Sony Ht Ddw840 Operating Instructions

							Hooking Up the Components
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IN OUT INCD MD/TAPE
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COAXIALDVD/LD
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AUDIO INVIDEO 1
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Multi channel input hookups
HT-DDW840 only
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes•When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
•See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.
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Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
Other hookups
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.
120V
240V 220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR
FRONT CENTER SURROUNDRL
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SPEAKERS SPEAKERSIMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16ΩIMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
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AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
SUB
WOOFER
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RLSPEAKERS SPEAKERSIMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16ΩFRONTRL
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IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)
Center speaker Surround speaker
(L) Surround speaker
(R)Active sub woofer
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Speaker system hookups
Required cords
ASpeaker cords (supplied)
(+) (+)
(–)(–)
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TipTo prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom
of the speakers.
Notes•Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
terminals.
•Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker
cord to the appropriate terminal on the components:
+ to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
•If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 20.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
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Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
TipTo check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 21).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration activates when you turn on the
power.
1Turn off the receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of
the following items are reset or cleared:
•All preset stations are reset or cleared.
•All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
•All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
•All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
•The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
•The master volume is set to VOL MIN.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 57. See pages
15–20 for speaker settings and pages 37–38 for
other settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters  (15
feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
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When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the
speaker size and the sub woofer selection has
been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite
Speaker) according to the supplied speaker
system.
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size
and sub woofer selection has been configurated
as follows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you
select MICRO SP.If you change the speaker system, select
NORM. SP. You can adjust the speaker size
and subwoofer selection when you select
NORM. SP. (page 18).
To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.)
TipThe setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.
If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select
MICRO SP.
CautionWhen you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1Press 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.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
L R DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)*
C DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* 5.0 m (16 ft.)*
SL SR DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* 3.5 m (11 ft.)*
SL SR PL. XXX BEHD.
SL SR HGT. XXX LOW
* Models of area code U, CA only.
Multi channel surround setup
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xFront speaker distance (L R DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 15).
xCenter speaker distance (C DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 15).
xSurround speaker distance (SL SR
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 15).
TipThe receiver allows 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 (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.For example, setting the center speaker distance
1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
xSurround speaker position (SL SR
PL. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
•Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
•Select “MID” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
•Select “BEHD.” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SL SR)” is set to “NO”.
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Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from the surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system
other than the supplied one, be sure to
set the following parameters.
For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see
page 16.
xFront speaker size (L R)
•If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
•When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”). xSurround speaker height (
SL SR
HGT. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
•Select “LOW” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
•Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SL SR)” is set to “NO”.
TipThe surround speaker position parameter is designed
specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “PL. MID” and “PL. BEHD.” if
your speakers are located high above the listening
position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Multi channel surround setup
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xCenter speaker size (C)
•If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*
1
•If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
2
xSurround speaker size (SL SR)
•If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
•If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*
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Tip*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
TipInternally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS +/– to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 30.
xSub woofer selection (SW S.W. XXX)
•If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
•If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
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Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
NoteThe receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
3Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 28.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
TipYou can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
Notes•The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is
set to MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only).
•The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
•Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
Multi channel surround setup
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POWER indicator
Listening to the subwoofer
First, turn down the volume on the receiver.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the programme source.
1Turn on the receiver and select the
programme source.
2Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer
lights up in green.
3Play the programme source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the subwoofer
1Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the programme
source.
NoteDo not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum.
Extraneous noise may be heard.