Surround Speakers; Center Speaker - Sony BDV-E670W Operating Instructions Manual

Symptom
There is no digital sound from
the HDMI OUT jack when using
the Audio Return Channel
function.
The system does not output
sound correctly when connected
to a set-top box.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a CD.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the

center speaker.

No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the

surround speakers.

The beginning of the sound is cut
off.
The sound effects are disabled.
Distortion occurs in the sound of
a connected component.
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Problems and solutions
• Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On]
(page 59). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System
Settings] to [Auto] (page 59).
• Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.
• Set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off]
(page 50).
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at
least 3 meters away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Clean the disc.
• Select stereo sound by pressing
• Check the surround setting (page 30).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 51).
• Depending on the BD/DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 51).
• Check the surround setting (page 30).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 51).
• Check the surround setting (page 30).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 27).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
• Set the sound mode to "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" (page 39).
• Select "A.F.D. STD" for "SUR.SETTING" (page 30).
• The effects of SOUND MODE, "D.BASS," "NIGHT MODE," and
"SUR.SETTING" may be disabled depending on the input stream (page 57).
• Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate -
AUDIO] (page 57).
(page 39).