Sony HT-MT500, Operating Instructions Manual

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No sound or only very low-level
sound is heard from the subwoofer.

Press SW

+ on the remote control
to increase the subwoofer volume
(page 24).

Make sure that the power indicator
on the subwoofer is lit in green or
orange.

If the power indicator on the
subwoofer does not light, try the
following.
– Make sure the AC power cord
(mains lead) of the subwoofer is
connected properly.
– Press

(power) of the subwoofer
to turn on the power.

If the power indicator on the
subwoofer flashes slowly in green or
orange, or lights in red, try the
following.
– Move the subwoofer to a location
near the main unit so that the power
indicator on the subwoofer lights in
green or orange.
– Follow the steps in “Performing the
Wireless Connection of the
Subwoofer (SECURE LINK)”
(page 39).

The power indicator on the
subwoofer flashes quickly in green.
– Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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If the power indicator on the
subwoofer flashes in red, press

(power) of the subwoofer to turn off
the power and check whether the
ventilation holes of the subwoofer is
blocked or not.
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The subwoofer is for reproducing
bass sound. In the case of input
sources that contain very little bass
sound components (i.e., a TV
broadcast), the sound from the
subwoofer may be difficult to hear.
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Set the night mode to [Off]. For
details, see “Enjoying Clear Sound
with Low Volume at Midnight
(NIGHT)” (page 23).
Sound skips or has noise.
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If there is a device nearby that
generates electromagnetic waves,
such as a wireless LAN or a
microwave oven in use, locate the
system apart from it.
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If there is an obstacle between the
main unit and the subwoofer, move
or remove it.

Locate the main unit and the
subwoofer as close as possible.
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Switch the wireless LAN frequency of
any nearby wireless LAN router or PC
to 5 GHz range.

Switch the network connection of the
TV or Blu-ray Disc Player from
wireless to wired.
The USB device is not recognized.

Try the following:

Turn the system off.

Remove and reconnect the USB
device.

Turn the system on.

Make sure that the USB device is
securely connected to the
(USB)
port (page 21).

Check to see if the USB device or a
cable is damaged.

Make sure that the USB device is on.
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If the USB device is connected via a
USB hub, disconnect it and connect
the USB device directly to the system.
BLUETOOTH connection cannot be
completed.

Make sure that the BLUETOOTH
indicator of the main unit is lit
(page 26).

Make sure the BLUETOOTH device to
be connected with is turned on and
the BLUETOOTH function is enabled.
Subwoofer
USB Device Connection
Mobile Device Connection