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Problem with "flashing" home theater system

by meep1234 Jul 11, 2009 5:25AM PDT

I have the JVC TH-C60.

When I plug it in the lights flash and I hear the subwoofer click in sync with the flash of the lights on the main unit about every two or three seconds or so, but it won't fully power up.

I checked the fuse and it has continuity, so that must not be the problem.

Has anyone had a problem like this?

And how do I avoid getting ripped if I DO have to take it in for repair?

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by givemeaname Jul 11, 2009 10:40AM PDT

Unpluging for 1 full week and then try. Also check the plug too or try a diffrent plug. Is it plug into a surge protector???
Also check the wires, most recievers will do a 'Wire check' before turning fully on, make sure the speaker wire are not arcing, maybe unplug everything and see what happens, if it then turns on fully, it is a wire problem.

For repair..
How old is it?
How much did you pay for it??
Could you get something new for the same price that it would cost to repair??

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by meep1234 Jul 11, 2009 2:34PM PDT

I had it unplugged for more than a week. I haven't tried a different plug, though.
I will reinsert all the speaker wires and try again.

I bought the sys new from Wal-Mart for around $600????

I am not sure what a new cd changer unit would cost, and that's the clicker. I am concerned about being charged just under the cost of what a new one would cost me if I had it repaired, such is the way of many scheisters out there. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to tke it in and get an estimate, though.

Ultimately, I would like to be able to watch my TV from the net, using my home theater sys as a large monitor/sound system, but I don't know how practical that would be considering I only have a USB input on the cd changer.

I suppose I could bypass it and run through a unit with a VGA or HDMI input, but I don't use Blue-ray at this time and am not in a hurry to do so. I will be looking to cut cable costs in the near future, but that is another topic in and of itself.


BTW....thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it.

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