Sony Ht Ddw840 Operating Instructions

							Receiving Broadcasts
31GB
Receiving Broadcasts
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).
Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 33.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 34.
Regular FM stations are assigned
2-character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes•Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation.
•If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
•For details on tuning the stored stations, see
page 33.
•If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 39-45 for remote
RM-PP411 and pages 46-49 for remote
RM-U306.
1Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press FM* or AM* to select the FM or
AM band.
3Press D. TUNING on the remote.
4Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1:  FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2:  AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
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5If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another
station.
Tips•If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
•If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
MODE again.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
SP, CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz
E2/E3, AR, MX 50 kHz 9 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 54).
Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or
AM band.
3Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
** For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
Preset tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations”.
Direct tuning (continued)
 
						

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Presetting radio stations
1Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 31) or
Automatic Tuning (page 32).
3Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
4Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
5Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET
TUNING –* to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
6Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
7Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another
station.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET
TUNING –* repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 39–45 for remote
RM-PP411 and pages 46–49 for remote
RM-U306.
1Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
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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 XXX” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in
the display.
Scanning preset stations by
program type
You can tune in preset stations according to a
program type that you specify.  The receiver
scans for stations in its preset memory currently
broadcasting the specified program type.
1Press PTY.
2Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or
PRESET/PTY SELECT – to select the
program type.
See the table below for the information on
each program type.
3Press PTY.
While the receiver is scanning stations,
“SEARCH” and the programme type are
displayed alternately.
When the receiver finds a station, the
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
broadcasting the specified program type,
“NO PTY” 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.  You can use
the following convenient RDS features:
–Displaying RDS information
–Scanning preset stations by program type
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 31), automatic
tuning (page 32), or preset tuning
(page 32).
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.
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 currectly
applied
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 35).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
 
						

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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
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Other Operations
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.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 33.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2Press 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 right character.
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.
•When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks (HT-DDW840 only).
 
						

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Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the front panel
(HT-DDW740 only) or 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
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tips•You can freely specify the time. After pressing
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the MENU
 /   and MENU +/– on the receiver. The sleep
time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify
up to 5 hours.
•To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
Adjustments using the
SET UP button
The SET UP button allows you to make the
following adjustments.
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.
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD
player or an LD 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 LD
player if you need help.
1Select the program source to be
recorded.
2Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD 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
laser disc you want to record.
TipYou can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
disc. 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.
Notes•Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
•When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks (HT-DDW840 ony).
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Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
C.MODE.AVX AV2
PRO LOGIC* II MOVIE
* HT-DDW840 only
xSelecting the command mode of the
remote (C.MODE.AVX)
Lets you select the command mode of the
remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
x2ch decode mode (PRO LOGIC)
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2
channel source. This receiver incorporates with
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.
•When set to “DOLBY PL”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
•When set to “II MOVIE”, the receiver performs
the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the
sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos
of old movies or in the dubbed language.
•When set to “II MUSIC”, the receiver performs
the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources,
such as CDs.
NoteDolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or
MPEG format signals.
Adjustments using the SET UP
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							Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411
39GB
HT-DDW840 only
You can use the remote RM-PP411 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
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VIDEO1 VIDEO2
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBYSLEEP
AV1 AV2TV ?/1AV ?/1
VIDEO3 DVD/LD
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
TEST
TONE
PRESET
123
456
789
0/10 >10/11 12AUTO DEC
SUBTITLE ENTERMODE
AUDIOSWAP/
ANGLEJUMP/
TIMEPRESET/
CH/D.SKIP MPX/
DUALANALOG
DIRECT
2CH SOUND FIELD
x
?/1P
Of F
G
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411
continued
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.
VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
ENTER/
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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser
disc.
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 CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
PRESET Receiver Selects preset sound field
(e.g. Cinema Studio
EX A, B, C).
AUTO DEC Receiver Selects AUTO
DECODING mode.
MPX/DUALReceiverSelect Dual Mono or
Bilingual sound of  Dolby
Digital, DTS or AAC, etc.
ANALOG Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT DIRECT.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode.
MODE +/–Receiver Selects sound field mode.
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.
Remote Operations Function
Button
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:
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP
and NAME.
ON Receiver To display the menus of
SCREEN 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/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
(Press tuner/CD components.
AV ?/1player/VCD
and ?/1player/LD player/
at the DVD player/
same time) MD deck/DAT
deck/Tape deck
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
0/10 to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
CD player/ Select track numbers. 0
VCD player/ 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