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 |
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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 connected. | Check speaker wiring and reconnect if |
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| The SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and 2 button | Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and 2 button |
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| An incorrect source is selected. | Select the correct source. |
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| Muting is activated. | Press MUTING to cancel the mute. |
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| An incorrect input mode (analog or | Select the correct input mode (analog or |
| digital) is selected. | digital). |
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| Connections are incorrect. | Check connections. |
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| For analog connections, see pages 6 – 8. |
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| For digital connections, see page 9. |
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 19). |
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. |
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Occasional cracking noise during FM | Ignition noise from automobiles. | Move the antenna farther from automobile | ||
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Howling during record playing | Your turntable is too close to speakers. | Move speakers away from the turntable. | ||
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Noise is heard. | An earth (H) cable is not connected to the | Connect the cable to the AM (H) terminal on | ||
| AM (H) terminal on the rear panel. | the rear panel. |
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“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the | Speakers are overloaded because of high | 1. | Press STANDBY/ON | on the front |
display. | volume. |
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| 2. | Stop the playback source. |
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| 3. | Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the | |
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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
“DSP MICON NG” starts flashing on the | The | Press STANDBY/ON | on the front panel to |
display. | functioning correctly. | turn off the receiver. After unplugging the | |
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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. | |
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Remote control does not work.
There is an obstruction in front of the | Remove the obstruction. |
remote sensor on the receiver. |
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| Batteries are weak. | Replace batteries. |
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Remote control does not operate as you intend.
The remote control is not ready for your intended operation.
Press SOUND or source selecting buttons first, then press the button you want to use. (See pages 34 – 39).
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