Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s 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

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

 

 

connected.

(See page 6.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPEAKERS ON/OFF button is

Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF so that the sounds

 

 

not set correctly.

come out of the speakers. (See page 13.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muting is activated.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute. (See page 15.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect input mode (analog or

Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).

 

 

digital) is selected.

(See pages 13 and 14.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

“NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the

The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF button is

If subwoofer is connected, set “SUBWOOFER

 

display.

pressed while “SUBWOOFER” is set

YES” so that the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF button

 

 

to “SUBWOOFER NO.”

works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your

 

reception.

 

dealer. (See page 5.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The station is too far away.

Select a new station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is heard during FM/AM

An incorrect antenna is used.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have the

 

reception.

 

correct antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antennas are not connected properly.

Check connections. (See pages 5 and 6.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition noise from automobiles.

Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the

Speakers are overloaded because of

1. Press STANDBY/ON

on the front panel to

 

display.

high volume.

turn off the receiver.

 

 

 

 

2. Stop the playback source.

 

 

 

3. Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the

 

 

 

volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers are overloaded because of

Press STANDBY/ON

on the front panel to turn

 

 

short circuit of speaker terminals.

off the receiver, 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 NG” appears on the display.

The built-in microcomputer is not

Press STANDBY/ON

on the front panel to turn

 

 

functioning correctly.

off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power

 

 

 

cord, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The STANDBY lamp lights up after

The receiver is overloaded because of

Press STANDBY/ON

on the front panel to turn

 

turning on the power, and soon the

a high voltage.

off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power

 

receiver turns off again (into standby

 

cord, contact your dealer.

 

 

mode).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work.

There is an obstruction between the

Remove the obstruction.

 

 

 

remote sensor on the receiver and the

 

 

 

 

remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are weak.

Replace batteries. (See page 5.)

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work as you

An incorrect remote control operation

Select the correct remote control operation mode.

 

intend.

mode is selected.

(See pages 33 to 36.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only for RX-6042S:

 

 

 

 

No sound effect such as Surround and

“DVD MULTI” is selected.

This is normal for “DVD MULTI.”

 

DSP modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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