Denon AVR-2803/983 Home Theater System User Manual


 
[] TROUBLESHOOTING
If a problem should arise,first check the following table.
1. Are the connections correct ?
2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating instructions ?
3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ?
If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.
Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Symptom Cause Measures Page
DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced * Power cord not plugged in securely * Check the insertion of the power cord plug 6
Turn the power on with the remote control 41
d when power switch set to on unit after turning the POWER switch on
_" Speaker cords not securely connected Connect securely I2
8 Improper position of the audio function Set to a suitable position 42
button
o
DISPLAY lit but sound not produced Volume control set to minimum 43
MUTING is on 45
Digital signals not input Digital input 42
selected
Speaker terminals are short-circuited
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o
DISPLAY not lit and power indicator is
flashing rapidly
Block the ventilation holes of the set
The unit is operating at continuous high
power conditions and/or inadequate
ventilation
Turn volume up to suitable level
Switch off MUTING
input digital signals or select input jacks to
which digital signals are being input
Switch power off, connect speakers
properly, then switch power back on
Turn off the set's powel, then ventilate it
well to cool it down
Once the set is cooled down, turn the
power back on
Turn off the set's powel, then ventilate it
well to cool it down
Once the set is cooled down, turn the
power back on
Connect securely
Connect securely
I2
4, I3
4, I3
Incomplete connection of speaker cords I2
Sound produced only from one channel Incomplete connection of input/output 6 - 13
cords
Reverse connections of left and right Check left and right connections I2
Positions of instruments reversed during
speakers or left and right input/output
stereo playback cords
"On screen display" is set to off on the Set "on screen display" on the system
The on screen display is not displayed 27
system setup menu screen setup menu screen to on
You are using headphones Unplug the headphones from the 45
headphones iack
System setup screen does not appear Mute mode is set Cancel the mute mode 45
Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 Connect a monitor TV 7, 8
Ground wire of turntable not connected Connect securely 6
Humming no_se produced when Record is properly
playing Incomplete PHONO jack connection Connect securely 6
TV or radio transmission antenna nearby Contact your store of purchase --
Turntable and speaker systems too close Separate as much as possible --
together
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Howling noise produced when volume is Floor is unstable and vibrates easily Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations --
high transmitted by floor If turntable is not
equipped with insulators, use audio
7&
ec insulators (commonly available)
Stylus pressure too Apply proper stylus pressure --
weak
Sound is distor[ed Dust or dirt on stylus Check stylus --
Car[ridge defective Replace cartridge --
MC car[ridge being used Replace with MM cartridge or use a head 6
Volume is weak
amplifier or step-up transformer
Batteries dead Replace with new batteries 31
Remote control unit too far from this unit Move closer 31
o This unit does not operate propedy when Obstacle between this unit and remote Remove obstacle 31
remote control unit is used control unit
Different button is being pressed Press the proper button ---
÷ and O ends of battery inser[ed in reverse Inser[battedespropedy 31
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