Sound

There is no sound.

,Re-connect all connections securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

,Press MUTING if “MUTING ON” appears in the front panel display.

,Check the speaker settings (pages 14, 100).

,The LINE jacks do not output the audio signals of DTS soundtracks on a CD/DVD. You can hear the DTS sound from this speaker system only.

Sound is noisy.

,If the speaker system outputs noise when playing DTS soundtracks on a CD, set “CD Priority” in “Audio” setup to “Auto” (page 98).

,Clean the disc.

,If the SCART connection is used, press t TV/ DVD repeatedly to turn on “TV” in the front panel display, and then press INPUT SELECT to switch to an input other than LINE 1 and LINE 3. If noise continues, check the output setting of the connected TV or equipment. See the instructions supplied with the TV/equipment.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

,Check that the connecting cords are not too close to a transformer or motor, and at least three metres away from your TV set or any fluorescent lighting.

,Move your TV away from the system.

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

The sound volume is low.

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Max” (page 97).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.

,When recording from connected equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in the TOOLS menu to “Bilingual” (page 59).

,Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup before recording (page 103). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

,Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds. To record on the HDD, set “HDD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup to “Main+Sub” (page 103).

The sound loses stereo effect when you play a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R or VIDEO CD.

,Select a stereo audio track by pressing (audio) (page 62).

,Make sure the system is connected properly.

The surround effect of the speaker system is difficult to hear when Dolby Digital or DTS audio soundtrack is played.

,Make sure the Sound Field function is on (page 84).

,Check the speaker connections and settings (page 14, 100).

,Depending on the disc, the output signal may not contain all of the 5.1 channels. Or, the track may be either monaural or stereo even when recorded in Dolby Digital format.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

The sound comes from the centre speaker only.

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

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