Sony Ht Ddw890 Operating Instructions

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To control a tuner
To control a Blu-ray disc 
recorder
To control a PSX
To control a DVD/VHS COMBO
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO
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...

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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.
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) 
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby 
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby 
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 
7.1 channel...

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Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the 
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On power sources
 Before operating the receiver, check that the 
operating voltage is identical with your local 
power supply. 
The operating voltage is indicated on the 
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it...

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If color irregularity is observed 
again...
Place the speaker further away from the TV 
set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the 
volume on the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, 
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your receiver, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer....

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There is no sound from one of the front 
speakers.
 Connect a pair of headphones to the 
PHONES jack to verify that sound is 
output from the headphones. If only one 
channel is output from the headphones, the 
component may not be connected to the 
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords 
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the 
receiver and the component. If both 
channels are output from the headphones, 
the front speaker may not be connected to...

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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel 
sound is not reproduced.
 Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 
format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc., to 
the digital input jacks of this receiver, 
check the audio setting (the settings for the 
audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be carried out.
 Check that the components are connected 
correctly.
 Select the source component using the 
input buttons (page 35).
Video
There is no picture...

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RDS does not work.
 Make sure that you are tuned to an FM 
RDS station.
 Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want 
does not appear.
 Contact the radio station and find out 
whether they actually provide the service 
in question. If so, the service may be 
temporarily out of order.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
 Point the remote at the remote sensor on 
the receiver.
 Remove any obstacles in the path between 
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Specifications
Amplifier section
Power Output1)
Models of area code CEL, CEK
Stereo mode (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
90 W + 90 W
Surround mode
2) (reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 
THD 10%)
RMS output
FRONT:135 W 
per channel
CENTER:135 W
SURROUND:135 W 
per channel
SURROUND BACK: 
135 W
1)Measured under the following conditions:
2)Reference power output for front, center, surround 
and surround back speakers. Depending on the 
sound field settings and the source, there may be 
no sound output.
Inputs...

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Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 310 mm 
including projecting parts 
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 7.6 kg
Speaker section
 Front speakers (SS-MSP890)
 Center speaker (SS-CNP890)
 Surround/surround back speakers 
(SS-SRP890)
Front/center speakers  
Full range, magnetically 
shielded
Surround/surround back speakers
Full range
Speaker units 80 mm cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated Impedance 6 ohms
Dimension (width/height/depth)...

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Index
Numerics
2CH STEREO  54
5.1 channel  15
6.1 channel  15
A
AUTO CALIBRATION  31
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
(A.F.D.)  49
B
Blu-ray disc player
connecting  21
C
CD player
connecting  19
playback  37
CD recorder
connecting  19
D
Digital Cinema Sound 
(DCS)  53
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
connecting  62
input  35
video assign  63
Dolby Digital  71
DTS  72
DVD player
connecting  24
playback  38
DVD recorder
connecting  25
E
Error messages  77
H
HDMI
connecting  21
I
Initial...