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  • Sony SS-CNP700 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    12 (2) 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. Model No. Serial No. HT-DDW700
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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
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    area code CEL only". • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The HT-DDW700 consists of: • Receiver STR-K700 • Speaker system - Front speakers SS
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    of parts 5 1: Installing speakers 12 2: Connecting speakers 14 3: Connecting the audio/video components 15 4: Connecting the antennas 18 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....19 6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 20 7: Adjusting the speaker levels
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    input source to playback (page 25, 26, 27, 44, 47). Receives signals from remote commander. Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page 39). Press to select A.F.D. mode (page 38). Connects to a headphone (page 40). Connects to the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration
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    , be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 47). "; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. "; PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the Pro Logic
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    indicators L R C SL SR S Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround
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    SPEAKERS CENTER RL FRONT A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL receiver (page 18). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 18). C AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN White (L) jack Red (R) Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16). D SPEAKER section Connects to the speakers
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    press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the
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    enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric adjust the volume +*/- level of all speakers at the same time. N MENU guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. After pressing AMP MENU (D), DVD MENU (J), or MENU (N), press the control
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    the same time to select the TV channels. Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. Press to select A.F.D. mode. Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. Press TV/VIDEO and TV (P) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input). SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function
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    To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied
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    the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation,
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    speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSub woofer Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system's performance. To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the speaker. Character Speaker
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    How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. After hooking up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 18). Audio input jack to be connected The sound quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration
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    The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player or CD player. Super Audio CD player/ CD player A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD DVD VIDEO 2 L R AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 A Audio cord (not
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    on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 49). • You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 47). VCR DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN
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    /CD DVD VIDEO 2 L R AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • 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
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    outlet Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down
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    can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see "7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 23) Before you perform Auto Calibration ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC DIMMER SLEEP 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME
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    the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers. • When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement. Performing Auto Calibration AUTO CAL Control button TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA
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    Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error. For details, see "Error code and remedies" below. 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 21). Error code and remedies Error code Explanation Remedies ERROR
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    Getting Started Warning code and solution Warning Explanation code Solution WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. WARN. 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect is not connected. the center speaker. WARN. 51 The surround Be sure to
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    . For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 31). Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment. To turn off the test tone Repeat steps
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    a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO input button to select a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. Selected input the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will
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    that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 37 for details. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD player, then place the disc on the tray. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA-CD/CD
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    AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 7 3 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player. • Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound. - Be sure this receiver
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    By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 1 setting is applied automatically. To return to the previous display Press control button B. To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. Note Some parameters
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    ] Sub woofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Settings Initial setting
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    (33) [5-AUDIO] SYSTEM (34) [6-SYSTEM] A. CAL (37) [7 - A. CAL] Parameters [Display] Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. ) Surround speaker position a) [SUR POS.] SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO, BEHD/HI Brightness of the displaya) [DIMMER] 0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim Auto calibration a) [AUTO
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    Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select "1-LEVEL" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page
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    29). TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 37). Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link).
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    ). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format. In this case,
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    DTS 2048 signals are input. x NAME IN (Naming inputs) Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 47). Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select "6-SYSTEM" in the amplifier menus
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    of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 40). Tip The receiver lets 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 5 feet
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    Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but
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    AUTO CALIBRATION)" (page 20). 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
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    receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old
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    field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. TUNER AMP MENU 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO 123 FM MODE 456 MUSIC
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    . CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. HEADPHONE THEATER
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    (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair
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    sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer. When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be
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    CH + PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - m TUNING + H M 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING - to scan from high to low. The
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    - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - m TUNING + H M TUNING +/- 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 43) or Direct Tuning (page 43). Switch the FM
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    CH - TV CH + PRESET - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset
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    to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index control button B. To create an index name 1 Use control button V/v/B/b to create an index name. Press control button V/v to select a character, then press control
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    both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears on the display
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    46, 47). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the
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    You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change
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    into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It compresses
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    a qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at using an outdoor antenna.) • Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil
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    Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers
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    channel sources. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" or "OPT IN" for the selected input (page 47). There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that the INPUT surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 40). • Adjust the speaker
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    Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 22) to solve the problem. DEC. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and "DEC. PRI." on the AUDIO menu is set to "DEC. PCM". Set it to "DEC. AUTO" (page 30). PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers
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    the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 19). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony
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    Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2 (Optical) code U CA Power consumption 210 W 290 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 17 × 5 6/8 × 12 1/8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 16 lb 9 oz Speaker section Front speakers
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    woofer) (4) Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Speakers • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Sub woofer (1) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are
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    channel 12 A AUTO CALIBRATION 20 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 37 C CD player connecting 16 playback 26 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 40, 41 Dolby Digital 50 DTS 50 DVD player connecting 17 playback 27 E Error messages 54 I Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 47 M Menu A. CAL 37 AUDIO 33 LEVEL 31 SUR 32 SYSTEM
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©2006 Sony Corporation
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(2)
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
HT-DDW700