Sony TA-VA80ES - Manuel (Page 25)

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to
help you remedy the problem. Should any problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
/ Check that the speakers and components are connected
securely.
/ Make sure you select the correct component on the
amplifier.
/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly
(see page 7).
/ Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” is shown
in the display.
/ The protective device on the amplifier has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
amplifier, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn
on the power again.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
/ Check that the speakers and components are connected
correctly and securely.
/ Adjust the BALANCE control.
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.
/ Place your TV away from the audio components.
/ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the y SIGNAL
GND terminal.
/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth
slightly moistened with alcohol.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
/ Select a DOLBY or MOVIE (except MONO MOVIE)
sound field (see page 18).
/ Select the appropriate speaker type and the location of
the rear speakers (see page 16).
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17).
A component cannot be selected.
/ Check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the
component (see page 13).
Recording cannot be made.
/ Check that the components are connected correctly.
/ Select the source component with the FUNCTION
selector.
/ You cannot record audio from a program source
connected to the LD AC-3 RF IN, COAXIAL IN, or
OPTICAL IN jack (see page 15).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from
the rear speakers.
/ Select the appropriate size of the rear speakers (see
page 16).
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17).
/ Make sure you turned on the sound field.
Cracking occurs in the sound output.
/ “LARGE” has been set for the speaker(s) that are
incapable of reproducing bass frequencies effectively.
Set the speaker(s) to “SMALL” (see page 16).
/ Set the LFE MIX parameter lower (see page 22).
Surround effect cannot be obtained.
/ Turn on the sound field.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV
screen or on the monitor.
/ Select the appropriate function on the amplifier.
/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/
VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).
/ Place your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
/ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
amplifier.
/ Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the
amplifier.
/ Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if
they are weak.
/ Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
/ Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate
the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the
amplifier (etc.).
/ Press POWER on the main unit to turn on the amplifier
and check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the
component you want to use. If the component is set to
NO, the amplifier and the component will not turn on
when you press respective SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION button.
The front cover does not close.
/ Push in the BALANCE control.
/ Disconnect any cords connected to the VIDEO3 INPUT
jacks on the front panel.