Sony STR-K740P Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51

There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. There is no sound from one of the front speakers. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 22). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 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. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or /and surround speaker. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE). • Select a sound field containing the word "C.ST.EX" (pages 24-25). • Adjust the speaker level (page 20). • Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (page 16). There is no sound from the active sub woofer. There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field (page 58). The surround effect cannot be obtained. Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component. Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with function button. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" (page 22) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminal. To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver's jack. When making this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE manually (page 22). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO IN". For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator. continued Additional Information 51GB