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To determine a problem with your AV Receiver, always check the most obvious possible causes first. If a
problem still exists after having checked the possible causes below, consult your nearest dealer.
Problem Probable Cause Suggestion
Amplifier
When listening to the music in
stereo, Left/Right speakers are
reversed.
Incorrect speaker connections. Check and reconnect the speakers
to the correct output on the
AVR-618 rear panel.
Low hum or buzzing sound The power cable of a fluorescent
light is installed near this product or
speaker cables running over other
power cables.
Place this product as far as
possible from electric devices
which emit electrical interference.
Sound is only heard from one
channel
One of the input cables is
disconnected or the BALANCE
control is set incorrectly.
Connect the input cables securely
And check the BALANCE control.
Sound cuts off when listening to
the music or no sound even though
power is ON.
Speaker impedance is less than
prescribed for this unit.
After turning off the power and then
turning it on again, reduce the
volume or change to the correct 6
ohm speakers.
Low bass response. Speaker polarity (+/-) is reversed. Check all speakers for correct
polarity.
Tuner
A hissing noise is heard when
listening to the broadcast in stereo,
but not heard when listening in
Mono.
White noise may be heard
because the method used for
modulation of FM stereo
broadcasts which is different to that
used for monaural broadcasts.
Try reducing the treble sound by
adjusting the treble controls.
White noise is excessive in both
stereo and monaural broadcasts.
Poor location and/or direction of
the antenna or the transmitter
station is too far away.
Set the FM mode to monaural by
pressing the STEREO/MONO
button. (Note: that the broadcast
will then be heard in Mono).
Sound is distorted and/or the
volume level is low.
Broadcast signals are receiving
interference.
If an indoor antenna is being used,
change to an outdoor antenna
Excessive distortion in Stereo
mode.
Weak signal. Try using an antenna with more
elements.
Surround Effects
(Important) The Centre and Rear speakers only operate when the unit is set to a Surround Sound mode
and the source material being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic
surround sound. Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some rear channel effects when played
in a surround mode. However, mono sources will not produce sound from the rear speakers.
No sound from the rear speakers SURROUND ON/OFF button is set
to OFF. Source being played is not
recorded or broadcast in surround
sound or stereo. One or more of
the rear speakers is not connected
properly.
Set SURROUND ON/OFF to the
desired surround sound mode.
Use a surround or stereo source.
Check all rear speaker cables for
good connections.
No sound from the Centre speaker SURROUND mode is not set to
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or DOLBY
PRO LOGIC.
Set the SURROUND mode to
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or DOLBY
PRO LOGIC.
Remote Control Unit
Remote control not working The batteries are exhausted. The
remote control unit is too far from
this unit or out of the effective
range
Replace with new batteries.
Operate the Remote Control unit
within the effective range
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