Sony HT-DDW785 User Manual

©2007 Sony Corporation2-898-428-12(1)Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsHT-DDW785

10GBF DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast.G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception.H D.TUNING Pr

11GBGetting Started* The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the rece

12GB1: Installing speakersTo fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and t

13GBGetting StartedYou can install your front and surround speakers on the wall.1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the

14GB2: Connecting speakersAFront speaker (Left)BFront speaker (Right)CCenter speakerDSurround speaker (Left)ESurround speaker (Right)FSub wooferTipUse

15GBGetting Started3a: Connecting the audio componentsThe following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player.After conne

16GB3b: Connecting the video componentsThis section describes how to connect your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component t

17GBGetting StartedThe image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen.It is not necessary to connect all the

18GBThe following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video c

19GBGetting Started2 Connecting videoIf you connect a DVD recorder• Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so tha

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

20GBThe following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and

21GBGetting StartedThe following illustration shows how to connect a VCR.NoteYou cannot do recording on the VCR via this receiver. For details, refer

22GB4: Connecting the antennasConnect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code

23GBGetting Started5: Preparing the receiver and the remoteConnect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.Before using the receiver for the first time, in

24GBInsert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU006 remote commander.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.Notes• Do not leave the

25GBGetting StartedTips• You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position.• Be sur

26GBError codesWhen an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process a

27GBGetting Startedc)For details, refer “Front speaker distance” (page 38).d)For details, refer “Center speaker distance”(page 38).e)For details, refe

28GB4 Press or b to enter the parameter.You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”.You can also use U o

29GBPlayback3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.To mute the soundPress MUTING.The muting functi

3GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedDescription and location of parts ... 41: Installing speakers... 122

30GBListening/Watching a componentListening to a Super Audio CD/CD12346780/10ENTER9SYSTEM STANDBYTV/VIDEOSLEEPAUTO CALAV ?/1VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/

31GBPlaybackWatching a DVD12346780/10ENTER9SYSTEM STANDBYTV/VIDEOSLEEPAUTO CALAV ?/1VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD2CH A.F.D.RETURN/EXITTV CH –PRESET –TV

32GBNavigating through menusBy using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.1 Press AMP MENU.“1-LEVEL” appear

33GBAmplifier OperationsThe following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 32.Overview of the menusMe

34GBa)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.Menu [Display]Parameters[Display]Settings Initial settingAUDIO (37)[5-AUDIO]Digital audio inpu

35GBAmplifier OperationsAdjusting the level(LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are

36GBAdjusting the tone (TONE menu)You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are

37GBAmplifier OperationsSettings for the tuner (TUNER menu)You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations

38GBx DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection)Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functi

39GBAmplifier Operationsx SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance)Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker

4GBDescription and location of partsFront panelGetting StartedReceiverAUTO CAL MICPHONESMEMORYFM MODE TUNING+PRESET TUNINGVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/C

40GBTipSurround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position i

41GBEnjoying Surround SoundEnjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen

42GBSelecting a pre-programmed sound fieldYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fie

43GBEnjoying Surround SoundAbout DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technolo

44GBUsing only the front speakers and sub woofer(2CH STEREO)In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub wo

45GBTuner OperationsListening to FM/AM radioYou can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have co

46GB3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.Example 1: FM 102.50 MHzPress 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0Example 2: AM 1,350 kHzPress 1 b 3 b 5 b 0If you

47GBTuner Operations3 Press MEMORY.“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.4 Press the numeric button to

48GB1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an

49GBOther OperationSwitching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE)You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect com

5GBGetting StartedName FunctionM AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver.N Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component y

50GBChanging the displayYou can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.Be sure to use the button on the receiver for

51GBUsing the RemoteChanging button assignmentsYou can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For exa

52GBGlossaryx Dolby DigitalDigital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center,

53GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qual

54GBIf color irregularity is observed again...Place the speaker further away from the TV set.If howling occursReposition the speakers or turn down the

55GBAdditional InformationThere is no sound from one of the front speakers.• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is o

56GBVideoThere is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen.• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.• Set your TV to th

57GBAdditional InformationError messagesIf there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the messa

58GBInputs Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/50 kohmsDigital (Coaxial)Impedance: 75 ohms Outputs (Analog)SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohmToneGain levels ±6 d

59GBAdditional Information• Sub woofer (SA-WP785)Speaker system Active subwoofer,magnetically shieldedSpeaker unit 200 mm cone typeEnclosure type A

6GBAbout the indicators on the displayMEMORYL C RSLSSRSWLFESPSTEREO MONOD.RANGESLEEP OPT COAXDIGITAL;DTS;PRO LOGIC IIq; 9qdqfqaqs214356 78Name Functio

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaIndexNumerics2 channel 442CH STEREO 445.1 channel 12AAUTO CALIBRATION 24AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 41CCD p

7GBGetting StartedName FunctionM SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer function is activated (page 50).N Playback channel indicatorsLRCSLSRSThe letters

8GBRear panel* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 17).356241DVD INDIGITALOPTICALVIDEO 2INVIDEO

9GBGetting StartedYou can use the supplied remote RM-AAU006 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is