[] 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
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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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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 --
o° 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
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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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