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Troubleshooting
If the soundbar does not turn on:
Check that the soundbar power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC
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outlet, and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbar .
Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the On position .
Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the On position .
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If the subwoofer does not turn on:
Check that the subwoofer’s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet .
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Check that the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the On position .
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Check if the subwoofer’s AC fuse has blown . See
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Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls:
AC fuse, on page 5, for instructions on checking and changing the fuse .
If there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer:
Check that the soundbar is on (the Power Indicator is illuminated blue) .
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Check that the cable connecting the TV or other source component to the
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soundbar is properly connected at both ends .
Check that the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source (the
Check that the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source (the
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Source Indicator illuminates white for Source 1 – analog, and illuminates blue
for Source 2 – digital), and that the source is playing an audio signal .
Check that the system is not muted (when the system is muted, the soundbar’s
for Source 2 – digital), and that the source is playing an audio signal .
Check that the system is not muted (when the system is muted, the soundbar’s
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Power Indicator flashes blue) . Momentarily press the Power button to un-mute
the system .
Check that the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest
the system .
Check that the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest
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setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system) .
If there is no sound coming from just the subwoofer:
Check that the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down (fully
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counterclockwise) .
Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both
Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both
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set to the same setting number .
Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar . (The maximum wireless operation
Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar . (The maximum wireless operation
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distance is 50 feet (15 .3m) .
If the soundbar’s sound is distorted:
Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a lower setting .
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Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it, and not
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the soundbar .
If the system’s sound is too quiet, even when the soundbar’s volume is
turned all the way up:
turned all the way up:
Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a higher setting .
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If the TV or source component is connected via a variable output, check its
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instructions to be sure that the output is not turned down too low .
The bass output is not loud enough:
Turn up the subwoofer’s Volume knob .
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Move the subwoofer into a corner of the room .
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Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location .
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The soundbar won’t learn your TV remote’s commands:
Carefully follow steps 1 – 4 of
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Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV
Remote, on page 9 .
Hold the TV remote 12 inches (300mm) in front of the soundbar during the
Hold the TV remote 12 inches (300mm) in front of the soundbar during the
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learning procedure .
Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes, there may
Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes, there may
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be some IR codes that it cannot learn .
If you press your TV remote’s Power button and the soundbar turns off when
the TV turns on (or vice versa):
the TV turns on (or vice versa):
Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the TV (but not both) one
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time . This will put them back in sync so they will turn on and off together when
you press the TV remote’s Power button .
you press the TV remote’s Power button .
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