User manual SONY HT-DDW5000

[. . . ] 3-285-513-11(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDW5000 ©2008 Sony Corporation WARNING 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. [. . . ] For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 33). x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SB LVL (Surround back speaker level) x SW LVL (Subwoofer level)* *This parameter is not available when the sound field is set to "2CH ST. ". 41GB Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select "2-TONE" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 38) and "Overview of the menus" (page 39). Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 38) and "Overview of the menus" (page 39). TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Notes · This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. · If you adjust the tone during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be output only at 48 kHz. SUR menu parameters x S. F. SELCT (Sound field selection) Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 49). Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select "HALL" for the DVD input, then change to a different input and then return to DVD, "HALL" will automatically be applied again. x SB DEC (Surround back decoding mode) Lets you select the surround back decoding mode. For details, see "Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING)" (page 43). x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for "HP THEA" sound field. MAX The surround effect is maximum. 42GB Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc. ) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1, etc. , format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using "SB DEC" on the SUR menu (page 42). x SB ON To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6. 1. Input stream Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital Surround EXb) DTS 5. 1 Output Surround back channel decoding 6. 1 Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6. 1 Amplifier Operations 6. 1 Types of the surround back decoding functions x SB OFF Surround back decoding is not performed. DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) 6. 1 6. 1 x SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6. 1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal. Input stream Dolby Digital 5. 1 Dolby Digital Surround EXb) DTS 5. 1 DTS-ES Matrix 6. 1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6. 1d) Output Surround back channel decoding 5. 1 6. 1 -- Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX -- DTS Matrix decoding DTS Discrete decoding a) A 6. 1 channel decode flag is information recorded 5. 1 6. 1 6. 1 in software such as DVDs. A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films. c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both DTS-ES Matrix and 5. 1 channel signals. d) Software encoded with both 5. 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6. 1 discrete channels. Discrete 6. 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. b) Notes · There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. · You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A. F. D. However, this function is canceled when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected. 43GB Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "4-TUNER" in the amplifier menus. [. . . ] · The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic 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). · Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display. Additional Information continued 71GB Remote commander The remote does not function. [. . . ]