Sony DAV-S300 - Manual (Page 57)

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Additional Information
, Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is
displayed on the front panel display.
, The protective device on the system has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
, The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
, Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
, Check the speaker settings (page 14).
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL
menu (page 14).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or 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.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD or a CD.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu
display (page 35).
, Make sure you connect the system appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you
are playing a Dolby Digital sound track.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
, Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
8, 14).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo
even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
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.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”
or “virtual” (page 20).
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”
or “virtual” (page 20).
, Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).
Operation
Recording cannot be done.
, Check that the components are connected correctly.
, Select the source with a FUNCTION button.
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.
, No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (page 17).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
The remote does not function.
, Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
system.
, Use the remote near the system.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
system.
, Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside (“Insert disc.” appears on
the TV screen).
Insert a disc.
, Insert the disc correctly with the playback side
facing down on the disc tray.
, Clean the disc.
, The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5).
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
, Check the region code of the DVD (page 4).
, Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about half an hour (page 6).