RCA RT2380BK User Manual - Page 25

B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 26 Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips General Receiver/Tuner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away from any electronics. There is interference to FM reception. • Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD player) near the receiver. No audio. • Make sure the speakers are connected. • Check the input connections. • Check the power cord connections. • Make sure the MUTE signal on the front panel is off. • Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or analog) is correct. • Check that the headphone is not inserted. No audio from one channel. • Check the speaker level setting. • Check the speaker wire or external source cable connections. Noise occurs when the TV is turned on. • The TV is too close to the audio system. Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit. • Another source mode is selected on the remote. Press the correct Source Button. • No batteries installed. (included with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment. • The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries. • The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle between the remote and the main unit. • The remote control is too far from the main unit, move closer. Remote loses Programmed codes. • Weak batteries, replace batteries. Specific instruments sound displaced. • Check the connections between the receiver and the speakers if the sound does not match the video. • Check if the video and audio cable are correctly inserted. TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR mode. • Check to make sure analog input signal is connected from the signal source to the analog input jacks. • In VCR mode, VCR OUT will be muted. • In TAPE mode, TAPE OUT will be muted. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong solvents. Remote forgets what source was selected. • Weak batteries, replace batteries. 22