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Article ID : 00012080 / Last Modified : 02/03/2022Print

There is low or no audio coming from the wireless rear surround speakers.

    IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.

    If the audio coming through is low or you are not hearing any audio from the wireless rear surround sound speakers for the Blu-ray Disc® home theater system, there are a couple of items that will need to be checked:

    IMPORTANT: If model-specific information is needed for any of these steps, refer to the instructions that came supplied with the product. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

    NOTE: Because each of these steps represents a possible solution to this issue, check the sound after completing each step.

    1. Verify that the speaker cords and surround amplifier connection are accurate and secure.
    2. Make sure you performed the test tone function where the speakers will emit a tone, which will verify all speakers are working.
    3. Check that the S-AIR™ Wireless system is set up and the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator is green.
    4. Verify the Surround Back setting for the rear wireless speakers is activated by doing the following:

      1. Using the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
      2. Once the HOME menu appears, press the left or right arrow to select Setup (Image).
      3. Select Audio Settings.
      4. Press the Imagebutton.
      5. Select Speaker Settings.
      6. Press the Imagebutton.
      7. Select Surround Back.
      8. Press the Imagebutton.
      9. Select Yes.
      10. Press the Imagebutton.
    5. Verify the Surround setting for the home theater system is set to a Surround mode and that it is not set to a 2-channel source.

    Also, depending on the source being played, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable or not at all. Try different Surround sources to see if there is any difference.