Electrohome RV-3798 Appendix C Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Guide, RECEIVER/TUNER Operation

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APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before referring to the checklist below, make sure you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures. If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer, please call your nearest RCA dealer.

RECEIVER/TUNER OPERATION

STEREO indicator is off.

•Adjust the antenna.

•The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

•The signal is Mono.

Severe hum or noise.

•The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

•Adjust the antenna.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The remote control does not operate the unit.

•Another function is selected on the remote. Press the correct function button.

•The batteries are exhausted. Replace all batteries.

•The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle between the remote and the main unit.

•The remote control is too far from the main unit. Move closer.

GENERAL

No audio.

•Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is off.

•Make sure the speakers are turned on.

•Check the connections.

•Check the power cord connection.

No audio from one channel.

•Adjust the balance control.

•Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable.

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Contents USER’S Guide Safety Information Table of Contents Table of Contents First Things First First Things FirstTV only Unpack the ReceiverConnect the Receiver Turn on the Receiver PUT Batteries in the RemotePlug in the Receiver Page Operating the Receiver Operating the ReceiverAuto Tuning Tuning the Receiver Using RemoteTuning Storing Stations in MemoryPreset Scanning To Play a Preset StationBalancing the Speaker System To Balance the SpeakersTo Change the Video Source and Swap the Audio Using Swap AudioTo USE Swap Audio Page 3TOUR of the Receiver Tour of the ReceiverButtons and Connections Front Panel 160W, 5 ChannelTour of the Receiver Status Indicators Front Panel DisplaysFunction Displays Mode DisplaysSurround Memory Receiver Controls Remote ControlBasic Controls TV Controls Surround Sound Level ControlsRECEIVER/TUNER Controls VCR Controls DVD Player Controls Satellite Receiver ControlsCD Player Controls Tape Deck ControlsLaserdisc Player Controls Back Panel AudioProgramming the Remote 4PROGRAMMING the RemoteProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote to Control a TVRemote TV Codes AOCProgramming the Remote to Control VCR Remote VCR Codes This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown Programming the Remote to Control AN Audio ComponentAudio Codes Remote Controllable Cable BOX Codes Programming the Remote to Control a Cable BOXProgramming the Remote to Control a DVD Player Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc PlayerLaserdisc Player Codes Receiver Remote works like DVD RemoteSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN RCA Brand DSS ReceiverProgramming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver Receiver Remote works like RCA DSS RemotePage Appendix a Connecting the Receiver Things to Know Before Connecting the ComponentsProtect Your Components From Overheating Using the Switched OutletUsing the Subwoofer Connections AC OutletsThis Connection Provides Using this ConnectionTV and VCR To USE this CONNECTION, YOU should haveTo watch TV programs in stereo RCA DSS ReceiverTo USE this CONNECTION, YOU Must have To watch satellite programmingDVD Player Diagram BPress DVD to put the receiver in DVD mode Press play To play a DVDSecond VCR To play a tape on the second VCRCamcorder or Video Camera To play the camcorderLaserdisc Player To play the laserdiscCompact Disc Player To play a CDTo record a tape Tape Deck or Minidisc PlayerTo play a tape To play a minidiscTo listen to the radio FM Wire AntennaAntennas AM Loop AntennaSpeakers Example Appendix B Speaker PlacementSpeaker Placement Remote Control Operation Appendix C TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide RECEIVER/TUNER OperationAppendix D Care and Cleaning Care and CleaningAppendix E FCC Information FCC InformationAppendix F Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyAppendix G Equipment Specifications Equipment SpecificationsAppendix G Equipment Specifications Appendix H Preset Station List Form Preset Number Band FrequencySymbols IndexPIP VCR Tocom