Integra DTM-5.3 appendix Troubleshooting guide, Appendix, Cause, Remedy

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Appendix

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide

If a problem occurs, while you are using the remote controller, first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it is not due to a malfunction (or expired batteries) of the remote controller.

Trouble

 

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

 

• Power cord is disconnected.

Connect power cord.

 

 

• There is external noise in the computer

• Turn the power switch off and then on

 

 

 

circuits of this unit.

 

again, or remove the AC plug from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet and then plug it again.

 

 

 

 

 

Power but no sound.

 

indicator is flashed.

• Turn the Tape 2 Monitor off.

T-2 MONITOR

 

 

• AUDIO MUTE indicator is lit.

• Muting off with the remote controller.

 

 

Bad/incorrect connections.

• Check connection cables, speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

cables, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Hum, low-frequency noise.

• Poor or no input ground.

• Check outer conductor of input plugs.

 

 

• Poor or no phono motor ground.

• Check for proper ground connection.

 

 

• The placement of the audio connection

Adjust the placement of the cable to

 

 

 

cables on the rear panel is incorrect.

 

reduce hum.

 

 

 

 

 

Howling when the volume is turned

Turntable and speakers are too close

• Move them farther apart.

up.

 

 

together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rough or scratchy sound; high fre-

• Stylus of turntable pick-up is worn.

Replace.

quency range is not clear.

• Turntable stylus tip is dirty.

Clean.

 

 

• Treble control is too high.

• Turn treble control down.

 

 

 

 

 

AM stations cannot be received.

• AM loop antenna is not attached.

• Connect the included AM loop antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the AM antenna terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzing noise on AM (particularly

• Noise from electrical apparatus such as

Move the AM loop antenna as far as

conspicuous at night or with weak

 

a fluorescent lamp.

 

possible from the TV.

stations).

 

 

 

 

• Move unit away from TV set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-pitched noise or buzzing noise

Noise from TV set.

Place the AM loop antenna as far as

on AM.

 

 

 

 

 

possible from the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

• Move unit away from TV set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crackling noise on AM or FM.

Noise caused by turning fluorescent

Move antenna as far as possible from

 

 

 

lamp on and off.

 

the fluorescent lamp.

 

 

• Noise from automobile ignition.

• Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as

 

 

 

 

 

 

possible from the automobile.

 

 

 

 

 

• Change the position or direction of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

outdoor antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNED

and STEREO indica-

• Station is too strong.

• Change to a FM indoor antenna.

tors light but sound is distorted and

• Multiple reflection of radio waves

• Use an antenna that has better directiv-

stereo separation is bad.

 

because of tall buildings or mountains.

 

ity and select a point at which the distor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion is least.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNED

and STEREO indica-

• Station is too weak.

• Install an outdoor FM antenna.

tors flicker, and hiss is heard on FM.

• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about

• Change the position or direction of the

 

 

 

half the distance of an ordinary broad-

 

outdoor antenna.

 

 

 

cast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No station is recalled when a Preset

• The power cord has been unplugged for

• The memory contents are lost. Store all

or Scan button is pressed.

 

a long time.

 

stations again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front panel controls function, but

• No batteries in remote controller.

Insert batteries.

remote controller does not.

• Batteries have worn out.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Also refer to the respective instruction manuals for the video disc player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc.

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Contents Setup and operation ContentsBefore using Facilities and connectionsAVIS Important SafeguardsModèle pour les Canadien PrecautionsFor U.S. model For Canadian modelSupplied accessories FeaturesFacilities and connections Remote controller descriptionFront panel description Standby indicatorZone 2 button and indicator, Off button Remote control sensor DisplayTuning buttons Direct Tuning buttonAlphabetic letters/symbols buttons Master Volume dialZONE 2 OUT Rear panel descriptionZONE 2 CONTROL SELECTOR A-BUSREADYMONITOR OUT REMOTE CONTROLRear panel description VIDEO IN/OUTExample of audio equipment connection Connecting componentsExample of video equipment connections Connecting componentsConnecting a subwoofer Connecting speakersConnecting the speaker Connecting the speaker cableConnecting the included antennas Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Connecting an FM outdoor antennaZone 2 connections Connecting the remote zone ZoneZone 2 Control Selector OUT DTM-5.3 from connecting block Mini plug cableDTM-5.3 Standby indicator Standby/On button Connecting the powerOn button Standby button Installing the batteries Installing the remote controller batteriesRemote controller operation Listening to your favorite source Basic operationsDirect change function Basic operations Listening using the headphonesMute function Remote controller only Sleep function Remote controller onlyTuning the radio Direct tuning Tuning the radio Manual tuningReceiving stations Listening to stereo radio stations FM only Receiving stationsProgramming radio stations Receiving stations Selecting preset stationsCancelling preset stations PresetChanging an entered character Cleaning all charactersEntering station names Entering charactersRecording an audio source Recording a sourceTape-to-Tapedubbing DTM-5.3 Recording a sourceDTM-5.3 VCR VIDEOUsing a graphic equalizer Using Tape 2 MonitorMonitoring during recording Zone 2 operation from the main room Enjoying music in the remote zoneZone 2 A-BUSor IR operation in the zone 2 room Programming the ID number Using the remote controllerSetting the ID number Checking the remote controller’s IDControlling an Integra/Onkyo CD player Controlling other componentsControlling an Integra/Onkyo DVD player Controlling an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck Controlling other componentsCause Troubleshooting guideAppendix TroubleGENERAL REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-477SSpecifications AMPLIFIER SECTION