JVC RX-554VBK 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.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

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 set correctly.

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set it in the _ON position.

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.

Speakers are over-loaded because of high volume.

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise three or four times then press POWER on the front panel.

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

Do not use the remote control when “OVERLOAD” is shown on the display.

Speakers are over-loaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals

Press POWER on the front panel then check the speaker wiring. If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

Do not use the remote control when “OVERLOAD” is shown on the display.

If speaker wiring is not short circuited, contact your dealer.

Sound from one speaker only.

Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 14).

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outside FM antenna or contact 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

reception.

 

automobile traffic.

Howling during record playing.

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Move speakers away from the turntable.

Remote control does not work.

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-554VBK To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock Center Speaker Level Rear Speaker Level Effect Level For actual setting procedures, see pages 22 toTable of Contents Remote Control Parts IdentificationFront Panel RX-554VBK Easy Set Up & OperationsTurn on the power Handling the receiver Getting StartedGeneral LocationsConnecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna ConnectionsAM Antenna Connections Getting Started Connecting the front speakersConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the SpeakersConnecting the subwoofer Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio component connections If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminals Video component connectionsPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordOn the front panel From the remote controlTurning the Power On and Off Basic OperationsSelecting the Front Speakers From the remote control onlyAdjusting the Volume On the front panel onlyRecording a Source Listening with HeadphonesTo listen with only headphones Basic OperationsUsing the Sleep Timer Basic SettingsAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Listening at Low Volume LoudnessSelecting the Center Speaker Size Basic SettingsWhen the shut-off time comes To cancel the Sleep TimerOne Touch Operation To store the sound settingsTo recall the sound settings To cancel the One Touch Operation functionReceiving Radio Broadcasts Tuning in Stations ManuallyUsing Preset Tuning To store the preset stationsPress 10 keys to select a preset channel number To cancel a stored preset stationTo tune in a preset station Press Control @/ # to select a preset channelPress TUNER/BAND so that the Control %/ Þ/ @ Selecting the FM Reception Mode#buttons work for tuner settings Receiving Radio BroadcastsUsing the Preset SEA Modes Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeTo cancel the preset SEA mode Press SEA Preset to select the effect level Using the Preset SEA ModesOn surround modes On JVC 3D Phonic modeOn the DAP mode Activating the Surround Sounds3DTHEATR Using JVC 3D-PHONIC ModesActivating the Surround Sounds 3DACTIONPress Control @ / #to adjust the effect level To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modePress Effect to select the effect level Using the DAP Modes PavilionHall Press Rear +/- to adjust the rear speaker output level Press Control @/ #to adjust the rear speaker output levelTo cancel the DAP mode Select OFF in step DAP indicator goes off from the displayThis case Select Prologic or Theater Select Phantom for center modeSelect 3CHLOGIC Select Normal or Wide for center mode Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes3CHLOGIC Preparing for Surround ModesPrologic TheaterNormal Press Control @/ # to select the center modeDelay WideDelay 1 Delay 2 Delay If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as followsPress Test again to stop the test tone Press Effect to adjust the effect levelPress Test to start checking the speaker output BalanceSelect OFF in above Using Surround ModesTo cancel surround mode From the front panelSynchronized Recording Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Automatic Source SelectionStarts playback To operate JVC audio components using this remote controlOperating Other Components Starts playingYou can always perform the following operations on the TV Operating Other ComponentsProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsFM tuner IHF AM tunerGeneral HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

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