JBL DSC 400, DSC 800 manual Troubleshooting

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your authorized JBL dealer.

No power.

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?

One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.

No picture.

Check that the system is connected correctly and securely.

The video cable may be damaged. Replace it with a new one.

Make sure the system is connected to a video input on the TV (see page 15).

Make sure the TV is turned on.

Make sure the correct video input on the TV is selected for viewing with this system.

Noise (interference) appears in the picture.

Clean the disc.

If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience pro- blems after checking your connecti- ons, please try connecting your DVD system directly to your TV’s S-Video input, if your TV is equipped with this input (see page 15).

The aspect ratio of the screen is wrong (picture vertically expanded) when you play a wide picture even though you set “TV DISPLAY” in the SETUP menu to "WIDE 16:9".

If you connect the system with the SCART cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise the autoswitch function of the aspect ratio for the TV may not work.

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Depending on the TV, you may not be able to change the aspect ratio. In that case (TV not adjustable to 16:9) do not select "WIDE 16:9" in the TV Display. Then, no change of the aspect ratio is needed.

There is no sound or volume is very low

Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system.

Press MUTE on the remote control if the red MUTE LED on the front panel is blinking.

The protective circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The audio interconnect is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion play mode, or fast

forward or fast reverse. Press /B to return to normal play mode.

Check the speaker settings (see page 30).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

Adjust front balance using SELECT and ADJ/VOL +/- (see page 41).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from fluorescent light.

Move your TV away from the audio components.

The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

Clean the disc.

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track.

Check to see if the Dolby Digital mode is turned on properly (red "Dolby Digital" indicator lights in the front panel), otherwise unload and load the disc again.

Check the speaker connections.

Depending on the DVD disc, the output signal may at times be mono or stereo even if the soundtrack is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

Depending on the disc, sound may sometimes come from the center speaker only. This also applies to mono recordings (from disc or any analog source), when Pro Logic or 3 Stereo mode is selected. This is normal.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

Do not set listening mode to Dolby Pro Logic Phantom (see page 36).

Adjust center speaker volume (see pages 40).

No sound or only very low volume from the rear speakers.

Do not set listening mode to 3-Stereo (see page 36).

Adjust the rear speaker volume (see page 40).

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

Check that the antennas are connected correctly. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.

The signal strength of the stations is too weak for automatic tuning. Use manual tuning.

No stations have been preset.

The tuner mode is not selected, select the Tuner mode.

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Contents N E R ’ S G U I D E Page L C O M E B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safeguards and Precautions Service Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourselfCopyright Copy protection UnpackingOPEN/CLOSE page 18. Open or close the disc tray Power LED Power OnO N T P a N E L C O N T R O L S StandbySleep page 38. Illuminates when the sleep timer is on DTS. Illuminates when the disc playing outputs DTS audioO N T P a N E L D I S P L a Y Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for detailsA R P a N E L C O N N E C T I O N S M O T E C O N T R O L Memo STEP. Stores radioST/MO STEREO/MONO Slow Open / CloseReturn page 20. Displays root menu when playing a DVD Sleep page 38. Activates sleep timerRemote Control S I C I N F O R M a T I O NAbout This Manual Regional CodingSubwoofer E a K E R P L a C E M E N TFront Speakers Surround Speakers Center Channel Speaker E a K E R M O U N T I N G O P T I O N S DSC800 Satellites and SurroundsWall-Mounting DSC400 Satellites and SurroundsConnecting the Subwoofer to the Satellites C S Y S T E M C O N N E C T I O NDSC400 Only DSC800 OnlyAM loop antenna included FM antenna included Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not included To groundT E N N a C O N N E C T I O N S Subwoofer Auto-On Connecting the AC PowerConnecting the TV and optional components Subwoofer Level Adjustment J U S T I N G S P E a K E R L E V E L SPresetting Radio Stations Recalling Preset StationsChanging Preset Stations I N G T U N E R P R E S E T SPress the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a disc on the tray A Y I N G D I S CBasic Disc Playback Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame AdvanceLocate a Point Quickly Skip to Next/Previous Track or Chapter/TitleUsing the title menu Using the DVD menuUsing the root menu Important NoteRepeat Playback A- indicator appears on the front panel displayP E a T P L a Y B a C K O G R a M P L a Y You can play the same program againSelecting a Track Using Number Buttons L E C T I N G a S T a R T P O I N TWhen playing a CD or VCD Press Display again for title remaining timePress Display again for chapter elapsed time Press Display again for chapter remaining timeUsing the Setup Menu Navigation Buttons T T I N G S a N D a D J U S T M E N T ST U P M E N U L I S T I N G On Turns the screen saver on OFF Turns the screen saver off N E R a L S E T U PSelecting the On Screen Display OSD Language TV Display Setting TV Type SettingMulti/NTSC/PAL WideVideo Output Setting Angle Mark SettingAudio Mode Setting Path Main Page Speaker Set Up Page Audio ModeRecommended Speaker Placement E a K E R S E T U PDual Mono Setting Dynamic Range SettingSelecting the Language for Audio Spanish French Italian GermanSetting the Parental Control Level E F E R E N C E S S E T U PSelecting the Language for Subtitles Selecting the Language for Disc MenuChanging the Password Returning to the Original Factory Default SettingsPath Main Page Preferences Password Change Path Main Page Preferences Page DefaultsH E R F U N C T I O N S Angle SelectionSubtitle Language Selection Audio Language/Format SelectionListening To The Radio RDS OperationListening To An External Selecting Listening Modes SourceProgram Types PTY LightmOption Default Tuner/AUX Surround Mode ChartDefault Option Using The Sleep Timer MP3 PlaybackImportant Note on MP3 Playback MP3 Disc Playback Programming tracks is not possible with MP3 discs Adjusting The Individual Speaker VolumeWithout Test Tone Treble ControlsE C I a L F U N C T I O N S C O N T I N U E D Picture Zooming DVD and VCDTroubleshooting Angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD Remote does not functionDisc does not play System starts playing the DVD automaticallyO S S a R Y DVD player FM TunerAM Tuner Video OutputsU D S P E a K E R Specification S Satellite DSC400 DSC800Center Active SubwooferPage N E R ’ S G U I D E Number DSC 400 230V/DSC 800