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- Page 1 4-132-320-13(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-DDW5500 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
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Page 3: About This Manual
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-DDW5500. In this manual, models of area code SP is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code MX only”. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Description and location of parts...5 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers ...14 2: Connecting the speakers and subwoofers...16 3: Connecting the TV ...19 4a: Connecting the audio components...20 4b: Connecting the video components ...21 5: Connecting the antennas...28 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...29 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically... -
Page 5: Description And Location Of Parts
Description and location of parts Front panel Receiver INPUT SELECTOR PHONES Power amplifier MOVIE MUSIC GAME MULTI STEREO NIGHT MODE A.F.D. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 2 IN AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R ILLUMINATION continued... - Page 6 Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 30, 37, 38, 55, 64). B INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to play back (page 35, 37, 38, 61, 63). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7).
- Page 7 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
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Page 8: Dolby Digital
Name Function H DTS(-ES) Light up when DTS or DTS-ES indicators signals are input. 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 96/24 (96 kHz/ 24 bit) signals. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear panel Receiver CONNECT TO DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO DVD IN BD IN HDMI VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN BD IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 Power amplifier A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section... -
Page 10: Component Video Input
C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) VIDEO IN/ Yellow OUT* jacks D SYSTEM CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT section SYSTEM SYSTEM CONTROL CONTROL OUT jack DC5V 50mA MAX SYSTEM CONTROL IN jack SYSTEM CONTROL E SPEAKERS section F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) -
Page 11: Auto Cal
Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (N) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. If you press ?/1 (B) at the... - Page 12 Name Function H AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and menu operations. I ENTER Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner.
- Page 13 DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (N) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV. S -/-- Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system. Example of a 6 channel speaker with 2 subwoofer system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker GSubwoofer... - 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 The Speakers And Subwoofers
2: Connecting the speakers and subwoofers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Connecting the speakers The following illustration shows how to connect to the speakers. ANTENNA VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ONLY FOR TA-KMSW500 ONLY FOR TA-KMSW500 SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL DC5V... - 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 subwoofers do not have any character on the speaker label.
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Page 18: Connecting The Subwoofers
Connecting the subwoofers The following illustration shows how to connect to the subwoofers. CONNECT TO DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO DVD IN OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT SA-CD/CD/CD-R A Monaural audio cord (supplied) B System control cable (supplied) C Speaker cord (supplied) ASubwoofer... -
Page 19: 3: Connecting The Tv
SA-CD/CD/CD-R A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cords. -
Page 20: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components
Note Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. -
Page 21: 4B: Connecting The Video Components
4b: 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: Hdmi Jacks
0.7A MAX DMPORT SA-CD/CD/CD-R A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (supplied) The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via an HDMI jack. - Page 23 Notes on HDMI connections • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver.
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Page 24: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. DVD player Audio signals CONNECT TO DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO... -
Page 25: Connecting A Satellite Tuner
Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Video signals... - Page 26 Connecting components with analog video and audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals CONNECT TO DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO DVD IN BD IN HDMI VIDEO...
- Page 27 Notes • 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. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display.
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Page 28: 5: Connecting The Antennas
5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. CONNECT TO DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO DVD IN BD IN HDMI OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN BD IN MONITOR... -
Page 29: 6: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver and power amplifier 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 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
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Page 31: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as: • Checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjusting the speaker level. • Measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically. - Page 32 Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 DMPORT SLEEP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Input buttons SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE AUTO CAL D.TUNING MEMORY AMP MENU >10/ -/-- 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH – PRESET –...
- Page 33 Error and warning codes When error codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER...
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Page 34: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
Warning Explanation and solution code WARN. 63 The surround left speaker level is out of range. Reposition your surround left speaker. WARN. 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range. Reposition your surround right speaker. WARN. 65 The surround back speaker level is out of range. -
Page 35: Playback
Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Subwoofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each... -
Page 36: Naming Inputs
Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back DVD player, etc., [DVD] connected to DVD jack Satellite tuner, etc., [SAT] connected to the SAT jack TV, etc. connected to TV [TV] jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD [SA-CD/CD/ player, etc., connected to CD-R]* the SA-CD/CD/CD-R jack TUNER... -
Page 37: Listening/Watching A Component
> TUNING – TUNING + FM MODE 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/Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY AMP MENU -/-- 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME...
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Page 39: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY AMP MENU -/-- 0/10 ENTER CLEAR TOOLS/ DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL V/v/B/b, RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH –... -
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 Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] (page 42) Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]... - Page 41 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital broadcast language [5-AUDIO] selection (page 45) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Switching the audio input mode [IN MODE] Night mode [NIGHT.MODE] VIDEO DIGITAL MEDIA PORT [6-VIDEO] video assign (page 46) [DMPORT V.] SYSTEM 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. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the 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 IN MODE (Switching the audio input mode) Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs. For details, see “Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE)” (page 59). x NIGHT.MODE Lets you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels. -
Page 47: Settings For The System (System Menu)
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the 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 SW PHASE (Subwoofer phase polarity) Lets you set the subwoofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select “NORMAL”. • REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the subwoofer, and the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer, setting the phase polarity to “REVERSE”...
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Page 49: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. -
Page 50: Enjoying Surround Sound
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. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/CD TUNER... - Page 51 Types of A.F.D. mode A.F.D. mode Multi channel [Display] audio after decoding A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting [A.F.D. AUTO] automatically) PRO LOGIC 4 channel [DOLBY PL] PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel [PLII MS] PRO LOGIC II GAME 5 channel [PLII GM]...
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Page 52: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field
Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. - Page 53 • Sound fields with D C S mark use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 65). 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 54: Using Only The Front Speakers And Subwoofers (2Ch Stereo)
Using only the front speakers and subwoofers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and the subwoofers. When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the subwoofers. -
Page 55: 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. INPUT SELECTOR NIGHT MODE A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC GAME MULTI STEREO PHONES A.F.D. Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down A.F.D., press ?/1. -
Page 56: Direct Tuning
Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning) Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. -
Page 57: Presetting Radio Stations
Press V/v repeatedly to select the AM tuning scale you want. Note All AM preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. 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. -
Page 58: Naming Preset Stations
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. If “MEM” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. -
Page 59: Other Operations
Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Press the input button. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. -
Page 60: Connecting The Digital Media Port Adapter
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. - Page 61 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
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Page 62: Changing The Display
Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied FM and AM band... -
Page 63: Recording Using The Receiver
Recording using the receiver You can record from an audio/video component using the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Recording onto a CD-R You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder. -
Page 64: Using The Remote
Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1) Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. -
Page 65: Additional Information
C are combined and transmitted together. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 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”... -
Page 66: Dolby Pro Logic Iix
x Dolby 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 (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). -
Page 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 70 There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not connected correctly. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component.
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Page 71: Error Messages
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 72: Specifications
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... - Page 73 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 Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/ 50 kohms Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms Outputs (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 800 mV/ 10 kohms...
- Page 74 Speaker section • Front speaker (SS-MSP7500) Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm, cone type × 2 Tweeter: 25 mm, horn type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 325 × 980 × 340 mm (with foot) Mass (Approx.) 13.5 kg...
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Page 75: Index
Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 54 6.1 channel 14 AUTO CALIBRATION 31 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 50 Blu-ray disc player connecting 22 playback 38 CD player connecting 20 playback 37 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 65 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 60 input 35 video assign 61 Dolby Digital 65 DTS 66... - Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...