,Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed on the front panel display.

,The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

,The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

,The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.

,Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.

,Check the speaker settings (page 14).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

,Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (page 14).

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 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 35).

,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 20).

,Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 8, 14).

,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 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.

,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).

,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” or “virtual” (page 20).

,Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).

,Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” or “virtual” (page 20).

,Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).

Operation

Recording cannot be done.

,Check that the components are connected correctly.

,Select the source with a FUNCTION button.

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 17).

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

The remote does not function.

,Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system.

,Use the remote near the system.

,Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the system.

,Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

The disc does not play.

,There is no disc inside (“Insert disc.” appears on the TV screen).

Insert a disc.

,Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

,Clean the disc.

,The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5). Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD.

,Check the region code of the DVD (page 4).

,Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour (page 6).

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