User manual SONY HT-DDW670T

[. . . ] 2-342-216-91(1) Home Theatre 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. Serial No. HT-DDW670T ©2005 Sony Corporation WARNING WARNING To 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 apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] · Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously. Notes x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) D CS Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. Note If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating, the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A. F. D. button, or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. AUTO". Tips · The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. · When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. Sound field Display · 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 SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again. · You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. ­ : Dolby Digital discs ­ : Dolby Surround encoded programs ­ : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Note HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT HALL JAZZ CONCERT Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. 26US Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items Switching the audio input mode for digital components -- INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Advanced Adjustments and Settings 1 2 Press input buttons to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field. The selected audio input mode appears in the display. Audio input modes · AUTO IN Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. · COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack. · OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. · ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Notes 1 2 3 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc. ). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see "LEVEL menu parameters" below. 4 5 While monitoring the sound, press + or ­ repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters. · When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot be used. · Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending on the input. This means that the selected input is unavailable. LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined. x L R BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. [. . . ] If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 15). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. · Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. [. . . ]