Troubleshooting Guide; Remote Control Unit - Sherwood VR-758 User Manual

If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair.
If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your
dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. This could void the warranty.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

PROBLEM
No operation • Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.
• The remote sensor is obstructed.
AMPLIFIER
PROBLEM
No power • The AC input cord is disconnected.
• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is
inactive.
No sound • The speaker cords are disconnected.
• The master volume is adjusted too low.
• The MUTE button on the remote control is
pressed to ON.
• Speakers are not switched on.
• Incorrect selection of the input source.
• Incorrect connections between the components.
No sound from the • Surround mode is switched off(stereo mode).
surround speakers • Master volume and surround level are too low.
• A monaural source is used.
• Surround speaker setting is "N".
No sound from the center • Dolby Virtual, stereo mode, etc. is selected.
speaker • Center speaker setting is "N".
• Master volume and center level are too low.
Noise or distorted sound • Poor connections.
TUNER
PROBLEM
Stations cannot be • No antenna is connected.
received • The desired station frequency is not tuned in.
• The antenna is in wrong position.
Preset stations cannot be • An incorrect station frequency has been
received memorized.
• The memorized stations are cleared.
Poor FM reception • No antenna is connected.
• The antenna is not positioned for the best reception.
Continuous hissing noise during • Weak signals.
FM reception, especially when a
stereo broadcast is received.
Continuous or intermittent hissing • Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or
noise during AM reception, lightning, etc.
especially at night.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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REMEDY
• Replace the batteries.
• Remove the obstacle.
REMEDY
• Connect the cord securely.
• Check the outlet using a lamp or another
appliance.
• Check the speaker connections.
• Adjust the master volume.
• Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting
effect.
• Press the SPEAKER button to ON.
• Select the desired input source correctly.
• Make connections correctly.
• Select a surround mode.
• Adjust master volume and surround level.
• Select a stereo or surround source.
• Select the desired surround speaker setting.
• Select the desired surround.
• Select the desired center speaker setting.
• Adjust master volume and center level.
• Check the connections and connect all cords
securely.
REMEDY
• Connect an antenna.
• Tune in the desired station frequency.
• Move the antenna and retry tuning.
• Memorize the correct station frequency.
• Memorize the stations again.
• Connect an antenna.
• Change the position of the antenna.
• Change the position of the antenna.
• Install an outdoor antenna.
• Keep the receiver away from noise sources.
• Install an outdoor AM antenna.