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Problem
Probable Cause
Suggestion
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When listening to the music
in stereo. Left/right speakers
reversed.
Speakers are connected wrong.
After checking, if needed, reconnect.
Low hum or buzz sound.
Power cords or lighting placed near this
product.
Place this product as far as possible from
lighting or power leads.
Sound is only heard from
one channel.
One of the input cords is disconnected. The
BALANCE control is set to one side.
Connect the input leads and adjust
the BALANCE control.
Sound cuts off when listen-
ing to the music or no sound
even though power is ON.
Speaker impedance is less than prescribed
for this unit.
After turning off the power and then turning it
on again, reduce the volume or change to the
correct 8 ohm speakers.
Low bass response.
Speaker polarity (+/-) is reversed.
Check all speakers for correct polarity.
Tuner
An unusual hissing noise
is heard when listening to
the broadcast in stereo, but
not heard when listening
in mono.
A slight noise may be heard because the
method used for modulation of FM stereo
broadcasts in different than that used for
mono broadcasts.
Try reducing the treble sound by turning the
treble controls.
Noise is excessive in both
stereo and mono broadcasts.
Poor location and/or direction of the antenna.
Transmitted station is too far away.
Set the FM mode to mono by pressing the
STEREO/MONO button. (Note that the broad-
cast will then be heard as mono sound)
Sound is distorted and/or the
volume level becomes low.
Broadcast signals are poor or poor antenna
placement.
If an indoor antenna is being used, change to
an outdoor antenna.
Excessive distortion in
speaker output
Poor reception area
Try using an antenna with more elements.
Surround Effects: (Important) The center and rear speaker only operate when the unit is set to a Sur-
round Sound mode and the source material being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital,
DTS or Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some rear
channel effects when played in a surround mode. However, mono sources will not produce and sound
from the rear speakers.
No sound from the rear
speakers.
SURROUND ON/OFF button is set to OFF.
Set the button to the desired surround mode
position.
Source being played is not recorded or broad-
cast in surround sound or stereo.
Use surround or stereo source.
Cable not connected securely.
Check all rear speaker wires for good con-
nection.
No sound from the center
speaker.
SURROUND mode button is not set to
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or DOLBY PRO
LOGIC II.
Set the button to DOLBY DIGITAL,
DTS or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.
Remote Control
Remote control not working.
The batteries are exhausted.
Replace with new batteries.
The remote control is too far from the receiver
or out of the effective range.
Operate the remote control within the effective
range.
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