Troubleshooting (continued)
There is no sound or only a very
•Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
•Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.
•Check that the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is not set to OFF (page 24).
•Check that the headphones are not connected.
•Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
•The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
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.
•Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
•The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE
•Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 34).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 23).
•Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).
There is no sound or only a very
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE
•Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 34).
•Adjust the speaker level (see page 23).
•Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 22).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE
•Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
•Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
•When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
•Check that the components are connected correctly.
•Select the source component with FUNCTION control.
•When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG (page 37) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
•When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or OPT IN (page 37) before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/ TAPE OUT terminals.