Troubleshooting (continued)

There is no sound from a specific component.

•Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

•Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

•Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

•Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

•Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby Digital or DTS is not obtained.

•Check that the DVD software, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

•If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jack on this system, check the audio setting (for digital audio output) of the component.

•Check that the audio track is correctly selected on the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of the DVD menu.)

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

•Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

•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 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.

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There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speakers.

•Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD +/–).

•Select a sound field containing the word “C.ST.EX” (page 21).

•Adjust the speaker level (page 18).

•Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 17).

There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

•When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES” (see page 14).

•Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.

•There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field (back page).

The FM reception is poor.

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

 

Receiver

ANTENNA

 

FM

 

75Ω

U AM

COAXIAL

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

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