Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the components you connect to this system.
General
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Power does not come on. | The power cord is not plugged in. | Insert the plug into an AC outlet. | ||||
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“OVERLOAD” flashes on the | Speakers are overloaded because | Press | on the center unit to turn off the | |||
display. | speaker cords are short. | system, check the speaker connection, then | ||||
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| If “OVERLOAD” reappears, unplug the power | ||
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Suddenly, the system turns off. | The sleep timer or Auto Standby is activated. | Turn these functions off. (See pages 18 and 56.) | ||||
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| Speakers are overloaded because of | Press | on the center unit to turn on | |||
| high volume. | the system again and adjust the volume. | ||||
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| The protection circuit functions for some | Check the speaker connection, then turn | ||||
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No sound. | Speaker cords are not connected. | Check speaker connection and | ||||
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| Speaker cords are short. | Check speaker connection. | ||||
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| The audio cord is not connected correctly. | Connect the cord correctly. | ||||
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| An incorrect source has been selected. | Select the correct source. (See page 16.) | ||||
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| Muting is on. | Press MUTING to cancel muting. | ||||
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| Incorrect analog/digital input mode is | Select the proper input mode. (See page | ||||
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Sound from one front speaker | Speaker cords connections are not correct. Check connections. | |||||
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The balance is set to one extreme. | Adjust the balance properly. | |||||
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No sound from the surround back The speaker setting is incorrect. | Set the speaker setting properly. (See | |||||
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The remote control does not | It is too far from the center unit, or is not | Operate the remote control within 7 m | ||||
work. | facing the center unit. | from the remote sensor on the center unit. | ||||
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| There is something obstructing the | Avoid any obstruction. (See page 15.) | ||||
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The remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor on the center unit or other components.
The remote control mode selector is set at an incorrect position.
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries have been inserted the wrong way round
Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on each component you want to operate.
Set it to the correct position, “AUDIO/TV/ VCR” or “CATV/DBS.”
Replace the batteries.
Insert the batteries correctly.
Incorrect button is selected before | Select a correct source by pressing DVD, | |
operation you are going to do. | FM/AM or VCR/TV CONTROL. | |
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Bass sound is heard reinforced when listening in stereo.
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.
The remote control signals are not set correctly.
Reproduced non
Appropriate bass level for stereo sound is not selected.
Shade the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
Enter the correct manufacturer’s code. (See pages 62 to 64.)
Playback software bearing the mark
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Set “EX/ES” to “ON” or “AUTO.”
Adjust “AUDIO POS.” (See page 26).
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