Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

There is no audio

Verify that the MUTE button on the DCT* or the remote

when viewing cable

control has not been pressed. Press MUTE on the remote

channels

control to restore sound.

 

If the DCT* audio output is connected to the TV, verify

 

that the MUTE button on the TV has not been pressed.

 

If the DCT* audio output is connected to a home theater

 

receiver, verify that the receiver is set to the appropriate

 

input source and the mute button on the receiver has not

 

been pressed.

 

Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio

 

ports.

 

Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected

 

between the DCT* and the audio playback device (TV,

 

receiver, etc.).

 

 

There is no audio

Not all Dolby Digital programs feature full 5.1 surround

from the center

sound. In some cases, the programs may only contain

and/or surround

left and right stereo audio.

speakers of a home

Verify that the SPDIF cable (coaxial or optical) is firmly

theater receiver

connected to the DCT* and the home theater receiver.

connected to the

 

DCT*

Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround

 

sound audio mode (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II,

 

Dolby Pro Logic).

 

Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work

 

with all connected speakers.

 

 

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Motorola DCT6208, DCT6200 manual Problem Possible Solution

DCT6208, DCT6200 specifications

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