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Sony HT-DDW840 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740
HT-DDW840
HT-DDW740
© 2002 Sony Corporation
4-238-377-12(1)
Serial No.
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740...
  • Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 6 Antenna hookups ... 7 Audio component hookups ... 8 Video component hookups ... 9 Digital component hookups ... 10 Multi channel input hookups Other hookups ...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the HT-DDW840 is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “HT-DDW840 only”.

  • Page 5: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER 0 – 9 2 CH wh (26) A – D A.DEC wk (24, 26) AM (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) es (31, 32)

  • Page 6: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up the Components Required cords A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) Black E Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 7: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN * The shape of the 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.

  • Page 8: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 Ω COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD player LINE MONITOR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...

  • Page 9: Video Component Hookups

    Video component hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD/LD COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN TV tuner, satellite tuner or Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV.

  • Page 10: Digital Component Hookups

    (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Notes •...

  • Page 11: Multi Channel Input Hookups

    Multi channel input hookups HT-DDW840 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than 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.

  • Page 12: Other Hookups

    Other hookups SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SURROUND Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

  • Page 13: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) B Monaural audio cord (supplied) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO MONITOR VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SURROUND AUDIO OUT WOOFER Surround speaker Surround speaker (–) Black...

  • Page 14: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers

    Speaker system hookup (continued) To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers. Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.

  • Page 15: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21).

  • Page 16: Specifying The Speaker Parameters

    LEVEL. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.) The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. 90° Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain...
  • Page 17 x Front speaker distance ( XX.X m (ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 15). x Center speaker distance ( XX.X m (ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening...
  • Page 18 Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker height ( HGT. XXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
  • Page 19 x Center speaker size ( • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Speaker Level

    Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.

  • Page 21: Checking The Connections

    Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press the function button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 TV or satellite VIDEO 2 tuner DVD or LD player DVD/LD MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player Built in tuner...

  • Page 23: Changing The Display

    Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to the band or...

  • Page 24: Enjoying Surround Sound

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
  • Page 25 The selected sound field is indicated in the display. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

  • Page 26: Using Only The Front Speakers (2 Channel Stereo)

    Selecting a sound field (continued) To turn the surround effect off Press A.DEC or 2CH. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to CD with “JAZZ”...

  • Page 27: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays DIGITAL SP. OFF COAX L F E SL S SR 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.

  • Page 28: Customizing Sound Fields

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) L F E : Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES”...
  • Page 29 Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BAL. L/R XXX* BALANCE CTR XXX dB* 0 dB SUR.L. XXX dB* 0 dB SUR.R. XXX dB* 0 dB S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB L.F.E. XXX dB 0 dB COMP. XXX D. RANGE * The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only).

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Bass And Treble

    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 can adjust the tone for each separate sound field. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

  • Page 31: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy.

  • Page 32: Automatic Tuning

    Direct tuning (continued) If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING –...

  • Page 33: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 31) or Automatic Tuning (page 32). Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.

  • Page 34: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can use the following convenient RDS features: –...
  • Page 35 Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs, such as “how-to”...

  • Page 36: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source.

  • Page 37: Using The Sleep Timer

    Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD player or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help.
  • Page 38 (C.MODE.AVX) Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. x 2ch decode mode ( Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2 channel source.

  • Page 39: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Pp411

    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 HT-DDW840 only You can use the remote RM-PP411 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
  • Page 40 To listen to turntable. To listen to an audio equipment. Selects MULTI CH IN source. SYSTEM Press to output test tone. STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press Selects preset sound field AV ?/1 (e.g. Cinema Studio and ?/1 EX A, B, C).
  • Page 41 ./> VCR/ Skips tracks. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Operations Function Button m/M CD player/ Searches tracks VCD player/ (forward or backward).

  • Page 42: Selecting The Mode Of The Remote

    Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Button CLEAR DVD player SEARCH DVD player MODE TOP MENU/ DVD player GUIDE AV MENU VCR/Satellite/ Displays menu. tuner/ DVD player VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. tuner/ DVD player ENTER/ VCR/satellite Press to enter the...

  • Page 43: Programming The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 44 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 45 To control a VCR Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 BLAUPUNKT EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730...

  • Page 46: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U306

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 HT-DDW740 only You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
  • Page 47 VCD player/ or off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. AV ?/1 player/VCD and ?/1 player/LD player/ at the DVD player/MD same time)
  • Page 48 Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Button Receiver PRESET+/– TV/VCR/ satellite tuner ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck m/M CD player/ DVD player/ VCD player VCR/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR/...

  • Page 49: Changing The Factory Setting Of A Function Button

    VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) VCD player * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
  • Page 51 There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting (continued) The FM reception is poor. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts (STR-K840P only)/80 watts (STR-K740P only) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).
  • Page 54 Specifications (continued) Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2 (Optical) Outputs MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Tone Gain levels: FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Intermediate Frequency Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: Stereo: Separation...
  • Page 55 General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz SP, AR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U, MX STR-K840P: 210 W...
  • Page 56 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 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E2/E3 120/220/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption SA-WMSP4 SA-WMSP2 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass...

  • Page 57: Tables Of Settings Using Surr, Level, Set Up, Bass And Treble Buttons

    Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU +/– and MENU buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press MENU or MENU...

  • Page 58: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field

    Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURR, BASS and TREBLE parameters are stored in each sound field. 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 PCM96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. <...
  • Page 59 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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