Sony HCD-S500 - Manual (Page 72)

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The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 45).
, 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 47).
, Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 24, 67).
, 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 surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio sound track.
, Check the speaker connections and setting
(pages 24, 67).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channels. 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 centre
speaker only.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the centre speaker only.
No sound is heard from the centre
speaker.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 47).
, Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” or “virtual” (page 47).
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
speakers.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 47).
, Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” or “virtual” (page 47).
Operation
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 29).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears
in the display.
The remote does not function.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the system.
, The distance between the remote and the
system is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the system.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
(page 8).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the system.
, Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour (page 4).