In case of difficulty
Resetting the Microcomputer
The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER ON/OFF key OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/ STANDBY 
key, press the POWER ON/OFF key.
•Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and return the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory.
Amplifier
Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|
|
|
| |
No sound from the speakers. | • The speaker cords are disconnected. | • Connect it properly referring to “Connecting | |
|
| the speakers”. | $ |
| • VOLUME is set to the minimum position. | • Adjust the volume to a proper level. | |
| • MUTE is ON. | • Turn OFF the MUTE. | ) |
| • The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. | • Set the SPEAKERS switch to ON. | ( |
|
|
| |
The standby indicator blinks and sound is | • Speaker cords are | • Turn the power off, eliminate the short- | |
not output. |
| circuiting, then turn on the power again. | |
|
|
| |
Sound is not output from one of the speakers. | • The speaker cord is disconnected. | • Connect it properly referring to “Connecting | |
|
| the speakers”. | $ |
| • The speaker is not set up correctly. | • Set it up properly referring to “Speaker | |
|
| settings”. | ^ |
|
|
| |
Sound is not output from the surround | • The surround speaker cords and/or the center | • Connect it properly referring to “Connecting | |
speakers and/or the center speaker, or their | speaker cord is disconnected. | the speakers”. | $ |
sound is very soft. | • The speaker is not set up correctly. | • Set it up properly referring to “Speaker | |
|
| settings”. | ^ |
| • A surround mode has not been activated. | • Select a surround mode. |
|
| • The surround and/or center volume controls | • Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone. | |
| are set to the minimum level. |
| & |
|
|
| |
When playing a Dolby Digital source signal | • There are many possible causes for this | • Set the input mode to digital manual before | |
using a DVD player, the sound is cut off soon | problem, depending on the type of DVD player | starting playback of the Dolby Digital source. | |
after it starts. | used. |
| 8 |
|
|
| |
No sound is produced during playback from | • The input mode is set to digital manual. | • Press the INPUT MODE key to select to full | |
a DVD player. |
| auto mode. | 8 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
A video source cannot be recorded normally. | • The software is | • | cannot be |
|
| recorded. |
|
|
|
|
|
Tuner
Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|
|
|
|
|
Radio stations cannot be received. | • No antenna is connected. | • Connect an antenna. | % |
| • The broadcast band is not set properly. | • Set the broadcast band properly. |
|
| • The frequency of the desired station is not | • Tune the frequency of the desired station. | |
| tuned. |
| ™ |
|
|
| |
Interference. | • Noise due to ignition of an automobile. | • Install the outdoor antenna away from the | |
|
| road. |
|
| • Noise due to interference from an electric | • Turn off the power to the appliance. |
|
| appliance. | • Install this model farther away from the TV. | |
| • Noise due to a nearby TV set. | ||
|
|
| |
A station which was preset cannot be | • The preset station belongs to a frequency that | • Preset a station with a receivable frequency. | |
received by pressing the corresponding | cannot be received. | • Preset the station again. |
|
numeric key. | • The preset memory was cleared because the |
| |
| power cord had been unplugged for a long |
|
|
| period of time. |
|
|
|
|
|
|