Sony Ht Ddw750 Operating Instructions

							Receiving Broadcasts
HT-DDW750    4-244-183-11(1) GB
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Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
Program Station name t Frequency t
Program Type indication
a) t Radio Text
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in
24-hour system) t Sound field currently
applied
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 32).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)
appears in the display.
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.
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services.  If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 28), automatic
tuning (page 29), or preset tuning
(page 29).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program station name normally appears in the
display.
NoteRDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
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Program type Description
indication
TRAVEL Programs about travel.  Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
LEISURE Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
FOLK M Folk music programs
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
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” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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Other Operations
4Press ENTER.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Note
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
You cannot change the name of an RDS station.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve 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.
1Select the component to be recorded.
2Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Notes• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
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.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind.  For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.
1To name a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the
preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 30.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
NAME”.
3Create an index name by using MENU +
or MENU – and MENU 
 or MENU :
Press MENU + or MENU – to select a
character, then press MENU 
 to move the
cursor to the next position.
To insert a space
Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank
space appears in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press MENU  or MENU  repeatedly
until the character to be changed flashes,
then press MENU + or MENU – to select
the character you want.
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Recording (continued)Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote 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
Tips• Press ALT before you press SLEEP (page 39).
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
Adjustments using the
SET UP menu
The SET UP menu allows you to make the
following adjustments.
1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
SET UP”.
2Press MENU  or MENU  to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
DEC. XXXX PCM (for DVD),
AUTO (for VIDEO 2)
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
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 DVD player if you
need help.
1Select the program source to be
recorded.
2Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the DVD you want to
record into the DVD player.
3Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
4Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
TipYou can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or
DVD. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
NoteMake sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
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							Other Operations
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xDecode priority (DEC. XXXX)
Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.
• PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM) and DVD. When used with media
other than CD or DVD, you may experience
noise. If this happens, switch to AUTO
mode.
• AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO)
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD
sources. However, with audio CDs, you may
not be able to listen the very first moments
of each track.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings
above.Changing the command
mode of the receiver
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.
1Turn off the receiver.
2Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to
turn on the receiver.
“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.
Each time you repeat the procedure above,
the display changes as follows:
C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2
TipThe initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.
Notes• The initial setting for the command mode of the
supplied remote is “AV2”.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the
remote is different, you cannot use the remote to
operate the receiver.
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You can use the remote RM-PP412 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.
TipUnder normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Notes• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Remote button
description
HX mM .>
-
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBYSLEEP
AV1 AV2TV ?/1AV ?/1
VIDEO3 DVD 
TV/SAT
MD/TAPE CD/SACDTUNER
PHONO AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
SHIFT
TOP MENU/
GUIDEAV MENUMUTING
MASTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
WIDE ON SCREEN
TV/
VIDEOMAIN
MENU RETURN/EXIT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
ANTCLEARSEARCH MODE
2CH
A.F.D.
123
456
789
0/10 >10/11 12MOVIE
SUBTITLE ENTERMUSIC
AUDIOSWAP/
ANGLEJUMP/
TIMEPRESET/
CH/D.SKIP TEST
TONESB
DECODING DIRECTAAC
BI-LING
x
?/1P
Of F
G
g
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1ReceiverTurns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
ENTER/
EXECUTE
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Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD Receiver To watch DVD.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact
disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
MULTI CHReceiver Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,
DOLBY PL, PLII MOV,
and PLII MUS.
MOVIE Receiver Selects C.ST.EX A,
C.ST.EX B and
C.ST.EX C.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ
and CONCERT.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or
BI-LING Bilingual sound of
Dolby Digital, DTS or
AAC, etc.
SB Receiver Press to select the
DECODING surround back decoding
modes.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to
select a memory page
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
V/vReceiver Select a menu item.
B/bReceiver Makes adjustment  or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the four cursor
modes: SET UP,
LEVEL, TONE and
NAME.
ON Receiver To display the menus
SCREEN of the receiver on the
TV screen.
AV ?/1TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
(Press Satellite tuner/ video components.
AV ?/1CD player/
and ?/1VCD player/
at the LD player/
same time) DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
0/10 to preset radio station or
tuning to preset stations
and with “D.TUNING”
for direct tuning.
CD player/ Select track numbers.
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck
AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
ANGLE large picture.
DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
JUMP/ TV Toggles between the
TIME previous and the current
channels.
CD player/ Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing time
DVD player of disc, etc.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
Remote Operations Function
Button
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/ stations.
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a
satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
LD player/ using the numeric
MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
DAT deck/ the value.
Tape deck
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
ANT VCR Selects output signal
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
./>VCR/ Skips tracks.
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
m/MCD player/ Searches tracks
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
VCR/ Fastforwards or
DAT deck/ rewinds.
Tape deck
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Remote Operations Function
Button
NVCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
XVCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also starts recording
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
xVCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/ screen.
DVD player
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT LD player/ menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
MODE Press to select the unit
for search (track,
index, etc.)
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.GUIDE
satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
OVCD player/ Returns to the previous
LD player/ menu or exits the
DVD player menu.
V/v/B/bVCR/ Selects a menu item.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
ENTER/ VCR/ Press to enter the
EXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection.
DVD player
TV ?/1TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of
+/– the TV.
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV
channels.
TV/ TV Selects input signal:
VIDEO TV input or video
input.
WIDE TV Selects the wide
picture  mode.
USE MODE Remote To set up the remote.
AV1 and Remote Select the command
AV2 mode of the remote.
SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV
output.
ALT Remote Change remote key
function to activate
those buttons with
orange printing.
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Notes• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the
remote before you use the remote to control the
satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI
CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING,
SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN functions
are not available for set operation.
Selecting the command
mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the USE
MODE button and the remote command mode
buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down
USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of the
remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.
Mode Indicator lights
AV1 once
AV2 twice
Remote Button Description
(continued)To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
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.
1Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2Press the input selector button
(including TV ?/1) for the component
you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press CD/SACD.
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 41–43 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
4Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.