Sony DAV-FR10W Operating Instructions - Page 95

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 3 meters away from your TV set or a 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. • Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] in the Control Menu display (page 57). • Make sure the system is connected appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 59). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 35, 87). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 59). • Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 59). • Select a sound field containing the word "C. ST. EX" (page 61). • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable. • Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not correct (page 28). • The plasma display may interfere with transmission, in which case, adjust the position of the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) (page 28). • Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp. • Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver). Operation Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 78). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display. The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. The POWER/ON LINE indicator momentarily turns red. • When playing an MP3 or DVD disc, or when changing a disc, the indicator momentarily turns red. This is not a malfunction. The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red. • Move the wireless system away from any other nearby wireless system(s). • Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver). The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. • The disc is skewed in the system. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. continued Additional Information 95US