Sony SDP-E800 operating instructions Troubleshooting, 19GB

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the processor, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

/Press MUTING if “MUTING” appears in the display.

/Make sure you select the correct component on the processor.

/Make sure you select the correct input on your multichannel amplifier.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

/Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

/Place your TV away from the audio components.

/The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

/Make sure the rear speaker size parameter in the SP. SETUP menu is set to either small or large (see page 8).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 9).

/Make sure you turned on the surround mode (see page 12).

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

/Make sure the centre speaker size parameter in the SP. SETUP menu is set to either small or large (see page 8).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 9).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/Make sure you turn on the surround mode (see page 12).

/Press EFFECT + on the remote when using a digital cinema sound mode to increase the presence of the surround effect (see page 16).

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

/Select the appropriate function on your multichannel amplifier.

/Place your TV away from the audio components.

Digital recording is not possible.

/Check that the components are connected correctly.

/Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources cannot be recorded digitally onto DAT or MD.

The remote does not function.

/Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the processor.

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the processor.

/Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

The KARAOKE sound field does not produce a reduction in the level of the vocals.

/Increase the level of the EFFECT parameter. However, with certain sources it may be difficult to reduce the level of the vocals.

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Contents Digital Surround Processor Precautions About This Manual Table of ContentsBefore you get started UnpackingSource Component Hookups Inserting batteries into the remoteAnalog to a VCR, etc ‚ signal flow Digital 1 to a LD or DVD playerDigital 2 to a DVD player or DBS tuner Digital 3 to a CD player or DAT/MD deckMonitor to 5.1 ch video input Speaker PlacementAmplifier Hookups Output to 5.1 ch audio inputBefore You Use Your Processor Specifying the speaker type Speaker Set UpAdjusting the speaker volume Adjusting the delay time2 B 10GB To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeTo listen or watch Press Using the remote ZSelecting a Component 11GBTo turn off the sound fields 2 channel stereo playback When playing a source encoded with discrete informationSelecting a Sound Field 12GB13GB Sound fields Genre Mode Surround effect14GB Customizing the Sound FieldsCompressing the dynamic range except for Surround sound parameters Adjustable sound parametersGenre Mode 15GBSurround menu 16GBEqualizer menu 17GB Other Setup menuSP. Setup menu Level Adjust menu18GB Digital Recording19GB Troubleshooting20GB Specifications GlossaryFront Panel Descriptions 21GBW, X, Y, Z Index22GB J, K23GB Précautions Informations supplémentaires Au sujet de ce manuelPréparatifs Fonctionnement du processeurDéballage Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeRaccordement des sources Digital 2 à un lecteur DVD ou un récepteur DBS ‚ parcours du signal Digital 1 à un lecteur LD ou DVDDigital 3 à un lecteur CD ou platine DAT/MD Remarques sur les lecteurs LDOutput à entrée de canal audio Disposition des haut-parleursMonitor à entrée de canal vidéo Avant d’utiliser votre processeur Spécification du type des enceintes Installation des enceintesRetard de l’enceinte centrale Réglage du volume des enceintesRéglage du retard Sub-woofer10F Pour ajuster d’un coup le volume de toutes les enceintesPour écouter ou regarder Appuyez sur Emploi de la télécommande ZSélection d’un composant 11FPour désactiver les champs sonores lecture stéréo 2 canaux Remarque sur le mode KaraokeSélection d’un champ sonore 12F13F Champs sonores Genre Mode Effet surroundZCompression de la plage dynamique sauf pour Personnalisation des champs sonores14F Pour Rear SP Side Pour Rear SP BehindParamètres sonores réglables 15FParamètres du son surround Menu Surround 16FMenu Equalizer Menu Other Setup Menu Level Adjust Réglage du niveau17F 18F Enregistrement numérique19F Guide de dépannageGlossaire Données techniques20F 21F K, L 22FV, W, X, Y, Z 23F Precauciones Información adicional Descripción de este manualPreparativos Operaciones del procesadorAntes de comenzar DesembalajeConexión de componentes fuente Colocación de las pilas en el telemandoNota ‚ Flujo de la señal Digital 1 a un reproductor de LD o DVDDigital 3 a un reproductor de CD o a un deck de DAT/MD Notas para los reproductores de discos láserMonitor a la entrada de vídeo de 5.1 canales Conexiones del amplificadorUbicación de los altavoces Output a la entrada de audio de 5.1 canalesAntes de utilizar su procesador Especificación del tipo de los altavoces Configuración de los altavocesRetardo del altavoz central Ajuste del volumen de los altavocesAjuste del tiempo de retardo Altavoz de subgraves10ES Para escuchar o contemplar Presione Selección de un componente11ES Utilización del telemando ZNota sobre el modo Karaoke 12ESSi el campo acústico Dolby está ajustado a on Campos acústicos Género Modo Efecto perimétrico 13ESZCompresión de la gama dinámica excepto para 14ESGénero Modo 15ESParámetros de sonido ajustables Parámetros de sonido perimétricoMenú Surround perimétrico 16ESMenú Equalizer ecualizador 17ES Menú Other Setup Otros ajustesMenú SP. Setup configuración de altavoces Menú Level Adjust ajuste de nivel18ES Grabación digitalFlujo de la señal 19ES Solución de problemasSonido perimétrico Especificaciones Glosario20ES Modo centralDescripción del panel frontal 21ES22ES Índice alfabéticoI, J, K, L 23ES Precauções Convenções Acerca deste manualOperações do Processador Informações AdicionaisMedidas preliminares DesempacotamentoLigações do componente fonte Inserção de pilhas no telecomandoDigital 2 a um leitor DVD ou sintonizador DBS ‚ fluxo do sinal Digital 1 a um leitor LD ou DVDDigital 3 a um leitor CD ou deck DAT/MD Notas sobre leitores LDMonitor à entrada de vídeo do canal Ligações do amplificadorLocalização dos altifalantes Output à entrada de áudio do canalAntes de utilizar o seu processador Especificação do tipo dos altifalantes Instalação de AltifalantesRetardo do altifalante central Ajuste do volume dos altifalantesAjuste do tempo de retardo Altifalante de graves auxiliar10P Para ajustar o volume de todos os altifalantes de uma vezPara escutar ou assistir a Pressione Selecção de um componente11P Utilização do telecomando ZNotas acerca do modo «KARAOKE» Selecção de um campo perimétrico12P Notas acerca da saída de sinais da fonte Dolby Digital AC-3Campos acústicos Género Modo Efeito perimétrico 13P14P Personalização de campos acústicosZCompressão da amplitude dinâmica excepto Parâmetros de som ajustáveis 15PGénro Modo 16P Menu Level Adjust Menu SP. Setup17P 18P Gravação DigitalComponente de Reprodução Leitor CD, etc Fluxo de sinal 19P Verificação de problemas20P Especificações GlossárioDescrições do Painel Frontal 21PX, Y, Z Índice remissivo22P I, J, K

SDP-E800 specifications

The Sony SDP-E800 is a remarkable piece of audio equipment designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and versatility for both home theater and professional environments. This innovative digital audio processor and surround sound decoder showcases Sony's dedication to precision engineering and cutting-edge technology.

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In summary, the Sony SDP-E800 is a versatile and powerful audio processor that combines state-of-the-art technology with user-friendly features. Its surround sound capabilities, extensive connectivity options, and sleek design make it a top choice for audio enthusiasts seeking to elevate their listening experience.
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