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Verify that the audio system is stereo, not mono. (A pair
of speakers placed to the left and right of the screen typically denotes a
stereo system; ceiling speakers alone typically denotes a mono system.)
Check the laptop audio cable connection. Make sure the cable is completely
pushed into the jack.
Check the file type. Retest with a file known to be in stereo.