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Sony HT-DDW685 Operating Instructions Manual

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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-DDW790
HT-DDW685
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: 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.

  • Page 2: Note To Catv System Installer

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW790 and HT-DDW685. In this manual, the HT-DDW685 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “HT-DDW685 only”.
  • Page 4 Note for the supplied remote (RM-AAU013) The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ... 6 1: Installing speakers... 13 2: Connecting speakers ... 15 3: Connecting the audio/video components 16 4: Connecting the antennas ... 21 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote... 22 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 2 3 4 DIMMER SLEEP VIDEO 1 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN/ A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL MIC PHONES Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 22, 29, 30, 45, 61).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
  • Page 8 Name Function L Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN quality of loud jack sound (page 19).
  • Page 10 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 53). RM-AAU013 TV INPUT AUTO TV ?/1 SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY...
  • Page 11 Name Function D 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. MOVIE, Press to select sound fields MUSIC (MOVIE, MUSIC). E AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and to perform menu operations.

  • Page 12: Auto Cal

    Name Function Q RETURN/ Press to return to the previous EXIT O menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (O) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while...

  • Page 13: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers HT-DDW685 allows you to use a 5 channel speaker with 2 sub woofer 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).
  • Page 14 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 15: 2: Connecting Speakers

    CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer GSub woofer (HT-DDW685 only) Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance. Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers.

  • Page 16: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    3: Connecting the audio/video components How to connect your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.

  • Page 17: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as MP3 player, Super Audio CD player or CD player. Super Audio CD player/CD player DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied)
  • Page 18 Notes • When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver, sound may be distorted or interrupted. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component.

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, satellite tuner or blu-ray disc player. Blu-ray disc player DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD DVD player A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
  • Page 20 Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the receiver.

  • Page 21: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.

  • Page 22: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    5: Preparing the receiver and the remote 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 23: 6: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU013 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •...
  • Page 24 Tips • You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position. • Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers. • When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement.
  • Page 25 Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follow: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER Appears when there are more than one error code.

  • Page 26: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation code WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. WARN. 50 The center speaker is not connected. WARN. 51 The surround speakers are not connected. WARN. 60 The front speakers balance are out of range. WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of range.
  • Page 27 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each...

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU Press the input button to select a component.

  • Page 29: Listening/Watching A Component

    < > TUNING – TUNING + Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music.

  • Page 30: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD TV INPUT AUTO TV ?/1 SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER PORTABLE AUDIO IN/ CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING...

  • Page 31: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU...

  • Page 32: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 31. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (34) Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 33 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO (36) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Naming inputs [NAME IN] SYSTEM (37) Front speakers distance [6-SYSTEM] [FRT DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)

    Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”...

  • Page 36: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)

    Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 31) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 37: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    x DUAL (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. • DUAL 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 38: Speaker Distance

    x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 37) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 37).

  • Page 39: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
  • Page 41 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] (Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] Multi channel Effect...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
  • Page 43 [HP 2CH] HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA] Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater”...
  • Page 44 Sound fields with DC S mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...

  • Page 45: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer.

  • Page 46: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 21). The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table.

  • Page 47: Direct Tuning

    In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE until the “MONO”...

  • Page 48: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE...

  • Page 49: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU FM MODE Numeric buttons D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – TV CH + PRESET –...

  • Page 50: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    To create an index name Use V/v/B/b to create an index name. Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. If you made a mistake Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character.

  • Page 51: Displaying Rds Information

    Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t t Radio Text Program Type indication t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode) t Sound field...

  • Page 52: Other Operation

    Other Operation Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for.

  • Page 53: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF When sleep timer is activated, the display dims.

  • Page 54: Glossary

    (command mode BD1) Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3) Not assigned Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting.

  • Page 55: Precautions

    x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
  • Page 56 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •...
  • Page 58 There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from component connected to the VIDEO 1 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL MIC jack on the front panel of this receiver. • Check that the components are connected securely. • Check that the cord used for the connection is fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Surround mode (reference) (6 ohms 100 Hz, THD 10%) SUB WOOFER: 135 W HT-DDW685 only Models of area code SP, MX, E51 Power Output Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1%) 70 W + 70 W...
  • Page 61 Reference power output for front, center, surround speakers and sub woofer. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements 220 V AC, 50 Hz Inputs Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/...
  • Page 62 270 × 330 × 303 mm (10 6/8 × 13 × 12 inches) including front panel Mass (Approx.) 4.7 kg (10 lb 6 oz) HT-DDW685 only • Front speakers (SS-MSP685) • Center speaker (SS-CNP685) • Surround speakers (SS-SRP685) Front/center speakers...
  • Page 63 ECM-AC2a) (1) Speakers • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Sub woofer (1) HT-DDW685 only FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Speaker cords (long) (2) Speaker cords (short) (3)

  • Page 64: Index

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 43, 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 54 DVD player connecting 19 playback 30 Error messages 59 Initial setup 22 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Menu A. CAL 39 AUDIO 36 LEVEL 34 SUR 35 SYSTEM 37 TONE 35...

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