Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.
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The power does not come on. | The power cord is not plugged in. | Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. | ||||||
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No sound from speakers. | Speaker signal cables are not | Check speaker wiring and reconnect if | ||||||
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| An incorrect source is selected. | Select the correct source. |
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| Muting is activated. | Press MUTING on the remote control to cancel | ||||||
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| An incorrect input mode (analog or | Select the correct input mode (analog or | ||||||
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| Connections are incorrect. | Check connections. |
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| Speaker signal cables are not connected | Check speaker wiring and reconnect if | ||||||
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Sounds from speakers are heard | The speaker output level is not set | Adjust the speaker output level (see pages 19 | ||||||
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No test tone is available. | The speakers are deactivated. | Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the front panel | ||||||
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Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM | Incoming signal is too weak. | Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact | ||||||
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| The station is too far away. | Select a new station. |
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| The wrong antenna is being used. | Check with your dealer to be sure you have the | ||||||
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| Antennas are not connected properly. | Check connections. |
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Occasional cracking noise during FM | Ignition noise from automobiles. | Move the antenna farther from automobile | ||||||
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“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the | Speakers are overloaded because of | 1. Press STANDBY/ON |
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display. | high volume. | to turn off the receiver. |
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| Speakers are overloaded because of | Press STANDBY/ON |
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“DSP MICOM NG” starts flashing on | The | Press STANDBY/ON |
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The STANDBY lamp lights up after | The receiver is overloaded because of a | Press STANDBY/ON |
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turning on the power, but soon the | high voltage. | turn off the receiver. After unplugging the | ||||||
receiver turns off (into standby mode). |
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Remote control does not work. | There is an obstruction in front of the | Remove the obstruction. |
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| Batteries are weak. | Replace batteries in the remote control. | ||||||
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Remote control does not operate as | The remote control is not ready for your | Press SOUND or source selection buttons first, | ||||||
you intend. | intended operation. | then press the button you want to use. | ||||||
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