RCA STAV3860 - Manual (Page 29)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited
warranty from RadioShack. If your receiver is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for assistance.
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something
wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another compo-
nent. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cause
• The power plug is disconnected.
• The protection circuit may have
activated.
• Static electricity caused by dry
air.
• Improper connections.
• Sound is muted.
• The volume is turned down.
• Speakers are turned off.
• Monitor is on.
• Improper connections.
• The input source is not properly
selected.
• Incorrect frequency.
• The antenna is not connected.
FM broadcasts
• The FM antenna is not fully
extended or poorly positioned.
• Weak radio signal.
AM broadcasts
• The AM antenna is poorly
positioned.
• Weak radio signal.
• Interference caused by other
equipment (fluorescent lamp,
motor, etc.).
• Weak radio signal.
• Incorrect center mode.
• The surround and/or center
levels are turned down.
• The surround and/or center
speakers are disconnected.
Remedy
• Connect the power plug to the wall
outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the
outlet, and insert again.
• Disconnect the power plug from the
outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure the component is connected
correctly (see pages 8 through 11).
• Press MUTING on the remote control.
• Adjust VOLUME.
• Press SPEAKERS to switch on the
speakers.
• Press the MONITOR button.
• Make sure the component is connected
correctly (see "Connecting Your System"
on pages 8 through 11).
• Press the correct function button.
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (see "Connecting
Antennas" on page 8).
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna,
position for best reception, and secure to
a wall.
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna.
(see "Connecting Antennas" on page 8).
• Adjust the direction and position for best
reception.
• Connect an additional internal or
external AM antenna (see "Connecting
Antennas" on page 8).
• Turn off the equipment causing the
noise or move it away from the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away from the
equipment causing the noise.
• Connect an outdoor antenna (see
"Connecting Antennas" on page 8).
• Set the correct center mode according to
the speakers in your system (see "Setting
Up for Surround Sound" on page 13).
• See "Setting Volume Levels" on page 15–
16 to check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers (see "Connecting
Speakers" on pages 11–12).
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The unit does not respond when
the buttons are pressed.
No sound is output when a
function is set.
No image is output when a
function is set.
Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically.
No sound from surround or center
speakers.