4-238-377-12(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions |
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HT-DDW840/DDW740 |
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HT-DDW840
HT-DDW740
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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.
Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
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 of the 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. If this 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:
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–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 connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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.
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 of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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List of Button Locations and |
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Reference Pages |
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Main unit ............................................... |
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Hooking Up the Components |
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Required cords ....................................... |
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Antenna hookups ................................... |
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Audio component hookups .................... |
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Video component hookups .................... |
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Digital component hookups ................. |
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Multi channel input hookups1) ............. |
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Other hookups ..................................... |
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Hooking Up and Setting Up |
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the Speaker System |
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Speaker system hookups ..................... |
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Performing initial setup operations ..... |
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Multi channel surround setup .............. |
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Checking the connections .................... |
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Basic Operations |
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Selecting the component ..................... |
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Changing the display ........................... |
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Enjoying Surround Sound |
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Automatically decoding the input |
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audio signal ................................... |
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Selecting a sound field ........................ |
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Using only the front speakers |
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(2 Channel Stereo) ......................... |
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel |
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(Dolby Pro Logic )1) ................... |
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Understanding the multi channel |
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surround displays .......................... |
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Customizing sound fields .................... |
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Receiving Broadcasts |
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Storing FM stations automatically |
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Direct tuning ........................................ |
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Automatic tuning ................................. |
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Preset tuning ........................................ |
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2) ...... |
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program |
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Recording ............................................ |
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Using the Sleep Timer ......................... |
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Adjustments using the SET UP |
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Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP4111)
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1)HT-DDW840 only.
2)Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
3)HT-DDW740 only.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the HT-DDW840 is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “HT-DDW840 only”.
The HT-DDW840 consists of: |
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STR-K840P |
– Speaker system |
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• Front/surround speakers |
SS-MSP2 |
• Center speaker |
SS-CNP2 |
• Sub woofer |
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The HT-DDW740 consists of: |
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– Speaker system |
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• Front/surround speakers |
SS-MSP2 |
• Center speaker |
SS-CNP2 |
• Sub woofer |
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About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
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Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
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 of your remote, see pages 39 – 45 for RM-PP411 (HT-DDW840 only) and pages 46 – 49 for RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only).
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PP411 (HT-DDW840 only)
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
For RM-U306 (HT-DDW740 only)
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display:
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Notes
•Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 15.
•There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated.
•You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed. To cancel demonstration after the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to activate the demonstration again. Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being displayed.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
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Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
0 – 9
2 CH wh (26)
A – D
A.DEC wk (24, 26)
AM (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) es (31, 32)
BASS +/– wg (19, 30, 57) CD ql (22)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C 9 (25)
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator) qs (24)
DIMMER ej (23) DISPLAY 2 (23, 34, 52) Display qa (23) DVD/LD wa (22)
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ENTER wl (36)
FM (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) ed (31, 32)
FM/AM (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) es (31, 32)
FM MODE (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) ef (32)
INPUT MODE qg (22)
IR (receptor) 4 (39, 46, 52) LEVEL 0 (16, 20, 28, 57)
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MASTER VOLUME wd (20, 50) MD/TAPE qj (22)
MEMORY eh (31, 33)
MENU +/– e; (16, 28, 36, 37, 57) MENU </> ea (16, 28, 36, 37, 57) MODE wj (25, 30, 51)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) (HT-DDW840 only) 7 (22)
MULTI CH IN (HT-DDW840 only) qf (22)
MUTING wf (22, 50)
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NAME 8 (36)
PHONES (jack) ek (22, 51) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only) 3 (33, 34)
PRESET TUNING +/– (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) 3 (33, 54)
PTY (models of area code CEL, CEK only) ef (34)
SET UP 6 (4, 16, 37, 57) SHIFT eg (33)
SLEEP (HT-DDW740 only) qf (37)
SURR qd (28, 57)
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TREBLE +/– qh (30, 57) TUNER ws (22, 32, 33, 36) TUNING +/– 5 (32) VIDEO 1 qk (22)
VIDEO 2 w; (22)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
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Reference and Pages
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
AAudio cord (not supplied)
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BAudio/video cord (not supplied)
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White (L/audio) |
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CVideo cord (not supplied)
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DOptical digital cord (not supplied)
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ECoaxial digital cord (supplied)
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FMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
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Before you get started
•Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
•Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
•Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
•When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
•When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
•Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna* (supplied)
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* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes on antenna hookups
•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.
Up Hooking Components the
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Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
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Video component hookups
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Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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VIDEO
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Up Hooking Components the
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Notes
•You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see “Troubleshooting” on page 50.
•All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
TV tuner, satellite tuner or DVD player*
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Multi channel input hookups
HT-DDW840 only
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.
Notes
•When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder.
•See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.
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FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
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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
120V 240V 220V
b
To a wall outlet
AC power cord
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
ASpeaker cords (supplied)
(+)
(–)
BMonaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
Active sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Tip
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Notes
•Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.
•Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
•If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 20.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
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Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 21).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on the power.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of the following items are reset or cleared:
•All preset stations are reset or cleared.
•All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.
•All index names (of preset stations and program sources) are cleared.
•All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings.
•The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.
•The master volume is set to VOL MIN.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 57. See pages 15–20 for speaker settings and pages 37–38 for other settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
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Setting and the Up System Speaker
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When placing surround speakers behind you
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Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-DDW840 and HT-DDW740, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the supplied speaker system.
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:
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You cannot change the configuration if you select MICRO SP.
If you change the speaker system, select NORM. SP. You can adjust the speaker size and subwoofer selection when you select NORM. SP. (page 18).
To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset to MICRO SP., do the same procedure.)
Tip
The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP.
Caution
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press MENU 
or MENU 
to select the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
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DIST. XX.X m (ft.)* |
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x Front speaker distance (
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R 
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 15).
xCenter speaker distance (
C 
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 15).
x Surround speaker distance (
SL
SR
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 15).
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
x Surround speaker position (
SL
SR
PL. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
•Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
•Select “MID” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.
•Select “BEHD.” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section C.
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*These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size (
SL
SR
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Multi channel surround setup (continued)
x Surround speaker height (
SL
SR
HGT. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
•Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
•Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.
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*These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size (
SL
SR
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Tip
The surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the sound fields with virtual elements will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “PL. MID” and “PL. BEHD.” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one, be sure to set the following parameters.
For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see page 16.
x Front speaker size (
L 
R 
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•If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
•When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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