Motorola DCP501 manual Problem, Possible Solution, There is no sound

112Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Solution

	There is no sound	Check to make sure that each speaker has been properly connected to the
		speaker output jacks on the rear panel of the DCP501.
	or very little sound
		Check that the speakers are working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
	from the speakers.
		described in the “Operation” section.
		Verify that the DCP501 has not been placed in MUTE mode.
		Check that the volume control on the DCP501 has been adjusted to an
		appropriate listening volume.
		Verify that the DCP501 is set to the correct source (CATV, VCR, DVD, Tape,
		etc).
		If the front panel displays O V E R L O A D , one of two things has happened:
		1 If the DCP501 detects the speakers have a short circuit, it shuts down
		the amplifiers. Switch the DCP501 off, remove the short circuit, and turn
		the DCP501 back on. The DCP501 should now work as normal. If
		O V E R L O A D is still displayed, a short circuit condition remains.
		2 If the maximum amplifier output power is exceeded, the DCP501 shuts
		down the amplifiers. Turn down the volume a little and switch the
		DCP501 off and then switch the DCP501 back on and the DCP501
		should now work as normal. If O V E R L O A D is still displayed, turn the
		volume down some more.
	There is no sound	Check that the center speaker has been properly connected to the DCP501.
		Check that the speaker is working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
AUDIO	or very little sound
	from the center	described in the “Operation” section.
	speaker.	The DCP501 may be set to Stereo mode. Select one of the surround sound
		audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output.
		Verify that the CENTER selection in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is not set to
		NONE as defined in the “Operation” section.
		Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an appropriate level.
	There is no sound	Check that the surround speakers are properly connected to the DCP501.
		Check that the speakers are working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
	or very little sound
	from the surround	described in the “Operation” section.
	speakers.	The DCP501 may be set to Stereo mode. Select one of the surround sound
		audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output.
		Verify that the SURROUND selection in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is not set
		to NONE as defined in the “Operation” section.
		Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an appropriate level.
	There is no sound	Verify that the subwoofer is properly connected as defined in the “Installation”
		section.
	or very little sound
		Verify that the SUBWOOFER? setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is
	from a powered
	subwoofer.	configured as defined in the “Operation” section.
		Verify that the subwoofer is properly connected to an AC outlet and powered
		on as applicable.
		Verify that the volume/gain control on the subwoofer is adjusted accordingly as
		applicable.

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