Sony HT-DDW760, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...net DDW760_3rdrevision J9040000_4252086131DDW760GB 4252086131 GB01COV_HT DDW760 U fm masterpage Right 2004 Sony Corporation 4 252 086 13 1 Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT DDW760 GB01COV_HT DDW760 U book Page 1 Tuesday April 20 2004 3 10 PM ...

Page 2: ...place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Except for customers in Europe ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that...

Page 3: ... DE497P only Models of other area code STR K760P Speaker system Front speaker left SS MSP760L Front speaker right SS MSP760R Center speaker SS CNP760 Surround speaker left SS MSP760SL Surround speaker right SS MSP760SR Sub woofer SA WMSP76 This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro...

Page 4: ...2 AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only Presetting radio stations 22 Using the Radio Data System RDS 23 Models of area code CEL CEK only Changing the display 25 About the indications in the display 26 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 27 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound 27 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 28 Advanced Adjustments and Sett...

Page 5: ...EL CEK only Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver c Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio outputa 7 8 With multi channel audio outputb 9 10 With anal...

Page 6: ...supplied Orange F Monaural audio cord Models of area code CEL CEK only Black Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords F Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections 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 the components yellow video t...

Page 7: ...r In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT V...

Page 8: ...ICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM C C C VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT Satellite tuner DVD player TV monitor GB01COV_HT DDW760 U book Page 8 Tuesday April 20 2004 3 10...

Page 9: ... to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE ...

Page 10: ...ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM C C VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT TV monitor DVD player GB01COV_HT DDW760 U book Page 10 Tuesday April 20 2004 3 10 PM ...

Page 11: ...components with only analog audio jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM A LINE L R OUTPUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT A A l l IN OUT CD player MD Tape deck conti...

Page 12: ...n the required cords A F see page 6 ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R MD TAPE CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM B C VIDEO INPUT IN OUT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN OUTPUT INPUT L L L B B R L VIDEO OUT AU...

Page 13: ...the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 2 Connecting the antennas ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R CD IN OUT IN L R MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO O...

Page 14: ...you can place it wherever you want For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D floor stand available only in certain countries Note Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals Attaching foot pads To prevent speaker vibration or movemen...

Page 15: ...1 Required cords A Speaker cords supplied B Monaural audio cord supplied Black MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SPEAKERS R L R L R L R L CENTER SURROUND FRONT E e A E e A E e A INPUT B E e A E e A Surround speaker Right Sub woofer Surround speaker Left Center speaker Front speaker Left Front speaker Right GB01COV_HT DDW760 U book Page 15 Tuesday April 20 2004 3 10 PM ...

Page 16: ... check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet Receiver Sub woofer Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 4 Connecting the AC power cord 120V 220V 240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 230V 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR T...

Page 17: ... SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select SET UP 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see Speaker setup parameters below Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically du...

Page 18: ...peakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of t...

Page 19: ...ach speaker in sequence Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 30 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on t...

Page 20: ...play Models of area code CEL CEK only You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD When MULTI CH IN is selected the tone and sound field cannot be used Press MULTI CH IN Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function Note To optimize the sound balance of this system we recommend that you se...

Page 21: ...M stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip...

Page 22: ...eat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often liste...

Page 23: ...isplay RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using Automatic tuning page 21 Direct tuning page 21 or preset tuning page ...

Page 24: ...D Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock ma...

Page 25: ...en the tuner is selected Program Service name or preset station name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text indication t Current Time indication in 24 hour system t Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 34 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name...

Page 26: ...e made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 30 G Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 21 24 for tuner operations Note RDS appears for models of area code CEL CEK only H D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 31 I COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input throug...

Page 27: ...Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generat...

Page 28: ...eceiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with DCSmarks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology...

Page 29: ...e virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classic...

Page 30: ...in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored in...

Page 31: ...ynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal We recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very...

Page 32: ... to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select CUSTOM 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE me...

Page 33: ... Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output x NAME IN Naming preset stations and inputs Lets you set the na...

Page 34: ... 5 Use or and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing or repeatedly Alphabet upper case t Numbers t Symbols To enter a blank space press or repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display If you made a mistake press or repeatedly until the character yo...

Page 35: ...nts properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if...

Page 36: ... a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start 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 recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal...

Page 37: ...ght or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction 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 The tables below show the settings of each button Operations Using the Remote RM PP760 Before you use your remote Remote button description Remote Button Operations Function A F D 7 Receiver Selects ...

Page 38: ...ceiver Selects the language you want during digital broadcast DVD 5 Receiver To watch DVD Remote Button Operations Function ENTER wf TV VCR Satellite tuner LD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck After selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons press to enter the value ENTER qs VCR Satellite tuner DVD player Enters the selection JUMP TIME 7 CD player VCD player DVD player Shows the t...

Page 39: ...of the TV TV 1 2 TV Turns the TV on or off VIDEO1 4 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO2 3 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 1 WIDE qg TV Selects the wide picture mode 1 e Receiver Turns the receiver on or off 2CH 7 Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode Remote Button Operations Function V v qs Receiver Selects a menu item B b qs Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting V v B b qs VCR Satellite tuner DVD...

Page 40: ...receiver Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SET UP The indicator flashes once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches To check the command mode of the remote Press RM SET UP You can check the remote by the indicator To reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off Note If the command mode of the receiver and t...

Page 41: ...ress ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want If ...

Page 42: ...d There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KE...

Page 43: ... 739 740 PHILIPS 729 730 731 PIONEER 729 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 SANYO 717 720 746 SHARP 748 749 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 747 755 756 ZENITH 754 Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 PANASONIC 406 408 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 Maker Code s SONY 501 502 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 503 511 512 515 534 544 GRUNDIG 517 534 HITACH...

Page 44: ...cation with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been spe...

Page 45: ... set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 30 Models of area code CEL CEK only Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 30 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT IN for the sources from COAXIAL input jack Models of area...

Page 46: ...e or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components Models of area code CEL CEK only Remote control The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace a...

Page 47: ...ENTER2 60 W SURR2 60 W ch 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 STR K760P FRONT2 100 W ch CENTER2 100 W SURR2 100 W ch Models of area code SP E51 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR K760P FRONT2 80 W ch CENTER2 80 W SURR2 80 W ch 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 STR K760P FRONT2 100 W ch CENTER2 100 W SURR2 100 W ch Models of area code CEL CEK 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DE497P FRONT2 80 W ch CENTER2 80 W SURR2 80 W ch 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 ST...

Page 48: ...tation turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING or TUNING press 1 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Power consumption Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 145 301 5 mm 17 5 6 8 11 7...

Page 49: ...eaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex RMS output 100 W 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 Input LINE IN input pin jacks Power requirements Power consumption 75 W Dimensions w h d Approx 270 325 398 mm 10 3 4 12 7 8 15 3 4 inches including front panel Mass Approx 9 0 kg 19 lb 14 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker connecting cord long 2 Speaker...

Page 50: ...dicator q 28 45 MULTI CH IN 7 20 MULTICHANNEL DECODING indicator 6 20 MUSIC button indicator qa 29 45 PHONES jack wd 20 26 45 PRESET TUNING ql 22 48 TUNER FM AM wf 20 21 34 TUNING w 21 48 VIDEO 1 wl 20 VIDEO 2 wk 20 2CH button indicator 8 27 29 31 qg 17 30 32 34 qh 17 30 32 34 1 power 1 17 22 46 48 Models of area code CEL CEK only List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 50 an...

Page 51: ...DDW760_3rdrevision J9040000_4252086131DDW760GB 4252086131 GB09ADD_HT DDW760 U fm 51GB model name1 HT DDW760 4 252 086 13 1 4 2 3 5 1 qk ws w ql wa qfqd qg qs 8 7 6 9 q qa wd qh qj wf wg wh wj wk wl GB01COV_HT DDW760 U book Page 51 Tuesday April 20 2004 3 10 PM ...

Page 52: ...17 CUSTOMIZE menu 32 D Digital Cinema Sound 28 Direct tuning 21 Dual Mono 33 Dubbing See Recording E Editing See Recording I Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 30 N Naming 34 P Preset stations how to 22 how to tune 23 R RDS 23 Recording on a video tape 36 on an audio tape or MD 35 S Selecting component 20 sound field 28 29 SET UP menu 17 Sleep Timer 35 Sound field customizing 30 ...