Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks.
If you can't fix the unit as described or if something not listed here occurs, contact your dealer.
n Common problems
No power.
No sound.
Sound stops. "F 76" or
"OVERLOAD" appears on the
display for about a second, and
the unit turns off.
"F 70" appears on the display.
n Sound modes
Sound is not heard from the center,
surround, or subwoofer speakers.
Sound is not heard from the
surround back speaker.
Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ ,
DTS NEO:6 or SFC.
There is no DTS audio output.
There is Audio output, but the DTS
decoder indicator is not lit.
n Radio
The radio cannot be tuned in or
there is a lot of noise and
interference.
The correct AM frequency cannot
be tuned in.
n Multi control mode menus and factory settings
Main menu Sub menu (factory settings)
TUNING
MANUAL
TUNER
FM MODE AUTO
(TUNER
MEMORY CH 1
mode
AUTO MEM START
only)
DISPLAY
FREQ
AM ALLOC 9 kHz
BASS
TONE
0dB
TREBLE
BALANCE L
R
OFF
DIMMER
ON
LEVEL 2
SLEEP
OFF
DUAL PRG MAIN
OPTION
DR COMP OFF
A/D ATT
OFF
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
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• Ensure the AC mains lead is connected.
• Turn the volume up.
• Check connections to speakers and other equipment.
• Select the correct source.
• Turn on the speakers.
• Turn off the tape monitor.
• Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made.
• Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.
• Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.
• Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on.
Causes include:
− Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
− Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
− Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
− Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.
Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.
• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer.
• Ensure the SPEAKERS settings for your speakers are correct.
• Turn 2CH MIX off.
• The source may be stereo. Change the sound mode.
• Ensure the SPEAKERS settings for your speakers are correct.
• Turn 6.1CH DECODING mode on.
• Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off.
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is PCM with sampling
frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1), 96, or 88.2 kHz.
• Check the DVD player's digital output settings.
• Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.)
• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
• Reduce the treble.
• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers.
• Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.
• Change the frequency step to suit your area when AM is selected.
(Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers )
Main menu
Sub menu (factory settings)
B PROOF MODE A
OPTION
RESET
YES
SUBW YES
SPEAKERS
SUBW NO
TV
DVR
D-INPUT
DVD
SETUP 1
CD
TV
DVR
IN MODE
DVD
CD
Main menu
SPEAKERS
LCR S SB
OPT 1
SETUP 2
OPT 2
COAX 1
DISTANCE
COAX 2
FILTER
AUTO
EXIT
áExit the Multi control mode
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Sub menu (factory settings)
FRONT
SMALL
CENTER
SURROUND
SUR BACK
YES
SUB-WFR
FRONT
3.0 m
CENTER
SURROUND
1.5 m
SUR BACK
100
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