Troubleshooting guide
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller.
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| Power shut off immedi- | • | Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti- | • | Remove the AC plug from the outlet immediately. | - | |||||
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| • | Power cord is disconnected. | • | Connect power cord. | 13 | ||
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| • | There is external noise in the computer circuits | • | Turn the power button off and then on again or remove | 13 |
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| the AC plug from the outlet and then plug it again. |
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| • | AC fuse blown. | • | Contact your Onkyo Service Center. | - |
| Power on but no sound. | • | “Muting” is displayed. | • | Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to | 31 | |||||
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| • | The digital/analog input setting is incorrect. | • | Select the correct input. | 23,29 |
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| • | Bad connections. | • | Check connections, speaker leads, etc. | |
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| • | Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti- | • | Contact your Onkyo Service Center. | - |
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| The sound of the play- | • | The input selector is not set properly. | • | Set it to the playback source. | 26,27 | |||||
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| No | picture | appears on | • | The TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the out- | • | Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input. | 8 | |||
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| • | The video cable is not connected securely. | • | Check the connections. | 8 |
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| • | Only S video connection is made. | • | Make also video connection. | 8 |
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| No sound from the cen- | • | Speaker cable is not connected. | • | Check the connection between the amplifier and the | 11 | |||||
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| • | Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct. | • | Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo | |||||
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| • | CENTER level is set to minimum. | • | Set the CENTER level to the appropriate volume. | 21 |
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| • | CENTER SPEAKER is set to None. | • | Set CENTER SPEAKER to Large or Small. | 18,19 |
| No sound or quiet sound | • | Subwoofer is set to No. | • | Check the speaker setting. | 12 | |||||
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| • | Subwoofer speakers output level setting is im- | • | Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test | 22 | ||||
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| Hum, | • | Poor or no input ground. | • | Check outer conductor of input plugs. | 6 | |||||
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| • | Poor or no phono motor ground. | • | Check for proper ground connection. | 6 |
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| • | The placement of the audio connection cables | • | Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum. | - |
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| Howling when the vol- | • | Turntable and speakers are too close together. | • | Move them farther apart. | - | |||||
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| sound. High range is not | • | Turntable stylus tip is dirty. | • | Clean. | - | |||||
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| • | Treble control too high. | • | Turn treble control down. | 31 | |
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| AM stations cannot be | • | AM loop antenna is not attached. | • | Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM an- | 14 | |||||
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| Buzzing | noise | on | AM | • | Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluores- | • | Move the AM loop antenna to different position. | 15 | ||
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| • | Noise from TV set. | • | Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the | 15 | ||||||
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| Crackling noise on AM, | • | Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on | • | Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent | 15 | |||||
| FM. |
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| • | Noise from automobile ignition. | • | Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from | 15 |
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| • | Change the position or direction of the outdoor an- | 15 |
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