Sony Ht Ddwg800 Operating Instructions

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Amplifier Operations
Adjusting the tone 
(TONE menu)
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the 
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front 
speakers.
Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
TONE menu parameters
xBASS LVL (Front speaker bass 
level)
xTRE LVL (Front speaker treble 
level)
Settings for the surround 
sound 
(SUR menu)
You can use the SUR menu to select the sound 
field you want for your listening pleasure.
Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
SUR menu parameters
xS.F. SELCT (Sound field 
selection)
Lets you select the sound field you want. For 
details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 
47).
Note
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound 
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field 
Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the 
DVD input, then change to a different input and then 
return to DVD, “HALL” will automatically be 
applied again.
xEFFECT (Effect level)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround 
effect for sound fields selected with the 
MOVIE or MUSIC button and for “HP 
THEA” sound field.
EFCT. MIN 
The surround effect is minimum.
EFCT. STD 
The surround effect is standard.
EFCT. MAX 
The surround effect is maximum.
 
						

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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 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
TUNER menu parameters
xFM MODE (FM station receiving 
mode)
FM AUTO
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo 
signal when the radio station is broadcast in 
stereo.
 FM MONO
This receiver will decode the signal as mono 
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
xNAME IN (Naming preset 
stations)
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For 
details, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 
53).
Settings for the audio 
(AUDIO menu)
You can use the AUDIO menu to make 
settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
AUDIO menu parameters
xDEC. PRI. (Digital audio input 
decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital 
signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN 
jacks.
DEC. PCM
When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are 
selected, PCM signals are given priority (to 
prevent interruption when playback starts). 
However, when other signals are input, there 
may be no sound, depending on the format. 
In this case, set this item to “DEC. AUTO”. 
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are 
selected, only PCM signals are output from 
the connected player. When signals in any 
other format are received, set this item to 
“DEC. AUTO”.
DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode 
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the 
digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is interrupted 
when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
 
						

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Amplifier Operations
xDUAL (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.
DUAL M (Main)
Sound of the main language will be output.
 DUAL S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
 DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub 
languages will be output.
xA.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio 
with video output)
 A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)
The audio output is not delayed.
 A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 60 ms)
The audio output is delayed so that the time 
gap between the audio output and visual 
display is minimized.
Notes
 This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD 
or plasma monitor or a projector.
 This parameter is valid only when you use a sound 
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button.
 This parameter is not valid when
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz are input.
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are 
received via an HDMI IN jack.
xD. ASSIGN (Digital audio input 
assignment)
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other 
input source. For details, see “Listening to 
digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL 
ASSIGN)” (page 63).
xNAME IN (Naming inputs)
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, 
see “Naming inputs” (page 66).
Settings for the video 
(VIDEO menu)
You can use the VIDEO menu to make various 
adjustments for HDMI settings and to name 
inputs.
Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For 
details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
VIDEO menu parameters
xAUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for 
HDMI)
Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from 
the playback component connected to the 
receiver via an HDMI connection.
AMP
The HDMI audio signals from the playback 
component is only output to the speakers 
connected to the receiver. Multi channel 
sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s 
speakers when “AUDIO FOR HDMI” is set to 
“A M P ” .
 TV+AMP
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and 
the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
 The sound quality of the playback component 
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the 
number of channels, and the sampling 
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo 
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is 
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play 
back multi channel software.
 When you connect the receiver to an image 
display component (projector, etc.), sound may 
not be output from the receiver. In this case, 
select “AMP
 ”.
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xCONTROL FOR HDMI (Control 
for HDMI)
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function 
on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” 
(page 57).
xNAME IN (Naming inputs)
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, 
see “Naming inputs” (page 66).
Settings for the system 
(SYSTEM menu)
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the 
distance of the speakers connected to this 
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. 
For details on adjusting the parameters, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 37) and 
“Overview of the menus” (page 38).
SYSTEM menu parameters
xFRT DIST. (Front speakers 
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the front speaker (A). If both front 
speakers are not placed an equal distance from 
your listening position, set the distance to the 
closest speaker.
xCNT DIST. (Center speaker 
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the center speaker.
xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker 
distance)
xSR DIST. (Surround right 
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening 
position to the surround speakers.
30 30
100-120 100-120AA
 
						

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Amplifier Operations
Tip
The distance between the center speaker and the 
listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters 
closer than the one between the listening position 
and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that 
the difference in the length of B in the following 
diagram is no more than 1.5 meters closer than the 
length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or 
more when the distance A is 6 meters.
Also, the distance between the surround speakers 
and the listening position C cannot be more than 
4.5 meters closer than the distance between the 
listening position and the front speakers A. Place 
the speakers so that the difference in the length of 
C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5 
meters closer than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or 
more when the distance A is 6 meters.
This is important because incorrect speaker 
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of 
surround sound. Please note that placing the 
speakers closer than the required 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.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the 
sound often results in much better surround sound. 
Give it try!xSUR POS. 
(Surround speaker position)
Lets you specify the location of your surround 
speakers for proper implementation of the 
surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX 
modes (page 49).
 BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.
 BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.
SIDE/HI
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
 SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround 
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.
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Tip
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. However, if the 
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the 
immediate left and right of the listening position, the 
surround effects become unclear unless set to 
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many 
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may 
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your 
speakers are located high above the listening 
position, even if they are located to the immediate 
left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting 
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend 
that you play back multi channel surround encoded 
software and select 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 “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then 
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level 
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
xDIMMER (Brightness of the 
display)
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.
Calibrating the 
appropriate settings 
automatically 
(A. CAL menu)
For details on Auto Calibration, see  
“7: Calibrating the appropriate settings 
automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” 
(page 28).
 
						

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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.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select 
the sound field you want.
For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page 
47).
Types of A.F.D. mode
Enjoying Surround Sound
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2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CALTHEATRE SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
5
A.F.D.
A.F.D. mode 
[Display]Multi channel 
audio after 
decodingEffect
A.F.D. AUTO 
[A.F.D. AUTO](Detecting 
automatically)Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding 
any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a 
low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there 
is no LFE signals.
PRO LOGIC 
[DOLBY PL]4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 
2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channel.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 
[PLII MV]5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In 
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for 
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 
[PLII MS]5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This 
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
MULTI STEREO 
[MULTI ST.](Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
 
						

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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 theatres 
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a 
sound field for movies or press 
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound 
field for music.
For details, see “Types of sound field 
available” (page 49).
MUSIC 2CH
A.F.D.
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2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CALTHEATRE SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
5
MOVIE
 
						

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Types of sound field available
* You can select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
Notes
 The effects provided by the virtual speakers may 
cause increased noise in the playback signal. 
 When listening with sound fields that employ the 
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any 
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
 This function does not work when
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than 
48 kHz are input.
– multi channel Linear PCM signals are received 
via an HDMI jack.
Tips
 You can identify the encoding format of DVD 
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the 
package.
 Sound fields with DCS  marks use DCS 
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound 
(DCS), see “Glossary” (page 70).
To turn off the surround effect 
for movie/music
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. 
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Sound field 
forSound field 
[Display]Effect
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A 
DCS  [C.ST.EX A]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.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 
DCS  [C.ST.EX B]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production 
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or 
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 
DCS  [C.ST.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.
Music HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE CONCERT 
[CONCERT]Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
STADIUM [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
PORTABLE AUDIO 
ENHANCER 
[PORTABLE]Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
compressed music.
Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH  
[HP 2CH]This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones 
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 50)/A.F.D. mode (page 47) 
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely 
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround 
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
HEADPHONE THEATER 
DCS  [HP THEA]This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones 
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to 
experience a theatre-like environment while listening through 
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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 the 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.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are 
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry 
will be activated. The front channel bass 
frequencies will be output from the sub 
woofer.
Press 2CH.
Resetting sound fields to 
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2While holding down 2CH, press 
?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and 
all sound fields are reset to their initial 
setting.
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2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CALTHEATRE SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
5
2CH
?/1
AUTO CAL MICSPEAKERS
(ON/OFF)
PHONESVIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L  AUDIO   RMEMORY/
ENTERTUNING 
MODETUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
AUTO CALMUTING INPUT SELECTOR
MASTER VOLUME
DISPLAY INPUT MODE
1,2
2