Sherwood RX-4100 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 15

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

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 receiver off and on again.  If this fails to resolve the situation, consult
your dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the receiver yourself as this could invalidate the warranty.

ENGLISH

No power

No sound

Stations cannot be received

Preset stations cannot be
received

Poor FM reception

Continuous hissing noise
during FM reception,
especially when a stereo
broadcast is received.

Continuous or intermittent
hissing noise during AM
reception, especially at night.

No recording

Remote control unit does
not operate.

• The AC input cord is disconnected.
• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the

outlet is inactive.

• The speaker cords are disconnected.
• The 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 antenna is connected.
• The desired station frequency is not tuned

in.

• The antenna is in wrong position.

• An incorrect station frequency has been

memorized.

• The memorized stations are cleared.

• No antenna is connected. 
• The antenna is not positioned for the best

reception.

• Weak signals.

• Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent

lamps or lightning, etc.

• Incorrect selection between the

components.

• Incorrect operation of each component

for playback and recording.

• Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.
• The remote sensor is obstructed.

• Connect the cord securely.
• Check the outlet using a lamp or another

appliance.

• Check the speaker connections.
• Adjust the volume.
• Press the MUTE button to cancel the

muting effect.

• Press the SPEAKER A or B button to ON.
• Select the desired input source correctly.
• Make connections correctly.

• 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.

• Make connections correctly.

• Operate each component correctly.

• Replace the batteries.
• Remove the obstacle.

Summary of Contents for RX-4100

Page 1: ...EO RECEIVER RX 4100 PHONES SPEAKER A B FM AM CD TAPE TV AUX VCR TONE DIRECT TUNING PRESET T P MODE MEMORY BALANCE TONE REMOTE SENSOR DISCRETE AMPLIFIER STAGE D A S RX 4100 AM FM STEREO RECEIVER O P E...

Page 2: ...nstaller This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable g...

Page 3: ...jor cause of fatalities The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe For your safety if in any doubt...

Page 4: ...G YOUR UNIT 3 System Connections 5 Front Panel Remote Controls 7 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE 9 LOADING BATTERIES 9 Operations LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE 10 LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS 12 RECOR...

Page 5: ...AUX jacks may also be connected to an additional component such as a TV DVD player etc B C NORM HIGH SYN MPX MIN SEC RELAY REC P CD M REC L R dB 00 20 10 6 3 0 3 6 DIGI LINK STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DE...

Page 6: ...A B 16 MIN SPEAKERS Usually SPEAKER A terminals are used for only a pair of speakers When you have another pair of speakers SPEAKER B terminals can be used Never short circuit the and speaker cords B...

Page 7: ...AM CD TAPE TV AUX VCR TONE DIRECT TUNING PRESET T P MODE MEMORY BALANCE TONE REMOTE SENSOR DISCRETE AMPLIFIER STAGE D A S ENGLISH POWER A SPEAKER B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FM MODE MEMORY DISPLAY SLEEP P S...

Page 8: ...it enters the balance mode automatically without pressing the BALANCE button on the front panel At the desired tone mode adjust the tone as desired with these buttons TONE DIRECT BUTTON Press this but...

Page 9: ...8 9 0 FM MODE MEMORY DISPLAY SLEEP P SCAN TUNER CD TAPE VCR AUX TONE SEL BALANCE TREBLE BASS MUTE AUDIO CONTROL VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM 101 1 Use the remote control unit within a range of about...

Page 10: ...he front panel or the TUNER button on the remote control is pressed the band is changed to AM or FM Select the desired input source 3 Be sure to switch off both A and B speakers To listen with the hea...

Page 11: ...If the balance display disappears start from the step 11 again When the BALANCE buttons on the remote control are pressed it enters the balance mode automatically without pressing the BALANCE button o...

Page 12: ...ght frequency has been reached You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory MEMO is flickering for 5 seconds Manual tuning Each time this button is pressed the band is changed to FM or AM S...

Page 13: ...the noise then FM broadcasts are reproduced in monaural sound Scanning preset stations in sequence The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received fo...

Page 14: ...for VCR 1 Recording with VCR Start play on the desired input 3 The audio signals from the desired input will be recorded onto the VCR The volume tone bass treble and balance settings have no effect on...

Page 15: ...o antenna is connected The desired station frequency is not tuned in The antenna is in wrong position An incorrect station frequency has been memorized The memorized stations are cleared No antenna is...

Page 16: ...N 30 dB 17 2 dBf 50 dB quieting sensitivity mono stereo 20 8 41 2 dBf Signal to noise ratio 65 dBf mono stereo 68 68 dB Total harmonic distortion 65 dBf 1 kHz mono stereo 0 5 0 8 Frequency response 4...

Page 17: ...RX 4100 AM FM STEREO RECEIVER O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 5707 21054 003 0...

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