Sony HT-DDW1500 User manual

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©2006 Sony Corporation
2-662-266-12 (2)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW1500
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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. And don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
HT-DDW1500. In this manual, models of area
code SP is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models
of 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-DDW1500 consists of:
• Receiver STR-K1500
• Speaker system
– Front speakers SS-MFP15
– Center speaker SS-CNP15
– Surround/Surround SS-SRP15
back speakers
– Sub woofer SA-WP1500
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Note for the supplied remote
(RM-AAP013)
The AUX and 12 buttons on the remote are not
available for receiver operation.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
SURROUND FRONT
R
R
L
L
+ – + –
SURROUND BACK
CENTER
+ –
SPEAKERS
Area code
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts...................5
1: Installing speakers ...................................14
2: Connecting speakers................................16
3a: Connecting the audio components.........18
3b: Connecting the video components ........21
3c: Connecting the lighting device ..............28
4: Connecting the antennas..........................29
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote.....30
6: Selecting the speaker ...............................32
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................32
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
(TEST TONE) ........................................35
Playback
Selecting a component.................................36
Listening/Watching a component ................38
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus...........................40
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............44
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............45
Settings for the surround sound
(SUR menu)............................................45
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........47
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........47
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........48
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...49
Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically (A. CAL menu)................51
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 52
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 54
Using only the front speakers and sub woofers
(2CH STEREO) ..................................... 57
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 57
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 58
Presetting radio stations .............................. 59
Other Operations
Switching the audio input mode
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 62
Watching component images from other
inputs
(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 62
Watching HDMI image from other inputs
(HDMI ASSIGN)................................... 63
(Except for models of area code MX, E51,
AR)
Naming inputs............................................. 64
Changing the display .................................. 65
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 65
Recording using the receiver....................... 66
Using the Remote
Programming the remote ............................ 67
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 70
Precautions.................................................. 72
Troubleshooting .......................................... 73
Specifications.............................................. 77
Index ............................................. Back cover
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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
To remove the cover
Press PUSH.
When you remove the cover, keep it out of
reach from children.
Getting Started
Receiver
?/1
AUTO CAL MIC
SPEAKERS
(ON/OFF)
PHONES
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L AUDIO R
MEMORY/
ENTER
TUNING
MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN MUTING
DISPLAY
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
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PUSH
Name Function
A?/1Press to turn the receiver
on or off (page 31, 38, 39,
57, 78).
BSPEAKERS
(ON/OFF)
Press to turn the speakers
and sub woofers on or off
(page 32).
CDisplay The current status of the
selected component or a
list of selectable items
appears here (page 7).
DMULTI CHANNEL
DECODING lamp
Lights up when multi
channel audio is decoded
(page 39).
ERemote sensor Receives signals from
remote commander.
continued
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