Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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 ON/OFF 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly.

Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and 2 correctly.

	An incorrect source is selected.	Select the correct source.

	Muting is activated.	Press MUTING to cancel the mute.

An incorrect input mode (analog or digital) is selected.

Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).

Connections are incorrect.	Check connections.
	For analog connections, see page 5.
	For digital connections, see page 8.

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 13).

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Incoming signal is too weak.	Connect an outdoor 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 automobile
reception.		traffic.

Howling during record playing.	Your turntable is too close to speakers.	Move speakers away from the turntable.

Noise is heard.	An earth (H) cable is not connected to the	Connect the cable to the AM (H) terminal on
	AM (H) terminal on the rear panel.	the rear panel.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.

Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.

1.Press POWER on the front panel to turn off the receiver.

2.Stop the playback source.

3.Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the volume.

Speakers are overloaded 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.

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

“DSP MICON NG” starts flashing on the display.

The built-in microcomputer is not functioning correctly.

Press POWER on the front panel to turn off the receiver. After unplugging the power cord, consult your dealer.

The STANDBY lamp lights up after	The receiver is overloaded because of a	Press POWER on the front panel to turn off
turning on the power, but soon the	high voltage.	the receiver. After unplugging the power cord,
receiver turns off (into standby mode).		consult your dealer.

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.

Remote control does not operate intendedly.

An incorrect remote control operation mode is selected.

Select the correct remote control operation mode. (See page 31).