Sherwood R-325 operating instructions Troubleshooting, English

Models: R-325

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGLISH

TROUBLESHOOTING

If a fault occurs, run through the points listed below before taking your receiver for repair.

If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee!

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

NO POWER

The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the cord securely.

Poor connection at the wall socket or the wall socket is inactive.

Check the wall socket using a lamp or another appliance.

NO SOUND FROM THE FRONT SPEAKERS

Speaker cables are disconnected. Check the speaker connections.

Volume is too low. Adjust the volume.

Front speakers are not switched on.

Press the SPEAKER switch(es) to switch on the front speakers.

NO SOUND FROM THE REAR SPEAKERS

Surround mode is switched off. Select a surround mode.

Volume and rear level are too low. Adjust the volume.

A monaural source is used.

Select a stereo, surround source or select the simulated surround mode.

Dolby 3 Stereo mode is selected. Switch off Dolby 3 Stereo mode.

Dolby Pro Logic source is not present.

Make sure that your video device is in the stereo mode.

NO SOUND FROM THE CENTER SPEAKER

Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode is not selected. Select Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo mode.

Volume and center level are too low. Adjust the volume and center level.

The center mode is set to phantom mode. Set the center mode to normal or wide.

NO SOUND IS HEARD, EVEN WHEN A INPUT SELECTOR IS MADE

The MUTE button is pressed.

Press MUTE again to cancel the MUTE function.

Volume is too low. Adjust the volume.

Connections between the components are incorrect. Make connections correctly.

THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE

No batteries loaded or dead batteries. Replace the batteries.

The IR sensor is obstructed. Remove the obstacle.

STATIONS CANNOT BE RECEIVED

No antenna connected. Connect an antenna.

The desired station frequency is not tuned in. Tune in the desired station frequency.

Antenna in wrong position. Move antenna and retry turning.

Surrounding area causing interference. Lengthen or elevate antenna

PRESET STATIONS CANNOT BE RECEIVED

An incorrect station frequency has been memorized. Memorize the correct station frequency.

The memorized stations are cleared. Memorize the stations again.

POOR FM RECEPTION

No antenna connected. Connect an antenna.

The antenna is not positioned for the best reception. Change the position of the antenna.

CONTINUOUS HISSING NOISE DURING FM RECEPTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN A STEREO BROADCAST IS RECEIVED

Weak signal.

Change the position of the antenna.

Install an outdoor antenna. Use an antenna with 3, 4 or 5 elements if the broadcast station is far away.

CONTINUOUS OR INTERMITTENT HISSING NOISE DURING AM RECEPTION, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT

Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or lightning, etc.

Keep the receiver away from noise sources. Install an outdoor AM antenna.

HUM CAN BE HEARD DURING AM RECEPTION

The AC power cord may be too close to the AM loop antenna or the antenna wire.

Position the AC power cord away from the antenna wire and the AM loop antenna.

Adjust the position of the AM loop antenna.

OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS DO NOT REACT TO REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS

DIGI LINK III connections are not made properly. Make proper DIGI LINK III connections.

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Sherwood R-325 operating instructions Troubleshooting, English