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Sony 3-283-375-11(2), HT-DDWG800 Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound, 47GB, Types of A.F.D. mode, Sound Surround Enjoying

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.

SAT	TV	SA-CD/CD	TUNER
2CH	A.F.D.	MOVIE	MUSIC

A.F.D.

THEATRE

1 2 3

DVD/BD

MENU

4 5 6

AUTO CAL

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page 47).

Types of A.F.D. mode

A.F.D. mode	Multi channel	Effect
[Display]	audio after
	decoding

A.F.D. AUTO	(Detecting	Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding
[A.F.D. AUTO]	automatically)	any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a
		low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there
		is no LFE signals.

PRO LOGIC	4 channel	Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in
[DOLBY PL]		2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channel.

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE	5 channel	Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This
[PLII MV]		setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In
		addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for
		watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC	5 channel	Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This
[PLII MS]		setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

MULTI STEREO	(Multi Stereo)	Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
[MULTI ST.]

Sound Surround Enjoying

47GB

Contents

Page WARNING For customers in Europe Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The instructions in this manual are for model The HT-DDWG800consists of: • Receiver • Speaker system – Front speakers Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel Started Getting qjqh qf qd qs K 2CH (page 47, 48, 50) L TUNING +/– 51, 54) MTUNING MODE Press to select the tuning mode (page 51, 54) About the indicators on the display LFE ;PLII ;PL OPT Name Function NPlayback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) Playback channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around channel Rear panel ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN jacks player, etc. The FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section GDMPORT 10GB A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at on or off AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Press MENU/HOME and TV (O) at the same time to display the TV’s menu Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations N ./>b) disc player TNumeric –preset/tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player or TV INPUT SLEEP 1: Installing the speakers You can install your surround speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 15GB 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord AMonaural audio cord (supplied) BSpeaker cords (supplied)a) 16GB To connect the speakers correctly Character on Speaker type speaker label 17GB 3: Connecting the TV CHDMI cable (not supplied) DComponent video cord (not supplied) EVideo cord (not supplied) 18GB •Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD AAudio cord (not supplied) 19GB 4b: Connecting the video components Component to be connected Component Page See “Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 63) AHDMI cable (not supplied) 21GB HDMI features •This receiver supports xvYCC transmission This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. For details Notes on HDMI connections •The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied) CVideo cord (not supplied) DComponent video cord (not supplied) 23GB AB C D Connecting components with analog video and audio jack AAudio cord (not supplied) BVideo cord (not supplied) CComponent video cord (not supplied) DAudio/video cord (not supplied) 25GB 5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna Before connecting antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord 26GB 6:Preparing the receiver and the remote 1,2 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER 7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically •Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver •Adjust the speaker level •Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position •The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Getting 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press AUTO CAL The table below shows the display when measurement starts Display Environment noise NOISE.CHK level When warning codes appear b)Appears when there are more than one warning code To change the settings manually 1Record down the warning code 4Follow the solution provided in the “Warning code and solution” below 8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz “1-LEVEL”appears on the display 2 Press or b to enter the menu 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE” Selecting a component 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display Selected input To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level To listen to the sub woofer 1Press POWER The POWER indicator on the front panel of the sub woofer lights up Listening/Watching a component 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press SA-CD/CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “SA-CD/CD/CD-R” 4 Play back the disc 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-raydisc player 3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to watch a Blu-raydisc You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD” or “BD” 5 Play back the disc 6 Adjust to a suitable volume Navigating through menus 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want 3 Press or b to enter the menu 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 5 Press or b to enter the parameter Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting 39GB Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters xT. TONE (Test tone) “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 32) xFRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters xBASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) xTRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters xFM MODE (FM station receiving mode) •FM AUTO •FM MONO Settings for the video You can use the VIDEO menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings and to name inputs Select “6-VIDEO”in the amplifier menus. For Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xFRT DIST. (Front speakers distance) xCNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSUR POS (Surround speaker position) •BEHD/HI •BEHD/LO •SIDE/HI xDIMMER (Brightness of the display) Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps 46GB Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want Types of A.F.D. mode Sound Surround Enjoying 47GB Selecting a preprogrammed sound field 48GB Types of sound field available Sound field for Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1 Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 2 Press D.TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Presetting radio stations 3,5 3 Press MEMORY 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number 5 Press ENTER 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: 2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET T.” 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 55) 3 Press AMP MENU Using the Radio Data System (RDS) While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver Program type Description indication 56GB Using the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting 58GB Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV 2Turn on the receiver, TV and connected components Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on Watching a DVD Play back a connected component Watching a DVD by simple operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows •You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume 61GB Turning off the receiver with the TV You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same time The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off 62GB Switching between digital and analog audio 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode Audio input modes xAUTO Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT •Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 64GB AVideo cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from the DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector •Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in 65GB Naming inputs 2 Press AMP MENU 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select either “5-AUDIO”or “6-VIDEO” 4 Press or b to enter the Changing the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the inputa) t Selected input Recording using the receiver 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example, tune to the radio station you want to record (page 51) 3 Prepare the recording component Changing button assignments 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example: Hold down VIDEO1 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Glossary xCinema Studio EX xComponent video xComposite video xDigital Cinema Sound (DCS) Precautions On safety On power sources •The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Audio •Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely •Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly •Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on •Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 49) •Adjust the speaker level (page 32) There is no sound from the sub woofer •Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely •Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer HDMI Tuner The FM reception is poor Use a Radio stations cannot be tuned in RDS does not work Specifications Amplifier section Power requirements 77GB FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Power consumption Supplied speakers •Front speakers (2) •Center speaker (1) •Surround speakers (2) •Sub woofer (1) Index