Dell HARMAN/KARDO HK-595 - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting
Distortion (static,
crackling or hissing
sounds) Noise may be caused
by interference from
the monitor. Turn monitor off to
see if noise is
eliminated. Move
speaker cables
farther away from
monitor.
Speaker is being
overdrive by an
amplified audio
source. Ensure that the
speaker is connected
to the appropriate
receptacle. Check
color-coding on
connectors when
making connections.
Make sure that all
signal cables are
inserted snugly into
receptacles.
Volume level on
sound card may be
too high. Check volume of
sound card via
Windows Volume
Control.
Sound card or audio
source material may
be cause of problem. Check speakers with
another audio source,
such as a portable
CD player. Disconnect speaker
input cable (green
connector) from
sound card and plug
into portable CD
player.
Are the speaker
system mode settings
optimized? Holding down the
mode button
continuously for three
seconds will
automatically restore
default mode settings. Optimal system mode
settings are
permanently stored in
your HK-595 speaker
system.
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