Troubleshooting
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Too much noise is heard or sound is interrupted occasionally. (The FM STEREO indicator does not light steadily.)
•FM stereo waves may produce a hiss noise when a certain level is reached.
•The position or direction of the FM antenna (aerial) is incorrect.
•The station is too weak.
• | Switch the frequency receiving mode to | 24 |
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• | Adjust the position, height, and direction | 14, 15 |
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•Connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial). 15 Try to use an antenna (aerial) with more elements.
[For installation of the outdoor antenna (aerial), consult your nearest dealer as it requires special skills and experience.]
Tuner
Recording
Other
Sound is distorted or | • The radio wave is distorted. |
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sound volume decreases. | • Cars are running or airplanes are flying |
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Sound is excessively | • There is a tall building or a mountain |
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No preset channels are | • | The power cord (mains lead) is unplugged, | • | The preset data in memory is lost. Preset | 25 |
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Sound is reproduced from | • | The sound system you are trying to | • | DTS surround sound is unable to be | 33 |
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LATE NIGHT function | • | Playback source is not Dolby Digital | • | Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights | 21 |
cannot be used. |
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Multichannel audio is not | • | Input signal format is set to “Auto” or | • | Set the input signal format to “Multich”. | 28 |
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| • | The component is not connected to the | • | Check that the multichannel output jacks | 11 |
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When incorrect operation is observed
•The
•To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the
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