Troubleshoothing

If your system appears not to be working as well as you expect, the following notes may be of some help.

Before investigating the cause of a problem, always switch off the system at the mains.

Please bear in mind that Home Theatre systems can be quite complex and there is often a variety of factors involved.

Please read this manual together with all the manuals concerning the rest of your system.

If, having attempted to resolve the problem, the trouble still persists, consult your dealer for assistance.

Do NOT try to remove any covers on the product or attempt to dismantle it in any way. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate any warranty.

Symptom

Possible Cause

 

No Sound

System not switched on

 

 

Wrong source selected

 

Sound lacks bass content

Loudspeakers wired incorrectly

Bass reproduction muddy or indistinct

,

,

Front speakers set to Smal

with no subwoofer connected

Excessive bass distortion at low volume levels

Bass level set too high

 

 

LFE level set too high

 

Excessive or distorted bas at high volume leves

System level set too high

 

 

Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to room corners

Distorted or rattling sounds at high volume leves

System level set too high

 

 

Objects placed on Front loudspeakers or subwoofer

Popping sounds or thumps from Front speaker or subwoofer

System level set too high

 

 

LFE level set too high: Subwoofer level set too high

Indistinct sound

One or more loudspeakers is out of phase

Poor localisation of effects

(See the relevant pages of this manual for the correct connection procedure)

Television picture is distorted or there is colour distortion

Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to the TV. (Switch off the system and TV. Move

 

loudspeaker away. Leave 15 mins. Switch on again)

 

 

 

Fruther help and advice

A wide range of AV and audio topics can be found at the Wharfedale web site.

www.wharfedale.co.uk

Home Theater is discussed in depth at the Dolby Laboratories web site.

www.dolby.com

The Digital Theater Systems web site is also full of interest and worth a visit.

ww.dtsonline.com

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Wharfedale XR-CENTER, XR-5000, XR-4000, XR-3000, XR-1000, XR-3500, XR-2000, XR3000, XR-CENTRE instruction manual Troubleshoothing

XR-5000, XR-1000, XR-2000, XR-CENTER, XR-CENTRE specifications

Wharfedale is known for its commitment to exceptional sound quality and innovative design. The XR series, which includes models like the XR-3500, XR-3000, XR-4000, and XR-CENTRE, exemplifies this dedication to audio excellence. Each model is engineered with distinct characteristics that cater to audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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