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Sony HT-DDW5000 User Manual

Sony HT-DDW5000
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©2008 Sony Corporation
3-285-513-11(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW5000

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General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHT-DDW5000
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNING

About This Manual

About area codes

Explains how to identify the receiver's area code from the rear panel.

Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Details the front panel components of the receiver and their functions.

About the indicators on the display

Explains the various indicators on the receiver's display panel.

Rear panel

Details the input/output jacks and sections on the receiver's rear panel.

Remote commander

Explains the function and operation of the supplied remote control.

1: Installing the speakers

Provides guidance on setting up the speaker system and placement.

Installing the speakers on the wall

Instructions for mounting surround and surround back speakers on a wall.

2: Connecting the speakers

Illustrates how to connect the speakers to the receiver, including subwoofer connections.

To connect the subwoofers correctly

Specific instructions for correctly connecting the subwoofer audio cords.

3: Connecting the TV

Details how to connect the receiver to a TV using various connection types.

4a: Connecting the audio components

Guide for connecting audio sources like CD players to the receiver.

4b: Connecting the video components

Explains how to connect video sources and lists components with their connection pages.

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

Instructions for connecting devices using HDMI for digital audio/video transmission.

Connecting a DVD player

Illustrates how to connect a DVD player to the receiver for audio and video.

Connecting a satellite tuner/set-top box

Guide for connecting satellite tuners or set-top boxes to the receiver.

Connecting components with analog video and audio jacks

Instructions for connecting devices with analog connections, like VCRs.

5: Connecting the antennas

Details how to connect the AM loop and FM wire antennas to the receiver.

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Steps for initial setup and remote preparation.

Setting the voltage selector

Instructions on checking and setting the voltage selector on the receiver and subwoofer.

Connecting the AC power cord

Guide for connecting the receiver's AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Performing initial setup operations

Steps to initialize the receiver to factory default settings.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote commander.

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)

Explains the DCAC function for automatic speaker calibration.

Performing Auto Calibration

Details the steps and display indicators during the Auto Calibration process.

Error and warning codes

Lists error and warning codes encountered during Auto Calibration and their remedies.

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)

Guide to adjusting speaker levels and balance using the test tone feature.

Playback

Selecting a component

How to select an input source to play back audio or video components.

To listen to the subwoofers

Instructions for controlling subwoofer volume and operation.

To activate the muting function

How to temporarily mute audio output and when it gets canceled.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Advice on preventing speaker damage by managing volume.

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Steps to play Super Audio CDs or CDs, including receiver setup.

Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc

Instructions for playing DVD or Blu-ray discs, including connection checks.

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Explains how to navigate the receiver's menu system to make adjustments.

Overview of the menus

Provides a summary of available menu options and their initial settings.

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)

Details how to adjust speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu.

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu)

Instructions for adjusting the bass and treble levels of the front speakers.

Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu)

Guide to selecting surround sound fields and adjusting related settings.

Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING)

Explains how to select surround back decoding modes for enhanced audio.

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)

How to set FM reception modes and name preset radio stations.

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)

Guide to configuring digital audio input decoding priority and synchronization.

DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection)

How to select the desired language for digital broadcasts.

A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio with video output)

Adjusting audio delay to synchronize with video output for better lip-sync.

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu)

Assigning composite video input to DMPORT and naming inputs.

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)

Adjusting speaker distances from the listening position for optimal sound.

SW PHASE (Subwoofer phase polarity)

Setting the subwoofer phase for improved bass response.

SUR POS. (Surround speaker position)

Specifying surround speaker placement for Cinema Studio EX modes.

DIMMER (Brightness of the display)

Adjusting the brightness level of the receiver's display.

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu)

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

Using AUTO FORMAT DIRECT mode for high-fidelity stereo-to-multi-channel sound.

Types of A.F.D. mode

Details the different A.F.D. (Auto Format Direct) modes and their effects.

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field

How to select movie and music sound fields using dedicated buttons.

Types of sound field available

Describes various sound fields for movies, music, and headphones.

Using only the front speakers and subwoofers (2CH + STEREO SUBWOOFER)

How to optimize sound from front speakers and subwoofers by downmixing to 2 channels.

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

Steps to reset all sound field settings to their original factory defaults.

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Guide to listening to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the built-in tuner.

Automatic tuning

How to automatically scan and tune into radio stations.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Tips for improving FM reception and switching to mono.

Direct tuning

Manually tuning to radio stations by entering their frequency.

Presetting radio stations

Instructions on how to preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM radio stations.

Naming preset stations

How to assign custom names to preset radio stations for easier identification.

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE)

How to select digital or analog audio input modes for connected components.

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)

Guide to connecting and enjoying audio from portable devices via DMPORT.

Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Detailed steps for connecting the DMPORT adapter to the receiver.

Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection

How to play audio from a device connected via DMPORT.

Watching a connected component through DMPORT connection

Steps to view video from a DMPORT-connected device on the TV.

Creating a party environment (X-ROUND)

Using X-ROUND modes to create a party atmosphere with sound effects.

Adjusting the speed of the X-ROUND effect

How to adjust the speed of various X-ROUND audio effects.

Changing the X-ROUND display

Customizing what information is displayed related to X-ROUND modes.

Naming inputs

Assigning custom names to input jacks for easier component identification.

Changing the display

Customizing the information displayed on the receiver's screen.

Using the Sleep Timer

Setting the receiver to automatically turn off after a specified time.

Recording using the receiver

General instructions on recording audio/video components.

Recording onto a CD-R

Steps for recording audio onto a CD-R using the receiver.

Recording onto a recording media

Steps for copying video tapes or other media to recording components.

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

How to reassign remote control buttons to operate different components.

Additional Information

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms and audio technologies used in the manual.

Categories and the corresponding buttons

Lists remote control categories and their corresponding button numbers.

To clear all remote button assignments

Instructions to reset all remote button assignments to factory defaults.

Precautions

Safety, power source, and heat buildup precautions.

On safety

Safety precautions regarding liquid, objects, and qualified personnel.

On power sources

Precautions related to voltage, power disconnection, and cord safety.

On heat buildup

Information about receiver heat during operation and avoiding contact.

On placement

Recommendations for placing the receiver and speakers for ventilation and optimal performance.

On operation

General advice on turning off components before connecting/disconnecting.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

Troubleshooting steps for color irregularities caused by speaker placement near a TV.

If howling occurs

Advice on resolving howling sounds by repositioning speakers or adjusting volume.

On cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the receiver's cabinet and controls.

Troubleshooting

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving various operational issues.

Audio

Troubleshooting steps for various audio issues, including no sound or low volume.

There is no sound from a specific component.

Steps to diagnose no sound from a particular connected device.

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

Troubleshooting steps if only one front speaker is not producing sound.

There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

Steps to resolve no sound issues from digital audio inputs.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

How to fix unbalanced or reversed audio channels.

There is severe hum or noise.

Steps to eliminate hum or noise from audio sources or connections.

There is no sound, or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/surround back speakers.

Solutions for no sound from center, surround, or surround back speakers.

There is no sound from the surround back speaker.

How to resolve no sound from the surround back speaker, including SB ON setting.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

Steps to troubleshoot no sound from the subwoofer.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Reasons why surround effects might not be working and how to fix them.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

How to ensure Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel audio is reproduced correctly.

There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Troubleshooting no sound from DMPORT connected devices.

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up.

Steps to diagnose why the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp is not illuminated.

Video

Troubleshooting video issues like no picture or unclear picture on the TV.

Recording cannot be carried out.

Steps to troubleshoot issues preventing recording.

HDMI

Troubleshooting HDMI connection issues related to sound and image output.

Tuner

Troubleshooting FM reception and radio station tuning issues.

Remote commander

Troubleshooting steps for when the remote commander does not function.

Error messages

How to interpret and resolve error messages displayed by the system.

PROTECT

Information about the PROTECT mode and how to resolve it.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Advice on what to do if troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory

Pointers to sections for clearing memorized settings and sound fields.

Specifications

Amplifier section

Technical specifications for the amplifier, including power output and tone controls.

Inputs

Technical details for analog and digital audio inputs.

Outputs (Analog)

Technical details for analog audio outputs.

Tone

Specifications for tone adjustments like gain levels.

Reproduction frequency range

The frequency range supported by the receiver.

FM tuner section

Technical specifications for the FM tuner.

AM tuner section

Technical specifications for the AM tuner.

Video section

Technical specifications for video inputs and outputs.

General

General specifications like power requirements and dimensions.

Speaker section

Technical specifications for each type of speaker included in the system.

Supplied speakers

Lists the types and quantities of speakers supplied with the system.

Supplied accessories

Lists all accessories included in the product package.

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