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Troubleshooting (continued)
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby
Digital or DTS is not obtained.
• Check that the DVD software, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital
input jack on this system, check the audio setting
(for digital audio output) of the component.
• Check that the audio track is correctly selected
on the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of
the DVD menu.)
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.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or/and surround
speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD +/–).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (page 21).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 18).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to “SMALL” or “LARGE”
(page 17).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
• When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub
woofer is set to “YES” (see page 14).
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• There is no sound output from the SUB
WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(back page).
The FM reception is poor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
AM
U
ANTENNA
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