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- Page 1 2-662-263-32 (3) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDW880 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING 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.
- Page 3 About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW880. 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 AU only”.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...14 2: Connecting speakers...16 3a: Connecting the audio components...18 3b: Connecting the video components ...21 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... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R To remove the cover Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. - Page 6 Name Function E DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display (page 60, 64). F INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 61). G MASTER Turn to adjust the volume VOLUME level of all speakers at the...
- Page 7 About the indicators on the display SP A DIGITAL EX SP B SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel...
- Page 8 Name Function I Preset Lights up when using the station receiver to tune in radio stations indicators you have preset. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 57. J Tuner Lights up when using the indicators receiver to tune in radio stations (page 54), etc.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear panel DIGITAL DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE VIDEO 2 HDMI VIDEO IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better COAXIAL IN quality of loud jack... - Page 10 You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP013 deck or CD player, etc. (page 20). to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the Connects to a...
- Page 11 Name Function B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). SLEEP Press ALT (G) and then press SLEEP to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
- Page 12 Name Function V AV MENU Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations. Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-...
- Page 13 When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote”...
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Page 14: 1: Installing Speakers
1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). - Page 15 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
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Page 16: 2: Connecting Speakers
2: Connecting speakers DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT ASSIGNABLE HDMI VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 A Monaural audio cord (supplied) B Speaker cords (supplied) AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker... - Page 17 To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. Character on Speaker type speaker label Front left Front right Surround left Surround right Surround back * The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label.
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Page 18: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components
3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. - Page 19 Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
- Page 20 Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as tape deck, etc. Super Audio CD player/ CD player DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL A Audio cord (not supplied) MD deck/ Tape deck DVD IN...
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Page 21: 3B: Connecting The Video Components
3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. -
Page 22: Tv Monitor
Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor. -
Page 23: Dvd Player/Dvd Recorder
Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. 1 Connecting audio DVD player DIGITAL OPTICAL... -
Page 24: Connecting Video
2 Connecting video DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. -
Page 25: Hdmi Jacks
VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Notes on HDMI connections • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components. -
Page 26: Satellite Tuner
Hooking up a satellite tuner The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL... -
Page 27: Vcr
Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks Camcorder/ video game A Audio/video cord (not supplied) -
Page 28: 4: Connecting The Antennas
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes •... -
Page 29: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. -
Page 30: 6: Selecting The Speaker System
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP013 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •... -
Page 31: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. •... - Page 32 The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE.CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET. appears alternately* Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately* Speaker distance MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately* * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement.
- Page 33 Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER Appears when there are more than one warning code.
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Page 34: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. MUTING TOP MENU/ GUIDE... -
Page 35: Playback
Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER MULTI CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO MODE AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET/ TIME CH/D.SKIP TUNING MEMORY SUBTITLE ENTER > 0/10 >10/11 D.TUNING DISC CLEAR SEARCH MODE TOP MENU/ MUTING GUIDE AV MENU... - Page 36 To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. To listen to the sub woofer Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer for this operation. Press POWER. The POWER indicator lights up.
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Page 37: Listening/Watching A Component
VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music. -
Page 38: Watching A Dvd
Watching a DVD TV ?/1 AV ?/1 RM SET UP SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER MULTI CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO MODE AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET/ TUNING TIME CH/D.SKIP MEMORY SUBTITLE ENTER > 0/10 >10/11 D.TUNING DISC CLEAR SEARCH MODE... -
Page 39: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. MUTING TOP MENU/ GUIDE AV MENU MASTER DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT TV VOL TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want. -
Page 40: Overview Of The Menus
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (42) Test tone [1-LEVEL] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level... - Page 41 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO (45) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] A/V Sync [A.V. SYNC.] Naming inputs VIDEO (46) Component video assign [6-VIDEO] [COMP. V. A.] HDMI assign [HDMI A.] Naming inputs SYSTEM (47) Front speaker distance [7-SYSTEM]...
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Page 42: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”... -
Page 43: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Menu)
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”... - Page 44 Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC”...
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Page 45: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus”... -
Page 46: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. -
Page 47: Settings For The System (System Menu)
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus”... - Page 48 x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 52). • SIDE/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. •...
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Page 49: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)
Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 31). Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. - Page 50 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] PRO LOGIC II GAME [PLII GM] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE...
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Page 51: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field
Notes • This function does not work when MULTI CH IN is selected. • 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. - Page 52 Effect 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.
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Page 53: Using Only The Front Speakers And Sub Woofer (2Ch Stereo)
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. -
Page 54: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING A.F.D. MOVIE VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Press ?/1 to turn off the power. -
Page 55: Automatic Tuning
Automatic tuning VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER MULTI CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO MODE AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET/ TIME CH/D.SKIP TUNING MEMORY SUBTITLE ENTER > Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;... -
Page 56: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)
Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 57: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER MULTI CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO MODE AUDIO ANGLE... -
Page 58: Tuning To Preset Stations
Tuning to preset stations MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE DUAL MONO Numeric AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ buttons TUNING TIME MEMORY SUBTITLE ENTER > 0/10 >10/11 D.TUNING DISC CLEAR SEARCH MODE Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. -
Page 59: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”. Press the control button or control button 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 return to the previous display Press control button B. -
Page 60: Displaying Rds Information
Displaying RDS information 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 t Radio Text t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode) t Sound field... -
Page 61: Other Operations
Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. -
Page 62: Watching Hdmi Images From Other Inputs (Hdmi Assign)
Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the input you want the component video input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, VIDEO 1). In this case, select “DVD–VD1”. When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks will be a component image. -
Page 63: Naming Inputs
Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the input you want the HDMI input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, VIDEO 1). In this case, select “DVD–VD1”. When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks will be a HDMI image. -
Page 64: Changing The Display
Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. -
Page 65: Recording Using The Receiver
Recording using the receiver Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck. Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. -
Page 66: Using The Remote
Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals. - Page 67 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
- Page 68 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
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Page 69: Additional Information
To control a tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 002, 003, 004, 005 To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 307, 308, 309 To control a blu-ray disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker... -
Page 70: Dolby Pro Logic Ii
x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch 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 5.1ch surround sound. -
Page 71: Precautions
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. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. - Page 73 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.
- Page 74 There is no sound from the sub woofer. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC).
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Page 75: Error Messages
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory... -
Page 76: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, E51 (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT 90 W/ch CENTER 90 W 90 W/ch SUR BACK 90 W (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT 135 W/ch CENTER 135 W 135 W/ch... - Page 77 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
- Page 78 Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 270 × 331 × 380 mm Mass (Approx.) 8.3 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Monaural audio cord (1) Speaker cords • Long (3) • Short (3) Coaxial digital cord (1) Footpads •...
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Page 79: Index
Index Numerics 2 channel 53 2CH STEREO 53 5.1 channel 14 6.1 channel 14 AUTO CALIBRATION 31 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 49 AUTOBETICAL 56 CD player connecting 18 playback 37 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN 61 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 52 Dolby Digital 69 DTS 70 DVD player hooking up 21... - Page 80 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...