Yamaha TSS-10 Owner's Manual - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this system does not function properly. If the problem you are having is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this system to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The amplifier unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON ( ) is pressed, or enters in the standby mode soon after the power has been turned on. No sound. No sound from the rear speakers No sound from the center speaker when the DTS or DIGITAL mode is selected. No sound from the subwoofer. A "humming" sound can be heard. The amplifier unit does not operate properly. There is noise interference from digital or highfrequency equipment, or the amplifier unit. No sound from the center and rear speakers though the DTS or DIGITAL mode indicator is dimly illuminated. The power cable is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. The amplifier unit has been exposed to a strong external electric shock (such as lightning and strong static electricity). Incorrect input cable connections. An appropriate input source has not been selected. The speaker connections are not secure. The volume is turned down. The sound is muted. The level of the rear speakers is set to minimum. The surround mode is off. The source encoded with a Dolby Digital or DTS signal does not have a center channel signal. The level of the subwoofer is set to minimum. Incorrect cable connections to the ANALOG INPUTS jacks. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or by a power supply with low voltage. The amplifier unit is too close to the digital or high-frequency equipment. Dim illumination of an indicator means that signals encoded with the corresponding format (DTS or Dolby Digital) is inputted to this system. In this case, the signals are mixed into 2 channels and reproduced from the front speakers only. Firmly connect the power cable. Set the amplifier unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then start operating. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT button. Secure the connections. Turn up the volume. Press MUTE or any operation buttons to cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Press REAR + button on the remote control to increase the level. Select the appropriate surround mode by pressing the MODE button. Press S. WOOFER + button on the remote control to increase the level. Firmly connect the audio plugs to the ANALOG INPUTS jacks. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds. Move the amplifier unit further away from such equipment. Press the MODE button for the appropriate surround format. The indicator turns bright, and the center and rear speakers reproduce sounds since the surround format is decoded. 10 - 8 - 9 12 9 12 12 - 13 - 12 8 - 13 14