Sony HT-DDW2500 User Manual

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Home Theatre System

4-127-414-12(1)

Operating Instructions

HT-DDW2500

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WARNING

SPEAKERS

FRONT

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW2500. In this manual, models of area code SA is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code SA only”.

The HT-DDW2500 consists of:

• Receiver STR-KM2500

• Speaker system – Front speaker SS-MSP2500 – Subwoofer SS-WP3000

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents

Description and location of parts.................. 4

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers............................. 11

2: Connecting the speakers .........................12

3: Connecting the audio/video

components ............................................ 13

4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 18

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 19

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)........................................ 20

Adjusting the tone....................................... 21

Playback

Selecting a component ................................ 22

Listening/Watching a component................24

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus..........................26

Customizing the receiver settings ............... 28

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE).....................................34

Changing the display ...................................35

Using the Sleep Timer.................................35

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments......................36

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................37

Precautions ..................................................38

Troubleshooting...........................................39

Specifications ..............................................42

Index..............................................Back cover

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 29

Resetting sound fields to the initial

settings ................................................... 31

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio..........................31

Presetting radio stations ..............................33

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Description and location of parts

21 3

564

Front panel

?/1

TUNING MODE TUNING

VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

PHONES

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

qa 0 9

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B TUNING

MODE

TUNING +/–

C Display The current status of the

D DISPLAY Press to select information

E INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode

F MASTER

VOLUME

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 19, 24, 25, 31, 36).

Press to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 31).

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 5).

displayed on the display (page 35).

when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 34).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 21, 22, 24, 25).

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

Name Function

G INPUT

SELECTOR

H Remote

sensor

I A.F.D. Press to select a sound field

MOVIE

MUSIC

J VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack

K PHONES jack Connects to headphones

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 22, 24, 25,

34).

Receives signals from remote commander.

(page 29)

Connects to a portable audio such as MP3 player, etc. (page 14).

(page 40).

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About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5

D OPT DTS MEMORY

LFE

LCR

SL SR

;

0qa 89

Name Function

A SW Lights up when the audio signal

is output from the SUBWOOFER 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 reproduced.

C ; D Lights up when the receiver is

decoding Dolby Digital signals.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 34).

D OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE

is set to “AUTO” and the sourc e signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack.

E DTS Lights up when the receiver is

decoding DTS signals.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” (page 34).

Name Function

F MEMORY Lights up when a memory

G Tuner

H Preset

I D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range

J COAX Lights up when DVD/BD input

indicators

station

indicators

D.RANGECOAX

function, such as Preset Memory (page 33), etc., is activated.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 31), etc.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in preset radio stations. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 33.

compression is activated.

is selected. However, “NO INPUT” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.

MONO

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Name Function

K Playback

channel indicators

L R C SL SR

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around L and R show the receiver downmixes the source sound to 2 channels. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LCR

SL SR

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Rear panel

1 2

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD/B D

SA-CD/CD

IN IN IN

TV SAT

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

C SPEAKERS section

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 16).

Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18).

Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18).

Connects to the speakers and subwoofer (page

12).

D AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN jacks

Connects to a CD player, etc. (page

14).

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Remote commander

You can use the supplied RM-AAU059 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 36).

SLEEP

TV INPUT

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

BASS

123

>10/

ql qk

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

REPLAY ADVANCE

TUNING –

SA-CD/CD TUNER

0/10

MENU/HOME

?/1 ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TREBLE

DVD/BD

D.TUNING

AMP MENU

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

MASTER VOL

PRESET +

TUNING +

FM MODE

?/1

SOUND

FIELD

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

8 9

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

D TREBLE +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

E DVD/BD

F SOUND

FIELD

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when

Press TV ?/1 and TV (N) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video compone nts that the remote is assigned to operate (page 36). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 36.

treble level of the speakers.

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and (P) to perform menu operations.

Press to select a sound field.

mode.

using a multi-disc changer.

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Name Function

H AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station.

J MUTING Press to turn off the sound

K TV VOL

+*/–

MASTER VOL +*/–

L MENU/HOME Press to display the menu used

M ./> Press to skip a track of the CD

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M Press to

H* Press to start playback of the

the receiver. Then, use V/v/B/ b and (P) to perform

menu operations.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner.

temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound. Press MUTING and TV (N) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (N) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV.

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

to operate audio components or a TV.

player, DVD player or Bluray disc player.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

– search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player.

VCR, CD player, DVD player, or Blu-ray disc player.

Name Function

X Press to pause playback or

x Press to stop playback of the

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (N)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

FM MODE Press to select the FM

N TV Press TV and the buttons with

O RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD play er or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

monaural or stereo reception.

yellow printing at the same time to enable the TV operation.

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (N) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

After pressing DVD/BD MENU (E), AMP MENU (H), or MENU/HOME (L), press V/v/B/b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

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Name Function

Q DISPLAY Press to select information

R TOOLS/

OPTIONS

S -/-- Press to select the channel

>10/

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

T Numeric

buttons (number 5*)

U BASS +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

V SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (N) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (N) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV.

entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR. Press -/-- and TV (N) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select – track num bers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (N) at the same time to select the TV channels.

bass level of the speakers.

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

Name Function

W TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (N)

at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

* The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (The

number 5, MASTER VOL +/TV VOL +, H).

Use as a mark of operation.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• 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.

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Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 2 channel speaker with 2 subwoofers system.

Example of 2 channel speaker with 2 subwoofers system configuration

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CSubwoofer DSubwoofer

Getting Started

Tip

Since the subwoofers do not emit highly directional signals, you can place them wherever you want.

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2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

10 mm

A Speaker cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CSubwoofer DSubwoofer

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To connect the speakers correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.

Character on speaker label

LFront left

R Front right

* The subwoofer do not have any character on the

speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 2.

Tip

Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance.

Speaker type

3: Connecting the audio/ video components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components. After connect all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 18).

Component to be connected

To connect See

Audio components

• Super Audio CD player/ CD player

• Portable audio such as MP3 player, etc.

Video components

• DVD player/Blu-ray disc player

• Satellite tuner/Set-top box

•TV

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Getting Started

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Connecting audio components

The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as MP3 player, Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Super Audio CD player/CD player

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD/BD

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

IN IN

TV SAT

Portable audio

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Phono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied)

SUBWOOFER

(On the front panel)

SPEAKERS

VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

FRONT

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Notes

• When listening to a component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack, sound may be distorted or interrupted. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component.

• If the sound from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack is very soft, you may increase the volume level. However, before you select other component, be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your speaker.

Tip

You are recommended to use “PORTABLE” sound field if the source is MP3 or other compressed source.

Getting Started

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Connecting video components

The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite tuner, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Satellite tuner/

Set-top box

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD/BD

ANTENNA

DVD player/

Blu-ray disc player

SA-CD/CD

IN IN

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

SAT

FRONT

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

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If you connect a Blu-ray disc player

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the

DVD/BD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your Bluray disc player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 36).

• You can also rename the DVD/BD input so

that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).

Notes

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

• To output sound from the front speakers and the subwoofer only when you select DVD/BD input, be sure to: – connect your DVD player or Blu-ray disc player

to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD/BD IN jack on the receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD player/Blu-ray disc player and satellite tuner/settop box to the TV, so that the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: – connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the

TV IN jacks of the receiver.

– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s

muting function.

Getting Started

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD/BD

ANTENNA

SA-CD/CD

IN IN IN

TV SAT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area code of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

?/1

Getting Started

To the wall outlet

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

?/1

TUNING MODE TUNING

VIDEO IN/

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

PHONES

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU059 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.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may be reset to their factory settings. If this happens, reassign the button again (page 36).

• When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD TUNER

TREBLE

DVD/BD

SOUND

FIELD

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

Input buttons

AMP MENU

MASTER VOL +/–

V/v/B/b

TV INPUT

SLEEP

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

BASS

123

>10/

0/10

-/--

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

1 Press AMP MENU.

“T. TONE” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE Y”.

The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Left t Right t Subwoofer

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4 Adjust the speaker levels and

balance so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For detail, see “Customizing the receiver settings” (page 28).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment.

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the tonal quality of the speakers.

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

SA-CD/CD TUNER

BASS +/–

BASS

123

TREBLE

DVD/BD

Getting Started

TREBLE +/–

5 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to select

“T. TONE N”.

You can also press any input buttons. The test tone turns off.

When a test tone is not output from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected securely.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.

Press TREBLE + or TREBLE – repeatedly to adjust the treble level. Press BASS + or BASS – repeatedly to adjust the bass level. You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB step.

The initial setting is 0 dB.

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Playback

Selecting a component

?/1

TV INPUT

SLEEP

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

BASS

123

>10/

0/10

-/--

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

Press the input button to select a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

SA-CD/CD TUNER

TREBLE

DVD/BD

SOUND

FIELD

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

Input buttons

MUTING

MASTER VOL +/–

Selected input [Display]

VIDEO [VIDEO/ PORTABLE AUDIO]*

DVD/BD [DVD/BD]

Components that can be played back

MP3 player, etc., connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack

DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD/BD jack

SAT [SAT]

Satellite tuner, set-top box, etc., connected to the SAT jack

TV [TV]

SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD]

TV, etc., connected to the TV jack

Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack

TUNER

Built-in radio tuner

[FM or AM band]

* “VIDEO/PORTABLE AUDIO” scrolls

across the display, then “VIDEO” appears.

2 Turn on the component and

start playback.

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

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Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

1 Press the input button to select

the input you want to create an index name for.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press AMP MENU.

“T. TONE” appears on the display.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”, then press or b.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character.

4 Press V/v to select a character,

then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character.

Tips

• You can select the character type as follows

by pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

• To enter a blank space, press b without

selecting a character.

Playback

5 Press .

The name you entered is registered.

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

?/1

SLEEP

?/1

TV INPUT

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

SA-CD/CD TUNER

BASS

123

MEMORY

>10/

0/10

ENTER

-/--

CLEAR

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

DISPLAY MUTING

MENU/HOME

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH – PRESET –

REPLAY ADVANCE

TUNING – TUNING +

TREBLE

MASTER VOL

D.TUNING

AMP MENU

PRESET +

2 3

DVD/BD MENU

SOUND FIELD

D.SKIP

TV VOL

TV CH +

?/1

VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

PHONES

TUNING MODE TUNING

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

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.

Tip

You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 29 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT

1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

player, then place the disc on the tray.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “SA-CD/CD”.

4 Play back the disc. 5 Adjust to a suitable volume. 6 After you have finished listening to the

Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player.

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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc

?/1

SLEEP

?/1

TV INPUT

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

SA-CD/CD TUNER

BASS

123

MEMORY

>10/

0/10

ENTER

-/--

CLEAR

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

DISPLAY MUTING

MENU/HOME

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

REPLAY ADVANCE

TUNING – TUNING +

TREBLE

DVD/BD

SOUND FIELD

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

?/1

VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

PHONES

TUNING MODE TUNING

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

Playback

Note

Refer to the oper ating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc player.

Tips

• Select the audio format of the disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to page 29 for details. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc

player.

2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press DVD/BD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD/BD”. Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD/BD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your Blu-ray disc player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 36).

4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.

If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that the video output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is connected to the TV.

5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished watching the DVD/

Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc player.

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Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

MASTER VOL

MENU/HOME

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

TV VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

AMP MENU

V/v/B/b

>10/

0/10

-/--

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

REPLAY ADVANCE

1 Press AMP MENU.

“T. TONE” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3 Press or b to enter the

parameter.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous display

Press B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

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Overview of the menus

For details on navigating through the setup parameters, see page 26.

Parameters [Display]

Test tone* [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N

Front speaker balance* [FRT BAL]

Subwoofer level [SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor* [D. RANGE]

Digital broadcast lan guage selection* [DUAL]

Synchronizes audio with video

[A.V. SYNC.]

output*

Naming inputs*

Brightness of the display* [DIMMER]

* For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

[NAME IN] For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).

Settings Initial

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD, COMP. MAX

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S

A.V.SYNC. N, A.V.SYNC. Y A.V.SYNC. N

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim

setting

BALANCE

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

DUAL M

Amplifier Operations

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Customizing the receiver settings

You can adjust various receiver setting to suit your preference. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 26) and “Overview of the menus” (page

27).

x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 20).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

x SW LVL (Subwoofer level)

You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB step.

x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.

•COMP. STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. “COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

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.

•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.

x A.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 A.F.D. button.

• This parameter is not valid when signals with a

sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are input.

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x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

DVD/BD

MEMORY

ENTER

SOUND

FIELD

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

SOUND FIELD

123

>10/

0/10

-/--

CLEAR

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 30).

Enjoying Surround Sound

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

A.F.D. A.F.D. AUTO

Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A

Music PORTABLE AUDIO

Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH

* You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.

Sound field [Display]

[A.F.D. AUTO]

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B]

CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C]

ENHANCER [PORTABLE]

HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

[HP 2CH]

Effect

This mode 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 subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.

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” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

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.

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2CH STEREO mode/A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Tips

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

• Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 37).

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

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Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

?/1

VIDEO IN/

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

PHONES

A.F.D.

TUNING MODE TUNING

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down A.F.D.,

press ?/1.

“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting.

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).

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 2.

Area code FM AM

SA 50 kHz 9 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 32).

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

Numeric buttons

SA-CD/CD TUNER

BASS

123

>10/

-/--

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

TREBLE

DVD/BD

SOUND

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

FIELD

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

0/10

TUNER

D. TUNING

ENTER

Tuner Operations

TUNING +/–

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

MENU/HOME

REPLAY ADVANCE

TUNING +

FM MODE

TV CH +

PRESET +

FM MODE

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Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning)

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press 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.

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

4 Press ENTER.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Changing the AM tuning scale

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the display lights off.

Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)

You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver.

?/1

TUNING MODE TUNING

VIDEO IN/

A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

PORTABLE AUDIO IN

PHONES

TUNING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.

Note

All preset stations will be erased when you change

the tuning scale.

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Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV

Numeric buttons

V/v/B/b

SA-CD/CD TUNER

BASS

123

>10/

0/10

-/--

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MENU/HOME

REPLAY ADVANCE

TREBLE

MEMORY

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

DVD/BD

SOUND

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

AMP MENU

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

FIELD

TUNER

AMP MENU

MEMORY, ENTER

PRESET +/–

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

4 Press the numeric buttons to

select a preset number.

You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –

repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

Tuner Operations

2 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 32) or Direct Tuning (page 32).

Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 32).

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.

01 02 03 04 05 27...

30 29 28

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

continued

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Using the controls on the receiver

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM

or AM band.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“PRESET T.”.

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly

to select the preset station you want.

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

Naming preset stations

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Tune in the preset station you

want to create an index name for (page 33).

3 Press AMP MENU.

“T.TONE” appears on the display.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“NAME IN”, then press or b.

The cursor flashes and you can select a character.

5 Press V/v to select a character,

then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character.

Tips

•You can select the character type as follows

by pressing V/v. Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

•To enter a blank space, press b without

selecting a character.

When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

x AUTO

Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

x ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.

6 Press .

The name you entered is registered.

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Changing the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM band

Index name of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently applied

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 23, 34). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly 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

When sleep timer is activated, the display dims.

Note

If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver after the display dims, the display brightens up. After a while, the display dims again if no button is pressed.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.

Other Operations

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Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD player to the SAT jacks on the receiver, you can set the SAT button on this remote to control the DVD player.

Note

You cannot change the setting of TUNER button.

1 Hold down the input button of

which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Hold down SAT.

2 Referring to the table below,

press the corresponding button for the category you want.

Example: Press 3. Now you can use the SAT button to control the DVD player.

Categories and the corresponding buttons

Categories Press

VCR (command mode VTR 3)

VCR (command mode VTR 2)

DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)

DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)

CD player 5

Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8

Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1)

Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3)

TV -/--

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively.

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

0/10

To clear all remote button assignments

While holding down MASTER VOL –, press ?/1 and TV INPUT. The remote is reset to its factory settings.

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Additional Information

Glossary

x Cinema Studio EX

A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home. “Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen. This is then added to the front and center channels. “Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the studio type.

x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)

A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pict ures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home.

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

x DTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.

x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.

x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.

Additional Information

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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. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at

a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front speakers and the subwoofers are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

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If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly.

• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons (page

22).

• The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons.

Additional Information

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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. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the FRT BAL menu (page 27).

There is severe hum, interrupted noise or distortion from the component connected to the VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack.

• Check that the components are connected securely.

• This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

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Tuner

Remote commander

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 33).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

PROTECT

Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 19). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their initial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

Additional Information

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

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Reference sections for clearing the memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 19

Customized sound fields page 31

Specifications

Amplifier section

Models of area code SA Power Output Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

Surround mode THD 10%)

FRONT: 100 W per channel Surround mode 100 Hz, THD 10%) SUBWOOFER: 60 W per channel

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

SA 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Reference power output for front speakers and subwoofer. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

Reproduction frequency range:

70 W + 70 W

(reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz,

RMS output

(reference) (10 ohms,

50 kohms

28 – 20,000 Hz

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

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AM tuner section

Tuning range

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

SA 530 kHz –

1,610 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

531 kHz – 1,602 kHz

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

SA 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

SA 220 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

430 × 145 × 306 mm including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.6 kg

Speaker section

• Front speaker (SS-MSP2500)

Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex,

Magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 25 mm, horn type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

Mass (Approx.) 11 kg

230 × 905 × 285 mm

(with foot)

• Subwoofer (SS-WP3000)

Speaker system Bass reflex, Magnetically

shielded Speaker unit 200 mm, cone type Rated Impedance 10 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

275 × 345 × 305 mm

(with foot) Mass (Approx.) 5.8 kg

Supplied speakers

• Front speaker (2)

• Subwoofer (2)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Speaker cords

• Short (2) Foot pads

• Subwoofer (8) Remote commander (RM-AAU059) (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 2.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

Additional Information

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Index

AM Tuning scale 32

Bass 21 Blu-ray disc player

connecting 16 playback 25

CD player

connecting 14 playback 24

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 37 Dolby Digital 37 DTS 37 DVD player

connecting 16 playback 25

Error messages 41

Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 34

Muting 22

Naming 23, 34

Portable audio

connecting 14

Remote commander 8

Satellite tuner/Set-top box

connecting 16 Sleep Timer 35 Sound fields

resetting 31 Speakers

connecting 12

installing 11 Super Audio CD player

connecting 14

playback 24

TEST TONE 20 Treble 21 Tuner

connecting 18 Tuning

directly 32

to preset stations 33 TV

connecting 16

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Sony HT-DDW2500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

2: Connecting the speakers

3: Connecting the audio/ video components

4: Connecting the antennas

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Adjusting the tone

Playback

Selecting a component

Listening/Watching a component

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Customizing the receiver settings

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting radio stations

Other Operations

Changing the display

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

Additional Information

Glossary

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index