the receiver. Doiby Digital or DTS mutti channel sound is not There is no sound from one of the front reproduced. speakers. • Cileck that the play fug DVD, atc. is _corded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Connect a pair of headphones Io the PHON Eg jack • When connecting the DVD player, atc. to lhe verify that sound is output from the headphones digital input jacks of lhis receiver, check the (page 22). audio setting (settings fur the audio output) of the If only one channel is output from {he headphones, connected combol/enI. the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check tha{ all {he cords are fully Recording cannot be done. inserted into {he jacks on both the receiver and the • Check that the comlxment s are connec{ed cornponenL correctly. If both channels are ou{pat from the headphones, • gelec{ the source component with function the front speaker may not be connoted {o the button. receiver correctly. Check the connection of the • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to Iron{ speaker which is not outpufung any sound. "ANALOG" (page 22) befure _cording from a The left and right sounds are unbalanced or digital component connected to the analog reversed. MDFfAPE tel_ninah • Check that tile speakers and components are To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator. connec{ed correctly and securely. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. lhen connect the RF demodttlator's optical or There is severe hum or noise. coaxial digital otttput to lhe receiver's jack. Wllen making this conneation, he sure _o set INPUT _" • Check that tile speakers and components are MODE manually (page 22). The receiver may no_ connected securely. operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to • Check that the connecting cords are away from a "AUTO IN". transformer or motor, and at leas{ 3 meters away For de_ails on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see from a TV set or fluorescent lighL the operating instructions supplied wi{ll your RF • Move your TV away from {he audio componen{s. demodulator. _._ • The plugs and jacks are dir{y. Wipe lhem with a cloth sligNly mois{ened with alcohol. continued There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround O speaker. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE). • Selec{ a sound field con{aining lhe word "C.ST.EX" (pages 24-25). • Adjust tile speaker level (page 20). • Make sure the cen{er or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to el{her "SMALL" or "LARGE" (page 16). 51GB Troubleshooting (continued) The RDS information that you want does not appear.* Contact tile radio station and find out whether they The FM reception is poor. actually provide the service in question. If so, the Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to service may be temporarily out of order. connect the receivi2r to an outdoor _ antelllla as There is no picture or an unclear picture appears shown below. If you connect the receiver to an on the TV screen or monitor. outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do no[ connect the ground • Select the appropriate tUllCtion on tile leceiver. wile to a gas pipe. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio comlxments. Receiver The remote does not function. Outdoor FM antenna • The VIDEO3. TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX. SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote ale not available fi}r HT-DDW84g (RM-PP411 only). • The MULTI CIt button on the l_mote is not _n_ "__/Ground wire (not supplied) available the HT-DDW74g (RM-U306 only). • Poutt the remote at the remote sensor [] on the receiver. To ground • Check that the mode of the _emote corresponds 1o that of tile imceiver (pages 37 and 42) (RM-PP411 only). Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that you select AV2 as the command • Check that the antennas are connected securely. mode of the receiver (page 37) (RM-U3g6 only). Adjust _he antennas and conilect all external • Remove any obstacles in the path between the antenna if ilecessary. remote and tile receiver. • The signal strength of the statio]ls is too weak • Replace both batmries ill the remote with new (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use ones, if tbey are weak. di_ct tuning. • Make sine you select the correct function on the • Make su_ you set the tuning interval correctly remote. (when tuning in AM stations with di_ct tunhlg). • If the remote is set to operate the TV only. ttse • No stations have been p_se_ or the p_se_ the remote to select a somee or component other stations have been clea_ed (when tuning by than TV before operating tile receiver or other scanning preset stations). Preset the stations component. (page 33). • Press MAIN MENU on the lemote before you • Press DISPLAY so that the fi_quency appeal<_ in use the _/t_/./. buttons for receiver operation the display. (RM-PP411 only). RDS does not work.* • Make sine that youhe tuned to an FM RDS * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. station. • Select a stronger FM station. Clearing the receivers memory TO clear See All memorized seltings page 15 Customized sound fields page 3(1 52G8 Reference Power Output 2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) STR-K840P: FRONTU: 120 W/ch CENTEWi: 120 W AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS SURRU: 120 W/ch Models of other area code POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode HARMONIC DISTORTION: (8 oltms 1 kltz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: IIgl W + 100 W 2_ With 8 ohm loads, both ch_mnels driven, from STR-K740P: 80 W + 80 W 2_ 40 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts (STR-K840P only)/80 watts (STR-K740P only) per channel Reference Power Output 2) minimum RMS power, with no more thm_ (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) STR-K840P: FRONTU: 120 W/ch 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 CENTEWi: 120 W milliwntts to rated output (Models of area code SURRU: 120 W/ch U only). STR-K740P: FRONTU: 100 W/ch CENTEWi: 100 W SURRU: 100 W/ch Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the Models of area code U, CA source, thel_ may be no sound output. Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 2) Measured under the following conditions: (8 oltms 40 Hz 20 kttz, TttD 0.09 %) STR-K840P: I(10 W + lfg) W Area code Power requirements STR-K740P: 80 W + 80 W E2_3 240 V AC, 50 Hz SP, CEL, CEK, AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) MX 120 VAC, 60 Hz STR-K84IIP: FRONT j/: 1!)0 W/ch CENTEWi: l(g) W SURRU: 100 W/ch Frequency response STR-K74I)P: FRONTU: 80 W/oh MULTI CH IN 3i, CD, 10 Hz - 50 kItz CENTEWi: 80 W MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, +0.5/-2 dB (with sound SURRU: 80 W/ch VIDEO 1, 2 field, and tone bypassed) => Models of area code CEL,CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode Inputs (Analog) O (8 oltms 1 kttz, THD 0.7 %) MULTI CIt IN _i, CD, Sensitivity: 250 mV STR-K840P: I(gl W + 100 W 2_ =_ MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, Impedance: 50 kilohms STR-K740P: 80 W + 80 W 2_ VIDEO 1, 2 S/N4_: 96 dB Reference Power Output 2) (A, 250 mV 5_) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K84I)P: FRONTU: 100 W/eh CENTEWi: l(g) W 3) HT-DDW840 only O SURRU: 100 W/ch 4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone STR-K74I)P: FRONTU: 80 W/oh bypassed). CENTEWi: 80 W 5) Weighted network, input level. SURRU: 80 W/ch continued Models of area code AR, SP Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 oltms 1 kttz, THD 0.7 %) STR-K840P: 90 W + 90 W 2_ 53GB Specifications (continued) Harmonic distortion at I kHz Mono: 0.3% Stel_o: 0.5% Inputs (Digital) Separation 45 dB at I kIlz DVD/LD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: Impedance: 75 ohms Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kttz, S/N: 100 dB +0.5/-2 dB (A, 20 ktIz LPF) Selectivity 60 dB at 41X)kttz VIDEO 2 (Optical) Sensitivity: Impedance: - AM tuner section S/N: 100 dB Tuning range (A, 20 ktIz LPF) Models of area code U, CA With 10-ktlz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 ktlz "i Outputs With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710kHZ 'i Models of area code E2/E3, AR, MR MD/I'APE (OUT), Voltage: 250 mV With 10:kttz tuning scale: 530 - 1610 kHz "i VIDEO I Impedance: 10 kilohms With 9:kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1602 kHz "i (AUDIO OUT) Models of area code SP, CEL, CEK SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1602 kHz Impedance: 1 kilohms Antenna Loop antenna Tone Intermediate Frequency Gainlevels: £6 dB, 1 dB step 450 kItz FM tuner section Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kIlz) Tuning range 87.5 - 1!)8.0 MHz SIN 54 dB (at 5!) mV/m) Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (5!) mV/m, 40!) Hz) Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Selectivity At 9 ktlz: 35 dB Sensitivity At I1) kHz: 40 dB Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 pV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 raV/75 ohms 6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, I pV/75 ohms 10 kIlz. After tuning in any AM s_ation, turn off SIN tile receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and Mono: 76 dB press I/(_). All preset s_ations will be era.ted when Stereo: 70 dB you change the [uning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kIlz (or 9 kIlz), repeat the procedure. Video section Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ollrrls Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 54c8 General Frequcency range 160 Hz - 20,1)00 Hz Power requirements Dimensions (w/h/d) Area code Power requirements SS-MSP2 Approx. 81 × 141 x !21 ram U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Iiz (3 I/4×55/8×47/8 inches) CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz SS-CNP2 Approx. 230 x 81 x !21 mm SP, AR 220 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (9 1/8 x 3 I/4 ×47/g inches) E2/E3 121}/221}/g40V AC, 50/60 Hz Mass SS-MSP2 0.g kg (1 Ib 13 oz) Power consumption SS-CNP2 1.0 kg (2 Ib 4 oz) Area code Power consumption SA-WMSP4 for HT-DDW840 U, MX STR-K84IIP: 210 W SA-WMSP2 for HT-DDW740 STR_K740P: 180 W CA STR-Kg40P: g00 VA AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS STR_K740P: 260 VA POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL CEL, CEK, SP STR-Kg40P: 180 W HARMONIC DISTORTION: E2/E3, AR STR_K740P: 155 W With 6 ohm loads, t_om 28 - 200 Hz; rated I00 Power consumption (during standby mode) watts (SA-WMSP4) / 50 watts (SA-WMSP2), !).5 W minimmn RMS power, with no more them 0.8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to Dimensions 430 x 145 x 298 mm (167/Sx56/8x 11 6/8 rated output (Models of _wea code U only). inches) including Speaker system Active subwoofer, projecting parts and magnetically shielded controls Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm cone type Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 Ih 7 oz) Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex Speaker section => Continuous RMS power output SS-MSP2 for front and surround speakers (6 ohms, 20 - 250 Hz) SS-CNP2 for center speaker SA-WMSP4 100 W O Speaker system Ful! range, magnedcally SA-WMSP2 50 W =_ shielded Reproduction frequency range Speaker units 70 mm x 1110mm cone 28Itz - 200 Hz type High frequency cut-off frequency Enclosure type Bass reflex 150Hz .=. O Rated Impedance 8 ohms Input LINE IN (input pin jacks) Power handling capacity (Maximumtnput continued powed 100W Sensitivity level 85 dB (1 W, I m) 556B Specifications (continued) Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEL, CEK, SP 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz AR 220 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E2/E3 120/220/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption SA=WMSP4 100 W SA=WMSP2 50 W Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 272 x 326 × 405 mm (103/4x 127/8 x 16 inches5 including from panel Mass SA-WMSP4 10S) kg (22 Ib 1 oz) SA-WMSP2 9.0 kg (19 Ib 14 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (15 Speaker connoting cord, long (2) Speaker connoting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 pbono) (15 Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakel_) (205 Foot pads (subwe, ofer) (4) Remote commander ( 1 ) • RM-PP411 (tlT-DDW840 only) • RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers • Front speakers (2) • Surround speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Subwoofer SA-WMSP4 (HT-DDW840 only) (1) • Subwoofer SA-WMSP2 (HT-DDW740 only) ( 1 ) [aft:d2,Z::;b&7codeof,becom go.,,ent Design and specifications ale sul_iect to change withou_ notice. 56G8 You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU +/- *rod MENU _/_ buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press MENU <_ or MENU _> Press MENU + or MENU - to select Page to select SURR EFFECT depends on the sound field (15 steps) 28 LEVEL _ _ BAL. L/R XXX L +8 to R +8 ( 1 steps) 28 CTR XXX dB 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) SUR.L. XXX dB 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) SUR.R. XXX dB 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) S.W. XXX dB 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) L.F.E. XXX dB OFF, 20 dB to 0 dB ( 1 dB steps) _ _*{d*dg_COMP. XXX OFF, 0.I to 0.9 ((1.1 steps), STD, MAX SET UP LARGE, SMALL 16 (CENTER) El LARGE, SMALL, NO _ (SURROUND) L) LARGE, SMALL, NO _(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX li YES, NO _ DIST. XX.X m between 1.0 meters and 12.0 meters (0.1 meters steps) 21 DIST. XX.X m between _ _ DIST. and 1.5 meters (0.1 meters steps) 31 g _N N DIST. XX.X m between _ _ DIST. and 4.5 meters (0.1 meters steps} 41 O N xxx SIDE, MID, BEttD. It m_ N HGT.XXX LOW, HIGH C.MODE.AVX AV I, AV2 37 _RO LOGIC _ ! DOLBY PL, I] MOVIE, n MUSIC 1) Only wben you select NORM. SP. 2) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 40 tk_et ( 1 tbot steps) O II 3) For models of area code U, CA: between _ _ DIST. and 5 fee (! foo s eps) 4) For models of area code U, CA: between _ _ DIST. and 15 feet (1 fool steps) 5) HT-DDW840 only You can make various settings using tbe BASS +/- and TREBLE +/- buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press To select Page BASS +/ -6 dB to + 6 dB (1 dB steps) 30 TREBLE +/- -6 dB to + 6 dB (1 dB steps) 30 57GB The adiusted SURR, BASS and TREBLE parameters are stored in each sound field. E_CT LEVEL 2CH ST. • • AUTO DEC. • • NORM.SURR. • • C.ST.EX A • • • C.ST.EX B • • • C.ST.EX C • • • HALL • • • JAZZ • • • CONCERT • • • GAME • • • MULTI CH IN li PCM96K The adiusted LEVEL par_uneters are _tpplied to all the sound fields. < LEVEL > FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S. WOOFER LFE D.RANGE BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX 2/ COMP 21 2CH ST. • • • AUTO DEC. • • • • • • • NORM.SURR. • • • • • • • C.ST.EX A • • • • • • • C.ST.EX B • • • • • • • C.ST.EX C • • • • • • • HALL • • • • •_ • • JAZZ • • • • •_1 • • CONCERT • • • • •_ • • GAME • • • • • • • MULTI CH IN _ • • • • • PCM96K • I) HT-DDW840 only 2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in "Adjusting the level parameters" (page 28). 3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound ot_tput from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to "LARGE". However, sound wil! be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals. 58 C8 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http:/_vww.sony.netJ