Sony ST-RDE945 Operating Instructions Manual page 54

Troubleshooting
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD — MODE).
, Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"
or "virtual" (see page 33~35).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22).
, Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set
to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD – MODE).
, Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"
or "virtual" (see page 33~35).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22).
, Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to
either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD – MODE).
, Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A
or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front
speakers.
Recording cannot be done.
, Check that the components are connected correctly.
, Select the source component with a FUNCTION
button.
, When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page
27) before recording with a component connected
to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals
(STR-DE945) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals
(STR-DE845).
, When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to DIGITAL (see page
27) before recording with the component
connected to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT
terminals (STR-DE945) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE
OUT terminals (STR-DE845).
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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
, Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
, The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
, Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning)
(see pages 44 and 56).
, No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (see page 45).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
Nothing appears on the display
, When the display turns off immediately after the
receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the
display mode.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the
TV screen or monitor.
, Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
, Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
, Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor
receiver.
, Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
, Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
, Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
, If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the
remote to select a source or component other than
TV before operating the receiver or other
component.
Reference sections for clearing the
receiver's memory
To clear
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
on the
See
page 18
page 41