JVC RX-F10S manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

English

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

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

The power does not come on.

The power cord is not plugged in.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The receiver turns off (enters standby

Speakers are overloaded because of high

1.

Stop the playback source.

 

 

mode).

volume.

2.

Turn on the receiver again, then turn the

 

 

 

 

 

volume down.

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers are overloaded because of a

Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring

 

 

 

 

 

 

short circuit at the speaker terminals.

is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The receiver is overloaded because of a

Consult your dealer after unplugging the

 

 

 

high voltage.

power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,

The receiver is overloaded because of high

Turn on the receiver again. If the receiver

 

 

then the receiver turns off.

volume or long time usage.

turns off soon, consult your dealer after

 

 

 

 

unplugging the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from speakers.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if

 

 

 

 

 

necessary (see page 6) after unplugging

 

 

 

 

the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connections are incorrect.

Check the audio connections (see pages 7

 

 

 

 

to 11) after unplugging the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muting is activated.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see

 

 

 

 

page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect input mode (analog or digital)

Select the correct input mode (analog or

Sound

 

 

is selected.

digital).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Direct is activated.

Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound from one speaker only.

Speaker signal cables are not connected

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if

 

 

 

properly.

necessary (see page 6) after unplugging

 

 

 

 

the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass sound is reinforced too much

Appropriate bass level is not selected.

Adjust audio position level (see page 14).

 

 

when listening in stereo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sounds are intermittently distorted by

When you use the digital coaxial connection,

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

the outside noise such as a lightning

the sounds may be intermittently distorted

 

 

 

 

discharge.

by the outside noise such as a lightning

 

 

 

 

 

discharge but the sound will be restored

 

 

 

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not operate as

The remote control is not ready for your

Set the mode selector correctly, then press

 

 

 

you intend.

intended operation.

the corresponding source selecting button

control

 

 

 

or SOUND before operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work.

sensor on the receiver.

Remove the obstruction.

 

 

There is an obstruction hiding the remote

Remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mode selector is set to the incorrect

Set the mode selector to the proper

 

 

 

Batteries are weak.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

position.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons cannot be used.

TV Direct is activated.

Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact

 

 

 

 

reception.

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The station is too far away.

Select another station.

Tuner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong antenna is being used.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the correct antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antennas are not connected properly.

Check the connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occasional cracking noise during FM

Ignition noise from automobiles.

Move the antenna farther from automobile

 

 

reception.

 

traffic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RX-F10S For Customer UseFor U.S.A For Canada/pour Le CanadaFor Canada/pour le Canada Table of Contents Remote control Parts identificationRear panel Front panelDisplay window Checking the supplied accessories Before InstallationPutting batteries in the remote control Getting startedFM antenna connection Connecting the FM and AM antennasAM antenna connection Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakersSpeaker Layout Diagram Connecting the powered subwooferNot supplied Connecting video componentsTurn off all components before making connections Only for DVD recorder To S-video inputGreen Blue Red About DVD MultiWhite Connecting a DBS tuner Connecting a TVDigital input terminals Connecting the power cordDigital connection Digital output terminalSelecting the analog or digital input mode Turn on the powerTo turn off the power into standby Basic operationsListening with headphones Adjust the volumeSelecting the digital decode mode Press TV Direct Adjusting the subwoofer audio positionActivating TV Direct AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBSSignal and speaker indicators on the display Turning off the power with the Sleep TimerBasic adjustment of auto memory Turning off the sounds temporarilyTake your position where you listen to Sound Basic settingsFrom the remote control only Basic setting items Setting subwoofer information-SUBWOOFER Operating procedureSetting the speakers Setting subwoofer output-SUBWFR OUT Setting bass soundSetting the speaker distance Setting the crossover frequency-CROSS OverUsing the Midnight mode Selecting the main or sub channelVCR S/C Auto SR onAuto Sroff VCR CompntPress Adjust Sound adjustmentsBasic adjustment items Turn Multi JOG to adjust the selected itemAdjusting the center tone-CENTER Tone Adjusting speaker output levelAdjusting the effect level for DSP modes-EFFECT Selecting the subwoofer sound phase-SBWFR Adjusting the bass soundsAttenuating the input signal-INPUT ATT Reinforcing the bass-BASS BoostTo store the preset stations Tuning in to stations manuallyUsing preset tuning Tuner operationsFrom the remote control Press FM/AM to select the band Selecting the FM reception modeTo tune in a preset station Press Tuner PresetIntroducing the Surround modes Creating realistic sound fieldsReproducing theater ambience Dolby DigitalDTS 3D Headphone modeAbout other digital signals Digital Acoustic Processor DAP modes All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH STIntroducing the DSP modes Using the Surround/DSP modes Virtual Surround BackSelect and play any source other than DVD Multi Turn Multi JOG to select the Surround/DSP mode you wantTo cancel Surround/DSP modes Press SurroundConnections 2 Video cable connection AV Compu Link remote control systemConnections 1 AV Compu Link connection CaseAutomatic power on/off Connecting procedureAutomatic selection of TV’s input mode One-touch video playChannel + Operating other JVC productsVCR REC PauseTOP MENU/MENU DVD recorder or DVD playerDVR/DVD ZoomRelease TV Changing the transmittable signals for operating a TVOperating other manufacturers’ products Try to operate your TV by pressing TVTry to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCRRelease VCR Manufacturers’ codes for VCRManufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner Release DBSManufacturers’ codes for Catv converter Release DVR/DVDTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionFM tuner IHF SpecificationsAmplifier AM tunerLimited Warranty Authorized Service Centers RX-F10S Home Theater Receiver Recepteur Pour Cinema Maison Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses English Parts identification Front panel Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas Connecting the speakers Connecting video components Green Blue Red White Red DBS tuner Composite video cable not supplied You can connect any digital componens which have an optical Basic operations Adjust the volume Adjusting the subwoofer audio PositionTurning off the sounds temporarily Basic settings Basic setting items 12 cm Setting the crossover frequency-CROSS Over Dual Mono Setting Auto Surround-AUTO Surrnd Sound adjustments Surround/DSP modes Adjusting the sound parameters forAdjusting the effect level for DSP modes-EFFECT Adjusting the bass sounds From the remote control only Press the numeric buttons 1 10, +10 to Plii Music Pro Logic II Movie Plii Movie and Pro Logic II Music PliiPlii Movie English Introducing the DSP modes EX/ES setting SML/LRG AUTO/ONActivating the Surround/DSP modes AV Compu Link remote control system Connecting procedure Operating other JVC products DVD/CARD CancelReturn DimmerProducts Operating otherManufacturers’ English Release DBS Troubleshooting Power Requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption EN, FR Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited 0404MWMMDWJEIN

RX-F10S specifications

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