JVC RX-774RBK manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

 

PROBLEM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display does not light up.

The power cord is not plugged in or the

Plug

the power cord into an AC outlet and/or

 

 

 

 

POWER switch pressed to set it in the

press

 

POWER to set it in the _ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ÑOFF position.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from speakers.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

Check speaker wiring and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reconnect if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.

 

 

set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muting is activated.

Press MUTE to cancel the mute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound from one speaker only.

Speaker signal cables are not connected

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if

 

 

properly.

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The balance is set to one extreme.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outside FM antenna or contact

 

reception.

 

 

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The station is too far away.

Select a new station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect antenna is used.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have

 

 

 

 

 

the correct antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antennas are not connected properly.

Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occasional cracking noise during FM

Ignition noise from automobiles.

Move the antenna farther from automobile

 

reception.

 

 

 

traffic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No colors on the on-screen display.

The color system of the connected TV is

Connect a PAL TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not PAL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Howling during record playing.

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Move speakers away from the turntable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the

Speakers are overloaded because of high

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control

 

display.

volume.

counterclockwise three or four times, then

 

 

 

 

 

press STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

on the front panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug

 

 

 

 

 

the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers are overloaded because of short

Press STANDBY/ON

 

 

on the front panel,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuit of speaker terminals.

then check the speaker wiring.

 

 

 

 

 

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug

 

 

 

 

 

the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

 

 

 

 

 

If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact

 

 

 

 

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work.

The remote control mode selector is not

Set the selector correctly either to “AUDIO/

 

 

set correctly.

TV/VCR” or to “CATV/DBS.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is an obstruction in front of the

Remove the obstruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remote sensor on the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are weak.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RX-774RBK Per I’ltalia English Deutsch Français Nederlands Español Italiano Voorzichtig -- Power en STANDBY/ON RX-774RBK Table of Contents Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Creating Your Own SEA Mode Using the DSP ModesFront Panel Parts Identification3 4 5 6 78 9 0-= To use the Multi JOG control ª on the front panelWhen using the remote control Remote ControlRX-774RBK Easy Set Up & OperationsTurn on the power Select the source For Reproducing DVD Multi playback with your DVD player Easy Set Up & OperationsMulti Phono General Getting StartedLocations Handling the receiverUsing the Supplied FM Antenna Connecting the FM and AM MW/LW AntennasUsing the Standard Type Connector Not Supplied FM Antenna ConnectionsConnecting the front speakers Connecting the SpeakersGetting Started Connecting the subwoofer speaker Connecting the rear and center speakersCase 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers Case 2 When you connect two sets of front speakersAbout the speaker impedance Connecting Audio/Video Components Audio component connectionsAudio Components Video Components TV connection as the monitor Video component connectionsDVD player connection When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacksTo audio output DBS tuner TV as the sound source or DBS tuner connectionInput VCR connectionTo shut off the power completely Connecting the Power CordPress Power to set it in the Ñoff position Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning the Power On and Off Standby From the remote controlBasic Operations On the front panelTo increase the volume, turn Master Volume Adjusting the VolumeBasic Operations Press one of the source selecting buttons directlyFrom the remote control only Listening only with headphonesOn the front panel only Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Basic SettingsListening at Low Volume Loudness Changing the Source NameWhen the shut-off time comes Using the Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer Setting Center and Rear Speakers for DSP ModesRear Speaker Setting Basic SettingsSelect this mode when you use rear speakers Select this mode when you do not use rear speakersTo recall the sound settings To store the sound settingsTo cancel the One Touch Operation function One Touch OperationUsing Preset Tuning Tuning in Stations ManuallyTo store the preset stations Receiving Radio BroadcastsTo tune in a preset station To erase a stored preset stationPress FM Mode to select the FM reception mode Selecting the FM Reception ModePress FM MODE/MUTE to select the FM reception mode Receiving Radio BroadcastsTune in a preset station. See page 28 for details Assigning Names to Preset StationsPress Tuner PRESET, while a character you want is flashing Character is flashing after you have assigned a nameUsing the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM Stations What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?To show the RDS signals Searching for a Program by PTY Codes To search for a program using the PTY codesTo continue searching after the first stop To stop searching any time during the processPress PTY Search while listening to an FM StationDescriptions of the PTY codes Receiver enters EON standby mode Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice TemporarilyTraffic Announcement in your area NewsTo stop listening to the program selected by EON Using the SEA Modes Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeTo cancel the SEA mode Creating Your Own SEA Mode Using the SEA ModesTo recall your own SEA adjustment To erase a stored adjustmentOn 3D-PHONIC mode Using the DSP ModesOn the DAP mode On Surround modeUsing the 3D-PHONIC Modes Using the DSP ModesPress DSP Mode Press BALANCE/SURROUND Adjust repeatedlyKeys are activated for sound adjustments To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modePress Sound Control Press Effect to select the effect levelNo DSP mode is applied Using the DAP ModesGives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling Gives a throbbing bass beatTo cancel the DAP mode Each time you press the button, the effect level changes Press Rearl +/- to adjust the rear speaker output levelNo DSP mode is applied For the other modes, see pages 39 Preparing for Surround ModesPress Test to start checking the speaker output balance If necessary, adjust the speaker output level as follows Center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequencyAdjusted level are also shown on the equalizer display For Dolby Pro Logic Center tone cannot be Using Surround Modes To cancel the Surround modePress Surround Mode repeatedly until OFF appears Speaker Arrangements for DVD Multi Playback Using the DVD Multi Playback ModeActivating the DVD Multi Playback Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD playerSOFT2 SOFT1 Flat SHARP1 SHARP2 Keys are activated for adjusting the sound Using the DVD Multi Playback ModePress Cntr +/- to adjust the center speaker output level Press DVD Multi so that DVD Multi appears on the displayWhen you select OSD, see Using the On-Screen MenusSelecting the Source to Play Also see Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and SoundAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Also see Using the On-Screen MenusListening at Low Volume Loudness Also see Sound Control menu appearsSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Also see Creating Your Own SEA Mode Also see Setting the Center Speaker Size Also seePress SET to store the setting into the SEA Usermode Setting the Rear Speaker Also see Setting the Delay Time Also seeOperating the Tuner Assigning Names to the Preset Stations Also see Storing the Preset Stations Also seePreset Memory menu appears Character entry screen appearsRDS Information menu appears Checking the RDS Information Also seeRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Compu Link Remote Control SystemAutomatic Source Selection Synchronized RecordingPlugs not supplied with this receiver Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemDisplaying the Disc Information on the TV screen Disc Search Only for CD PlayerShowing the Disc Information on the TV Screen Text Compu Link Remote Control SystemSearch a disc by its performer Searching a Disc Only for the CD playerPress SET again Going back to the Performer Search screen Press ExitSearch a disc by its genre Going back to the Disc Title Search screen Press ExitPress on Screen Control %/ Þto move to GENRE, then press Genre Search screen appearsUsing your own User Files User File screen appears on the TVGoing back to the User File screen Press Exit For the CD Player with the disc memory function Entering the Disc InformationTitle Input Performer screen appears on the TV To move to Shift , then press SETFor the MD recorder Enter the title, referring to steps 3 and 4 onEnter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 on Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Turntable CD player-changerPlay Starts playing Stop Stops playing Cassette deckOperating JVC’s Audio/Video Components VCRmode selector is set to the correct position Sets the input mode either TVFollowing buttons can be used for operating the TV Turns on and off TV10, 0, 100++10 Operating Other Manufactures’ ComponentsPauses Starts playbackStarts recording or enters recording PauseManufacturers’ codes for TV Manufacturers’ codes for Catv converters Manufacturers’ codes for VCR Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsVideo EN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT 0498OFMMDWJEM