Integra RDC-7.1 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Power, Audio, Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using your RDC-7.1, look for a solu- tion in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, con- tact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

Power

Can’t turn on the RDC-7.1?

•Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. And also, make sure that the other end of the power cord is properly connected to the RDC-7.1’s AC INLET.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five sec- onds or more, then plug the cord in again.

The RDC-7.1 turns off as soon as it’s turned on?

•The amp protection circuit has been activated.

Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

The [Standby] indicator on the RDC-7.1 remains lit?

•It is supposed that the RDC-7.1 is using a source in Zone 2 or 3. When not using, set both Zone 2 and 3 to “Off” (page 71).

Audio

There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet?

•Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way.

•Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are connected properly (pages 25-44).

•Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of each speaker terminal on the power amplifier.

•Make sure that the input source is properly selected (pages 52, 53).

•Check the volume. It can be set from –81.5 to +18 (pages 52, 53).

The RDC-7.1 is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing for precise adjustment.

•If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [Muting] button to unmute the RDC-7.1 (page 54).

•While a pair of headphones is connected to the Phones jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 54).

•Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off.

•With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

•Make sure that the correct input signal audio format is selected with the [Audio SEL] button (page 57).

•To use a turntable with an MC-type cartridge requires a commercially available MC phono preamp (page 38).

•Make sure that none of the connecting cables is bent, twisted, or damaged.

•Not all listening modes use all of the speakers.

•Specify the Speaker/Output Setup and Input Setup (pages 92-102).

Only the front speakers produce sound?

•When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

•When the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, only the front speakers produce sound.

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

Only the center speaker produces sound?

•If you use the Pro Logic II/IIx Movie or Pro Logic II/IIx Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concen- trated in the center speaker.

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

The surround speakers produce no sound?

•When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page 58).

•Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

The center speaker produces no sound?

•When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 58).

•When the listening mode is set to “Mono,” no sound can be present in the center speaker.

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

The surround back speakers produce no sound?

•The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (pages 58-60).

•Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources.

•If the “SB Mode (5ch)” is available in any sub-menu of the “Listening Mode Setup” menu, make sure that it is not set to “Off” (pages 106-112).

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

The subwoofer produces no sound?

•When you play source material that contains no informa- tion in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

•Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (pages 92, 93).

There’s no sound with a certain signal format?

•Check the input signal format setting. Depending on the playback source, you can select Auto, Multich, Analog, or i.LINK (page 57).

•Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off.

•With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

•Depending on the input signal, some listening modes can- not be selected (pages 143-145).

Can’t select the DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix or THX Sur- round EX listening modes?

•These modes cannot be selected when no surround back speakers are connected, or Zone 2/3 is being used.

•If the “SB Mode (5ch)” is available in any sub-menu of the “Listening Mode Setup” menu, make sure that it is not set to “Off” (pages 106-112).

Miscellaneous

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