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4-255-298-11(3)
Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
HT-DDW860
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-255-298-11(3) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDW860 ©2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    * Manufactured under license from Dolby ** “DTS”, “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of HT-DDW860. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ...4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 6 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks...9 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ...11 2: Connecting the antennas ...13 3: Connecting speakers ...

  • Page 4: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 5: Required Cords

    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to G) (not supplied unless indicated). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical digital cord...

  • Page 6: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver.
  • Page 7 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO...
  • Page 8 Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL Super Audio CD/CD All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver.

  • Page 9: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
  • Page 10 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/...

  • Page 11: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL Super Audio CD/CD player G), see page 5. – ANTENNA MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 12 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 20). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL G), see page 5. –...

  • Page 13: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...

  • Page 14: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 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). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 15 Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (–) Front speaker Front speaker (Right) NENT VIDEO EO 2 MONITOR AUDIO SPEAKERS FRONT B* WOOFER INPUT Sub woofer * If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button.

  • Page 16: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. UND BACK NTER To a wall outlet AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.

  • Page 17: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 18 The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers.

  • Page 19: 6: Setting Up The Sub Woofer

    6: Setting up the sub woofer Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator Before playing the program source, set the volume to minimum on the receiver. Turn on the receiver. Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to select the program source (e.g., DVD player).

  • Page 20: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press input buttons to select the input. To select the Satellite tuner DVD player MD or tape deck Super Audio CD or CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM) The selected input appears in the display. Turn on the component and start playback.

  • Page 21: Listening To Multi Channel Sound

    Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN 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 or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be used.

  • Page 22: Storing Fm Stations Automatically

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the receiver.

  • Page 23: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 21) or Direct Tuning (page 22).

  • Page 24: 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 also display RDS information.

  • Page 25: Changing The Display

    Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

  • Page 26: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display SP A SP B SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR A SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound 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 28: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Sound Field For Music

    C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Selecting the surround back decoding mode — SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.

  • Page 31: To Select Surround Back Decoding Mode

    How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “SB AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Dolby Digital 5.1...

  • Page 32: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. Press input buttons to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.

  • Page 33: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x SB XXX dB (Surround back speaker level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ TONE ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 35 x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD. •...

  • Page 36: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 23).

  • Page 37: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. Press ALT to light up the button. Press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF...

  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components 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.

  • Page 39: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Pp860

    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP860 You can use the remote RM-PP860 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 on the receiver.
  • Page 40 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Button A.F.D. w; Receiver ALT 8 Remote ANGLE DVD player ANT qj AUDIO TV/VCR/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner VCR/ MENU q; Satellite tuner/ DVD player AV1 wd Remote and AV2 AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/...
  • Page 41 DVD player Changes the subtitles. Receiver/ Turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Receiver Outputs test tone.
  • Page 42 Remote Operations Button TUNER wj Receiver TV CH +/– TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/– ek TV ?/1 rg VIDEO1 wd Receiver VIDEO2 wf Receiver WIDE eh 1-9 and Receiver 0/10 rd CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner 2CH rf...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Command Mode Of 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...
  • Page 45 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
  • Page 46 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC S. ATLANTA To control a tuner...

  • Page 47: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.

  • Page 49: Remote Control

    Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...
  • Page 51 Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD Sensitivity: – (Optical) Impedance: – Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 800 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 kiloohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kiloohm Reproduction frequency range: 28 –...
  • Page 52 Sub woofer (SA-WMSP76) Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker 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 Area code Power requirements CEL, CEK, AU 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 53: 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 A - H A.F.D. (button/indicator) qa (27, 28, 29, 48) DIMMER 4 (25) DISPLAY 3 (24, 25, 49) Display 7 (24, 25)

  • Page 54: Index

    Index Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 34 LEVEL parameters 32 SET UP parameters 17 speaker levels and balance 19 TONE parameters 34 Automatic tuning 21 Changing display 25 Clearing receiver’s memory 16 CUSTOMIZE menu 34 Digital Cinema Sound 28 Direct tuning 22 Dual Mono 35 Dubbing.
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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