Denon AVR-889 Owner's Manual page 74

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Troubleshooting
If a problem should arise, first check the following:
1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner's manual?
3. Are the other components operating properly?
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
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Symptom Cause
Set does not • External noise or interference is
operate properly. causing the set to malfunction.
Power does not • Connection of the power cord is
turn on, or turns faulty.
off directly after it
was turned on.
No sound is • Connection with
produced from devices or connection of the
speakers. speaker cables is faulty.
• Device you want to play and set
input source do not match.
• Master volume is turned too
low.
• Mute mode is set.
• Headphones are connected.
• No digital signals are being
input.
• The connectors to which the
digital inputs are assigned and
the settable input modes do not
match.
Display is off. • The "Dimmer" setting is set to
"OFF" .
• The PURE DIRECT mode is set.
"DOLBY DIGITAL " • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player's
indicator does not digital audio output setting is not
appear on display. proper.
Power switches • The protection circuit will be
off suddenly activated depending upon the
while you are temperature rise in the internal
using the AVR- parts of the unit.
889, the power
indicator will flash
in red at intervals
of approximately
2 seconds.

Countermeasure
• Reset the microprocessor.
• Check that the power plugs are
securely inserted into the AVR-
889's AC inlet and the wall power
outlet.
the input • Check the connections.
• Select an appropriate input
source.
• Adjust the master volume to an
appropriate level.
• Cancel the mute mode.
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Select an input source for which
the digital input setting has been
made.
• Set the input mode.
• Set to something other than
"OFF".
• Set a surround mode other than
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• Check the Blu-ray Disc player /
DVD player's audio output setting.
For details, read the Blu-ray Disc
player / DVD player's operating
instructions.
• Please switch off power at once,
and re-apply the power after
the body temperature has fallen
sufficiently.
• Please re-install AVR-889 in a
place having good ventilation.
Symptom
Power switches • Use speakers having impedance
off suddenly while less than that specified.
you are using • If speaker cable core wires touch
the AVR-889, the each other or the core wires
power indicator become disconnected from their
will flash red terminals, the protection circuit
at intervals of will be activated in the event of
approximately 0.5 core wires coming into contact
seconds. with the AVR-889 rear panel.
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Even applying • The AVR-889 amplifier circuit has
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power, the power failed.
display flashes
red at intervals of
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approximately 0.5
seconds.
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Symptom
Set does not work • Batteries are worn.
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properly when • You are operating outside of the
remote control specified range.
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unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and
remote control unit.
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• The batteries are not inserted in
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the proper direction, as indicated
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by the polarity marks in the
battery compartment.
• The set's remote control sensor
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is exposed to strong light (direct
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent
bulb light, etc.).
• The remote ID of the main unit
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and remote control unit do not
match.
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• Settings do not match the
remote control unit's
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Symptom
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No sound is • You are playing a monaural
produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast,
center speaker. etc.) in the "STANDARD" (Dolby/
DTS Surround) mode.
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No sound • The surround mode is set to
is produced "STEREO", "DIRECT" or "PURE
from surround DIRECT".
speakers.
Cause Countermeasure
• Please use speakers which have
the specified impedance.
• Unplug the power cord, then
after twisting the core wires
together tightly again, or effecting
termination treatments
please reconnect once again.
• Switch off the power and please
contact the DENON service
adviser.
Cause Countermeasure
• Replace with new batteries.
• Operate within the specified
range.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Insert the batteries
proper direction, following the
polarity marks in the battery
compartment.
• Move the set to a place in which
the remote control sensor will
not be exposed to strong light.
• Set "Remote ID" for the main
unit to "1".
• Match the settings to the remote
SOURCE SOURCE CONTROL
control unit's
switch. switch.
Cause Countermeasure
• The mode is set to something
other than "STANDARD" (Dolby/
DTS Surround).
• Set to a surround playback
mode.
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