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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,
contact your JVC service center.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not plugged in or the
POWER switch is press to set in the —
OFF position.
Speaker signal cables are not connected.
The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons is not set
correctly.
An incorrect source is selected.
Speakers are over-loaded because of high
volume.
Speakers are over-loaded because of short
circuit of speaker terminals.
Speaker signal cables are not connected
properly.
The balance is set to one extreme.
Incoming signal is too weak.
The station is too far away.
An incorrect antenna is used.
Antennas are not connected properly.
Ignition noise from automobiles.
Your turntable is too close to speakers.
There is an obstruction in front of the
remote sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak.
SOLUTION
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet and/
or press POWER to set it in the _ON
position.
Check speaker wiring and
reconnect if necessary.
Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set it in the
_ ON position.
Select the correct source.
Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control
counterclockwise three or four times then
press
STANDBY/ON
on the front
panel.
If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear,
unplug the AC power cord, then plug it
back again.
Do not use the remote control when
“OVERLOAD” is shown on the display.
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.
Do not use the remote control when
“OVERLOAD” is shown on the display.
If speaker wiring is not short circuited,
contact your dealer.
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary.
Adjust the balance properly (see page 12).
Connect an outside FM antenna or contact
your dealer.
Select a new station.
Check with your dealer to be sure you
have the correct antenna.
Check connections.
Move the antenna farther from automobile
traffic.
Move speakers away from the turntable.
Remove the obstruction.
Replace batteries.
PROBLEM
The display does not light up.
No sound from speakers.
“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the
display.
Sound from one speaker only.
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM
reception.
Occasional cracking noise during FM
reception.
Howling during record playing.
Remote control does not work.
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