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Sony HT-DDW885 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-898-635-12(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW885
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-898-635-12(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDW885 ©2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    To reduce the risk of fire or electric • The instructions in this manual are for model shock, do not expose this apparatus to HT-DDW885. In this manual, models of area code rain or moisture. SP is used for illustration purposes unless stated To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the otherwise.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts ....4 Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) ..49 1: Installing speakers........13 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field..51 2: Connecting speakers ....... 15 Using only the front speakers and sub 3a: Connecting the audio components ..

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUTO CAL AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DIMMER MUTING VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Name Function Name...
  • Page 5 Name Function K 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 49, 51, 54). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC L TUNING +/– Press to scan a station (page 55, 58). M TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning mode (page 55, 58). N MEMORY/ Press to store a station or enter the selection when...
  • Page 6 About the indicators on the display D EX PL IIx DTS -ES 9 6 / 2 4 MEMORY COAX NEO:6 D.RANGE MONO Name Function Name Function A SW F OPT Lights up when the audio signal Lights up when VIDEO 2 input is output from the SUB is selected.
  • Page 7 Name Function J Preset Lights up when using the station receiver to tune in preset radio indicators stations. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 56. K D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 39). L NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 50).

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL SURROUND BACK VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO DMPORT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
  • Page 9 Remote commander Connects to the You can use the supplied remote to operate the ANTENNA FM wire antenna receiver and to control the Sony audio/video jack supplied with this receiver (page 26). components that the remote is assigned to operate. For details, see “Changing button Connects to the assignments”...
  • Page 10 TV INPUT AUTO TV ?/1 SLEEP AV ?/1 AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Sony (on/standby) audio/video components that SYSTEM STANDBY the remote is assigned to VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 operate (page 64).

  • Page 11: Auto Cal

    Name Function Name Function D 2CH L TV CH +/– Press to select a sound field Press TV CH +/– and TV (M) (page 49, 51, 54). at the same time to select A.F.D. preset TV channels. MOVIE PRESET +/– Press to select –...
  • Page 12 Name Function Name Function O RETURN/ Press to CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when EXIT O – return to the previous menu. you press the incorrect – exit the menu while the numeric button. menu or on-screen guide of T Numeric Press to the VCR, DVD player,...

  • Page 13: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel want.
  • Page 14 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall The screws should protrude 5 material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage to 7 mm. caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 15: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI SURROUND BACK VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND...
  • Page 16 To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. Character on Speaker type speaker label Front left Front right Surround left Surround right Surround back * The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label.

  • Page 17: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components

    3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD player or CD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components”...

  • Page 18: 3B: Connecting The Video Components

    3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your Video input/output jack to be components connected This section describes how to connect your The image quality depends on the connecting video components to this receiver. Before you jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. begin, refer to “Component to be connected”...

  • Page 19: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Coaxial digital cord (supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) continued...
  • Page 20 If you connect a Blu-ray disc Notes on digital audio signals player connection • Be sure to change the factory setting of the • When connecting optical digital cords, insert VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that the plugs straight in until they click into you can use the button to control your Blu- place.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals Video signals DIGITAL...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Note Connecting a DVD player/DVD To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD recorder player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions The following illustration shows how to supplied with the DVD player. connect a DVD player and DVD recorder.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL SURROUND BACK VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Satellite Tuner

    Notes Connecting a satellite tuner/ • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the set-top box plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. All the digital audio jacks are compatible with It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
  • Page 25 Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. Audio signals Video signals DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL SURROUND BACK...

  • Page 26: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO 2/ BD IN COAXIAL SURROUND BACK SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 27: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    Connecting the AC power cord 5: Preparing the receiver Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. and the remote AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver or sub woofer has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.
  • Page 28 Performing initial setup Inserting batteries into the operations remote Before using the receiver for the first time, Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the remote initialize the receiver by performing the commander. following procedure. This procedure can also • RM-AAU015 (Models of area code SP, AU be used to return settings you have made to only) their factory defaults.

  • Page 29: 6: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Note 6: Calibrating the The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. appropriate settings Optimizer microphone automatically MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUTO CAL AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DIMMER MUTING VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN...
  • Page 30 The table below shows the display when Performing Auto Calibration measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE.CHK TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 Speaker connection MEASURE and SP switch DET. appears SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 alternately* Input SA-CD/CD TUNER...
  • Page 31 Error Explanation Remedy Error and warning codes code ERROR 23 Surround back Be sure to connect Error codes speaker is the surround detected but speakers. When an error is detected during Auto surround Calibration, an error code will appear on the speakers are not display cyclically after each measurement connected.
  • Page 32 Warning codes and solutions For details, refer “Front speakers distance” (page 46). Warning Explanation Solution For details, refer “Center speaker distance” code (page 46). For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the is noisy. environment is (page 46).

  • Page 33: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Press V/v repeatedly to select 7: Adjusting the speaker “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker levels and balance in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t (TEST TONE) Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub woofer You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your...

  • Page 34: Playback

    Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Playback VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the [VIDEO 1] VIDEO 1 jack Selecting a component VIDEO 2 Blu-ray disc player, etc., [VIDEO 2/BD] connected to the VIDEO 2/BD jack TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP...
  • Page 35 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 Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer for this operation. Press POWER. The POWER indicator lights up.

  • Page 36: Listening/Watching A Component

    Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD • The operation is described for a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the receiver. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.

  • Page 37: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE AUTO CAL D.TUNING INPUT SELECTOR D.SKIP AUTO CAL MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER...

  • Page 38: Amplifier Operations

    To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through To exit the menu menus Press AMP MENU. Note By using the amplifier menus, you can make Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed various adjustments to customize the receiver. on the display.
  • Page 39 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 38. Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting LEVEL Test tone [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N [1-LEVEL] Front speaker balance BAL.
  • Page 40 Menu Parameters Settings Initial [Display] [Display] setting AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] for: (page 44) VIDEO 2, SAT; DEC. PCM for: Digital broadcast language DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M selection [DUAL]...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Adjusting the level Lets you compress the dynamic range of the (LEVEL menu) sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the with Dolby Digital sources only.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)

    Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound (TONE menu) (SUR menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front You can use the SUR menu to select the sound speakers. field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “2-TONE”...
  • Page 43 x SB ON Using the surround back To decode the surround back signal regardless decoding mode of the 6.1 channel decode flag , Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1 (SUR BACK DECODING) channel. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD Input stream Output Surround back...

  • Page 44: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)

    Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make station receiving mode and to name preset settings for the audio to suit your preference. stations.

  • Page 45: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)

    x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Settings for the video Lets you select the language you want to listen (VIDEO menu) to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) (Models of area code SP, AU only) Sound of the main language will be output You can use the VIDEO menu to assign the through the front left speaker and sound of...

  • Page 46: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) Settings for the system Lets you set the distance from your listening (SYSTEM menu) position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your distance of the speakers connected to this...
  • Page 47 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 1.5 meter closer from the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers.

  • Page 48: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Calibrating the Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX appropriate settings modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. automatically Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind (A.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Surround Sound

    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. SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
  • Page 50 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect mode [Display] audio after decoding (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded/ automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] automatically) encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    Notes Selecting a pre- • DTS Neo:6 does not work for DTS 2CH audio, the sound is played as 2 channel. programmed sound field • Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
  • Page 52 Sound field Effect [Display] Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures DCS [C.ST.EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
  • Page 53 • This function does not work for signals with a Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and •...

  • Page 54: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front Resetting sound fields to speakers and sub woofer the initial settings (2CH STEREO) Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and the sub woofer.

  • Page 55: Tuner Operations

    Press TUNER repeatedly to Tuner Operations select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Listening to FM/AM radio Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts to low.

  • Page 56: Presetting Radio Stations

    Direct tuning Presetting radio stations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 stations you often listen to.

  • Page 57: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Press MEMORY. Tuning to preset stations You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Perform steps 4 and 5 before SA-CD/CD TUNER “MEMORY” goes out. A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

  • Page 58: Naming Preset Stations

    Using the controls on the Press V/v repeatedly to select receiver “NAME IN”. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM Press or b to enter the or AM band. parameter. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET T.”. The cursor flashes and you can select a Press TUNING + or TUNING –...

  • Page 59: Other Operations

    Enjoying the DIGITAL Other Operations MEDIA PORT Switching between (DMPORT) digital and analog audio (Models of area code SP, AU only) (INPUT MODE) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network You can select the audio input mode setting system such as a portable audio source or when you connect components to both digital computer.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter

    You can also view the images on the TV Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA screen by connecting the video output of the PORT adapter DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. You can listen to the sound from the To view the images, proceed to “Watching a component connected through the DIGITAL connected component through DMPORT MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack...
  • Page 61 Press V/v repeatedly to select Listening to a connected the composite video input you component through DMPORT want to assign to DMPORT connection input. Initial setting: –NONE Press DMPORT. The assignable composite video input are You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD and SAT on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.

  • Page 62: (Models Of Area Code Sp, Au Only) Naming Inputs

    Naming inputs Changing the display You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for You can check the sound field, etc., by inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. changing the information on the display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for the names of the connected components.

  • Page 63: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Recording onto a CD-R Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. You can record onto a CD-R using the Each time you press the button, the display receiver.

  • Page 64: Using The Remote

    Recording onto a recording Using the Remote media You can record from a video component using Changing button the receiver. See the operating instructions assignments supplied with your recording component. Press one of the input buttons You can change the factory settings of the to select the playback input buttons to suit the components in your component.

  • Page 65: Glossary

    (left/right), center, surround MEMORY (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 designated audio standard for DVD video and setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS also known as 5.1 channel surround.

  • Page 66: Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    x Dolby Pro Logic II x DTS-ES This technology converts 2 channel stereo Format for 6.1 channel playback with recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. surround back information. There are two There is a MOVIE mode for movies and modes, “Discrete 6.1”...

  • Page 67: Precautions

    On placement Precautions • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. On safety • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, Should any solid object or liquid fall into the or in a place subject to direct sunlight, cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions or problems • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set concerning your receiver, please consult your to “VOL MIN”. nearest Sony dealer. • Check that headphones are not connected. • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
  • Page 69 There is no sound from one of the front There is severe hum or noise. speakers. • Check that the speakers and components • Connect a pair of headphones to the are connected securely. PHONES jack to verify that sound is •...
  • Page 70 Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel Recording cannot be carried out. sound is not reproduced. • Check that the components are connected • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing correctly. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS • Select the source component using the format.

  • Page 71: Error Messages

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Inputs Specifications Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms Amplifier section Outputs (Analog) Models of area code SP, AU, E51 AUDIO OUT Voltage: 800 mV/ Stereo mode (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 10 kohms 90 W + 90 W SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Surround mode...
  • Page 73 Video section Speaker section Inputs/Outputs • Front speakers (SS-MSP885) • Center speaker (SS-CNP885) Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms • Surround/surround back speakers COMPONENT VIDEO: (SS-SRP885) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Front speakers 2 way, magnetically : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms shielded : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Center speaker...
  • Page 74 • Sub woofer (SA-WP780) Supplied speakers Front speakers (2) Speaker system Active subwoofer, Center speaker (1) magnetically shielded Surround speakers (2) Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Surround back speaker (1) Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass Sub woofer (1) reflex RMS output 190 W , 175 W...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 54 Initial setup 28 TEST TONE 33 5.1 channel 13 INPUT MODE 59 Tuner 6.1 channel 13 connecting 26 Tuning automatically 55 Menu directly 56 AUTO CALIBRATION 29 A. CAL 48 to preset stations 57 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUDIO 44 (A.F.D.) 49 LEVEL 41...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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