Sony AVD-S50ES - Manual (Page 73)

Additional Inf
ormation
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The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust the balance parameter in the
BALANCE menu (pages 27, 71).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, 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 (10 feet) 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.
, Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 46).
, Make sure you connect the receiver
appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound
track.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 48).
, Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 24, 69).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
format.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center
speaker.
, Check the speaker connections and settings.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 48).
, Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” (page 48).
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
speakers.
, Check the speaker connections and settings.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 48).
, Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” (page 48).
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
, Check that the antennas are connected
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an
external antenna if necessary.
, The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
, No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 29).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears
in the display.
The remote does not function.
, The controllable source on the remote is the
satellite receiver. Press SAT on the remote
(page 61).
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the receiver.
, The distance between the remote and the
receiver is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the receiver.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
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