Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

Troubleshooting

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

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

The power does not come on.	The power cord is not plugged in.	Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

No sound from speakers.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

The SPEAKERS ON/OFF button is not set correctly.

Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF button correctly.

An incorrect source is selected.	Select the correct source.

Muting is activated.	Press MUTING to cancel the mute.

An incorrect input mode (analog or digital) is selected.

Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).

Connections are incorrect.	Check connections.
	For analog connections, see page 6.
	For digital connections, see page 7.

Sound from one speaker only.

Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 15).

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Incoming signal is too weak.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer.

The station is too far away.

Select a new station.

An incorrect antenna is used.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

	Antennas are not connected properly.	Check connections.

Occasional cracking noise during FM	Ignition noise from automobiles.	Move the antenna farther from automobile
reception.		traffic.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the	Speakers are overloaded because of high	1.	Press STANDBY/ON	on the front
display.	volume.		panel to turn off the receiver.
		2.	Stop the playback source.
		3.	Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the
			volume.

Speakers are overloaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals.

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel, 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 MICON NG” starts flashing on the	The built-in microcomputer is not	Press STANDBY/ON	on the front panel to
display.	functioning correctly.	turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
		power cord, consult your dealer.

The STANDBY lamp lights up after	The receiver is overloaded because of a	Press STANDBY/ON	on the front panel to
turning on the power, but soon the	high voltage.	turn off the receiver. After unplugging the
receiver turns off (into standby mode).		power cord, consult your dealer.

Remote control does not work.

There is an obstruction in front of the	Remove the obstruction.
remote sensor on the receiver.

	Batteries are weak.	Replace batteries.

Remote control does not work as you intend.

The remote control is not ready for your intended operation.

Press SOUND or a source selecting button first, then press the buttons you want to use. (See pages 25 to 27).