Repair audio video receivers to ensure a quality home theater performance.
Home theater audio video receivers are designed to be the brain of the system. Most of the home theater's devices are connected through the receiver to make it easier to control them. Problems can develop with the receiver depending on how it is stored or protected. Most of those problems can be resolved without the need of a technician.
Instructions
1. Press and hold down the "Power" button for five seconds to start the reset process. If the receiver does not respond to the controls, it may need to be reset to correct any errors. Push "Enter" when prompted on the display screen to start the reset process.
2. Press "Main Menu" or "Setup" to access the "Speaker Setup" option. Scroll through the options using the directional buttons until the "Audio" option is highlighted. Press "Enter" or "Select" on the remote to open the Audio menu and choose "Speaker Setup."
3. Balance the speakers by selecting each connected speaker using the directional up and down buttons. Adjust the speaker levels using the left or right directional buttons or by pressing the "Adjust +" or "Adjust --" buttons. Balance the speakers to fit your listening area.
4. Disconnect the speaker wires from the speaker terminals and tighten any stray wires. Loose wires touching the back of the receiver will cause the system to shut off. Strip the wire if necessary and connect banana plugs to the speaker wire ends. Banana plugs are metallic devices that create better contacts for speakers for less audio loss. Tighten the speaker terminals completely, then push the banana plugs into the speaker terminal openings.
5. Unplug the receiver from a power outlet and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes to reset it if the receiver is shutting off and loose wires are not to blame. Plug it back into the outlet and power the receiver back on to complete the reset. Remove the receiver from any enclosed areas that can allow it to overheat. Some receivers, such as Denon units, have built-in circuit protectors that need to be reset after overheating.
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