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If there is no sound from any
of the speakers, check the
following:
of the speakers, check the
following:
• Make sure the receiver is
plugged into an active AC wall
outlet.
• Push “Speakers” button on
the receiver.
• Make sure there is a source –
for example, a VCR or
television – hooked up to the
VCR or tape/aux input jacks on
the receiver.
• Make sure that the program
material is playing.
• Recheck the hookup
connections.
plugged into an active AC wall
outlet.
• Push “Speakers” button on
the receiver.
• Make sure there is a source –
for example, a VCR or
television – hooked up to the
VCR or tape/aux input jacks on
the receiver.
• Make sure that the program
material is playing.
• Recheck the hookup
connections.
If most of the sound comes
from the center-channel
speaker, with little or no
information from the
surround channels, note the
following:
from the center-channel
speaker, with little or no
information from the
surround channels, note the
following:
Although most of today’s
televisions are equipped with
stereo audio output jacks,
some stereo televisions have
poor audio sections and are
unable to provide a Dolby Pro
Logic encoded signal. In the
unlikely event that you experi-
ence this problem, connecting
the audio outputs from your
Hi-Fi VCR, laser disc player,
DVD player or satellite receiver
directly to one of the inputs
on the receiver will provide a
proper audio signal and allow
you to enjoy true Dolby Pro
Logic surround sound.
televisions are equipped with
stereo audio output jacks,
some stereo televisions have
poor audio sections and are
unable to provide a Dolby Pro
Logic encoded signal. In the
unlikely event that you experi-
ence this problem, connecting
the audio outputs from your
Hi-Fi VCR, laser disc player,
DVD player or satellite receiver
directly to one of the inputs
on the receiver will provide a
proper audio signal and allow
you to enjoy true Dolby Pro
Logic surround sound.
If there is no sound from the
surround speakers or
it is very low, check the
following:
surround speakers or
it is very low, check the
following:
• Check all connections
between amplifier and each
of the speakers.
• Raise the surround volume
from the remote control
(see
between amplifier and each
of the speakers.
• Raise the surround volume
from the remote control
(see
“
Operation
”
section).
• Make sure the TV show or
movie you are watching is
recorded in Dolby Surround.
• Make sure Dolby Pro Logic is
engaged.
movie you are watching is
recorded in Dolby Surround.
• Make sure Dolby Pro Logic is
engaged.
If there is no sound from the
center speaker, check the
following:
center speaker, check the
following:
• Make sure that the processor
is in the Pro Logic, or 3 Stereo
mode. If it is in Phantom
or Stereo mode, the center
speaker will not play.
• Check the connections
between the subwoofer and
the center speaker.
is in the Pro Logic, or 3 Stereo
mode. If it is in Phantom
or Stereo mode, the center
speaker will not play.
• Check the connections
between the subwoofer and
the center speaker.
If you have low bass output,
check the following:
check the following:
• Experiment with placement
of the subwoofer. Remember,
place the subwoofer in a
corner to get maximum bass
output from the system.
• Adjust the level control on
the rear of the subwoofer.
of the subwoofer. Remember,
place the subwoofer in a
corner to get maximum bass
output from the system.
• Adjust the level control on
the rear of the subwoofer.
If you are having trouble
picking up radio stations,
check the following:
picking up radio stations,
check the following:
• Make sure the antenna is
hooked up properly.
• Depending on your distance
from the station’s transmitter,
you may need to install an FM
antenna on the roof or in the
attic.
hooked up properly.
• Depending on your distance
from the station’s transmitter,
you may need to install an FM
antenna on the roof or in the
attic.
Troubleshooting
PRO LOGIC
VIDEO
L – AUDIO – R
VIDEO 2
POWER (STANDBY)
SPEAKERS
HEADPHONES
PRO LOGIC
POWER ON/STANDBY
SPEAKERS
HEADPHONES
VIDEO
L – AUDIO – R
VIDEO 2
Headphone Listening
Insert headphones into the
headphone jack.
headphone jack.
Push “Speakers” switch to
turn off the front speakers
while listening to the head-
phones.
turn off the front speakers
while listening to the head-
phones.
Push “Bypass” to listen to the
headphones in stereo and
to turn off the center and
surround speakers.
headphones in stereo and
to turn off the center and
surround speakers.
HALL
CENTER
MODE
TEST
TONE
BYPASS
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