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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
Trying to fi nd the solution to a problem with your equipment can be very
frustrating. The symptoms and solutions in this section will hopefully assist
you in fi nding the correct answers. If you have additional questions that this
manual cannot answer, please contact your nearest Klipsch dealer or call
1-800-KLIPSCH.
General problems
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No power—make sure you use an outlet that is not controlled by a
wall switch.
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No power—make sure you've plugged the unit into a working outlet or
the power strip is turned on.
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Menu is displayed in a foreign language—check
menu system to make sure the language that you want is selected.
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Screen saver appears on TV—press any button to remove the screen
saver from the TV screen.
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Disc tray doesn't open—try unplugging the power cord and plugging
it back in. Press and hold STOP for approximately 3 seconds to open
the tray.
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Disc won't eject—disc cannot be ejected when the player is reading
the disc. Wait a few seconds before ejecting the disc.
Video problems
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Make sure the TV and Klipsch system are turned on.
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Make sure the Klipsch system is in DVD mode (press DISC on the
remote control).
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Make sure the TV is tuned to the VIDEO INPUT Channel that matches
the input jack(s) you used to connect the TV to the Klipsch system (see
page 5).
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Make sure the cables are attached securely (check your connections
on page 5). You must connect Klipsch output jacks to a set of the TV's
input jacks.
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Check the P.SCAN switch on the back of the Klipsch system. Make
sure it is in the OFF position unless you are certain your TV supports
progressive scan. The components must be connected via the Y, P
jacks to use P.SCAN. See page 12 for additional information.
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Check the settings in the
Parental Control
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HI DEF COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT must have a corresponding HI DEF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT.
Audio problems
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Languages
in the
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Remote Control problems
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Playback problems
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, P
B
R
menu.
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Radio problems
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Make sure the cables are attached correctly, and that you've connected
the appropriate cable to the appropriate jack (see page 28 for
information about different audio options).
Refer to your TV's owner manual to fi nd out the procedures to set
up your TV for a home theater system. With most TVs, you'll need to
turn off the TV's internal speakers via the TV menu or a switch on
the back of the TV. Additionally, you may need to change the Fixed or
Variable setting.
Check the settings in the Klipsch system's
the
TV Audio Connection
matches the Klipsch system
input
originating from the TV or set-top box.
If there is noise when the TV is turned on, the speakers may be too
close to the audio system. See page 6 for more information.
Make sure the MUTE button on the remote control has not been
activated.
Make sure the disc is not bad, damaged or dirty.
Check the speaker cable connections.
Check the options selected in the
Make sure you have selected the correct component button placing the
remote in that mode to operate the component.
Check batteries and replace them if they are weak.
Make sure batteries are inserted correctly with the polarities matching.
If you programmed your remote to operate a specifi c component, you
might need to re-program it.
Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the
component you're trying to operate.
If the disc isn't playing, make sure the type of disc matches those listed
in Chapter 3. If you're trying to play a DVD, make sure it is inserted with
the label side up and it is coded for Region 1.
If the disc starts to play, but stops immediately, you might need to
clean the disc or check for condensation in the player. If condensation
has formed in the player, allow it to dry.
If the picture is distorted, fuzzy or jumps, try another disc as the disc
might be damaged.
If the incoming signal is weak, distorted, or noisy, you might need to
connect an outside FM antenna or change the direction of the antenna.
Setup
menu, specifi cally
submenu. Make sure your selection
jack you used to connect the audio
Audio
menu.
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