Sony Ht Ddw890 Operating Instructions

							©2007 Sony Corporation
2-898-634-13(1)
Home Theatre 
System
Operating Instructions
HT-DDW890
 
						

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, 
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the 
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Install this system so that the power cord can be 
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the 
event of trouble.
Don’t throw away batteries with 
general house waste; dispose of 
them correctly as chemical waste.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic 
Equipment (Applicable in the European 
Union and other European countries 
with separate collection systems)
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this product 
shall not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over 
to the applicable collection point for 
the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. By ensuring this 
product is disposed of correctly, you 
will help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and 
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About This Manual
 The instructions in this manual are for model  
HT-DDW890. In this manual, models of area code 
CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated 
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly 
indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area 
code CEL only”.
The HT-DDW890 consists of:
 Receiver STR-K890
 Speaker system
– Front speakers SS-MSP890
– Center speaker SS-CNP890
– Surround/surround back speakers SS-SRP890
– Sub woofer SA-WP890
 The instructions in this manual describe the 
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use 
the controls on the receiver if they have the same 
or similar names as those on the remote.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro 
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround 
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS-ES   Neo:6” are registered 
trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark 
of DTS, Inc.This receiver incorporates High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface (HDMI
TM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Note for the supplied remote
(RM-AAP017)
The AUX button on the remote is not available 
for receiver operation.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is 
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel 
(see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area 
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, 
“Models of area code AA only”.
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
Area code
 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts...................5
1: Installing speakers ................................... 15
2: Connecting speakers ................................ 17
3a: Connecting the audio components......... 19
3b: Connecting the video components ........ 20
4: Connecting the antennas.......................... 28
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....29
6: Selecting the speaker system ................... 30
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................31
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and 
balance (TEST TONE) ...........................34
Playback
Selecting a component................................. 35
Listening/Watching a component ................37
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus...........................39
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)............. 42
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ............... 43
Settings for the surround sound 
(SUR menu) ............................................ 43
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)......... 45
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)......... 45
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) ......... 46
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ... 47
Calibrating the appropriate settings 
automatically (A. CAL menu) ................49
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround 
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) ....... 49
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 51
Using only the front speakers and sub 
woofer (2CH STEREO) ......................... 54
Resetting sound fields to the initial 
settings ................................................... 54
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 55
Presetting radio stations .............................. 56
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 59
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog 
audio (INPUT MODE) .......................... 61
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT) ............................................ 61
Naming inputs ............................................. 64
Changing the display .................................. 64
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 65
Recording using the receiver....................... 65
Using the Remote
Programming the remote ............................ 66
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 71
Precautions .................................................. 73
Troubleshooting .......................................... 74
Specifications .............................................. 78
Index ............................................. Back cover
 
						

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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
.
Getting Started
Receiver
?/1
AUTO CAL MICSPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
PHONES
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L  AUDIO   RMEMORY/
ENTERTUNING 
MODETUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
AUTO CAL MUTING DISPLAY INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTORMASTER VOLUME
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Name Function
A ?/1 
(on/standby)Press to turn the receiver on 
or off (page 29, 37, 38, 54).
BSPEAKERS 
(OFF/A/B/A+B)Press to select the speaker 
system (page 30).
CDisplayThe current status of the 
selected component or a list 
of selectable items appears 
here (page 7). 
DRemote sensorReceives signals from 
remote commander.
EDISPLAYPress to select information 
displayed on the display 
(page 60, 64).
Name Function
FINPUT MODEPress to select the input 
mode when the same 
components are connected 
to both digital and analog 
jacks (page 61).
GMASTER 
VOLUMETurn to adjust the volume 
level of all speakers at the 
same time (page 35, 36, 37, 
38).
HMUTINGPress to mute the sound 
(page 36).
IAUTO CALPress to activate the Auto 
Calibration function (page 
32).
JINPUT 
SELECTORTurn to select the input 
source to playback (page 
35).
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Name Function
K2CHPress to select a sound field 
(page 49, 51, 54).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LTUNING +/–Press to scan a station (page 
55, 58).
MTUNING MODEPress to select the tuning 
mode (page 55, 58).
NMEMORY/
ENTERPress to store a station or 
enter the selection when 
selecting the settings (page 
29).
OVIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE AV 
IN jacksConnects to a camcorder or 
video game (page 27, 36).
PAUTO CAL MIC 
jackConnects to the supplied 
optimizer microphone for 
the Auto Calibration 
function (page 31).
QPHONES jackConnects to a headphone 
(page 75).
 
						

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Getting Started
About the indicators on the display
SWLFESP A
SP B
LC
SL S;D EX;PL IIx;PL OPT DTS -ES 96/24MEMORYRDS ST
MONO D.RANGE COAX NEO:6
SB
R
SR
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Name Function
ASWLights up when the audio signal 
is output from the SUB 
WOOFER jack.
BLFELights up when the disc being 
played back contains an LFE 
(Low Frequency Effect) 
channel and the LFE channel 
signal is actually being 
reproduced.
CSP A/SP BLights up according to the 
speaker system used (page 30). 
However, these indicators do 
not light up if the speaker output 
is turned off or if a headphone is 
connected.
D; D (EX)Lights up when the receiver is 
decoding Dolby Digital signals.  
“; D EX” lights up when the 
receiver is decoding Dolby 
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital 
format disc, be sure that you 
have made digital connections 
and that INPUT MODE is not 
set to “ANALOG” (page 61).
E; PL II (x)Lights up when the Pro Logic II 
Movie/Music/Game decoder is 
activated. 
“; PL IIx” lights up when the 
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding 
does not function for DTS 
format signals or for signals 
with a sampling frequency of 
more than 48 kHz.
Name Function
F; PLLights up when the receiver 
applies Pro Logic processing to 
2 channel signals in order to 
output the center and surround 
channel signals.
GOPTLights up when VIDEO 2 input 
is selected. However, 
“UNLOCK” appears on the 
display if no digital signal is 
input through the OPTICAL 
jack. 
“OPT” also lights up when SAT 
input is selected if
– INPUT MODE is set to 
“AUTO IN” and the source 
signal is a digital signal being 
input through the OPTICAL 
jack.
– INPUT MODE is set to “OPT 
IN” (page 61).
HDTS (-ES)/
(96/24)Lights up when the receiver is 
decoding DTS signals. 
“DTS-ES” lights up when the 
receiver is decoding DTS-ES 
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when the 
receiver is decoding DTS 96 
kHz/24 bit signals. 
Note
When playing a DTS format 
disc, be sure that you have made 
digital connections and that 
INPUT MODE is not set to 
“ANALOG” (page 61).
IMEMORYLights up when a memory 
function, such as Preset 
Memory (page 56), etc., is 
activated.
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Name Function
JTu n e r  
indicatorsLights up when using the 
receiver to tune in radio stations 
(page 55), etc.
KPreset 
station 
indicatorsLights up when using the 
receiver to tune in preset radio 
stations. For details on 
presetting radio stations, see 
page 56.
LD.RANGELights up when dynamic range 
compression is activated (page 
40).
MNEO:6Lights up when DTS Neo:6 
Cinema/Music decoder is 
activated (page 50).
NCOAXLights up when INPUT MODE 
is set to “AUTO IN” and the 
source signal is a digital signal 
being input through the 
COAXIAL jack, or when 
INPUT MODE is set to “COAX 
IN” (page 61).
OPlayback 
channel 
indicators 
 
 
 
L 
R 
C 
SL 
SR 
S 
 
 
SBThe letters (L, C, R, etc.) 
indicate the channels being 
played back. The boxes around 
the letters vary to show how the 
receiver downmixes the source 
sound. 
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the 
surround components obtained 
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back (the surround 
back components obtained by 
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
LCR
SL SR
 
						

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Getting Started
Rear panel
12
34 5 6
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2/
BD INAM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUTSAT IN
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
R
L
RL
RSUB
WOOFER
MONITORCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
SPEAKERSFRONT B
FRONT A
L
L R
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN 
jacksConnects to a DVD 
player, etc. The 
COAXIAL jack 
provides a better 
quality of loud 
sound (page 24, 
26). COAXIAL IN 
jacks
HDMI IN/ 
OUT jacks*Connects to a DVD 
player, or a Blu-ray 
disc player. The 
image and the 
sound are output to 
a TV or a projector 
(page 21).
DMPORT 
jackConnects to a 
DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter 
(page 62).
BCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
COMPONENT 
VIDEO 
INPUT/
OUTPUT 
jacks*Connects to a DVD 
player, TV, 
satellite tuner, etc. 
You can enjoy high 
quality image 
(page 23–26).Green
Blue
Red
CSPEAKERS section
Connects to 
speakers (page 17).
Connects to sub 
woofer (page 17).
DVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT 
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacksConnects to the 
video and audio 
jacks of a VCR, 
DVD player, etc. 
(page 23–27).
VIDEO IN/
OUT jacks*
EAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacksConnects to a 
Super Audio CD 
player, CD 
recorder, etc. (page 
19, 23).
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
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* You can watch the selected input image when you 
connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack 
to a TV (page 23).
You can use the supplied remote to operate the 
receiver and to control the Sony audio/video 
components that the remote is assigned to 
operate. 
You can also program the remote to control 
non-Sony audio/video components. For 
details, see “Programming the remote” (page 
66).
RM-AAP017
FANTENNA section
FM 
ANTENNA 
jackConnects to the 
FM wire antenna 
supplied with this 
receiver (page 28).
AM 
ANTENNA 
terminalsConnects to the 
AM loop antenna 
supplied with this 
receiver (page 28).
Remote commander
SYSTEM STANDBY
TUNING –
DISC SKIP
MUTING
TOP MENU MENU F1
TV INPUT WIDEF2 TV VOL
MASTER VOLTV CH
PRESETTUNING +
GUIDEDISPLAY
RETURN/
EXITOPTIONS
TOOLS
REPLAY ADVANCE
TV
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
SAT TV TUNER
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
SLEEP
FM MODE D. TUNING
SA-CD/CD
AUX DMPORT RECEIVERRM SET UP
?/1
MEMORY
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MENU
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