Bose Lifestyle 28 Operating Manual page 30

Reference
Problem
No sound from surround
speakers
Surround speakers are too
loud
Remote control is incon-
sistent or does not work
System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically
Radio does not work
The disc does not play
FM sound is distorted
FM sound is noisy in sur-
round mode
Sound is distorted
No tape, CD, VCR, or TV
sound.
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What to do
• Select 5-speaker mode.
• Press Surround +
• Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component
used (TV, VCR, etc.) is stereo.
• In 5-speaker mode, press Surround – .
• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker
jacks (orange).
• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See "Replacing the remote control batteries"
on page 29.
• Operate the remote control closer to the media center.
• Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of "dead spots." See
note under "The remote control" on page 6.
• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as much as
possible.
• Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. See "Changing the
house code settings" on page 26.
• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
Lifestyle ® system.
• See "Changing the house code settings" on page 26.
• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.
• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
• AM antenna must be upright.
• Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.
• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
• Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit.
• After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.
• Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).
• Eject the disc and try loading it again.
• There may be dirt or dust on the CD. Clean the CD. See "Cleaning compact discs" on
page 28
• The CD may be defective. Try another CD.
• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
• Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker
mode to minimize noise.
• Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center.
• Check the connections.
• Make sure the component is turned on.
• Refer to the component owner's manual.
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