User Guide

5 • TROUBLESHOOTING 5 • TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking assistance review the following problems and solutions:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Before seeking assistance review the following problems and solutions:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
• Check if the TV volume is turned off or muted.
• Check the audio connections between the
Nintendo GameCube and the TV or VCR and
review pages 8-10 to be sure the system is set
up correctly.
• If you are using a Stereo AV Cable, make sure
it is plugged into the "Input" connectors on the
TV or VCR, not the "Output" connectors.
• Make sure that the INPUT settings are correct
for your particular setup. (Review page 12 on
Input Select information.)
• The sound in some games doesn't begin until
Start is pressed or the game begins.
• If you have a mono TV or VCR and left one of
the audio cables unconnected (see page 10)
you may not get all game sounds. Use a "Y"
Adapter to get both left and right sound
channels.
• If your TV or VCR has both mono and stereo
options, make sure it is set to match your setup.
• Check the instruction booklet for the game you
are playing to see if there are volume controls
or mono/stereo options that can be set from
the game.
• If you are using the Component Video cable,
(see page 9) be sure you have a Stereo AV
Cable connected for the audio connections.
The Component Video cable can only be used on
Nintendo GameCube Model No. DOL-001(USA).
• Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into both
the wall outlet and the back of the console.
• If the light is still off, disconnect the AC
Adapter plug from the wall outlet, wait 2
minutes and plug it back into the outlet. Turn
the console power ON.
• Remove all controllers and accessories from
the Nintendo GameCube and repeat the
above procedure. If the Power Indicator
Light now comes on, there may be a problem
with the controllers or accessories. See the
back cover for service information.
The Power Indicator Light
on the console does not
come on, or goes off
during game play.
No Sound
Picture is rolling or has
bars or lines.
Sound is buzzing.
• Try adjusting the vertical or horizontal hold
controls (if available) on your TV.
• If using a RF Switch connection, try switching
channels on both the RF Modulator and TV
from3to4.
• If using a RF Switch connection, make sure
to use only a licensed Nintendo RF Switch
and Modulator (look for the Official Nintendo
Seal).
• If using the Stereo AV Cable, check the audio
(red and white) connections. Make sure they
are plugged into the "Input" connectors, not
the "Output" connectors and make sure the
video (yellow) connector is not plugged into
an audio connector.
• If using a RF Switch connection, try switching
channels on both the RF Modulator and TV
from3to4.
• If using a RF Switch connection, try
disconnecting the antenna or cable wire from
the RF Switch. (Be sure to reconnect it for
normal TV viewing.)
• If using a RF Switch connection, make sure
to use only a licensed Nintendo RF Switch
and Modulator (look for the Official Nintendo
Seal).
• Make sure the power of the Nintendo
GameCube is turned OFF.
• If using the Stereo AV Cable or Component
Video cable (only used on Nintendo
GameCube Model No. DOL-001[USA]),
change the Input switch on your TV or VCR
back to "TV". (Refer to TV or VCR instructions.)
• If using a RF Switch connection, make sure
cable connections are secure. (See page 11)
• If using a RF Switch connection, try
disconnecting the RF Switch and connect the
cable or antenna directly to the TV. (To play
games, you must reconnect the RF Switch.)
When not playing
games, the normal TV
picture won't come on.
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