•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 metres (10 feet) away from your TV set or a 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, a CD, or an MP3.•Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display (page 45).
•Make sure the system is connected 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 47).
•Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 70).
•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 centre speaker only.•Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the centre speaker only.
No sound is heard from the centre speaker.•Check the speaker connections and settings.
•Make sure the sound field function is on (page 47).
No sound or only a very•Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 70).
•Make sure the sound field function is on (page 47).
•Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST. EX” (page 48).
•Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
•Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas or 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 60).
•Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.
The remote does not function.•There are obstacles between the remote and the system.
•The distance between the remote and the system is too far.
•The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system.
•The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.•There is no disc inserted.
•The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.
•The disc is skewed in the system.
•The system cannot play
•The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
•Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour (page 3).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.•The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.
•The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
•The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
•The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio.
•Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again.
•Directory level is more than 8.
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