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Sony HT-DDW660 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-DDW660 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-254-461-14(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
HT-DDW660
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 U.S. registered NERGY important operating and ® mark. As an E partner, NERGY maintenance (servicing) Sony Corporation has determined that instructions in the literature this product meets the E NERGY accompanying the appliance. ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 3 (see • The instructions in this manual are for model the illustration below). HT-DDW660. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Operations Using the Remote RM-U66/RM-U66A 1: Connecting your components ..... 5 2: Connecting the antennas ..... 7 Before you use your remote....25 3: Connecting speakers ......8 Remote button description....25 4: Connecting the AC power cord ..10 Additional Information 5: Setting up the speakers .....

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Connecting your components Required cords The hookup diagram on page 6 assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to C) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord C Optical digital cord White (L) Red (R) B Coaxial digital cord (supplied) Orange Notes...
  • Page 6 Hooking up your DVD player and VCR C), see page 5. For details on the required cords (A – DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO Note If you connect other components, use the remote and operating instructions supplied with the connected components for operation.

  • Page 7: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes •...

  • Page 8: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right)
  • Page 9 Required cord A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker (Right) (Left) WOOFER SURROUND FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS Sub woofer Front speaker Front speaker (Right) (Left)

  • Page 10: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Performing initial setup 4: Connecting the AC operations power cord Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the Setting the voltage selector following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear settings you have made to their factory defaults.

  • Page 11: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) 5: Setting up the speakers (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position You can use the SET UP menu to set the to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should distance and location of the speakers connected be set from a distance equal to the front speaker to this receiver.

  • Page 12: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    PL. XXXX 6: Adjusting the speaker (Surround speaker placement) Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers levels and balance for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 18). — TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

  • Page 13: Amplifier Operation

    Listening to FM/AM radio Amplifier Operation You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts Selecting the component through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM Press input buttons to select the input. antennas to the receiver (see page 7). To select the Press VIDEO...

  • Page 14: Presetting Radio Stations

    Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of the station you You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Then you can easily tune in the stations you Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM often listen to.

  • Page 15: Changing The Display

    Tuning to preset stations Changing the display Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. Changing the information in The last received station is tuned in. the display Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET You can check the sound field etc. by changing TUNING –...

  • Page 16: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II DTS L F E SP MEMORY SLEEP OPT COAX D.RANGE STEREO MONO SL S SR A SW: Lights up when audio signal is output J OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a from the SUB WOOFER jack.

  • Page 17: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying higher fidelity Enjoying Surround Sound sound Using only the front — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT speakers and sub woofer The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows — 2CH STEREO you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound A.F.D.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Sound Field

    Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. DCS is the concept name of the surround This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as technology for home theater developed by Sony. CDs. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
  • Page 19 DC S x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Selecting a sound field for Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony music Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the music is featured in the soundtrack.

  • Page 20: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Customizing sound fields Advanced Adjustments and Settings By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can Switching the audio input customize the sound fields to suit your particular mode for digital listening situation. Note on the displayed items components The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field.
  • Page 21 x CTR XXX dB Resetting sound fields to the (Center speaker level) initial settings x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. x SUR.R. XXX dB Press ?/1 to turn off the power. (Surround speaker (right) level) While holding down 2CH, press x S.W.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the tone Advanced settings You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble Using the CUSTOMIZE menu level) of the front speaker using the TONE to adjust the receiver menu. Start playing a source encoded with You can adjust various receiver settings using multi channel surround effects (DVD, the CUSTOMIZE menu.
  • Page 23 x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) 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.

  • Page 24: Other Operations

    Using the Sleep Timer Other Operations You can set the receiver to turn off automatically Naming preset stations at a specified time. Use the remote for the and inputs operation. Press ALT to light up the button. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for Press SLEEP while the power is on.

  • Page 25: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U66/Rm-U66A

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U66/RM-U66A You can use the remote RM-U66/RM-U66A to Remote button description operate the components in your system. Before you use your TV ?/1 AV ?/1 remote SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – A.F.D.
  • Page 26 The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function button. Button ENTER 9 Receiver/ Enters the selection. Remote Operations Function VCR/ Button DVD player A.F.D. qj Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. ENTER/12 VCR/ Enters the selection. DVD player ALT wa Remote...
  • Page 27 V/v 9 Receiver Selects a menu item. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ B/b 9 Receiver Makes adjustment or (Press AV DVD player video components. change the setting. ?/1 qs and V/v/B/b 9 VCR/ Selects a menu item.
  • Page 28 Remote Operations Function Button ./> VCR/ Skips tracks. DVD player DVD player Searches tracks in the forward or backward direction. Fastforwards or rewinds. VCR/ Starts playblack. DVD player VCR/ Pauses playblack or DVD player record. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.) x wd VCR/...

  • Page 29: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    There is no sound from digital sources (from Troubleshooting COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 20). Check that the INPUT If you experience any of the following MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources difficulties while using the receiver, use this from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN”...
  • Page 31 • The signal strength of the stations is too weak the power again. If this problem persists, consult (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct your nearest Sony dealer. tuning. • Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

  • Page 32: Specifications

    120 – 20,000 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel If the problem persist minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated output. Reference sections for clearing Amplifier section the receiver’s memory...
  • Page 33 Models of area code AU AM tuner section (6 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) Tuning range FRONT : 40 W/ch Models of area code U, CA CENTER : 40 W With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,710 kHz SURR : 40 W/ch With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,710 kHz...
  • Page 34 Speaker section Front speakers (SS-MSP66L/SS-MSP66R) Center speaker (SS-CNP66) Surround speakers (SS-MSP66SL/ SS-MSP66SR) Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 80 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) 120 × 122 × 100 mm (4 6/8 ×...

  • Page 35: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 35 Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY (15, 31) mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit M - Z NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS ALPHABETICAL ORDER 2CH (button/indicator) 6 (17,...

  • Page 36: Index

    Dual Mono 23 TONE menu 22 Tuning automatically 13 directly 14 Indexing. See Naming to preset stations 14 Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 20 Naming 24 Preset stations how to 14 how to tune 15 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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