HP Home Theater Audio System manual Care, Using Discs

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Considerable noise in	Incorrect frequency.	Tune in the correct frequency.
radio broadcasts.
	The antenna is not connected.	Connect the antenna.
	ΠRF (AC-3) and/or digital cables are	Route ΠRF (AC-3) and digital cables away from the
	near the antenna terminals and wires.	antenna terminals and wires.
	(For FM) The FM antenna is not fully	Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best
	extended or is poorly positioned.	reception, and secure to a wall.
	(For FM) The signal is weak.	Connect an outdoor FM antenna.
	(For AM) The AM antenna is poorly	Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
	positioned.
	(For AM) The signal is weak.	Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna.
	Interference caused by other equipment	Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away
	(for example, fluorescent lights, motors).	from the receiver.
		Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing
		the noise.
Broadcast stations	The signals are weak.	Connect an outdoor antenna.
cannot be selected
automatically.
The display is dark.	The dimmer or sleep timer is on.	Press DIMMER again.
When listening to the	Speakers are incorrectly connected.	Check or reconnect.
music in stereo, left/
right speakers sounds
are reversed.
Low hum or buzz	Power line of a fluorescent light or other	Place the receiver as far away as possible from electric
sound.	device is installed near the receiver.	devices that cause interference.
Sound is only heard	One of the input cords is disconnected.	Connect the input cords securely.
from one channel.
	The channel level is set to one side.	Adjust the channel level.
Sound cuts off or there	Speaker impedance is less than	After turning off the power and then turning it on again,
is no sound even	prescribed for this receiver.	reduce the volume or change to the correct 6-ohm
though power is on.		speakers.
Low bass response.	Speaker polarity(+/–) is reversed.	Check all speakers for correct polarity.
No sound from the	Surround Mode is set to STEREO.	Set the mode to the desired surround mode position.
surround speakers.
	Source being played is not recorded or	Use surround mode.
	broadcast in surround sound.
	One or more surround speaker wires is	Check all surround speaker wires for good connection.
	not making a good connection.
No sound from the	Surround Mode is not set to DTS, DOLBY	Set Surround Mode to DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DOLBY PRO
center speaker.	DIGITAL, or DOLBY PRO LOGIC.	LOGIC.

CARE

Keep the receiver dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. Handle the receiver carefully; do not drop it. Keep the receiver away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

receiver is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose cloth instead.

Modifying or tampering with the receiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your

Using Discs

When using discs, you must always take the following precautions:

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