Harman-Kardon AVR45 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

No front panel lights when power

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

switch is pressed

 

a live outlet

 

 

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

 

 

 

Display lights, but no sound

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

or picture

 

are secure

 

Mute is on

• Press Mute button

 

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

 

 

 

No sound from any speaker.

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Check speaker-wire connections

Light around power switch is red

due to possible short

at receiver and speaker ends for shorts

 

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

 

due to internal problems

 

 

 

 

No sound from surround or

• Incorrect surround mode

• Select a mode other than Stereo

center speakers

• Input is monaural

• There is no surround information from mono sources

 

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode

 

• Stereo or Mono program material

• The surround decoder may not create center or rear

 

 

channel information from non-encoded programs

 

 

 

Unit does not respond to

• Weak batteries in remote

• Change remote batteries

remote commands

• Wrong device selected

• Press the AVR selector

 

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

 

 

or connect remote sensor

 

 

 

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

 

 

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

 

 

 

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Contents AVR45 Table of Contents AVR45 Audio/Video ReceiverStaple or clip original invoice here Description and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationCleaning UnpackingTypographic Conventions Moving the UnitFront Panel Controls ÷ õFront Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display R Q P O N MFront Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections C b a á ¡ àß £ ¢Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions OFF Installation and Connections System InstallationAudio Equipment Connections Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs ¤Remote Control Extension External Audio Power Amplifier ConnectionsAC Power Connections Speaker’s manufacturerSystem Configuration Speaker PlacementSpeaker Configuration System SetupPlug the Power Cable Þto an unswitched AC outlet System Configuration Output Level Adjustment Delay Settings To set the delay times, follow these stepsPress the Set button i÷ Surround Mode Selection OperationBasic Operation Source SelectionSurround Mode Chart Channels being decoded as follows Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital Night Mode PCM Audio PlaybackPreset Tuning Recalling Preset StationsTuner Operation Tape RecordingSix-Channel Direct Input Memory BackupProcessor Reset Programming the Remote Programming the RemoteDirect Code Entry Auto Search MethodCode Readout Programmed Device FunctionsProgramming the Remote Macro ProgrammingRe-Assigning Device Control Selectors Volume Punch-ThroughPress the Volume Up button z Press either the AVR aor Function List No. Button Name CDTape Aux DVDReference for Function List Setup Code Tables Manufacturer/BrandSetup Code Tables TV Realistic VCR Setup Code Tables VCR Setup Code Tables AUX DVD Cable Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting GuideTechnical Specifications