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 (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to off (page 42).
•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
There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.
•Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” nor “OPT IN” (page 35).
•Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
•Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 35). Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from OPTICAL input jack, nor set to “OPT IN” for the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
•Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
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 A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
•Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
•Make sure the center speaker is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 17).
There is no sound from the surround back speakers.
•Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “ON” (page 38).
There is no sound or only a very
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
•Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
•Make sure the surround speakers are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 18).
•Make sure the surround back speaker is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 18).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
•Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
•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 INPUT SELECTOR.