Sony DAV-F500 Operating Instructions Manual page 113

Symptom
Severe hum or noise is heard.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a VIDEO CD, a
CD, or an MP3 file.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the
center speaker.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
The beginning of the sound is cut
off.
Operation
Symptom
Radio stations cannot be tuned
in.
The remote does not function.
Remedy
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• 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.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 40).
• Make sure the control unit is connected properly.
• Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 59).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 95).
• Depending on the 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.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 95).
• Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 59).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 95).
• Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 59).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 29).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
•
Set the sound mode to other than "AUTO"
• Set the decoding mode to other than
Remedy
• 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.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 63).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the control unit.
• The distance between the remote and the control unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the control unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
(page 61)
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