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Considerable noise in | Incorrect frequency. | Tune in the correct frequency. | |
radio broadcasts. |
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The antenna is not connected. | Connect the antenna. | ||
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| ΠRF | Route ΠRF | |
| near the antenna terminals and wires. | antenna terminals and wires. | |
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| (For FM) The FM antenna is not fully | Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best | |
| extended or is poorly positioned. | reception, and secure to a wall. | |
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| (For FM) The signal is weak. | Connect an outdoor FM antenna. | |
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| (For AM) The AM antenna is poorly | Adjust the direction and position for best reception. | |
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| (For AM) The signal is weak. | Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna. | |
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| Interference caused by other equipment | Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away | |
| (for example, fluorescent lights, motors). | from the receiver. | |
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Broadcast stations | The signals are weak. | Connect an outdoor antenna. | |
cannot be selected |
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automatically. |
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The display is dark. | The dimmer or sleep timer is on. | Press DIMMER again. | |
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When listening to the | Speakers are incorrectly connected. | Check or reconnect. | |
music in stereo, left/ |
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right speakers sounds |
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are reversed. |
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Low hum or buzz | Power line of a fluorescent light or other | Place the receiver as far away as possible from electric | |
sound. | device is installed near the receiver. | devices that cause interference. | |
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Sound is only heard | One of the input cords is disconnected. | Connect the input cords securely. | |
from one channel. |
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The channel level is set to one side. | Adjust the channel level. | ||
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Sound cuts off or there | Speaker impedance is less than | After turning off the power and then turning it on again, | |
is no sound even | prescribed for this receiver. | reduce the volume or change to the correct | |
though power is on. |
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Low bass response. | Speaker | Check all speakers for correct polarity. | |
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No sound from the | Surround Mode is set to STEREO. | Set the mode to the desired surround mode position. | |
surround speakers. |
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Source being played is not recorded or | Use surround mode. | ||
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| broadcast in surround sound. |
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| One or more surround speaker wires is | Check all surround speaker wires for good connection. | |
| not making a good connection. |
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No sound from the | Surround Mode is not set to DTS, DOLBY | Set Surround Mode to DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DOLBY PRO | |
center speaker. | DIGITAL, or DOLBY PRO LOGIC. | LOGIC. | |
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CARE
Keep the receiver dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. Handle the receiver carefully; do not drop it. Keep the receiver away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
receiver is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Caution: You might permanently damage your speakers by cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner. Use a feather duster or a soft loose cloth instead.
Modifying or tampering with the receiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your
Using Discs
When using discs, you must always take the following precautions:
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