Sony SA-VA1 - Manual (Page 16)

Troubleshooting
Before proceeding through the check list below, flrst refer back to the connection and operating procedures. Should any
problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Trouble Cause Solution
No sound is heard from any speakers. The speaker terminals are short-
circuited. Check the speaker connections.
You pressed the MUTING button. Press MUTING to cancel the muting
function (see page 11).
Sound is heard only from the external
center speaker in (DOLBY PRO •
LOGIC) NORMAL, WIDE or 3CH
LCX3IC mode.
A monaural program source is being
played. Turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/
OFF to cancel the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
modes, or select SIMULATED mode
(see page 11).
No sound is heard from the center
speaker. (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) PHANTOM
mode is selected or no center speaker
is connected.
No sound is output from the external
center speaker in PHANTOM mode.
Select another mode (see page 14).
The volume of the center speaker is
very low. Adjust the volume of the center
speaker with CENTER LEVEL +/-
(see page 12).
HALL or SIMULATED mode is
selected. Sound from the center speaker is
inaudible in these modes.
No sound or very low level sound is
heard from the rear speakers. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF
button is turned off. Turn on DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/
OFF (see pages 11 and 14).
(DOLBY PRO LOGIC) 3CH LOGIC
mode is selected. Soimd is not output from the rear
speakers in 3CH LCX^IC mode.
Select another mode (see page 14).
The volume of the rear speakers is
very low. Adjust the volume of the rear speakers
with REAR LEVEL +/- (see page 12).
A program source with little surround
sound effect is being played. Check the sound image balance with
TEST TONE (see pages 12 and 13).
Severe hum or noise is heard. The connecting cords are picking up
interference from a transformer, motor
or fluorescent light.
Move the connecting cords away from
the transformer or motor, or at least 3
meters (10 feet) from the fluorescent
light.
Remote commander operations cannot
be performed. The batteries are run down. Replace the batteries.
The emitter on the remote commander
is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the operation panel. Point the remote commander's emitter
towards the remote sensor.
There is an obstruction between the
remote commander and the SA-VAl. Remove the obstruction.
If normal operation does not resume after attempting the prescribed remedy, turn off the power and remsert the plug into the
power outlet.
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