Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.
Power
Sound and picture
Remote control
Tuner
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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The power does not come on. | The power cord is not plugged in. | Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. | |
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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 |
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| Speakers are overloaded because of a | Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring | |
| short circuit at the speaker terminals. | is not | |
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| The receiver is overloaded because of a | Consult your dealer after unplugging the | |
| high voltage. | power cord. | |
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“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 | |
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| unplugging the power cord. | |
No sound from speakers. | Speaker signal cables are not connected. | Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if | |
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| the power cord. | |
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| Connections are incorrect. | Check the audio connections (see pages 7 | |
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| An incorrect source is selected. | Select the correct source. | |
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| Muting is activated. | Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see | |
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| An incorrect input mode (analogue or | Select the correct input mode (analogue or | |
| digital) is selected. | digital). | |
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| TV Direct is activated. | Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14). | |
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Sound from one speaker only. | Speaker signal cables are not connected | Check speaker wiring and reconnect if | |
| properly. | necessary (see page 6) after unplugging | |
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Bass sound is reinforced too much | Appropriate bass level is not selected. | Adjust audio position level (see page | |
when listening in stereo. |
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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 |
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discharge. | by the outside noise such as a lightning |
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| discharge but the sound will be restored |
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Picture is blurred. | RGB signals are input when Y/C | Deactivate Y/C SEPARATE (see page 25). | |
| SEPARATE is activated. |
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| Adjusting the items may blur the picture | Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “SUPERIMPOSE: | |
| when you view the playback picture through | ON” (see page 25). | |
| RGB connection. |
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No picture is displayed on the monitor. | Connections are incorrect. | Check the video connections (see pages 7 | |
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| to 10) after unplugging the power code. | |
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| Input mode is incorrect. | Check the video component input mode | |
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| The DOWN MIX or Y/C SEPARATE setting | Select the correct DOWN MIX or Y/C | |
| is incorrect. | SEPARATE setting (see page 25). | |
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 | |
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Remote control does not work. | There is an obstruction hiding the remote | Remove the obstruction. | |
| sensor on the receiver. |
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| Batteries are weak. | Replace batteries. | |
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| The mode selector is set to the incorrect | Set the mode selector to the proper | |
| position. | position. | |
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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. | |
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| The station is too far away. | Select another station. | |
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| The wrong antenna is being used. | Check with your dealer to be sure you have | |
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| the correct antenna. | |
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| Antennas are not connected properly. | Check the connections. | |
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Occasional cracking noise during FM | Ignition noise from automobiles. | Move the antenna farther from automobile | |
reception. |
| traffic. |
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