JVC TH-A35 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

Troubleshooting

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

PROBLEM

Power does not come on.

The remote control does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged in.

•It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit.

•There is something obstructing the remote sensor.

•The CONTROL VCR or CONTROL TV button has been pressed.

•The battery is flat.

•The battery has been inserted the wrong way round (+/–).

•Sunlight is falling directly on the detector.

SOLUTION

Insert the plug into the socket.

•Come close to the center unit.

•Avoid any obstacles.

•Press DVD, FM/AM or AUX to operate the system. (See page 58)

•Replace the battery.

•Insert the battery correctly.

•Shade the remote control from direct sunlight.

No sound.

Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

No video.

A disc cannot be played.

“Error” appears on the TV screen.

Video and audio are distorted.

The moving picture is noisy.

The edge is missing on the video image.

• There is a short in the speaker cord.	• Reconnect the speaker cord.
• The audio cord is not connected properly.	• Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.)
• An incorrect source has been selected.	• Select the correct source. (See pages 10 to
	16.)
• Muting is on.	• Press MUTING to cancel muting.
• The disc is copy–protected CD.	• Replace the disc.

• The speaker cord is not connected correctly. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 7.)

• The video cord is not connected properly.		• Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.)
• TV input selection is incorrect.		• Select the correct input.
• The system and disc region code numbers		• Replace the disc. (See page 22.)
	are incompatible.
• The disc causes the parental (rating) error.		• Enter password to change the parental
			(rating) level. (See page 57.)
• The CD-R/RW is not recorded in the audio	• Replace the disc.
	CD format, MP3 format, or JPEG format.
• The disc is dirty.	• Clean the disc.

•A VCR is connected between the center unit • Connect the center unit and TV directly. and the TV.

• “Pause/Still” mode may not be set	• Select “Field” on “Pause/Still” mode.
appropriately for the current disc.	(See page 54.)

•Initial setup (Monitor Type) was incorrect. • Set Monitor Type correctly. (See page 54.)

Continuous static during FM broadcasts.

The system does not work correctly.

The VCR cannot be operated using this remote control.

•The received signal is too weak.

•The station is too far away.

•The antenna is not connected correctly.

•Lightning or electronic noise interferes with operation of the microcomputer.

•Immediately after beginning to heat the room, the unit was moved to a cold location causing condensation to form inside.

•The remote control is not set for VCR operations.

•The VCR is not a JVC’s product.

•Connect an external FM antenna (see page 5), or contact your dealer.

•Select another station.

•Check the connection. (See page 5.)

•Switch power off, and remove and re-insert the power plug in the socket.

•Switch power off and leave the unit a few hours before switching power on again.

•Press CONTROL VCR to operate the VCR. (See page 58.)

•This remote control can operate a JVC’s VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.

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