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Question posted by hotbussiness on September 18th, 2011

Center Channel Doesnt Work

my center channel doesnt work and center channel is on  

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Answer #1: Posted by answers on September 19th, 2011 1:42 AM
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most probably it is hardware try sending it for warranty if you have or take it to a shop that repairs this item 

Related Sony STR-SE501 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 1

4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 3

... the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 ...STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. All rights reserved. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 5

... shown below. Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 6

... pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 7

z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. In this case, do not connect...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 8

... digital output to the appropriate jacks on the components. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TV or Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 9

... FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.) Yellow Yellow Note When using the 5.1 INPUT jacks VIDEO OUT DVD player 5.1 CH INPUT DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 11

... a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off . Connect the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 12

... the SET UP button. F. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enjoy multi channel surround sound. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to... set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 13

...Speaker (e.g. SA-VE230) to -. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup •...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 15

... + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. F. You can set the following items. For details on how to adjust each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Before...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 17

... and output the center channel bass frequencies from that speaker, set them , if possible. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 20

... page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. This is likely to verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the test tone. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the component and start playing...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 22

... deck MD/TAPE CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER An audio component AUX After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected. 22 Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter...buttons to select the component you want to match the component you selected and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn the receiver on and off. ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 25

... a sound that if you have the stereo effect but the sound is highly faithful to the program source. qk SUR button Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc.). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. Cursor buttons ( / ) Press...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 28

... The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SUR Jog dial BASS/TREBLE Brief descriptions of audio signal...Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 38

...- FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally,...FM/AM ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. F. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE TUNER STR...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 45

...center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on the receiver...the audio components. , The plugs and jacks are connected securely. , Make sure that you've selected the correct component on the receiver. , Make sure that the speakers and components are...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 46

... SOUND FIELD - "PCM--kHz" appears on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. Recording cannot be tuned in the remote with ...(STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Change the DVD setting to select a source or component other component. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 54

... stations how to preset 40 how to tune 40 Preset tuning 40 R Receiving broadcasts automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40 Recording on an audio tape or MD 42 on a video tape 43 S Scanning preset stations. See Automatic tuning Selecting component 22 front speaker system 23 sound field 28 Sleep timer 43 Sound...

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