Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

SymptomCause

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

low.

subwoofer.

 

 

 

During multichannel

That speaker is set to NO.

playback, there is no sound

 

 

output from one speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

A multi channel DVD source

The source is coming from something

appears to be downmixed

other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for

from 2 channels during

example, digital PCM output, etc.)

playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

Incorrect frequency.

broadcasts.

The antenna is not connected.

 

Digital cables are near the antenna

 

terminals and wires.

 

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot

The channel step interval doesn't match

be selected.

that of your country or region. (multi-voltage

 

model only)

 

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot

The antenna is poorly positioned.

be selected automatically.

Interference caused by other equipment

 

 

(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).

 

Weak radio signals.

 

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard

There is electrical interference from

even when there is no sound

another component or appliance.

being input.

 

 

 

 

 

When a search is performed

The search function performed by the

by a DTS compatible CD

player interferes with the reading of digital

player during playback,

information.

noise is output.

 

 

 

 

 

When playing a DTS format

The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.

LD there is noise audible on

 

 

the soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

To get more signal to the subwoofer set

it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front

speakers (see pages 40-41).

 

• Set the speaker to YES.

 

 

Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see

page 22) and select the type of playback

with the MULTI CH IN button (see page 53).

 

 

Tune in the correct frequency.

Connect the antenna (see page 24).

Route digital cables away from the

antenna terminals and wires.

 

 

Match the channel step interval with that

of your country or region (see page 58).

 

 

Adjust the direction and position for best

reception.

Turn off the equipment causing the noise

or move it away from the receiver.

Place the antenna farther away from the

equipment causing the noise.

Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna

(see page 24).

 

 

Check that personal computers or other

digital components connected to the same

power source are not causing interference.

 

 

This is not a malfunction, but be sure to

turn the volume down to prevent the output

of loud noise from your speakers.

 

 

Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see

page 45).

 

 

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