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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Symptom Cause Remedy

Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components.

•SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

•The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

•The digital components aren't connected properly.

•The player is not compatible with the source you're using, or the player settings are incorrect.

•The MULTI CH IN mode has been selected.

•The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability.

•Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or according to the type of connections made (see page 45).

•Set the digital input settings correctly (see pages 12, 23, and especially 91).

•Check all connections.

•Choose a compatible source, or check the player's manual for the correct settings.

•Choose one of the listening modes (see pages 46–48). The MULTI CH IN switches off automatically.

•Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

Other audio problems
Subwoofer output is very	• Settings route signal away from	• To get more signal to the subwoofer set
low.	subwoofer.	it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front
		speakers (see pages 40-41).
During multichannel	• That speaker is set to NO.	• Set the speaker to YES.
playback, there is no sound
output from one speaker.
A multi channel DVD source	• The source is coming from something	• Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see
appears to be downmixed	other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for	page 21) and select the type of playback
from 2 channels during	example, digital PCM output, etc.)	with the MULTI CH IN button (see page 53).
playback.
Considerable noise in radio	• Incorrect frequency.	• Tune in the correct frequency.
broadcasts.	• The antenna is not connected.	• Connect the antenna (see page 24).
	• Digital cables are near the antenna	• Route digital cables away from the
	terminals and wires.	antenna terminals and wires.
Broadcast stations cannot	• The antenna is poorly positioned.	• Adjust the direction and position for best
be selected automatically.		reception.
	• Interference caused by other equipment	• Turn off the equipment causing the noise
	(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).	or move it away from the receiver.
		• Place the antenna farther away from the
		equipment causing the noise.
	• Weak radio signals.	• Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna
		(see page 24).
Noise or hum can be heard	• There is electrical interference from	• Check that personal computers or other
even when there is no sound	another component or appliance.	digital components connected to the same
being input.		power source are not causing interference.
When a search is performed	• The search function performed by the	• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to
by a DTS compatible CD	player interferes with the reading of digital	turn the volume down to prevent the output
player during playback,	information.	of loud noise from your speakers.
noise is output.
When playing a DTS format	• The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.	• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see
LD there is noise audible on		page 45).
the soundtrack.
Audio doesn't record (in	• You are trying to make an analog	• You can only record analog to analog, or
some cases, even if video	recording from a digital signal, or a digital	digital to digital. Make sure the playback
does).	recording of an analog source.	and recording components are hooked up
		with the same kind of connections.
	• The digital source is copy protected.	• You can't record digital sources that have
		been copy protected.
	• The jacks for recording have not been	• Check connections (see pages 20 & 22).
	connected properly.

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