Page 2 - For customers in Australia; About This Manual; WARNING; About area codes
2 GB 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 appa...
Page 3 - On Copyright
3 GB 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...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 GB Table of Contents Description and location of parts................... 6 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers ............................. 152: Connecting the speakers and subwoofers.............................................. 17 3: Connecting the TV .................................. ...
Page 6 - Description and location of parts; Receiver; Front panel; qs; qd
6 GB Description and location of parts Receiver Power amplifier Front panel MULTI STEREO GAME NIGHT MODE PHONES MOVIE A.F.D. AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 IN MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR MUSIC ?/1 7 9 8 6 0 1 3 4 5 2 qs qa ILLUMINATION VOLUME ON OFF MIN qd
Page 7 - Name
7 GB Name Function A ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 30, 38, 39, 56, 61). B INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back (page 36, 38, 59, 60). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 8). D R...
Page 8 - About the indicators on the display
8 GB About the indicators on the display LFE MEM D.RANGE SLEEP FM AM ST HDMI COAX OPT L C SL S SB SBL SBR R SR SW PL I I x DTS -ES 96/24 NEO:6 D 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 0 qa Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played bac...
Page 9 - II; Note; LFE
9 GB Name Function G Dolby Pro Logic indicators PL PL II PL II x Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Not...
Page 10 - Rear panel; ANTENNA section
10 GB Receiver Power amplifier Rear panel 5 6 8 7 1 2 3 4 SAT IN DVD IN BD IN TV OUT HDMI DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) TV IN OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN OPTICAL COAXIAL AM ANTENNA L R DC5V0.7A MAX DMPORT SAT IN Y P B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN P R DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT SA-CD/CD/CD-R IN TV A SUBWOOFER CENTER S...
Page 11 - DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section; SPEAKERS section; AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
11 GB * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 21). C DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN jacks Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 26, 27). COAXIAL IN jack HDMI IN/ ...
Page 12 - Remote commander
12 GB You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 71). RM-AAU027 Remote commander 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 2CH A.F.D. TV CH – PRESET – T...
Page 14 - DISPLAY; TV INPUT
14 GB a) The number 5, TV VOL +, MASTER VOL + and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the operating instructions sup...
Page 15 - : Installing the speakers; Getting Started
15 GB Getting Star ted 1: Installing the speakers HT-DDW7600 only This receiver allows you to use a 7 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system. Example of a 7 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system configuration A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left...
Page 16 - Notes
16 GB Before you install the center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speaker and subwoofers, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below. You can install your surround and surround back speakers on the wall. 1 Prepare screws (...
Page 17 - : Connecting the speakers and subwoofers; The following illustration shows how to connect to the speakers.; Connecting the speakers
17 GB Getting Star ted 2: Connecting the speakers and subwoofers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. The following illustration shows how to connect to the speakers. A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround...
Page 18 - Tip; Speaker type
18 GB To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. *The center speaker and subwoofers do not have any character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 2. Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimi...
Page 19 - Subwoofer; Connecting the subwoofers
19 GB Getting Star ted The following illustration shows how to connect to the subwoofers. Note To adjust the volume of all the speakers and the subwoofers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. HT-DDW7600 A Subwoofer B Subwoofer a) Use t...
Page 21 - We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
21 GB Getting Star ted 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.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 ...
Page 23 - b: Connecting the video components; Component to be connected; Component Page; Digital
23 GB Getting Star ted 4b: Connecting the video components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.Before connecting the cords, be sure to dis...
Page 25 - HDMI features
25 GB Getting Star ted To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver.Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio si...
Page 30 - Press; Setting the voltage selector
30 GB 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote If your receiver and power amplifier have a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC powe...
Page 31 - Hold down; speaker and the receiver.
31 GB Getting Star ted 2 Hold down ? / 1 for 5 seconds. After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED” appears.All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU027 Remote Commander.Observe the correct pola...
Page 32 - Performing Auto Calibration
32 GB Notes • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be set to off automatically. Example: HT-DDW7600 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO ...
Page 33 - When you have finished; When error codes appear; Measurement for Display; Error and warning codes
33 GB Getting Star ted 3 Measurement starts. The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete.The table below shows the display when measurement starts. * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement. 4 Measurement ends. “COMPLETE” appears on the display...
Page 34 - Error code
34 GB Error codes and remedies When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows:Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) b) t PUSH t blank display...
Page 35 - Explanation and solution
35 GB Getting Star ted c) For details, refer “Front speaker distance” (page 48). d) For details, refer “Tip” on page 49. 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiv...
Page 36 - Tips; Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select; Selecting a component; Playback
36 GB 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows:Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back right t Surround back left t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL men...
Page 37 - ck; To activate the muting function; If you made a mistake; Naming inputs
37 GB P layb a ck * “SA-CD/CD/CD-R” scrolls across the display, then “SA-CD/CD” appears. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. 3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING.The muting function will be c...
Page 38 - Listening/Watching a component; Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD; Turn on the receiver.
38 GB Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD MULTI STEREO GAME NIGHT MODE PHONES MOVIE A.F.D. AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 IN MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR MUSIC ?/1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 2CH A.F.D. TV CH ...
Page 40 - To exit the menu; Amplifier Operations
40 GB Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu you want. 3 Press or b to enter the menu. 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the pa...
Page 41 - Overview of the menus; Menu
41 GB Ampl ifier O p erati o n s The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 40. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 43) Test tone a) [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N ...
Page 43 - Adjusting the level; LEVEL menu parameters; The dynamic range is not compressed.
43 GB Ampl ifier O p erati o n s Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields.Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus...
Page 44 - Adjusting the equalizer; TONE menu parameters; SUR menu parameters; The surround effect is minimum.
44 GB Adjusting the equalizer (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41). ...
Page 45 - SB OFF; Surround back decoding is not performed.; SB AUTO; Input stream
45 GB Ampl ifier O p erati o n s By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on t...
Page 46 - Settings for the tuner; TUNER menu parameters; • FM AUTO; Settings for the audio; AUDIO menu parameters
46 GB Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations.Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41). TUNE...
Page 47 - Sound of the main language will be output.
47 GB Ampl ifier O p erati o n s x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left spe...
Page 48 - Settings for the HDMI; HDMI menu parameters; Settings for the system; SYSTEM menu parameters
48 GB Settings for the HDMI (HDMI menu) You can use the HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI.Select “6-HDMI” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 40) and “Overview of the menus” (page 41). HDMI menu parameters x AUDIO OUT (Au...
Page 50 - For details on Auto Calibration, see
50 GB • BEHD/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D . • BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C . • SIDE/HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D . • SIDE/LO Selec...
Page 51 - Enjoying Surround Sound
51 GB Enjo yi n g Surr ound So und 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. Press A.F.D. repeate...
Page 52 - Effect
52 GB Types of A.F.D. mode Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Tip When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select decoding modes other than Dolb...
Page 54 - Types of sound field available; Sound field
54 GB Types of sound field available * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theat...
Page 57 - Listening to FM/AM radio; Tuner Operations
57 GB T u ner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 30). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as...
Page 58 - If you cannot tune in a station; Changing the AM tuning scale
58 GB Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHzSelect 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 ...
Page 59 - Tuning to preset stations
59 GB T u ner Operations Presetting FM/AM radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the station ...
Page 60 - What is “BRAVIA” Sync?; Naming preset stations
60 GB 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 59). 3 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select “4-TUNER”. 5 Press or b to ...
Page 62 - Control for HDMI function is activated.
62 GB When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually. 1 Perform the steps given in “When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 61)...
Page 63 - Watching a DVD; Play back a connected component.; • You can adjust the receiver’s volume when
63 GB “BRA VIA” Sy nc Features Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation. Play back a connected component. The receiver and the TV will switch to the appropriate HDMI input automatically. In ...
Page 65 - Audio input modes; • AUTO; Other Operations
65 GB Oth e r Op era tio ns Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you int...
Page 66 - • Assign “SAT OPT” to “DVD” in the; Digital audio
66 GB Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used.For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack o...
Page 69 - Changing the display; Press DISPLAY repeatedly.; FM and AM band; Using the Sleep Timer
69 GB Oth e r Op era tio ns Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input a) t Sel...
Page 70 - Recording onto a CD-R
70 GB Recording using the receiver You can record from an audio/video component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder. 1 Press o...
Page 71 - Using the Remote; Categories
71 GB Using the R e mote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recor...
Page 72 - Glossary; Additional Information
72 GB Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtual Multi...
Page 73 - rmation; Dolby Pro Logic IIx
73 GB Additional Inf o rmation x Dolby Pro Logic IIx Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content c...
Page 74 - Precautions
74 GB Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power s...
Page 75 - Troubleshooting; “NO INPUT” appears on the display; Audio
75 GB Additional Inf o rmation Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that ...
Page 77 - Video
77 GB Additional Inf o rmation There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.• Move your audio components away from the TV. • Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video o...
Page 78 - Tuner
78 GB No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function. • Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the “AUDIO OUT” settings in HDMI menu to– “TV+AMP” if you wan...
Page 79 - • Point the remote at the remote sensor on; PROTECT; To clear
79 GB Additional Inf o rmation The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct ...
Page 80 - Specifications; Amplifier section; FM tuner section
80 GB Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code AU1, E51, SA2, EA3, AR2• Receiver (STR-KM7600) Power OutputStereo mode output (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 100 W + 100 W 1) Surround mode output (reference) 2) RMS output FRONT: 185 W per channel 1) (with SS-MSP7500) CENTER: 185 W 1) (wit...
Page 82 - • Surround/Surround back speaker; Supplied speakers
82 GB • Center speaker (SS-CNP7500) Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded Speaker unitWoofer: 100 mm, cone type × 2 Tweeter: 25 mm, horn type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 515 × 175 × 245 mm (with foot) Mass (Approx.) 4.7 kg • Surround/...
Page 83 - Index; Numerics
83 GB A d d iti onal Info rm atio n Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 55 A AUTO CALIBRATION 31AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 51 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 24, 26playback 39 C Camcorder connecting 28 CD player connecting 22playback 38 CD recorder connecting 22 D DIGITAL ASSIGN 66Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)...