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No front panel lights when power switch 

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged 

is pressed

into a live outlet.

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled.

Display lights, but no sound or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker

connections are secure.

• 

is on

• Press 

button.

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control.

No sound from surround or center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Select a mode other than Stereo or Monaural.

• Input is monaural

• There is no surround information from 

mono sources.

• Incorrect configuration

• Check configuration in 

SET UP MENU

.

No On Screen Control Menus

• TV input is “S” Video

• Change TV input to Composite Video. 

The menus are available ONLY on Composite
Video.

Unit does not respond to remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Change remote batteries.

• Remote is in 

position

• Slide 

switch to 

.

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Make certain front panel sensor is visible 

to remote.

Troubleshooting

31

Troubleshooting Chart

Memory Backup
This product is equipped with a memory
backup system that preserves system
configuration information if the unit is
accidentally unplugged or subject to a
power outage. This memory will last for
approximately one week, after which time
all information must be re-entered.

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Technical Specifications

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Stereo Mode 
Continuous Average Power (FTC)

100 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz:
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Five Channel Surround Mode 
Continuous average power per channel (FTC)

Front L&R channels:
85 Watts per channel from 20Hz–20KHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Center channel:
85 Watts from 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, driven into 8 Ohms

Surround channels:
60 Watts per channel from 40Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear

220mV/50 Kohms

Front Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Center Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Surround Main In

1.0 V/20 Kohms

Signal to Noise Rate (IHF-A)

Linear

95 dB

Dolby Surround 
Channel Separation

40 dB

Frequency Response 

@ 1W (+0, –3dB)

7Hz–80kHz

High Instantaneous 
Current Capability (HCC)

±30 amps

Transient Intermodulation 
Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

Rise Time

1.6µsec

Slew Rate

40 V/µsec

Frequency Range

531–1602/152–282kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

50dB

Usable Sensitivity

Loop: 500µV (MW)/1,500 µV (LW)

Distortion

1kHz, 30% Mod: 0.5%

Selectivity ±18kHz

70dB

Television Format

PAL, SECAM, NTSC

Input Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Output Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Video Frequency Response 10Hz to 8MHz (–3dB)
S/N

65dB

Power Requirement

AC 230V 50Hz

Power Consumption

40W idle, 530W maximum

Dimension (Max)

Width

440 mm (17.4 inches)

Height

160 mm (6.4 inches)

Depth

459 mm (18 inches)

Weight

12.3 kg (27 lbs.)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic.” the double-D symbol and “AC-3” are registered trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; 
and 5,222,059. Foreign patents pending. THX and Home THX are registered trademarks of
Lucasfilm Ltd.

DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems

SDDS is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.

Engelsk manual AVI250  11/01/98 8:53  Side 32

Technical Specifications

32

Stereo Mode 
Continuous Average Power (FTC)

100 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz:
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Five Channel Surround Mode 
Continuous average power per channel (FTC)

Front L&R channels:
85 Watts per channel from 20Hz–20KHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Center channel:
85 Watts from 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, driven into 8 Ohms

Surround channels:
60 Watts per channel from 40Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear

220mV/50 Kohms

Front Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Center Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Surround Main In

1.0 V/20 Kohms

Signal to Noise Rate (IHF-A)

Linear

95 dB

Dolby Surround 
Channel Separation

40 dB

Frequency Response 

@ 1W (+0, –3dB)

7Hz–80kHz

High Instantaneous 
Current Capability (HCC)

±30 amps

Transient Intermodulation 
Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

Rise Time

1.6µsec

Slew Rate

40 V/µsec

Frequency Range

531–1602/152–282kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

50dB

Usable Sensitivity

Loop: 500µV (MW)/1,500 µV (LW)

Distortion

1kHz, 30% Mod: 0.5%

Selectivity ±18kHz

70dB

Television Format

PAL, SECAM, NTSC

Input Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Output Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Video Frequency Response 10Hz to 8MHz (–3dB)
S/N

65dB

Power Requirement

AC 230V 50Hz

Power Consumption

40W idle, 530W maximum

Dimension (Max)

Width

440 mm (17.4 inches)

Height

160 mm (6.4 inches)

Depth

459 mm (18 inches)

Weight

12.3 kg (27 lbs.)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic.” the double-D symbol and “AC-3” are registered trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; 
and 5,222,059. Foreign patents pending. THX and Home THX are registered trademarks of
Lucasfilm Ltd.

DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems

SDDS is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.

Engelsk manual AVI250  11/01/98 8:53  Side 32

Technical Specifications

32

Stereo Mode 
Continuous Average Power (FTC)

100 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz:
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Five Channel Surround Mode 
Continuous average power per channel (FTC)

Front L&R channels:
85 Watts per channel from 20Hz–20KHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Center channel:
85 Watts from 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, driven into 8 Ohms

Surround channels:
60 Watts per channel from 40Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.05% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear

220mV/50 Kohms

Front Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Center Main In

1.5 V/20 Kohms

Surround Main In

1.0 V/20 Kohms

Signal to Noise Rate (IHF-A)

Linear

95 dB

Dolby Surround 
Channel Separation

40 dB

Frequency Response 

@ 1W (+0, –3dB)

7Hz–80kHz

High Instantaneous 
Current Capability (HCC)

±30 amps

Transient Intermodulation 
Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

Rise Time

1.6µsec

Slew Rate

40 V/µsec

Frequency Range

531–1602/152–282kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

50dB

Usable Sensitivity

Loop: 500µV (MW)/1,500 µV (LW)

Distortion

1kHz, 30% Mod: 0.5%

Selectivity ±18kHz

70dB

Television Format

PAL, SECAM, NTSC

Input Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Output Level/Impedance

1Vp-p/75ohms

Video Frequency Response 10Hz to 8MHz (–3dB)
S/N

65dB

Power Requirement

AC 230V 50Hz

Power Consumption

40W idle, 530W maximum

Dimension (Max)

Width

440 mm (17.4 inches)

Height

160 mm (6.4 inches)

Depth

459 mm (18 inches)

Weight

12.3 kg (27 lbs.)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic.” the double-D symbol and “AC-3” are registered trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; 
and 5,222,059. Foreign patents pending. THX and Home THX are registered trademarks of
Lucasfilm Ltd.

DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems

SDDS is a registered trademark of Sony Corp.

Engelsk manual AVI250  11/01/98 8:53  Side 32