Sony Ht Ddw890 Operating Instructions

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Notes
 DTS Neo:6 does not work for DTS 2CH audio, the 
sound is played as 2 channel.
 Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for 
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling 
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Tip
When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby 
Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select 
decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, 
multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.
Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can...

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Types of sound field available
Sound field 
forSound field 
[Display]Effect
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A 
DCS  [C.ST.EX A]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production 
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any 
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 
DCS  [C.ST.EX B]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production 
studio. This mode is ideal for watching...

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Enjoying Surround Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema 
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS  mark use DCS 
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction 
technology for home theater developed by 
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures 
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and 
powerful sound of movie theaters at home. 
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed 
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) 
and measured data, the ideal sound field 
intended by film makers can be experienced at...

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Using only the front 
speakers and sub woofer 
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound 
from the front left/right speakers and the sub 
woofer. 
When multi channel surround formats are 
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel 
with bass frequencies being output from the 
sub woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are 
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry 
will be activated. The front channel bass 
frequencies will be output from the sub 
woofer.
Press...

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Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and 
AM antennas to the receiver (page 28).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending 
on the area code as shown in the following table. For 
details on area codes, see page 3.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to 
high; press TUNING –...

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You can enter the frequency of a station 
directly by using the numeric buttons.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to 
enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
4Press ENTER.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on 
the receiver.
Tip
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the 
direction of the AM loop antenna for...

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Tuner Operations
2Tune in the station that you 
want to preset using Automatic 
Tuning (page 55) or Direct 
Tuning (page 56).
Switch the FM reception mode, if 
necessary (page 55).
3Press MEMORY.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on 
the receiver.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. 
Perform steps 4 and 5 before 
“MEMORY” goes out.
4Press the numeric buttons to 
select a preset number.
You can also press PRESET + or 
PRESET – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you 
select...

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Using the controls on the 
receiver
1Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM 
or AM band.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select 
“PRESET T.”.
3Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly 
to select the preset station you want.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Tune in the preset station you 
want to create an index name 
for (page 57).
3Press RECEIVER.
The RECEIVER indicator lights up and 
receiver operation is activated.
4Press MENU....

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Tuner Operations
8Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
The cursor flashes and you can select a 
character. Follow the procedure given in 
“To create an index name” below.
To create an index name
1Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.
Press V/v to select a character, then press  
B/b to move the cursor to the next position.
If you made a mistake
Press B/b until the character you want to 
change flashes, then press V/v to select the 
correct character.
Tips
 You can select the character type...

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While receiving an RDS station, 
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the 
receiver.
Each time you press the button, RDS 
information on the display changes cyclically 
as follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t 
Program Type indication
a) t Radio Text 
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 
24-hour system mode) t Sound field 
currently applied
a)Type of program being broadcast.b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
 If there is an emergency announcement by 
government authorities, “ALARM”...