Sony HT-DDW3000 User manual

©2008 Sony Corporation
3-292-325-11(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW3000

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
WARNING

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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
HT-DDW3000. 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 SP only”.
The HT-DDW3000 consists of:
• Receiver STR-KM3000
• Speaker system
– Front speaker SS-MSP3000
– Center speaker SS-CNP3000
– Surround speaker SS-SRP3000
– Subwoofer SS-WP3000
• 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.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital
Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS
logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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”.
ERS
FRONTCENTER
LR
Area code

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts...................5
1: Installing the speakers .............................12
2: Connecting the speakers..........................14
3: Connecting the audio/video
components.............................................15
4: Connecting the antennas..........................20
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....21
6: Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................22
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
(TEST TONE) ........................................26
Playback
Selecting a component.................................27
Listening/Watching a component ................28
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus...........................30
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............33
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............34
Settings for the surround sound
(SUR menu)............................................34
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........35
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........35
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...36
Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically (A. CAL menu)................38
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 39
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 40
Using only the front speakers and subwoofers
(2CH STEREO) ..................................... 42
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings ................................................... 42
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 43
Presetting radio stations .............................. 44
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 47
Naming inputs............................................. 47
Changing the display .................................. 48
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 48
Using the Remote
Changing button assignments ..................... 49
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 50
Precautions.................................................. 51
Troubleshooting .......................................... 53
Specifications.............................................. 56
Index ........................................................... 58

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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
.
Getting Started
Receiver
VIDEO IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN/
AUTO CAL MIC
PHONES
INPUT SELECTOR
A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
?/1
DIMMER SLEEP 2CH
DISPLAY
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT MODE
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Name Function
A?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off (page 21, 28, 29, 42, 49).
BDIMMER Press to adjust the brightness of
the display (page 38).
CSLEEP Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the duration
which the receiver turns off
automatically (page 48).
DDisplay The current status of the
selected component or a list of
selectable items appears here
(page 6).
EDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 48).
FINPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components are
connected to both digital and
analog jacks (page 47).
GMASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume level
of all speakers at the same time
(page 26, 27, 28, 29).
Name Function
HINPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input source
to play back (page 27, 28, 29,
47).
IRemote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
J2CH Press to select a sound field
(page 39, 40, 42).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
KVIDEO IN/
PORTABLE
AUDIO IN/
AUTO CAL
MIC jack
– Connects to a portable audio
such as MP3 player, etc.
(page 16).
– Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for
the Auto Calibration
function (page 23).
LPHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 53).
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About the indicators on the display
SW
LFE
LCR
SL S SR
;
D
;
PLII
;
PL OPT DTS MEMORY
D.RANGECOAX
ST
MONO
1 2 3 4 5 6
8
7
qaqs 9q;
Name Function
ASW Lights up when the audio signal
is output from the
SUBWOOFER jack.
BLFE Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
C; DLights up when the receiver is
decoding Dolby Digital signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 47).
D; PL/
; PLII
“; PL” lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“; PLII” lights up when the
Pro Logic II Movie/Music
decoder is activated.
EOPT Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the source
signal is a digital signal being
input through the OPTICAL
jack.
Name Function
FDTS Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have made
digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 47).
GMEMORY Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 44), etc., is
activated.
HTuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations
(page 43), etc.
IPreset
station
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in preset radio
stations. For details on
presetting radio stations, see
page 44.
JD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
31).
KCOAX Lights up when DVD/BD input
is selected. However,
“UNLOCK” appears on the
display if no digital signal is
input through the COAXIAL
jack.

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Getting Started
Name Function
LPlayback
channel
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
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 components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
LCR
SL SR
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Rear panel
4
1
2
3
DVD/BD
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
SA-CD / CD
L
R
TV SAT
IN IN IN
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
LR
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
LR
ADIGITAL INPUT section
OPTICAL IN
jack
Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality
(page 18).
COAXIAL IN
jack
BANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
FM wire antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 20).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
AM loop antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 20).
CSPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers and
subwoofer (page
14).
DAUDIO INPUT section
AUDIO IN
jacks
Connects to a CD
player, etc. (page
16).
White (L)
Red (R)

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Getting Started
You can use the supplied RM-AAU026
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 49).
Remote commander
123
46
78
0/10 ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
SLEEP TV INPUT
VIDEO DVD/BD SAT TV
2CH A.F.D.
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
REPLAY ADVANCE
MOVIE MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
D.TUNING
AUTO CAL
D.SKIP
SA-CD/CD TUNER
?/1
.
HmM
Xx
< <
>
5
-/--
TOOLS/
OPTIONS
TV
?/1
AV ?/1
MEMORY
MENU/HOME
>10/
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Name Function
ATV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV ?/1and TV (N) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
AV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 49).
If you press ?/1(B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (C).
B?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all components,
press ?/1and AV ?/1(A) at
the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
CInput 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.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 49.
D2CH Press to select a sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
EDVD/BD
MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use V, v,
B, band (P) to perform
menu operations.
FAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto
Calibration function.
GD.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
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Name Function
HAMP MENU Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use V, v,
B, band (P) to perform
menu operations.
IENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
MEMORY Press to store a station.
JMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (N)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
KTV VOL
+*/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(N) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +*/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
LMENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(N) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use V, v, B, band
(P) to perform menu
operations.
M./>Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
m/MPress to
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of
the VCR, CD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
H* Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, or Blu-ray disc player.
<
<
Name Function
XPress to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
xPress to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (N)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
PRESET +/– Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.
FM MODE Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
NTV Press TV and the buttons with
orange printing at the same
time to enable the TV
operation.
ORETURN/
EXIT OPress to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player is displayed on the
TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT Oand
TV (N) at the same time to
return to the previous menu or
exit the TV’s menu while the
menu is displayed on the TV
screen.
P
V/v/B/b
After pressing DVD/BD
MENU (E), AMP MENU
(H), or MENU/HOME (L),
press V, v, Bor bto select the
settings. Then, press to
enter the selection if you have
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press also to enter the
selection of the receiver, VCR,
satellite tuner, CD player,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.

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Getting Started
* The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
Name Function
QDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (N)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
RTOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select the
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (N) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
S-/-- Press to select the channel
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR.
Press -/-- and TV (N) at the
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
>10/xPress to select
– track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner or CD
player.
– channel numbers of the
Digital CATV terminal.
CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
TNumeric
buttons
(number 5*)
Press to
– preset/tune to preset
stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (N) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
USLEEP Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
VTV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (N)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or
video input).

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1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 5 channel
speaker with 2 subwoofers system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1
channel).
Example of 5 channel speaker
with 2 subwoofers system
configuration
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
GSubwoofer
Tip
Since the subwoofers do not emit highly directional
signals, you can place them wherever you want.
Before you install the center speaker, surround
speakers and subwoofers, be sure to attach the
supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or
movement as shown in the illustration below.
Installing the speakers on a flat
surface

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Getting Started
You can install your surround speakers on the
wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied)
that are suitable for the hook on
the back of each speaker as
shown in the illustrations
below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 5
to 7 mm.
3Hang the speakers on the
screws.
Notes
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially
fragile, attach 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 shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.
Installing the speakers on the
wall
4 mm
more than 25 mm
Hook on the back of the speaker
4.6 mm
10 mm
5 to 7 mm
4.6 mm
10 mm
Hook on the back of the speaker

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2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer
GSubwoofer
* Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround
speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the
front and center speakers.
SURROUND
LR R
10 mm
SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT
SPEAKERS
L
GF
A
AC
A
B
D
E
ASpeaker cord (supplied)*
AAA

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Getting Started
To connect the speakers
correctly
Check the speaker type by referring to the
speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.
* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have any
character on the speaker label. For details on the
speaker type, see page 3.
Tip
Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s
performance.
3: Connecting the audio/
video components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
refer to “Component to be connected” below
for the pages which describe how to connect
the audio/video components.
After connect all your components, proceed to
“4: Connecting the antennas” (page 20).
Component to be connected
Character on
speaker label
Speaker type
L Front left
R Front right
SL Surround left
SR Surround right
How to hook up your
components
To connect See
Audio components
• Super Audio CD player/
CD player
• Portable audio such as MP3
player, etc.
page 16
Video components
• DVD player/Blu-ray disc player
• Satellite tuner/Set-top box
•TV
page 18

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The following illustration shows how to
connect audio components such as MP3
player, Super Audio CD player or CD player.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord.
Connecting audio components
DVD / B D
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
SA-CD / CD
L
R
TV SAT
IN IN IN
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
LR
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
LR
VIDEO IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN/
AUTO CAL MIC
Super Audio CD
player/CD player
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BPhono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied)
(On the front panel)
Portable audio
B

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Getting Started
Notes
• When listening to a component connected to the
VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL
MIC jack, sound may be distorted or interrupted.
This is not a malfunction and will depend on the
connected component.
• If the sound from the component connected to the
VIDEO IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN/AUTO CAL
MIC jack is very soft, you may increase the volume
level. However, before you select other
component, be sure to reduce the volume level to
avoid damaging your speaker.
Tip
You are recommended to use “PORTABLE” sound
field if the source is MP3 or other compressed
source.

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The following illustration shows how to
connect video components such as DVD
player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite tuner, etc.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord.
Connecting video components
DVD/ B D
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
SA-CD / CD
L
R
SAT
IN IN
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
LR
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
LR
TV
IN
A
C
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CCoaxial digital cord (supplied)
B
Satellite tuner/
Set-top box
DVD player/
Blu-ray disc player TV
B

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Getting Started
If you connect a Blu-ray disc
player
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the
DVD/BD input button on the remote so that
you can use the button to control your Blu-
ray disc player. For details, see “Changing
button assignments” (page 49).
• You can also rename the DVD/BD input so
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”
(page 47).
Notes
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD
player or Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio
output setting on the DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.
• To output sound from the front speakers and the
subwoofer only when you select DVD/BD input,
be sure to:
– connect your DVD player or Blu-ray disc player
to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD/BD IN jack
on the receiver.
–press2CH.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD
player/Blu-ray disc player and satellite tuner/set-
top box to the TV, so that the image is displayed on
the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of each
component connected for details.
Tips
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers
connected to the receiver, be sure to:
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the
TV IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s
muting function.

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4: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and
FM wire antenna.
Before connecting the antennas, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord.
* 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 antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
DVD/BD
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
SA-CD / CD
L
R
TV SAT
IN IN IN
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
LR
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
LR
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)