•Check that the connecting cables are away from transformers or motors, and at least 3 m away from a television or fluorescent light.
There is no sound from the centre speaker.•Make sure that the sound field function is on (press the SOUND FIELD button).
•Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
•Make sure that the centre speaker is set to SMALL or LARGE (page 19).
There is no sound or only very
•Make sure that the sound field function is on (press the SOUND FIELD button).
•Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43).
•Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
•Make sure that the surround speakers are set to SMALL or LARGE (page 19).
There is no sound from the active subwoofer.•Check that you have selected the subwoofer on the receiver.
•Check that the subwoofer is set to YES (page 19).
•Depending on the sound field, audio may not be output at the SUB WOOFER jack.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.•Make sure that the sound field function is on (press the A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC button).
•Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.•Check that the antennae are connected securely. Adjust the antennae and connect an external antenna if necessary.
•The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use manual tuning.
•Make sure that you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations manually).
•No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when scanning preset stations). Preset stations (page 38).
•Press the black DISPLAY button so that the frequency appears on the display.
RDS does not work.•Make sure that you have tuned in an FM RDS station.
•Select a stronger FM station.
•Contact the radio station and find out whether they provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the television screen or monitor.
•Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
•Set your television to the appropriate input mode.
The receiver is very hot and the fan does not work.•During operation, the receiver can get considerably hot, but this is not a sign of malfunction. The fan starts automatically when necessary.
Network MediaNetwork Media does not function.•Verify that the remote batteries are correctly inserted and that they are not spent (page 18)
•Press the N.MEDIA button on the remote before attempting to use Network Media.
•If the screen freezes and the remote stops functioning, or it becomes impossible to turn off the receiver, Network Media may have become unstable. Reset Network Media (page 80 “Resetting Network Media except the IP address”). Alternatively, disconnect the power cord from the power supply, and then reconnect it. After resetting Network Media or reconnecting the power cord, wait for approximately 20 seconds.
Note that all the Network Media settings are reset to their defaults except the IP address, after performing these operations.
•If you turn off the receiver, it goes on standby (waiting for remote operations). It still consumes a small amount of power in this state. If you want to completely turn off the receiver, disconnect it from the power supply. Doing so resets all the Network Media settings except the IP address. Note that for about 20 seconds after connecting the power cord to the power supply, switching the receiver input to N.MEDIA has no effect on the television.
•If Network Media still does not function properly 20 seconds or more after connecting the power cord to the power supply, it may be malfunctioning. Consult your Sony service representative.
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