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 5.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPEAKERS ON/OFF button is

Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF so that the sounds

 

 

not set correctly.

come out of the speakers. (See page 11.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source is selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muting is activated.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute. (See page 13.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect input mode (analog or

Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).

 

 

digital) is selected.

(See pages 11 and 12.)

 

 

 

 

 

“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 4.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 4 and 5.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 short circuit of speaker terminals.

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn 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 functioning correctly.

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power cord, contact your dealer.

The STANDBY lamp lights up after turning on the power, and soon the receiver turns off again (into standby mode).

The receiver is overloaded because of a high voltage.

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power cord, contact your dealer.

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 4.)

Remote control does not work as you intend.

An incorrect remote control operation mode is selected.

Select the correct remote control operation mode. (See pages 28 to 31.)

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JVC RX-5052S, RX-5050B manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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