Sony BDV-F700 Operating Instructions Manual page 62

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 beginning of the sound is cut
off.
The sound effects are disabled.
Distortion occurs in the sound of
a connected component.
Operation
Symptom
Radio stations cannot be tuned
in.
The disc does not play.
File names are not displayed
correctly.
A disc does not start playing
from the beginning.
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Problems and solutions
• Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On]
(page 55). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System
Settings] to [Auto] (page 55).
• 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 47).
• 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 32).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 47).
• 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.
• Set the sound mode to "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" (page 41).
• Select "AUTO" for "SUR.SETTING" (page 32).
• The effects of SOUND MODE and "SUR.SETTING" may be disabled
depending on the input stream (page 53).
• Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate -
AUDIO] (page 53).
Problems and solutions
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• You are attempting to play a disc with a format that cannot be played by this
system (page 66).
• The region code on the BD/DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
• The system cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 66).
• The system can only display ISO 8859-1-compliant character formats. Other
character formats may be displayed differently.
• Depending on the writing software used, the input characters may be displayed
differently.
• Resume play has been selected. Press OPTIONS and select [Play from start],
then press .
• The title or BD/DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
(page 41).