Technicolor - Thomson DPL680 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Tr oubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips
Receiver/Tuner Operation
ST indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure you
are not outputting in mono.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• Adjust Antenna
Reposition Antenna away from any electronics.
There is interference to FM reception.
Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD player)
near the receiver.
Reposition the Antenna.
Remote Control Operation
The remote control does not operate the unit.
• Another source mode is selected on the remote. Press
the correct Source Button.
No batteries installed. (included with your system)
Install the batteries before attempting to operate the
remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each
battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery
compartment.
The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
The remote is not pointed at the remote control
sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle
between the remote and the main unit.
The remote control is too far from the main unit,
move closer.
Remote loses Programmed codes.
Weak batteries, replace batteries.
Remote forgets what source was selected.
Weak batteries, replace batteries.
General
No audio.
Make sure the speakers are connected.
Check the input connections.
Check the power cord connections.
Make sure the MUTE signal on the front panel is off.
Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or
analog) is correct.
Check that the headphone is not inserted.
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or external source cable
connections.
• Check whether the center or surround speaker
settings are set to YES.
Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.
The TV is too close to the audio system.
Specific instruments sound displaced.
Check the connections between the receiver and the
speakers if the sound does not match the video.
Check if the video and audio cable are correctly
inserted.
TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR
mode.
Check to make sure analog input signal is connected
from the signal source to the analog input jacks.
•In VCR mode, VCR OUT will be muted.
In TAPE mode, TAPE OUT will be muted.
Cleaning the Exterior
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning
the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, or
with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong
solvents.
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