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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving
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If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
When playing an LD the
SIGNAL SELECT is on 2 RF
but there is still no sound.
Other audio problems
Subwoofer output is very
low.
During multi channel
playback, there is no sound
output from one speaker.
During multi channel
playback, the only sound
output is from the front
speakers.
A multi channel DVD source
appears to be downmixed
from 2 channels during
playback.
The OVER indicator is
constantly lit.
Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.
Broadcast stations cannot
be selected automatically.
Noise or hum can be heard
even when there is no sound
being input.
When a search is performed
by a DTS compatible CD
player during playback,
noise is output.
When playing a DTS format
LD there is noise audible on
the soundtrack.
Can't record audio.
• The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible
disc.
• Settings route signal away from
subwoofer.
• The MULTI CH IN SELECT is not set
correctly.
• That speaker is set to NO (except
center).
• 2 channel input is selected.
• The source is coming from something
other than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for
example, digital PCM output, etc.)
• If you are using an analog source, the
signal is too strong.
• Incorrect frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.
• 2 RF and/or digital cables are near the
antenna terminals and wires.
• The antenna is poorly positioned.
• Interference caused by other equipment
(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).
• Weak radio signals.
• There is electrical interference from
another component or appliance.
• The search function performed by the
player interferes with the reading of digital
information.
• The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.
• You are trying to make an analog
recording from a digital signal, or a digital
recording of an analog source.
• The digital source is copy protected.
• The jacks for recording have not been
connected properly.
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO (see
p.45). Make sure your LD player is hooked
up with analog connections in addition to
digital and 2 RF connections (see p.17, 22).
• To get more signal to the subwoofer set
it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the front
speakers (see p.36-37).
• Select the correct number of input
channels (see p.94).
• Set the speaker to YES.
• Set the MULTI CHANNEL IN playback to
8 channel (see p.53).
• Check the MULTI CH IN connection (see
p.21) and select the type of playback with
the MULTI CH IN button (see p.53).
• Press the INPUT ATT button (see p.54).
• If the player has an analog output setting,
lower it as necessary.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (see p.24).
• Route 2 RF and digital cables away
from the antenna terminals and wires.
• Adjust the direction and position for best
reception.
• Turn off the equipment causing the noise
or move it away from the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away from the
equipment causing the noise.
• Connect an outdoor AM or FM antenna
(see p.24).
• Check that personal computers or other
digital components connected to the same
power source are not causing interference.
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to
turn the volume down to prevent the output
of loud noise from your speakers.
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (see
p.45).
• You can only record analog to analog, or
digital to digital.
• You can't record digital sources that have
been copy protected.
• Check connections (see p.20 & 22).
Symptom Cause Remedy