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Sony HT-DDW990 Glossary, To control a PSX, To control a tuner, To control a DVD/VHS COMBO, To control a DVD/HDD COMBO, To control a Blu-raydisc recorder

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Glossary

xComponent video

A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color - coded green, blue and red.

xComposite video

A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together.

xDolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

xDolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound.

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Contents

Page Page About This Manual Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents Getting Started Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Tuner Operations Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel Page About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander RM-AAP017 Page Page Page Page 1: Installing speakers Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on a flat surface Installing the speakers on the speaker stand Installing the speakers on the wall 2: Connecting speakers To connect the speakers correctly 3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD player or CD recorder 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components Video input/output jack to be connected Component to be connected Connecting components with HDMI jacks If you connect a Blu-raydisc player Notes on HDMI connections Notes on digital audio signals connection Connecting a TV Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-topbox Page 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote Inserting batteries into the remote 6:Selecting the speaker system To turn off the speaker output 7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically Performing Auto Calibration After you have finished Error and warning codes Error codes To rectify the error Error codes and remedies Warning codes 8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance When a test tone is not output from the speakers Selecting a component To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers To listen to the sub woofer Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Watching a DVD Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) VIDEO menu parameters Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) SYSTEM menu parameters 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 Automatic tuning Using the controls on the receiver In case of poor FM stereo reception Direct tuning If you cannot tune in a station Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 3,5 Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations Switching between digital and analog audio Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Naming inputs Changing the display All inputs except the FM and AM band FM and AM band Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver Recording onto a CD-R Recording onto a recording media Programming the remote If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: To clear the memory of the remote To program the remote to control a TV To cancel programming To activate the input after programming To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a DVD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV To control a satellite tuner To control a cable box To control a tuner To control a Blu-raydisc recorder To control a PSX To control a DVD/VHS COMBO To control a DVD/HDD COMBO Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Audio Video Tuner Remote commander 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 AUDIO POWER Page Page Index Numerics