Sony STR-GA9ESG Operating Instructions Manual page 53

Surround effect cannot be obtained.
/ Turn on the sound field function.
/ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set
to the appropriate position (see page 11).
No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.
/ Select the appropriate function on the
receiver.
/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
/ Place your TV away from the audio
components.
The on-screen display disappears while you are using the
commander.
/ Check that the RC antenna is connected
securely and properly.
/ Make sure there are no metal objects near the
RC antenna.
/ Make sure the remote is not too far from the
RC antenna.
You have difficulty operating the unit because the on-
screen display is distorted.
/ Make sure that video components are not
connected to both the S-VIDEO and VIDEO
jacks at the same time. Use only the S-VIDEO
connectors, or the VIDEO connectors (if there
are no S-VIDEO connectors on the TV).
When connect two or more VCRs to the unit,
/
make sure to use a distributor when
connecting the TV antenna to the VCRs to
preserve video signal quality.
/ Clean the head of the VCR.
/ Do not select channels where there is no
broadcast. Set the unit to skip channels where
there is no broadcast.
The on-screen display becomes distorted when you select
a program source from the FUNCTION SELECT menu.
There may be distortion in the video signal,
/
but this is not a malfunction, continue as is.
The pointer on the on-screen display moves even when
the remote is stationary.
The remote may be out of calibration. Rest the
/
remote on a flat surface, then try using it
again after the on-screen display disappears.
Additional Information
The remote does not function.
/ Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
/ Connect the RC antenna to the RC ANT jack
on the rear of the receiver (see page 8).
/ Remove the obstacles in the path of the
remote and the RC antenna.
/ Make sure both the remote and receiver are
set to the same security number (see page 14).
IR codes of non-Sony equipment cannot be recorded.
/ Be sure that the respective remote is pointed
directly at the infrared sensor on the front of
the receiver from a distance of less than 4
inches (10 cm).
/ There may be interference from a fluorescent
light source. Keep the infrared sensor away
from fluorescent light.
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