Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving
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No sound output from the
subwoofer.
• The subwoofer setting is NO.
• The subwoofer output setting is too low.
• The bass peak level setting is too low.
• There is very little low frequency informa-
tion in your source.
• The crossover frequency is set too low.
• There is a problem with the subwoofer.
• The subwoofer isn’t connected properly.
• Change the setting to YES or PLUS
(see page 39).
• Adjust the output setting to the level
you want (see pages 41 and 85).
• Adjust the bass peak level setting to
the level you want (see page 92).
• Change your subwoofer setting to one
of the following (see page 39):
• Front: SMALL Subwoofer:YES
• Front:LARGE Subwoofer:PLUS
• Raise the frequency level to match
your speakers’ characteristics (see
page 84).
• Check the three following points:
•Check the power.
• Check the subwoofer volume
control.
• Check the subwoofer hasn’t
automatically switched to standby
mode (check the subwoofer
manual).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
No sound output from the
surround back speakers.
• The SB CH MODE is set to OFF.
• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback
source.
• The surround back speakers aren’t con-
nected properly.
• The surround back channel is set to 1
speaker setting only, and the speaker is
connected to the right channel output.
• Set the SB CH MODE to ON or AUTO
(see page 53).
• Set the SB CH MODE to ON or AUTO
(see page 53) and choose one of the
SURROUND listening modes (see
pages 46 and 47).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• Connect the speaker to the surround
back left channel output (see page 25).
No sound output from one
(set of) speaker(s).
• The speaker system setting is NO.
• The speaker isn’t connected properly.
• The source has no sound output for that
channel.
• The speaker output level is set too small.
• Change the speaker setting to YES
(see page 39).
• Check all connections (see page 25).
• If you choose one of the SURROUND
listening modes, a channel may be
created for the speaker (see page 43).
• Increase the speaker output level.
Sound is produced from some
components, but not from
digital components.
• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.
• The digital inputs are assigned incor-
rectly, or not at all.
• The digital components aren’t con-
nected properly.
• The player is not compatible with the
source you’re using, or the player set-
tings are incorrect.
• The MULTI CH IN mode has been
selected.
• The digital output level has been turned
down on a CD player or other compo-
nent equipped with digital output level
adjustment capability.
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO or
according to the type of connections
made (see page 44).
• Set the digital input settings correctly
(see pages 12, 23, and especially 81).
• Check all connections.
• Choose a compatible source, or check
the player’s manual for the correct set-
tings.
• Choose one of the listening modes
(see page 45). The MULTI CH IN
switches off automatically.
• Set the digital volume level of the
player to full, or to the neutral position.
Cause
Remedy
Symptom
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