Operating Instructions

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2-342-216-91(1)

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

HT-DDW670T

GB01COV_HT-DDW670T-U.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 22, 2005 3:09 PM

Summary of content (44 pages)

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masterpage:Right lename[E:\SEM_Janet\DATA_DDW670T\J9050851_2342216911DDW670T_US\2342216911\G B01COV_HT-DDW670T-U.fm] GB01COV_HT-DDW670T-U.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 22, 2005 3:09 PM 2-342-216-91(1) Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
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