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 28, 74).
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 49).
,Make sure you connect the system appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital sound track.
,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 51).
,Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 72).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track.
,Check the speaker connections and setting (pages 25, 72).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channels. 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 51).
,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” (page 51).
No sound or only a very
sound is heard from the rear
speakers.
,Check the speaker connections and settings.
,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 51).
,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” (page 51).