Onkyo TX-DS656 Troubleshooting, AM stations cannot be received, AM antenna connectors

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Troubleshooting

Trouble

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

AM stations cannot be received.

•

AM loop antenna is not attached.

•

Connect the included AM loop antenna to

 

 

 

 

the AM antenna connectors.

Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous

• Noise from electrical apparatus such as

•

Move AM loop antenna to a different position.

at night or with weak stations)

 

fluorescent lamp

•

Set up outdoor AM antenna.

High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM

•

Noise from TV set

•

Place the AM loop antenna as far as

 

 

 

 

possible from the TV.

 

 

 

•

Move the unit away from the TV.

Crackling noise on AM or FM

•

Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp

 

 

on and off

 

•

Noise from automobile ignition

•Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp.

•Install the FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road.

•Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.

FM TUNED and STEREO indicators light but

• Station is too strong.

• Change to T-shaped antenna.

sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad.

• Multiple reflection of the radio waves

• Use antenna which has better directivity and

 

because of tall buildings or mountains.

select a point where the distortion is least.

 

 

 

FM TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker

• Station is too weak.

• Install an outdoor FM antenna.

and a hiss is heard on FM.

• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about

• Change the position or direction of the

 

half the distance of an ordinary broadcast.

outdoor antenna.

No station is recalled when a preset button is

• The power cord has been unplugged for a

• The memory contents are lost. Store all

pressed.

long time.

stations again.

Image does not appear when VIDEO-2 or

• Bad connection

• Check the connection again. Insert the

MULTI-CH INPUT button is pressed.

• IPM function is activated.

plugs and connectors completely.

 

• Deactivate the IPM function.

Receiver's front panel is operational, but

• No batteries in the remote controller.

• Insert batteries in the remote controller.

remote control is unusable.

• Batteries are used up.

• Replace the batteries.

 

 

 

Midnight Theater function cannot be used.

• Playback source is not Dolby Digital

• Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL

 

encoded.

indicator lights up on the display.

LFE LEVEL function cannot be used.

• Playback source is not Dolby Digital

• Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL

 

encoded.

indicator lights up on the display.

Cinema Re-EQ function cannot be used.

• Playback source is not encoded for Dolby

• Check the playback source.

 

Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo,

 

 

or Multi-ch Input.

 

This device employs a microcomputer to perform various functions and operations. Interference generated by an external power supply, radio waves, or other electrical sources will cause the specified operations and functions to operate abnormally. To reset the unit, please follow the procedure below.

1.While holding down the CD button, press the POWER button.

2.After "clear" is displayed, the preset memory and each mode stored in the memory, such as Surround, are initialized and will return to the factory settings.

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Contents TX-DS656 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Multi-Room Remote System MRX Features Supplied accessoriesInstalling the batteries Before using this unitSetting the AM tuning step frequency worldwide model only Setting the voltage selector worldwide model onlyConnecting the antennas Connecting analog audio source equipmentConnection Connecting speakers Connecting video source equipmentConnecting digital audio source equipment Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel outputConnection If you have a 3-head cassette tape deckGND terminals Connecting a video camera or TV game machine Multi-channel output Video cassette recorder Signal flowTo decoders To receivers MultiConnecting the z remote control cables If you have a 3-head cassette tape deckIf you have a graphic equalizer TX-DS656 Directional linkage Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmConnecting the antenna cable Antenna adapter worldwide modelsConnecting the AM loop antenna Connecting an FM outdoor antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Speaker placement Connecting the speaker cablesRecommendations Connecting a subwoofer Other than U.S. or Canadian models Connecting the powerPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Canadian modelsIf remote control operation is inoperative On-screen settingOn-screen setting Selecting a Menu itemPress the Enter button Superimpose Mode Immediate DisplayCharacter Position Distance setting Speaker system setupWhat is System Setup? Speaker SetupSpeaker system setup On-screen speaker system setupPress the Power button Press the Enter button Select the distance using the Smart Scan Controller Speaker system setup using the front panelPress the Power or System button Press the Parameter button Select YES or no using the Smart Scan ControllerTest Tone button Level y/u button Level Calibration using remote controllerPress the Power button Press the Test Tone button Test tone output stopsSelect the desired items using the y or u button Input source selection and surround setupUsing the on-screen Menu Press the Power buttonTo select TAPE-2 Input source selection and surround setupCassette tape deck Using the front panelPress the Power or System button Input selector button Selected input sourceButton For details, Selecting the digital/analog audio input onTuner section Video source currently set is automatically selected Menu Using the front panel or the remote controllerPress the MULTI-CH Input button If you press the TAPE-2 Monitor buttonPress the Enter button to confirm the setting Selecting the digital/analog audio inputPress the Digital Audio Selector button Changing the brightness of the display Useful functions for playback Adjusting the toneUsing headphones Using the Muting functionListening to FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in a broadcasting stationAutomatically tuning in an FM station Auto tuning If auto tuning of an FM station is not possibleListening to FM/AM broadcasts Recalling a preset broadcasting stationPresetting a station Canceling a preset stationRecalling a preset station Using the on-screen Menu Press the Enter buttonInput Selector screen appears Erasing a station name Switching between the frequency and name indicationEntering a station name Entering charactersReceiving RDS broadcasts European models only Refer to the explanation on PTY on the previous Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlySearching for traffic information TP scan Displaying Radio Text RTUsing the Surround modes DSP Digital Signal ProcessorSurround modes Setting the surround mode parameters Using the Surround modesSelecting a Surround mode Using the on-screen Menu Surround Mode settingUsing the LFE Low Frequency Effects function Changing the surround mode parametersUsing the Cinema Re-Equalization Cinema Re-EQ function Using the Midnight Theater functionHall Size Effect Level Reverb Level Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levelsSelecting the Hall size Surround modes for music and sportsOutput jacks and connectable recording equipment Using the on-screen MenuRecording from a source Recording from an audio/video sourceAdding sound to video camera images Using the front panel Press the REC OUT buttonREC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds Recording from a sourcePress the TAPE-2 Monitor button on the front panel Using the TAPE-2 Monitor functionUsing a graphic equalizer Playing equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacksLearning new control codes To erase all the learned commandsMulti-room system connections Connection diagramInstall Remote Sensor HR-10 in the sub Multi-room system connectionsRoom, then connect it to the TX-DS656 Press the MUTING/REMOTE Speaker button Playing a source in the sub-roomSub-room To use the front panelMemo Trouble Cause Remedy TroubleshootingConnect the included AM loop antenna to TroubleshootingAM antenna connectors AM stations cannot be receivedAmplifier Section SpecificationsRear panel Control positions and namesControl positions and names Front panelMemory button 33 FM MUTE/MODE button 32, 33 Remote controller DisplayDVD player operation buttons D9805-1 E Onkyo U.S.A. 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