Sony DAV-IS50 - Manual (Page 94)

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Operation
The surround effect is difficult to hear
when you are playing a Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio. • Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 52).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 85).
• 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.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only. • Check the speaker connections.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker
only.
No sound is heard from the center
speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 85).
• Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 52).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround
speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 85).
• Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 52).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
The beginning of the sound is cut off. • Set the sound mode to other than “AUTO” (page 54).
• Set the decoding mode to other than “A.F.D. MULTI” (page 52).
Symptom Remedy
Symptom Remedy
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • 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 56).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
The remote does not function. • 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.
A disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the control unit and may cause damage to
the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the control unit turned on for about
half an hour.
• The disc is not written properly.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.