Harman Kardon AVR 1650 Owner's Manual

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AVR 1650/AVR 16525TroubleshootingSymptom Cause SolutionUnit does not function when Main Power switch isturned on• No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live ACpower outlet• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlledFront-panel Message display lights, but there's nosound or picture• Intermittent input connection• Mute is on• Volume control is turned down• Secure all input and speaker connections• Press Mute button• Turn up Volume controlNo sound from any speaker; PROTECT messageappears on Message display• Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible shortcircuit• Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems• Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVRconnections for crossed wires• Contact your local Harman Kardon service centerNo sound from center or surround speakers • Incorrect surround mode• Program material is monophonic• Incorrect speaker configuration• Program material is stereo• Select a surround mode other than stereo• Mono programs contain no surround information• Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu• The surround decoder may not create center- orsurround-channel information from nonencoded stereoprogramsUnit does not respond to remote control commands • Weak batteries in remote• AVR not selected• Remote sensor is obscured• Change batteries in remote• Press the Setup/AVR button• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is inthe line of sight of the remoteIntermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliancesUnable to activate remote control Programming mode • Source Selector button is not held for at least 3 seconds • Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least3 secondsAdditional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located in the ProductSupport section of our Web site: www.harmankardon.comTroubleshooting