Sony STR-DE905G manual 47EN, Surround effect cannot be obtained, Remote does not function

Additional Information

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/Turn on the sound field function.

/Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to ON.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

/Select the appropriate function on the receiver.

/Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

/Place your TV away from the audio components.

The on-screen display disappears while you are using the commander (STR-DE905G only).

/Check that the RC antenna is connected securely and properly.

/Make sure there are no metal objects near the RC antenna.

/Make sure the remote is not too far from the RC antenna.

You have difficulty operating the unit because the on- screen display is distorted.

/Make sure that video components are not connected to both the S-VIDEO and VIDEO jacks at the same time. Use only the S-VIDEO connectors, or the VIDEO connectors (if there are no S-VIDEO connectors on the TV).

/When connect two or more VCRs to the unit, make sure to use a distributor when connecting the TV antenna to the VCRs to preserve video signal quality.

/Clean the head of the VCR.

/Do not select channels where there is no broadcast. Set the unit to skip channels where there is no broadcast.

The on-screen display becomes distorted when you select a program source from the FUNCTION SELECT menu.

/There may be distortion in the video signal, but this is not a malfunction, continue as is.

The pointer on the on-screen display moves even when the remote is stationary (STR-DE905G only).

/The remote may be out of calibration. Rest the remote on a flat surface, then try using it again after the on-screen display disappears.

The remote does not function.

/Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

/Connect the RC antenna to the RC ANT jack on the rear of the receiver (STR-DE905G only) (see page 9).

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver (STR-DE805G only).

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the RC antenna (STR-DE905G only).

/Make sure both the remote and receiver are set to the same security number (STR-DE905G only) (see page 15).

IR codes of non-Sony equipment cannot be recorded.

/Be sure that the respective remote is pointed directly at the infrared sensor on the front of the receiver from a distance of less than 20 cm.

/There may be interference from a fluorescent light source. Keep the infrared sensor away from fluorescent light.

Note

If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies or other problems occur, try the following:

(1)Turn off the power, turn it on again. If the unit still does not work, (2) turn off the power with the POWER switch, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet and turn the power on again. If the unit still does not work, (3) turn off the power with the POWER switch, then turn it on while holding down TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 2 on the front panel. Please note, however, that this remedy will erase all data recorded in the unit.

Note (STR-DE805G only)

When the receiver is placed in an audio rack (etc.) with a glass front, the pointer may click the on-screen button repeatedly, instead of holding it down, even though you are holding down the button on the remote control (e.g., during forward search while playing a video, etc.). This phenomenon is a result of interference between the IR repeater and receptor on the front panel. It is not a malfunction. If this occurs, try connecting the supplied IR repeater and placing it in an appropriate position.

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