Sony HT-DDW900 8

Name	Function
NSLEEP	Lights up when the sleep timer
	is activated (page 60).

OPlayback The letters (L, C, R, etc.)

channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around

the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source

sound.

LFront Left

RFront Right

CCenter (monaural)

SL	Surround Left
SR	Surround Right

SSurround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

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Contents

Page Page About This Manual Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents Description and location of parts Page About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander Page Page Page 1: Installing speakers 2: Connecting speakers To connect the speakers correctly 3a: Connecting the audio components Page Connecting components with analog audio jacks 3b: Connecting the video components Hooking up a TV monitor Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder 1Connecting audio 2Connecting video If you connect a DVD recorder Hooking up components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections Hooking up a satellite tuner Page 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Selecting the speaker system 7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Error and warning codes Error codes To rectify the error Error code and remedies Warning codes To change the settings manually Warning code and solution 8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance Selecting a component To avoid damaging your speakers To listen to the sub woofer Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD Navigating through menus Overview of the menus Page Adjusting the level Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround sound Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio Settings for the video Settings for the system Page 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) Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio If you cannot tune in a station Automatic tuning Using the controls on the receiver In case of poor FM stereo reception Direct tuning Presetting radio stations Naming preset stations Switching the audio input mode Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) Assignable inputs for component video input Watching HDMI images from other inputs Naming inputs Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver Programming the remote To cancel programming To activate the input after programming If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: To clear the memory of the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner To control a hard disc recorder Glossary Precautions Troubleshooting Page 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 Specifications Page Page Index