Sony HT-DDW750 manual

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12 (1) GB Home Theater System 4-244-183- 12 (1) HT -DD W750 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. © 2003 Sony Corporation Operating[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 2 GB – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are caution[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 3 GB T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups ................................... 7 Audio component hookups .................... 8 Video co[...]

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    4 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB A KERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16 Ω CENTER SURROUND R R L L 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code About This Manual The HT-DDW750 consists of: – Receiver • Models of area code CEL, CEK only STR-DE495P • Models of other area code STR-K750P – Front/surround speakers • Models of area code CEL, CEK only SS-MSP2 • Models [...]

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    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 5 GB g ?/1 qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wg wf wh 17 8 4 0 qa qs 5 23 6 9 List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. M – O MAIN MENU qf ( 15, 26, 27, 33, 34, 51[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 6 GB Hooking Up the Components Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to[...]

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    Hooking Up the Components HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 7 GB Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Notes on antenna hookups • 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 [...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 8 GB y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/T APE CD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R LINE L R OUTPUT A IN OUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT ç ç A A Audio component hooku[...]

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    Hooking Up the Components HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 9 GB y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/T APE CD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO IN INPUT C IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L Ç B V[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 10 GB y AM FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DIGIT AL ANTENNA MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/T APE CD OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN DVD IN COAXIAL IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT B D DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT V[...]

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    Hooking Up the Components HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 11 GB Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 12). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. Other hookups Setting the voltage selector If your recei[...]

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    12 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16 Ω MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND R R L L R R L L E e E e A A INPUT B E e A E e A E e A b Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Active sub woofer Speake[...]

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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 13 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation. Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all t[...]

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    14 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° B C C AA Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio out[...]

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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 15 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° B C C A A continued When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers. Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT-DDW750, the speaker size [...]

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    16 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 60 30 A B A B Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A on page 14). x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. C[...]

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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 17 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB continued Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual e[...]

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    18 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround speaker size ( SL SR XXXXX) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LAR[...]

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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 19 GB HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB LEVEL POWER POWER indicator Listening to the sub woofer First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer. T[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 20 GB Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player DVD MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component you s[...]

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    Basic Operations HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 21 GB Changing the display DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the componen[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 22 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. Mode Decoding Mode A.F.D. AUTO As encoded DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII MOV Dolby Pro Logic II PLII MUS Decoding the input audio signal automatically Pre[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 23 GB Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. Press To select MOVIE C.ST.EX A D C S * C.ST.EX B D C S * C.ST.EX C D C S * MUSIC HALL JAZZ CONCERT * Sound field with D C S mark u[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 24 GB Selecting a sound field (continued) x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound c[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 25 GB Understanding the multi channel surround displays STEREO D.RANGE COAX OP T MONO RDS MEMORY DIGITAL SP PRO LOGIC II aa SLEEP DTS LCR SW SL SR S LFE 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 6 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 28 – 32 for tuner op[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 26 GB qs Playback channel indicators: 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 (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the sourc[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 27 GB Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker. Surround right level (SU[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 28 GB Receiving Broadcasts bbbb 1 0 2 5 0 bbb 1 3 5 0 Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical ord[...]

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    Receiving Broadcasts HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 29 GB continued 4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequen[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 30 GB n A1 ˜ A2 ˜ ... ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ... ˜ B0 N n C0 ˜ ...C2 ˜ C1 N Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly t[...]

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    Receiving Broadcasts HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 31 GB Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Station name t Frequency t Program Type indication a) t Radio Text indication b) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 32 GB Program type Description indication TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or r[...]

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    Other Operations HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 33 GB Other Operations 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of an RDS station. Recording Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. Recording on an[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 34 GB Recording (continued) Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF Tips • Press ALT before you p[...]

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    Other Operations HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 35 GB x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. When used with media other than CD or DVD, you may experience noise. If this happens, switch to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DE[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 36 GB You can use the remote RM-PP412 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. Tip Under n[...]

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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 37 GB Remote Operations Function Button VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) DVD Receiver To watch DVD. TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver To listen t[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 38 GB Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button 1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button 0/10 to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with “D.TUNING” for direct tuning. CD player/ Select track numbers. VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10. LD player/ MD deck/ DAT dec[...]

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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 39 GB Remote Operations Function Button N VCR/ Starts play. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck X VCR/ Pauses play or record. CD player/ (Also starts recording VCD player/ with components in LD player/ record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x VCR/ Stops p[...]

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    40 GB Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver. • 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. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, pr[...]

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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 41 GB The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts diff[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 42 GB Programming the remote (continued) To control a DAT deck Maker Code(s) SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control an MD deck Maker Code(s) SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a tape deck Maker Code(s) SONY 201, 202 DENON 204, 205 KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211, 212 PIONEER 21[...]

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    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12(1) GB 43 GB To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544 GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544 NEC 503, 520, 544 PANASONI[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12(1) GB 44 GB Additional Information If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. If color irregularity is observed... Turn off the TV set once, th[...]

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    Additional Information HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12(1) GB 45 GB There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. • Check that you h[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12(1) GB 46 GB The remote does not function. • The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Check that the command mode of the remote corresponds to that of the recei[...]

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    Additional Information HT-DDW750 4-244-183-12(1) GB 47 GB Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: – Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per [...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 48 GB Specifications (continued) FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion[...]

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    Additional Information HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 49 GB Speaker section Models of area code CEL, CEK only • SS-MSP2 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP2 for center speaker Models of other area code • SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers • SS-CNP75 for center speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded Speaker units 7[...]

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    HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 50 GB Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker connecting cord, long (2) Speaker connecting cord, short (3) Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1) Coaxial digital cord (1) Foot pads (speakers) (20) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4) Remote commander (1) R6 (size -AA) batteries (2) Speakers [...]

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    Additional Information HT-DDW750 4-244-183-11(1) GB 51 GB T ables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU / and MENU +/– buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press MENU or MENU Press MENU + or MENU – to select Page repeatedly to se[...]

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    < LEVEL > FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.W. D.RANGE EFCT. BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP 1) LEVEL 2CH ST. zz A.F.D. AUTO zzzz z z DOLBY PL zzzzz z PLII MOV zzzzz z PLII MUS zzzzz z C.ST.EX A zz zzz z z C.ST.EX B zzzzz z z C.ST.EX C zzzzz z z HALL zzzz z 2) zz JAZZ zzzz z 2) zz CONCERT zzzz z 2) zz PCM 96K z 1) These parameters may not operate[...]