JVC TH-A10 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solvi daily operational problems. If there is anyproblem you cannot solve, conect your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Power does not come on.

The power cord.

Insert the plug into the socket.

Power is not supplied to the powered

The power cord has been pulled out of the

Press the power button on the center unit to

sub-woofer

AC outlet.

switch power OFF, and then press it again to

 

The system cable is not connected.

switch power ON.

The remote control does not work.

It is too far from the center unit, or is not

Avoid any obstacles within approximately 5 m

 

facing the center unit.

of the detector on the remote control.

 

There is something obstructing the remote

 

 

sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

The battery is flat.

Replace the battery.

 

The battery has been inserted the wrong way

Insert the battery correctly.

 

round (+/–).

 

 

Sunlight is falling directly on the detector.

Shade the remote control from direct sunlight.

 

The entered manufacturers code number is

Enter the correct code number.

 

incorrect.

 

No sound.

The system cable is not connected.

Check the connection.

 

The speaker cord is not connected.

Check the connection.

 

There is a short in the speaker cord.

Reconnect the speaker cord and press POWER

 

 

on the center unit to restart the system.

 

 

 

 

The powered sub-woofer power supply is off.

Insert the plug firmly into the socket and press

 

 

POWER on the center unit to switch power off,

 

 

and then press it again to switch power on.

 

The audio cord is not connected properly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source has been selected.

Select the correct source.

 

Muteing is on.

Press MUTING to clear mute.

Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

The speaker cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

Left-right balance is incorrect.

Adjust balance.

No video.

The video cord is not connected properly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

 

 

 

TV input select is incorrect.

Select the correct input.

 

 

 

Cannot play a disc.

A non-NTSC disk has been inserted.

Replace the disc.

 

The unit and disk region numbers (local

 

 

numbers) are incompatible.

 

Video and audio are distorted.

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

A video deck is connected between the

Connect the center unit and TV directly.

center unit and the TV.

 

The edge is missing on the video image.

Initial setup (monitor type) was incorrect.

Run through initial setup again correctly.

 

The TV has been set up incorrectly.

Set up the TV correctly.

Continuous static during FM broadcasts.

The received signal is too weak.

Connect an external FM antenna, or contact

 

 

your dealer.

 

The station is too far away.

Select another station.

 

 

 

 

The antenna is not connected correctly.

Check the connection.

 

 

 

Unit does not work correctly.

Lightning and electronic noise interferes

Switch power off, and remove and re-insert the

with operation of the microcomputer.

power plug in the socket.

Immediately after beginning to heat the

Switch power off and leave the unit a few

room, the unit was moved to a cold location

hours before switching power on again.

causing condensation to form inside.

 

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Contents TH-A10 For U.S.A Table of Contents Safety precautions Checking the supplied accessoriesGetting Started Important cautionsCenter speaker SP-XCA10 Front left speaker System outlineRear left speaker Front right speakerAdjusting the angle of the satellite speakers InstallationSpeaker To hang satellite speakers from the wallPlayable disc types About discsDisc structure Video CDs with Playback Control functionConnections Connecting the TVAM antenna connections FM antenna connectionsTo connect speakers Connecting the rear and center speakersConneceting the front speakers Video component connections Analog connectionsAnalog component connections If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminalTV sound Digital connectionsLight up the primary remote control buttons Connecting the power cordPlug the power cord into an AC outlet Center unit Power sub-wooferParts Identification Powered sub-wooferCenter unit Display windowPrimary remote control Remote controlsPrinciples of operation Operation with the remote controlDisplaying the on-screen menu To operate via the on-screen menuOn-screen menu components Basic operation with the on-screen menuPreventing screen burn-out with Screen saver Screen Saver On-screen menus On-screen menus for using discsOpening screens DVD Control display VCD Control display For DVDTo turn TV power on and OFF To turn the system power supply On and OFF standbyAdjusting volume Basic operationsSelecting the source to play Muting the soundChanging the source name Press one of the source selecting buttonsChanging the decode mode Selecting the analog or digital input ModeSub-woofer volume control Phase setting Adjusting the Input Signal LevelAudio channel display lamp Using the DSP Modes Using the Sleep TimerBefore recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode Press DSP ModeWhen selecting DAP Press SurroundTo play a disc Using the DVD playerFast forward and rewind PausingLocating the beginning Selecting playback from the DVD menu Resuming playbackPress ¢or Press Resume during playbackTo specify the title or track number for Playback Video CD menuTo specify the chapter number for Playback CHAP. Search To play from the beginning of a title Chapter, or trackTo specify the time for playback Press DVD on ScreenSEARCH, then press Enter To select the screen for playback from Digest screen DigestPress Digest Use the number buttons 0~9 to enter the timeSlow-Motion Playback Slow To display Continuous Photos StrobeHold down FF/¢or 4/REW for more than 2 seconds Press Pause at the section you wish to view in slow motionChanging the Subtitle Language Zooming a scene ZoomUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer Subutitle Changing the audio channel AudioUse Cursor 2/3to select the desired audio language or sound Use Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to AudioSelecting a scene angle from the on-screen display Use Cursor 2/3/5/∞to select the desired angle Press EnterSelecting an angle from the angle list display NumberOr all tracks Repeat Selecting the Picture CharacterUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to Sampling all tracks IntroUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to Time Select Programming the Playing Order Tracks ProgramUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer Program and press Enter Press Play to start program play Random Play RandomUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer Random Quitting programmed playbackTuning in stations manually Using preset tuningReceiving radio broadcasts When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy Selecting the FM reception modePress FM Mode Beat cutDVD settings on-screen display Performing miscellaneous settingsMain Menu Sound Menu Speaker MenuSetting the Sleep Timer Main Menu SettingsOpening the Main Menu Adjusting the volume Changing the DSP ModeWhen the source is DVD When the source is not DVD or TunerAdjusting the balance Sound Menu SettingsUsing loudness Opening the Sound MenuAdjusting the DSP effect Adjusting input signalSwitching speaker mode Speaker Menu SettingsOpening the Speaker Menu Use the 2/3cursors to select Speaker Size Setting speaker sizeSet speaker size Speaker parametersAdjust speaker level Adjusting delay timeAdjusting delay time After adjusting speaker levelsOpening the DVD Menu DVD Menu SettingsChoosing menu language Change source to DVD, and stop playbackMove the pointer to Audio Language using On-screen guide settingsChoosing audio language Choosing subtitle languageSelect monitor type Screen saver settingsLB Letter Box Conversion PS Pan-scan ConversionLimiting playback by children Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons 0 to To change the settingsTo temporarily release the Parental lock Maintenance of discs How to handle discsCare and handling of discs Label sideConnections AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemTo Video input Automatic Power On/Off Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeRemote control of the TV and VCR using this remote control When system power is onRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the center unit Compu Link Remote Control SystemAutomatic Source Selection To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote controlOperating JVC’s Audio/Video Components MD recorder Cassette deckVCR TV VOL +Release TV/CATV/DBS Power Enter manufacturer’s code three digits using buttons 1 9,Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/DBS Power 10, 0, 100+ +10 Selects the channelsRelease VCR Power Enter manufacturer’s code three digits using buttons 1-9,Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Power 10, 0, 100+ +10 Selects the channelProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingPowered Sub-woofer SP-PWA10 SpecificationsCenter unit XV-THA10 Satellite Speakers SP-XSA10Appendix a Table of languages and their abbreviations Appendix B Country code list for parental lock Page HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty Consumer Video 0200TNMNATSAN

TH-A10 specifications

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