Sony HT-DDW660 User Manual

4-254-461-11(2)

Home Theater System

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

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Serial No.

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HT-DDW660

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, 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.

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

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CAimOH: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NCT REMOVE COVER (OR BACIQ.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER 8ERVICINQ TO QUAURED SERVICE PE

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system ofthe building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner,

Sony Corporation has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY

STAR® guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW660. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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

The HT-DDW660 consists of:

• Receiver

• Speaker system

- Front speaker (le^)

- Front speaker (right)

- Center speaker

- Surround speaker (left)

- Surround speaker (right)

- Sub woofer

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SS-MSP66L SS-MSP66R SS-CNP66 SS-MSP66SL SS-MSP66SR SS-WMSP66

About area codes

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

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

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”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Getting Started

1: Connecting your components 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers 4: Connecting the AC power cord 5: Setting up the speakers 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

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— TEST TONE

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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component Listening to FM/AM radio Presetting radio stations

Changing the display...........................15

About the indications in the display

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer

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— 2CH STEREO

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field

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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital

components

— INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the tone

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Operations Using the Remote RM-U66

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Before you use your remote Remote button description

Additional Information

Precautions Troubleshooting Specifications List ofbutton locations and reference

Index........................................back cover

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer

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Getting Started

1: Connecting your components

Required cords

The hookup diagram on page 6 assume the use of the following optional eonneetion eords (0 to B) (not supplied unless indieated).

A Audio cord

White (L) Red (R)

B Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

Orange

Notes

• Turn off the power to all eomponents before making any eonneetions.

• Be sure to make eonneetions firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When eonneeting an audio eord, be sure to mateh the eolor-eoded pins to the appropriatejaeks on the eomponents: white (le^, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

• When eonneeting optieal digital eords, insert the eord plugs straight in until they eliek into plaee.

• Do not bend or tie optieal digital eords.

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Hooking up your DVD player and VCR

For details on the required cords (0-0), see page 5.

DVD player

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Note

If you connect other components, use the remote and operating instructions supplied with the connected components for operation.

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2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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.

• A^er connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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3: Connecting speakers

Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker

Tips

• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

• For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FVll or WS-FVIOD floor stand (available only in certain countries).

Note

Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.

Attaching foot pads

To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below.

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Note

Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well.

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Required cord

A Speaker cords (supplied)

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4: Connecting the AC

power cord

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

Press 1/1 to turn off the receiver.

Hold down 1/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the display alternatingly.

Press ENTER.

“ CLEARING” appears in the display for a while, then “CLEARED” appears. The following are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to “VOL MIN”.

5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.

1 Press 1/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

^SETU^”.

3 Press< or> repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”

below.

Note

Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.

4 Press + or-repeatedlytoselectthe

setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial setting is underlined.

0 DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position

to the front speakers (O)- You can adjust from 1.0 meterto 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should

be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (©) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B).

m DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

(Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (©) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (©). Ifboth surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output ofthe sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

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Table of Contents

Required cords

Q Optical digital cord

Hooking up your DVD player and VCR

Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration

Attaching foot pads

Required cord

Setting the voltage selector

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Connecting the AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

Press ENTER.

1 Press 1/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

Speaker setup parameters

0 DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)