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Sony HT-DDW7500 User Manual

Sony HT-DDW7500
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©2009 Sony Corporation
4-138-609-15(1)
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW8500
HT-DDW7500

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General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHT-DDW7500
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Special Notices

Power cord plug shapes (Saudi Arabia)

Notes on specific plug shapes for Saudi Arabian customers.

Equipment disposal (Australia)

Instructions for disposing of old electrical and electronic equipment in Australia.

About the Manual and Remote

Manual scope and copyright

Explains the manual's content, purpose, and copyright information.

Remote control notes

Details specific notes regarding the remote control's functionality and compatibility.

Getting Started

Installing the speakers

Guide to setting up and positioning the speaker system for optimal performance.

Connecting the speakers and subwoofers

Step-by-step instructions for connecting speaker wires and subwoofers to the receiver.

Connecting the TV

Instructions for connecting the receiver to a television for audio and video output.

Connecting audio components

How to connect audio sources like CD players and recorders to the receiver.

Connecting video components

Guidance on connecting video sources like DVD players and VCRs to the receiver.

Connecting antennas (aerials)

Instructions for connecting the FM and AM antennas for radio reception.

Preparing the receiver and remote

Steps for setting voltage selectors and preparing the remote for initial use.

Calibrating settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)

Automatic process to optimize speaker levels, distances, and connections for room acoustics.

Adjusting speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)

Manual adjustment of speaker output levels and balance using a test tone.

Playback

Selecting a component

How to choose and switch between connected audio/video sources for playback.

Listening/Watching a component

Procedures for playing audio from CD players or watching discs from DVD/Blu-ray players.

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

Guide to accessing and using the receiver's menu system for adjustments.

Overview of the menus

Detailed list of available menus, parameters, settings, and initial configurations.

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)

Settings for speaker levels, balance, and dynamic range compression.

Adjusting the equalizer (TONE menu)

Controls for front speaker bass and treble levels to fine-tune audio tonal quality.

Settings for surround sound (SUR menu)

Selection of sound fields, surround back decoding modes, and effect levels.

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)

Options for FM/AM reception modes, station naming, and tuning scale adjustments.

Settings for audio (AUDIO menu)

Configuration of digital audio input priority, language selection, and sync settings.

Settings for HDMI (HDMI menu)

Adjustments for HDMI audio output, control functions, and compatibility settings.

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)

Configuration of speaker distances, subwoofer phase polarity, and surround speaker positions.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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

How to utilize automatic format detection for high-fidelity Dolby and DTS audio.

Selecting pre-programmed sound fields

Choosing from various sound field presets for movies, music, and games.

Using front speakers and subwoofers only (2CH STEREO)

Mode to output sound only from front speakers and subwoofers, downmixing surround signals.

Enjoying low volume surround effect (NIGHT MODE)

Feature to enhance dialogue clarity at low listening volumes, compatible with other sound fields.

Resetting sound fields to initial settings

Procedure to restore all sound field settings to their factory defaults.

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Instructions for tuning into radio stations using the built-in FM/AM tuner.

Automatic station tuning

Method for automatically scanning and locking onto radio stations.

Direct station tuning

How to enter a specific radio frequency directly to tune into a station.

Changing AM tuning scale

Option to adjust the AM band tuning increment between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

Guide to saving favorite radio stations for quick access.

Naming preset stations

Customizing names for preset radio stations for easier identification.

BRAVIA Sync Features

What is BRAVIA Sync?

Explanation of the HDMI CEC feature for simplified control of connected Sony devices.

Preparing for BRAVIA Sync

Steps to enable and configure BRAVIA Sync on the receiver and connected components.

Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play)

How to automatically switch inputs and power on devices for DVD playback.

Enjoying TV sound via speakers (System Audio Control)

Routing TV audio through the receiver's speakers, with volume synchronization.

Turning off receiver with TV (System Power Off)

Feature to turn off the TV, receiver, and connected components simultaneously.

Other Operations

Switching digital/analog audio (INPUT MODE)

Selecting the preferred audio input mode (AUTO, COAX, OPT, ANALOG).

Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)

Reassigning digital audio inputs to different jacks for flexible routing.

Enjoying DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)

Connecting and enjoying audio/video from portable devices or computers via the DMPORT.

Changing the display

Cycling through display information like input name and sound field.

Using the Sleep Timer

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

Recording using the receiver

Procedures for recording audio/video content onto CD-R or other media.

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

Customizing input button functions to control various components.

Additional Information

Glossary

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

Precautions

Important safety, placement, power, and cleaning guidelines for the receiver.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common audio, video, and operational problems encountered with the receiver.

Specifications

Technical details including power output, dimensions, weight, and power requirements.

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