Repairing a receiver-based home theater is a risky job that really shouldn't be undertaken by an amateur. There are a lot of expensive parts and pieces that could get damaged by unskilled hands. Instead of attempting any complex repairs, review these small fixes that might help you repair your receiver-based home theater system.
Instructions
1. Make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on. Check to see that none of the wires have come loose. These are two of the most common problems with home theater equipment.
2. Look through your owner's manual. Most have a large section devoted to troubleshooting. Your problem might just be covered in its pages.
3. Change the batteries in the remote control. You might just have a dead battery.
4. Clean the DVD player internally. Kits are available commercially that clean the laser lens by using a special cleaning solution and a DVD with small brushes on it.
5. Check the speaker wires to see that they are not broken or frayed. To replace the wires, measure the distance of the speakers and cut the wire to that length. Strip plastic shielding from the last 1/2 inch. Connect the positive and negative terminals into the proper inputs.
6. Call the manufacturer and tell them your problem. Try to be as specific as possible. The more information they have, the better they can assist you. If the manufacturer is stumped because of your problem, call a repair-technician.
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