Symptoms
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Possible Problem
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Solution
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All indicators are off
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AC cord is not connected to wall
outlet
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Check to see if the LED is illuminated
on the rear of the subwoofer. If not, connect AC power or
try a different outlet.
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Control speaker is not connected to
the subwoofer
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Connect control speaker to
subwoofer
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Power is off
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Press power button or use remote to
turn on system
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No Sound from any
Speakers
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Power is not on
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Verify the AC line cord is plugged
into the wall outlet
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Verify power switch has been pressed
(Display is on)
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Volume setting is too low
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Raise master volume control
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S/PDIF cable is not connected to DVD
playback card
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Connect S/PDIF cable to DVD card and
make sure all software drivers for computer are set to
proper output.
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Signal cable is disconnected from
sound card
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Connect analog signal cable from sound
card (not DVD card) to ADA885 analog input.
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Right (Control) speaker is
disconnected
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Connect right (Control) speaker
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Computer not sending out signal
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Press the Diagnostic button on the
rear of the ADA885 subwoofer. The speakers should
sequentially play a tone. If so, the ADA885 is working
properly and problem is cables or computer settings
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Mute turns off
unexpectedly
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Mute was re-pressed or a function was
selected
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System will un-mute whenever the mute
button pressed again, if a function button is pressed, or if
the volume control is rotated
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Subwoofer emits very loud
humming/buzzing noise
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Signal cable is not completely
inserted into signal jack on subwoofer
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Make sure signal cable is inserted
snugly into signal jack. Especially check the signal cable
at the computer end to make sure is completely plugged
in.
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No sound from Subwoofer
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Subwoofer volume is too low
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Select Bass function and raise volume
level
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Press the Diagnostic button on the
rear of the ADA885. This will sequentially play a tone from
each speaker, including the subwoofer. It will also set the
system to the factory default levels.
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Sound source has very little low
frequency content
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.WAV files often have little low
frequency content. Try a music signal with more bass.
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No sound from surround
speakers
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Unit is not in a surround mode
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Press the mode button to select a
surround mode.
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Surround level is too low
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Select surround level function and
raise volume
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Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons
for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and Surround
levels to default position
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Center and Surround buttons do not
work
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Unit is not in a surround mode
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Press the mode button to select a
surround mode.
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No sound from surround speakers
when detached
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Surround bases are not
connected
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Connect surround bases to rear of
subwoofer
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Unit is not in a surround mode
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Press the mode button to select a
surround mode.
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Surround level is too low
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Select surround level function and
raise volume
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Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons
for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and Surround
levels to default position
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No playback from digital
input
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Digital signal cable is not connected
to soundcard.
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Connect digital signal cable to S/PDIF
output of DVD playback card
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Sound is distorted
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Volume level too high
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Decrease master volume level
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Sound source is distorted
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.WAV files are often of poor quality
so distortion and noise are easily noticed with high powered
speakers. Try a different sound source like a music
CD.
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Not enough treble
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Treble setting is too low
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Select Treble function and increase
level
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Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons
for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and surround
levels to default position
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Too much treble
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Treble setting is too high
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Select Treble function and decrease
level
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Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons
for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and surround
levels to default position
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Too much bass or subwoofer
distorted
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Bass setting is too high
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Select Bass function and decrease
level
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Press and hold Treble and Bass buttons
for 3 seconds to reset Treble, Bass, Center, and surround
levels to default position
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Remote Control does not
work
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Batteries are dead or not
installed
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Replace or install new
batteries
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Remote is not pointed at
speakers
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Point remote control at the right
(control) speaker.
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Remote signal path is blocked
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Removed any object that is blocking
the signal from the remote to the right ( control ) speaker
next to the LCD display
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No Sound when playing DVD
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PCM Jack on dongle is connected to the system
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Switch out the PCM RCA jack on dongle and connect the AC3 jack
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