Onkyo HT-R490 appendix Troubleshooting guide

Models: HT-R490

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Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the HT-R490 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller.

POWER

No power.

Power cord is disconnected.

Connect power cord (page 20).

There is external noise in the computer circuits of this unit.

Remove the AC plug from the outlet and then plug it again (page 20).

AC fuse blown.

Contact your Onkyo Service Center.

Power on but no sound.

MUTING indicator flashes.

Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it off (page 23).

Bad connections.

Check connections, speaker leads, etc (pages 10-17).

Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated. (“PROTECT” will be displayed.)

Contact your Onkyo Service Center.

Input selector is not set properly.

Set to correct input source (page 22).

SPEAKERS

No sound from the center speaker, or very minimal sound.

Speaker cable is not corrected.

Check the connection between the HT-R490 and the speaker (page 17).

Listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA.

If listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA, the center speaker outputs only the effect sound (pages 26-28).

Speaker configuration is set to 2 ch or 4 ch.

Set the speaker configuration to the 3 ch or 5 ch (page 21).

No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.

Subwoofer mode is set to “OFF”.

Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21).

Subwoofer mode setting is improper.

Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21).

Hum, low-frequency noise.

Poor or no input ground.

Check outer conductor of input plugs (pages 10-15).

The placement of the audio connection cables on the rear panel is incorrect.

Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.

Rough or scratchy sound. High range is not clear.

Treble control too high.

Turn treble control down (page 8).

VIDEO and AUDIO

Desired picture does not appear.

Improper connection.

Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors completely (pages 10-15).

Picture and sound do not match.

Improper connection.

Check connections (pages 10-15).

No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).

TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver.

Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.

Video cable is not connected securely.

Check connections (pages 10-15).

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