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MDR-HW700DS

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DP-HW700 Processor

Functions of buttons, indicators, and other parts on the processor are explained here.

Rear

  1. HDMI IN jacks (IN 1/IN 2/IN 3)

These jacks input HDMI signals.

  1. HDMI OUT jack

Outputs HDMI signals. This jack is compatible with ARC (Audio Return Channel) [Details].

  1. TV (OPT) IN/OUT (THROUGH) jacks

Inputs or outputs optical digital audio signals.

  1. LINE IN (L/R) jacks

These jacks input analog audio signals.

  1. DC IN 12V jack

Connect the AC adaptor supplied to this jack.

Top

  1. / (power) button (power on [Details]/standby [Details]/power off [Details])

The processor turns on or enters standby mode alternately as you press the button. Hold the button down for 3 seconds or longer to turn off the processor completely (power off).

  1. INPUT button

Allows you to select an input. [Details]

  1. EFFECT/ button

Allows you to select a sound field. [Details]
Allows you to select one of the items below the current item () on the menu. [Details]

  1. MATRIX/ button

Allows you to select a matrix decoder*. [Details]
Allows you to select one of the items above the current item () on the menu. [Details]
* You can select a matrix decoder when the sound field mode is “CINEMA” or “GAME.” The matrix decoder function expands an audio input signal format up to 9.1-channel surround format.

  1. COMPRESSION/MENU/ENTER button

Allows you to select a dynamic range. [Details]
Hold this button down for about 2 seconds to display the menu on the screen of a TV connected to the processor. When you are using the menu, press this button to enter the selection. [Details]

Front

  1. COMPRESSION indicator

The indicator lights up when the compression function is set to on. [Details]

  1. MATRIX indicators

The indicator of the matrix decoder selected lights up (or flashes). [Details]

  1. EFFECT indicators

The indicator of the sound field mode selected lights up. [Details]

  1. INPUT indicators

The indicator of the input selected lights up.

  1. 2CH/Multi CH indicators

2CH or Multi CH lights up according to the input signal (stereo or multi-channel).

  1. Power indicator

This indicator lights up in green when the power is turned on, in orange in standby mode, and goes off when the power is turned off.

Left

  1. CONTROL FOR HDMI switch

Set this switch to accommodate the type of HDMI devices you want to connect to the processor.
Notes

  • The Control for HDMI function is disabled in the default setting. To use the Control for HDMI function, set [Control for HDMI] to [On] on the menu of the processor. [Details]

  • Changing the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch position is not effected when the processor is on. Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch.

  1. WIRELESS BAND switch [Details]

Selects the frequency band you want to use. When you select AUTO, an optimum frequency band is selected automatically (default setting).
Note

  • Make sure that you select 2.4 GHz when you use the processor outdoors.

  1. ATT (LINE IN) switch

Set this switch to “0dB” if the volume is too low for analog output. [Details]


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