Sony BDV-E500W - Manual (Page 94)

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Operation
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio. • Check the decoding mode setting (page 37) .
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 70).
• Depending on the BD/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. • 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 21, 70).
• Check the decoding mode setting (page 37) .
• 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 21, 70).
• Check the decoding mode setting (page 37) .
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 31).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
The beginning of the sound is cut
off. • Set the sound mode to “ MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 51).
• Select “ A.F.D. STD” for the decoding mode (page 37).
The sound effects are disabled. • The effects of SOUND MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, NIGHT, “TONE,” and
“DEC. MODE” may be disabled depending on the input stream (page 82).
Distortion occurs in the sound of
a connected component. • Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - TV]
or [Attenuate - AUDIO] (page 81).
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 55).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
Noise is heard on AM radio. • Check the location of the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord (page 26).
The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
• When you cannot perform menu operations via the front panel display, press
HOME on the remote.
Symptom Remedy