Sony ht-ss380 User Guide

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There is no sound from a specific 
equipment.
• Check that the equipment is connected 
correctly to the audio input jacks for that 
equipment.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the 
connection is (are) fully inserted into the 
jacks on both the receiver and the 
equipment.
• Check that the equipment is connected 
correctly to the HDMI jack for that 
equipment. 
• Make sure “CTRL HDMI” is set to 
“CTRL ON” in HDMI menu.
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD 
by connecting HDMI.
• Depending on the playback equipment, 
you may need to set up the HDMI setting 
of the equipment. Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with each 
equipment.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable 
when you view images or listen to sound, 
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color 
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.
There is no sound, no matter which 
equipment is selected, or only a very 
low-level sound is heard.
• Check that all connecting cords are 
inserted to their input/output jacks for the 
respective jacks of the receiver, speakers 
and the equipment.
• Check that both the receiver and all 
equipment are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set 
to “VOL MIN”.
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting 
function.
• Check that you have selected the correct 
equipment with the input buttons.
• The protective device on the receiver has 
been activated. Turn off the receiver, 
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and 
turn on the power again.
• Check that the INPUT MODE setting is 
correct for SAT/CATV input.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and equipment are 
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away 
from a transformer or motor, and at least 
 
3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or 
fluorescent light.
• Move your audio equipment away from 
the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them 
with a cloth slightly moistened with 
alcohol.
There is no sound from digital sources 
(from OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to 
“OPT” for SAT/CATV input (page 42). 
• Set “ARC” to “ARC OFF” when no sound 
is output from TV OPT IN jack during TV 
input.
When the receiver is in standby mode, 
there is no sound output from the TV.
• When the receiver enters into standby 
mode, the sound is from the last HDMI 
equipment selection before you turned off 
the receiver. If you are enjoying other 
equipment, play the equipment and 
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or 
turn on the receiver to select the HDMI 
equipment you want to enjoy.
• Make sure “PASS THRU” is set to “ON” 
in the HDMI menu if you connect 
equipment not compatible with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 43).