Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.
Power
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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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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The receiver turns off (enters standby | Speakers are overloaded because of high | 1. | Stop the playback source. |
mode). | volume. | 2. | Turn on the receiver again, then turn the |
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| volume down. |
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| Speakers are overloaded because of a | Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring | |
| short circuit at the speaker terminals. | is not | |
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| The receiver is overloaded because of a | Consult your dealer after unplugging the | |
| high voltage. | power cord. | |
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“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display, | The receiver is overloaded because of high | Turn the volume down or turn off the | |
then the receiver turns off. | volume or long time usage. | receiver for a while and turn it on again. | |
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| solutions above, consult your dealer after | |
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| unplugging the power cord. | |
Sound
No sound from speakers. | Speaker signal cables are not connected. | Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if |
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| the power cord. |
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| Connections are incorrect. | Check the audio connections (see pages 7 |
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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 (see |
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| An incorrect input mode (analog or digital) | Select the correct input mode (analog or |
| is selected. | digital). |
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Sound from one speaker only. | Speaker signal cables are not connected | Check speaker wiring and reconnect if |
| properly. | necessary (see page 6) after unplugging |
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| the power cord. |
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Sounds are intermittently distorted by | When you use the digital coaxial connection, | This is not a malfunction. |
the outside noise such as a lightning | the sounds may be intermittently distorted |
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discharge. | by the outside noise such as a lightning |
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| discharge but the sound will be restored |
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| automatically. |
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Remote control
Tuner
Remote control does not operate as | The remote control is not ready for your | Set the mode selector correctly, then press |
you intend. | intended operation. | the corresponding source selecting button |
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| before operation. |
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Remote control does not work. | There is an obstruction hiding the remote | Remove the obstruction. |
| sensor on the receiver. |
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| Batteries are weak. | Replace batteries. |
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| The mode selector is set to the incorrect | Set the mode selector to the proper |
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Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM | Incoming signal is too weak. | Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact |
reception. |
| your dealer. |
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| The station is too far away. | Select another station. |
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| The wrong antenna is being used. | Check with your dealer to be sure you have |
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| the correct antenna. |
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| Antennas are not connected properly. | Check the connections. |
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Occasional cracking noise during FM | Ignition noise from automobiles. | Move the antenna farther from automobile |
reception. |
| traffic. |
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