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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.
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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not plugged in.
Speaker signal cables are not connected.
The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are 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.
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 POWER 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 POWER 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 14).
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.
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