Sony HT-DDW700 Remote control, Error messages

The FM reception is poor.

•Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

AM

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

•Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

•The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

•Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

•No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 44).

•Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

There is no picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

•Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV.

Remote control

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 input on the remote.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 22) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 30).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

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Contents

Page WARNING For customers in the United States CAUTION Note to CATV system installer: About This Manual Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Tuner Operations Amplifier Operations Front panel About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander Page Page 1: Installing speakers Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the speaker stand Installing the speakers on the wall 3 Hang the speakers on the screws To connect the speakers correctly 3: Connecting the audio/video components How to hook up your components Audio input jack to be connected DigitalAnalog High quality sound Connecting audio components If you connect a DVD recorder 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Performing Auto Calibration Press AUTO CAL Error codes To rectify the error Error code and remedies Warning codes To change the settings manually Warning code and solution To turn off the test tone To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers Adjust to a suitable volume Playback the disc Turn on the receiver Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Watching a DVD 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page LEVEL menu parameters TONE menu parameters SUR menu parameters TUNER menu parameters AUDIO menu parameters SYSTEM menu parameters xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) xSUR POS (Surround speaker position) xDIMMER (Brightness of the display) Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) Press 2CH Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station 3 Press MEMORY 4 Press the numeric button to select the preset station 5 Press ENTER 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations To create an index name Naming inputs Audio input modes All inputs except the FM and AM band FM and AM band Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary xDolby Digital xDolby Pro Logic xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) xDTS Digital Surround On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If color irregularity is observed again If howling occurs On cleaning Page Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Page Page Index Numerics