Sony STR-DB940 Operating Instructions - Page 57

No sound is heard from the center speaker. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD - MODE). , Select a sound field containing the word "cinema" or "virtual" (see page 33~35). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20). No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD - MODE). , Select a sound field containing the word "cinema" or "virtual" (see page 33~35). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22). , Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20). The surround effect cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD - MODE). , Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front speakers. Recording cannot be done. , Check that the components are connected correctly. , Select the source component with a FUNCTION button. , When recording from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page 27) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB840). , When recording from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to DIGITAL (see page 27) before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DB840). Radio stations cannot be tuned in. , Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning) (see pages 45 and 59). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 46). , Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display. RDS does not work.* , Make sure that you're tuned to an FM RDS station. , Select a stronger FM station. The station was interrupted by another station or the receiver automatically starts scanning stations.* , The EON function is activated. Turn off the EON function if you don't want the current program to be interrupted. The RDS information that you want does not appear.* , Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. Nothing appears on the display , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the display mode. No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. , Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. , If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. * Models of area code CED only. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 18 page 41 57 Additional Information