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Sony HT-DDW700 Operating Instructions (HTDDW700 Home Theater System) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HT-DDW700 Operating Instructions (HTDDW700 Home Theater System) Operating Instructions Manual

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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-DDW700
©2006 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: For Customers In The United States

    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-DDW700. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CEL only”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...12 2: Connecting speakers...14 3: Connecting the audio/video components...15 4: Connecting the antennas...18 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...19 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) ...20 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) ...23...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 19, 26, 27, 42, 56). B DIMMER Press to adjust the brightness of the display. C SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the...
  • Page 6 About the indicators on the display DIGITAL SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR 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...
  • Page 7 Name Function N 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 8: Speaker Section

    Rear panel DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack B ANTENNA section ANTENNA ANTENNA AUDIO IN WOOFER VIDEO 1 C AUDIO INPUT section Connects to a DVD player, etc.

  • Page 9: Amp Menu

    Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 49). TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
  • Page 10 Name Function F DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast. G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode. D.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD player or DVD player (multi- disc changer only).
  • Page 11 Name Function S DISPLAY Press to select the information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or DVD player. T -/-- Press -/-- and TV (P) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

  • Page 12: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers 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). AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer Since the sub woofer does not emit highly...

  • Page 13: Installing The Speakers On The Wall

    • 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 14: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers WOOFER AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance. SURROUND CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the speaker.

  • Page 15: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    3: Connecting the audio/video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 18). Audio input jack to be connected The sound quality depends on the connecting jack.

  • Page 16: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. Super Audio CD player/ CD player DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL A Audio cord (not supplied) AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN...

  • Page 17: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR. Satellite tuner DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2 DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD DVD DVD player/ DVD recorder A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

  • Page 18: 4: Connecting The Antennas

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

  • Page 19: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord FRONT To the wall outlet Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

  • Page 20: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU006 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 21: Performing Auto Calibration

    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 22: Error Codes

    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 23: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Warning code and solution Warning Explanation Solution code WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the is noisy. environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. WARN. 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect is not connected. the center speaker. WARN. 51 The surround Be sure to connect speakers are not the surround...
  • Page 24 Press control button 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 25: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – TV CH + PRESET –...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER AUTO CAL MIC CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL PHONES...

  • Page 28: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH –...
  • Page 29 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 28. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (31) Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 30 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO (33) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] A/V Sync [A.V. SYNC.] Naming inputs [NAME IN] SYSTEM (34) Front speakers distance [6-SYSTEM] [FRT DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 28) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 34) to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position (C on page 34).
  • Page 36 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 37: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 20). 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.
  • Page 38 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.] Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding...

  • Page 39: 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. TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D.
  • Page 40 [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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 18). The tuning scale is: FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz* *The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 56).

  • Page 44: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

  • Page 45: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. Press the numeric button to select the preset station. You can also press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset number.

  • Page 46: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET – < < Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 47: Other Operation

    Other Operation Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.

  • Page 48: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

  • Page 49: Using The Remote

    Tuner (this receiver) DVR (Digital CATV terminal) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD 1 or DVD 3 setting.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    Additional Information Glossary x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (L/R), center, surround (L/R) and sub-woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

  • Page 51: Precautions

    Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
  • Page 53 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.

  • Page 54: Remote Control

    Refer to the following (not supplied) table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 22) to solve the problem.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...

  • Page 56: Fm Tuner Section

    Inputs (Analog) SA-CD/CD, DVD, Sensitivity: 800 mV VIDEO 1, 2 Impedance: 50 kohms Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms VIDEO 2 (Optical) Sensitivity: – Impedance: – Reproduction frequency range: 28 – 20,000 Hz Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz...
  • Page 57 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (sub woofer) (4) Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Speakers • Front speakers (2) •...

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Numerics 2 channel 42 2CH STEREO 42 5.1 channel 12 AUTO CALIBRATION 20 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 37 CD player connecting 16 playback 26 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 40 Dolby Digital 50 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 17 playback 27 Error messages 54 Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 47...
  • Page 60 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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