The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

,Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE menu (pages 30, 82).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

,Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

,Move your TV away from the audio components.

,The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

,Clean the disc.

The sound loses stereo effect when

you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.

,Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display (page 53).

,Make sure you connect the receiver appropriately.

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.

,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 55).

,Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 27, 80).

,Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.

The sound comes from the center

speaker only.

,Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.

No sound is heard from the center

speaker.

,Check the speaker connections and settings.

,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 55).

,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” (page 55).

No sound or only a very low-level

sound is heard from the rear

speakers.

,Check the speaker connections and settings.

,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 55).

,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” (page 55).

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

,Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.

,The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

,No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 32).

,Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.

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