Onkyo TX-SV525

Trouble shooting guide
NOTE:
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote control, first
operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it
is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) of the remote
control.
No power. @ Power cord is disconnected. e Connect power cord.
e There is external noise in the computer | e Turn the power button off and then on again or
circuits of the TX-SV525/R. remove the AC plug from the outlet and then plug it
@ AC fuse blown. again.
e Contact your ONKYO service center.
Power but no sound. e Tape-2 monitor switch on. @ Switch to off.
e@ Audio muting switch on. @ Switch to off by remote control transmitter
e Bad connections. e@ Check connections, speaker leads, etc.
e Amplifier protection circuitry has been | e Contact your ONKYO service center.
activated. (PROTECT will be displayed.)
Poor or no input ground. e@ Check outer conductor of input plugs.
Poor or no phono motor ground. e@ Check for proper ground connection.
The placement of the audio connection | e Adjust the placement of the cables to reduce hum.
cable on the rear panel is not correct.
Hum, low-frequency noise.
Howling when the volume is turned up. e Turntable and speakers are too close | @e Move them farther apart.
together.
Rough or scratchy sound. High range is | @ Stylus of pick-up is worn. e Replace.
not clear. e Stylus tip is dirty. e Clean.
e Treble control too high. e Turn treble control down.
AM stations cannot be received. e@ AM loop antenna is not attached. @ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM
antenna terminals.
Buzzing noise on AM (particularly con- | @ Noise from electrical apparatus such as | e Move AM ioop antenna to different position.
spicuous at night or with weak stations). fluorescent lamp. e Set up outdoor AM antenna.
High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on | @ Noise from TV set. e Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from
the TV.
@ Move unit away from TV set.
Crackling noise on AM, FM. Noise caused by turning fluorescent | @ Move antenna as far as possible from the fluores-
lamp on and off. cent lamp.
Noise from automobile ignition. e@ Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible
from the road.
e Change the position or direction of the outdoor
antenna.
FM tuned and stereo indicators light but Station is too strong. @ Change to t-shaped antenna.
sound is distorted and stereo separation Multiple reflection of the radio waves | e Use antenna which has better directivity and select
is bad. because of tall buildings or mountains. a point where the distortion Is least.
FM tuned indicator and stereo indicator Station is too weak. @ Install an outdoor FM antenna.
flicker and hiss is heard on FM. Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about | e Change the position or direction of the outdoor
half the distance of an ordinary broad- antenna.
cast.
No station is recalled when a preset key is | @ The power cord has been unplugged for | e The memory contents are lost. Store all stations
pressed. a long time. again.
The multiple room remote system does | e Connection is wrong. @ Check the connection again.
not operate. @ The MR OFF button on the TX-SV525/R | e Press the MR OFF button. (The MR OFF indicator
is engaged. (The MR OFF indicator will will be turned OFF.)
light.)
Front panel controls function but remote | e No batteries in remote control transmit- | @ Insert batteries.
control transmitter does not. ter.
e Batteries have worn out. e@ Replace batteries.
Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the video disc player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc., being used..
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