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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLlJTION
Crackling sound
Bad connection.
Check all cables. Make sure they are connected to "line-out" or "audio-out"
from speakers.
jack on your sound card or other audio source -
NOT "speaker-au!."
Volume level in computer operating system is set
Check the computer operating system volume level and decrease it if necessary.
too high.
A problem with your audio source device.
Unplug the stereo cable from the audio source. Then plug it into the
headphone jack of an alternate audio source (e.g., Walkman, Discman or
FM radio).
Sound is
Volume level set too high.
Press the "-" button on the side of the right satellite to decrease the volume.
distorted.
Computer operating system volume level is set
Adjust the computer operating system volume and balance levels to the
too high.
center as a starting point, then adjust the level on the speaker using the
volume control.
Sound source is distorted.
WAV files are often of poor quality. So distortion and noise are easily noticed
with high-powered speakers. Try a different sound source such as a music CD.
Radio
Too close to a radio tower.
Move your speakers until the interference goes away.
interference.
No sound
Bad connection.
Check to make sure that all cables are connected properly and are making a
from subwoofer.
clear connection.
Sound source has little low-frequency content.
Many .WAV and .MID files often have little low-frequency content and sound
flat when you listen to them on a computer. Try a song with more bass-
something from your CD collection.
Low hum
The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second, which is
Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on
from subwoofer.
within the audio frequency of the subwoofer.
without an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely
low level.
Loud hum
Bad connection.
Unplug the AC power cord from the surge protector (if used), and plug directly
from subwoofer.
into an AC wall outlet.
Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection.
Bass level set too high.
Press the "-" button marked with the word "bass" on the wireless remote to
decrease the bass.
Volume or bass level on your audio source device is set
Disconnect your 3.5mm stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum
too high.
goes away, lower the volume on the audio source.
Lower the volume or bass level on your computer, portable device, etc.
Distorted monitor.
Subwoofer too close to monitor.
Because the subwoofer is not magnetically shielded, it can cause distortion if
it's too close to your monitor. Move the subwoofer so it's at least 2 feet from
your monitor.
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