Sony HT-DDW990 Tuner, Error messages, Remote commander

Tuner

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 56).

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

Remote commander

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.

•The AUX button on the remote are not available for receiver operation.

•When you operate a programmed non- Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component.

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 33) to solve the problem.

	DEC. EROR	Additional
	DEC. EROR
	Appears when a signal the receiver cannot
	decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.
	PRI.” in the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC.	Information
	PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 42).	Information
	PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 42).

	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 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