Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... warranty service. Proof of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in exchange for defective parts for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
... warranty service. Proof of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in exchange for defective parts for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
Operating Instructions
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...CAL menu 49 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 49 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 51 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 54 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 54 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 55 Presetting radio stations 56 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 59 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 60 Naming inputs 63 Changing the display 63 Using the Sleep Timer 64 Recording using the receiver 64 Using the Remote Programming...
...CAL menu 49 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 49 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 51 Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO 54 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 54 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 55 Presetting radio stations 56 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 59 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 60 Naming inputs 63 Changing the display 63 Using the Sleep Timer 64 Recording using the receiver 64 Using the Remote Programming...
Operating Instructions
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.../ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. qa q; 98 Name F INPUT MODE G MASTER VOLUME H MUTING I AUTO CAL J INPUT SELECTOR Function Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to mute the sound (page 36). Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 59). continued 5US Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) C Display D Remote sensor E DISPLAY Function Press to select information displayed on or off (page 29, 38, 39, 54). Receives signals from remote commander. Turn to select the input source to adjust the volume level...
.../ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. qa q; 98 Name F INPUT MODE G MASTER VOLUME H MUTING I AUTO CAL J INPUT SELECTOR Function Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to mute the sound (page 36). Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 59). continued 5US Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) C Display D Remote sensor E DISPLAY Function Press to select information displayed on or off (page 29, 38, 39, 54). Receives signals from remote commander. Turn to select the input source to adjust the volume level...
Operating Instructions
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... surround channel signals. Name G OPT H DTS I MEMORY J Tuner indicators K Preset station indicators Function Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is set to the speaker system used (page 30). INPUT MODE is activated. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected. Lights up when VIDEO 2 input is not set to "OPT IN" (page 59). PL Function Lights up when the receiver is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. Lights...
... surround channel signals. Name G OPT H DTS I MEMORY J Tuner indicators K Preset station indicators Function Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is set to the speaker system used (page 30). INPUT MODE is activated. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected. Lights up when VIDEO 2 input is not set to "OPT IN" (page 59). PL Function Lights up when the receiver is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. Lights...
Operating Instructions
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... Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the (on/standby) audio/video components that the remote is programmed to control non-Sony components following the steps in tuner AUX Not assigned DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Name D RECEIVER E D.TUNING F AUTO CAL G Numeric buttons (number 5a)) H ENTER MEMORY I DISPLAY Function Press to store a station during tuner operation. select channel numbers of Sony TV, press TV (wj) and then press ENTER. To enter the value of the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX, DVD...
... Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the (on/standby) audio/video components that the remote is programmed to control non-Sony components following the steps in tuner AUX Not assigned DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Name D RECEIVER E D.TUNING F AUTO CAL G Numeric buttons (number 5a)) H ENTER MEMORY I DISPLAY Function Press to store a station during tuner operation. select channel numbers of Sony TV, press TV (wj) and then press ENTER. To enter the value of the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX, DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. It also activate the DISPLAY (I), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (T), (U), and V/v/B/b (U) buttons to perform menu operations for receiver operation. 14US b)This button is intended to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, TV CH +, PRESET + and H buttons have tactile dots. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • The AUX button on the remote is not available for Sony...
... the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. It also activate the DISPLAY (I), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (T), (U), and V/v/B/b (U) buttons to perform menu operations for receiver operation. 14US b)This button is intended to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, TV CH +, PRESET + and H buttons have tactile dots. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • The AUX button on the remote is not available for Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 28). If the power supply of a playback component are being output to the illustration that follows. INPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver HDMI OUT, MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D.
... the receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 28). If the power supply of a playback component are being output to the illustration that follows. INPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver HDMI OUT, MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D.
Operating Instructions
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... receiver's display. If you connect a Blu-ray disc player • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that it can use the button to control your Bluray disc player. Check the setup of each connected component for details. Notes on HDMI connections • This receiver may be output from the VIDEO OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component if the image is transmitted. • Audio signals (sampling frequency...
... receiver's display. If you connect a Blu-ray disc player • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that it can use the button to control your Bluray disc player. Check the setup of each connected component for details. Notes on HDMI connections • This receiver may be output from the VIDEO OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks. • Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component if the image is transmitted. • Audio signals (sampling frequency...
Operating Instructions
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...; Check the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Notes • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are any obstacles from the measurement area to off. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 34). Remove any obstacles in...
...; Check the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Notes • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are any obstacles from the measurement area to off. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)" (page 34). Remove any obstacles in...
Operating Instructions
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... code as the Auto Calibration function will appear on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 32). ERROR 20 Front speakers Check the front are detected. The RECEIVER indicator lights up and receiver operation is detected. microphone. Error code Explanation Remedy ERROR 21 Only one error code. Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)b) t PUSH t blank display...
... code as the Auto Calibration function will appear on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 32). ERROR 20 Front speakers Check the front are detected. The RECEIVER indicator lights up and receiver operation is detected. microphone. Error code Explanation Remedy ERROR 21 Only one error code. Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)b) t PUSH t blank display...
Operating Instructions
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... MODE D.TUNING AUTO CAL MUTING 123 456 7 - /- - Selected input Components that can also use MASTER VOLUME on the display. Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 AUX DMPORT RECEIVER 2CH A.F.D. You can [Display] be canceled when you want. The muting function will be played back VIDEO 1 [VIDEO 1] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Blu-ray disc player, etc., [VIDEO 2/BD]* connected to the VIDEO 2/BD jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3/ PORTABLE AV]* Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO...
... MODE D.TUNING AUTO CAL MUTING 123 456 7 - /- - Selected input Components that can also use MASTER VOLUME on the display. Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 AUX DMPORT RECEIVER 2CH A.F.D. You can [Display] be canceled when you want. The muting function will be played back VIDEO 1 [VIDEO 1] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Blu-ray disc player, etc., [VIDEO 2/BD]* connected to the VIDEO 2/BD jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3/ PORTABLE AV]* Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD player is displayed. 5 Set up properly. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on the receiver to the DVD player via a digital connection. - TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE 2 3 7 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD is set up the DVD player...
...DVD player is displayed. 5 Set up properly. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Turn on the receiver to the DVD player via a digital connection. - TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE 2 3 7 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD is set up the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... IN] Front speakers distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to the page in the parentheses. between front speaker distance and 15 feet (1 foot step) A. PRI.] Settings DEC. CAL [8-A. PCM for : VIDEO 2, SAT; between front speaker distance and 5 feet (1 foot step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. Initial setting DEC. SIDE/LO 0% dim A.CAL NO 42US Menu [Display] AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 45) Parameters [Display] Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC...
... IN] Front speakers distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to the page in the parentheses. between front speaker distance and 15 feet (1 foot step) A. PRI.] Settings DEC. CAL [8-A. PCM for : VIDEO 2, SAT; between front speaker distance and 5 feet (1 foot step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. Initial setting DEC. SIDE/LO 0% dim A.CAL NO 42US Menu [Display] AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 45) Parameters [Display] Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC...
Operating Instructions
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... inputs) Lets you use a sound field selected with video output) • A.V.SYNC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use the VIDEO menu to assign the composite video input to DMPORT input and to DMPORT input so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is not delayed. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub...
... inputs) Lets you use a sound field selected with video output) • A.V.SYNC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use the VIDEO menu to assign the composite video input to DMPORT input and to DMPORT input so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is not delayed. Settings for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub...
Operating Instructions
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.... If programming is unsuccessful, check the following to reset the remote to factory settings. To clear the memory of the input buttons on this remote may be available when used with your component will not respond to some or all of the codes. • All of the remote To clear all programmes, do the following : • If the indicator does not light up...
.... If programming is unsuccessful, check the following to reset the remote to factory settings. To clear the memory of the input buttons on this remote may be available when used with your component will not respond to some or all of the codes. • All of the remote To clear all programmes, do the following : • If the indicator does not light up...
Operating Instructions
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... during operation, this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the receiver. • The unit is expressed as HDMI equipped TVs, in 4 channel surround sound. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by DTS, Inc. When reproduced, audio is the most common audio processing method for theaters developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that supports both video and audio on...
... during operation, this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the receiver. • The unit is expressed as HDMI equipped TVs, in 4 channel surround sound. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by DTS, Inc. When reproduced, audio is the most common audio processing method for theaters developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that supports both video and audio on...
Operating Instructions
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... SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/ A+B) is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that all components are output from analog 2 channel sources. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to "ANALOG" (page 59). Troubleshooting If you experience any sound. • Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Audio There is no sound, no sound from a specific component...
... SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/ A+B) is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that all components are output from analog 2 channel sources. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to "ANALOG" (page 59). Troubleshooting If you experience any sound. • Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Audio There is no sound, no sound from a specific component...
Operating Instructions
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...; Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • The AUX button on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECT Irregular current is a malfunction, the display shows a message. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. If you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 33) to "DEC. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength...
...; Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • The AUX button on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECT Irregular current is a malfunction, the display shows a message. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. If you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 33) to "DEC. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength...
Operating Instructions
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... channel CENTER:140 W SURROUND:140 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. Inputs Analog Digital (Coaxial) Outputs (Analog) AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER Tone Gain levels Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Impedance: 75 ohms Voltage: 800 mV/ 10 kohms Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm ±6 dB, 1 dB step Depending on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. However, note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may...
... channel CENTER:140 W SURROUND:140 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. Inputs Analog Digital (Coaxial) Outputs (Analog) AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER Tone Gain levels Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Impedance: 75 ohms Voltage: 800 mV/ 10 kohms Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm ±6 dB, 1 dB step Depending on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. However, note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may...
Marketing Specifications
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... Video Input(s): 4 (3 Rear/1 Front) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): Yes Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): Yes Analog Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear) Digital Media Port (Input): 1 (Rear) Power Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in part without notice. HT-DDW990 Component Home Theater System Features Video DVD Playback: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 VCD Playback: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Progressive Scan: Yes Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology: Yes DVD (VR Mode...
... Video Input(s): 4 (3 Rear/1 Front) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): Yes Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): Yes Analog Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear) Digital Media Port (Input): 1 (Rear) Power Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in part without notice. HT-DDW990 Component Home Theater System Features Video DVD Playback: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 VCD Playback: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Progressive Scan: Yes Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology: Yes DVD (VR Mode...