Remedy
• See “speaker setting” on p.26 to check the speaker settings.
• See “channel level” p.29 to check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers (see p.14).
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” according to the type of connections made (see p. 40).
• Set the digital input settings correctly (see p.10, 34).
• Make digital connections (see p.10) and set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” (see p.40).
• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.
• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.
• Use the STANDAD mode to get the best results (see memo, p.38).
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

SymptomCause

No sound from surround or center speakers.

•Speaker settings are incorrect.

•The rear and/or center levels are turned down.

•The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.

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.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

•SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.

•A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used, or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect.

•The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability. (The DTS signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.)

The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. The overload indicator is lit.

•Disc being played back has a huge amount of information on it.

When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output.

•The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information.

Cannot be remote controlled.

• The remote control batteries have

• Replace the batteries (see p.7).

 

worn out.

 

 

• Too far away or bad angle of

• Operate within 7 m (23 feet), 30°

 

operation.

of the remote sensor on the front

 

 

panel (see p.7).

 

• There is an obstacle between the

• Remove the obstacle or operate

 

receiver and the remote control.

from another position.

 

• Strong light such as fluorescent

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor

 

light is shining onto the unit’s

on the front panel to direct light.

 

remote control signal light-receiving

 

window.

 

 

• A cord is connected to the

• Connect cord to the correct jack.

 

CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.

 

 

• The IR -Receiver type is

• Disconnect the IR Receiver from

 

mismatched with the setting.

the rear panel, and set to the other

 

 

IR Receiver type (see p.73).

The display is dark.

• The FL DIMMER button is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on the front

 

 

panel repeatedly to return to the

 

 

default setting (see p.45).

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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VSX-D908S specifications

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