Bose VCS-300 Owner's guide - Page 12

Maintaining Your Home Theater Speakers Troubleshooting Problem What to do • No sound • Check the volume control. • Make sure the receiver (or amplifier) is plugged in and turned on. • Check all connections (see pages 8-9). • Make sure the receiver is not on Mute. • Make sure headphones are not connected to the receiver. Center • Make sure your receiver has amplified or surround center and surround channels. speaker • Be sure your receiver is set properly does not work (refer to pages 10-11). • Check the audio source material to be sure it is encoded for surround sound. • Check the speaker connections. Refer to "Make the connections" on page 8. • If your surround sound receiver is Pro-Logic, be sure an RCA stereo cable connects the receiver to a stereo sound source (TV, VCR, laserdisc, or DSS player). • If the receiver is connected directly to a stereo television, make sure that all other program sources (VCR, laserdisc, or DSS player) are connected to the TV • using RCA stereo cable as well. • If your surround sound receiver is Dolby Digital (AC-3), be sure the sound source (DSS, laserdisc, or DVD player) is con- nected directly to your receiver as described in your receiver owner's guide. Center speaker intermittently shuts down • Reduce the volume until that speaker returns to normal play. Automatic electronic protection circuitry may have engaged to prevent an overload. • Check the power rating of your receiver (see "Compatibility" on page 13.) • Make sure your receiver is set for NORMAL surround sound center mode. Sound is distorted • Check the speaker cord for damage. • Reduce the output level from your TV or other components connected to the receiver. Customer service To arrange for service, contact your authorized Bose" dealer. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the listing on the inside • back cover. 12