JBL CS3, CS5 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 14).

Make sure the TV is turned on.

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

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 problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD system directly to your TV’s S-video input, if your TV is equipped with this input (see page 14).

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 “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.

If the TV is not connected with a SCART cable to the CS, or if the autoswitch function does not work, you should turn the TV to “16:9” (if possible with your TV).

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 “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 A on the remote control, if the words MUTE ON are blinking in the front-panel display.

The protective circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn the system off, eliminate the short circuit problem and turn the power on 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 N to return to normal Play mode.

Check the audio settings (see page 19).

The left and right channels are unbalanced or reversed.

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

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 soundtrack.

Check to see whether the Dolby Digital mode is turned on properly; 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 mode is selected. This is normal.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

• Adjust center speaker volume (see page 20).

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

• Adjust the rear speaker volume (see page 20).

The volume goes down automatically and cannot be increased.

The internal temperature is too high. Wait approximately one minute for the amplifier to reach normal working temperature.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

Check that the antenna is connected correctly. Adjust the antenna 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 Radio mode.

The remote does not function.

Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the system.

Move the remote control closer to the system.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel.

Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones, if they are weak.

Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

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Contents OWNER’S Guide Table of Contents Thank you for choosing JBL Description and FeaturesIntroduction Safety Information Terminology Features Power On/Off Standby Headphone Jack Open/Close Power On/Off Standby Press the button once to turnFRONT-PANEL Controls  Main Information DisplayFRONT-PANEL Display Disc Type IndicatorsRepeat Indicators REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Remote Control Remote Control Basic Information Installation and Connections Speaker Placement Optional Audio Connections Aux Input for External SourceAux Output for Recording Digital In- and OutputsBasic Playback Preparation Connecting the AC PowerFirst Turn-On Disc Playback Features Skipping Tracks or Titles/Chapters Fast-Motion Playback/Fast SearchFreeze Frame and Frame Advance With DVD Only Slow-Motion Playback With DVD OnlySystem Setup System DefaultsSetup Menu System SettingsAudio Settings Output Level Adjustment Audio AdjustmentDelay Video Adjustment DivX Video On DemandTest Screen Using the Status Bar Menu PLAYER/RADIO MenuDisc Shows the type of the disc Information DisplaysRearranging the Station List Selecting PresetsRadio Menu Removing Presets Auto Preset FunctionSurround Mode for Tuner RDS Station IDTV MENU, AUX MENU, Digital in Menu TV MenuAUX Menu Digital In MenuSurround Modes USB Menu Learning Codes from a Remote Control Program IndicatorErasing Learned Codes Macro ProgrammingErasing Macro Commands When the Program IndicatorPress the TV Selector ErasedDVD Language Codes Troubleshooting Audio language cannot be changed when you play a DVD Subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVDAngles cannot be changed when you play a DVD Disc does not playGlossary Specifications Declaration of Conformity PRO Sound Comes Home