How do I troubleshoot the FM tuner for the Meridian America 504 stereo system?

Check the connections, ensure the antenna is of good quality, and verify that the RF signal is coming from a head amplifier or distribution amplifier.

What should I do if no standby display is shown on the FM tuner?

Check the AC power supply, the ON OFF switch on the back panel, and the fuses on the FM tuner back panel and power plug.

How can I improve reception on the FM tuner?

Check for multiple frequencies for the same station with better signal-strength, and ensure the RF signal is of good quality.

Troubleshooting, No standby display is shown

Troubleshooting

This section describes problems you may encounter when using the FM tuner, and includes suggested solutions.

If these suggestions fail to cure the problem, please contact your Meridian dealer for further assistance.

❍Check that all the connections are correctly made.

❍Check that the antenna is of good quality, and has a coaxial (unbalanced) output.

❍If the RF signal is coming from a head amplifier or distribution amplifier, check that it is switched on.

No standby display is shown

❍Check that your AC power supply is connected correctly.

❍Check that the ON OFF switch on the back panel is in the ON position.

❍Check that the fuse on the FM tuner back panel and the fuse in the unit’s power plug have not blown; see To change the mains fuse, page 25.

There is a hum using the analogue output

❍A ground-loop may be generated with associated equipment. Check the grounding of associated units.

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Reception is poor

❍In many areas a particular transmission can be received on several frequencies. Check to see if the same station can be received with more signal-strength at a different frequency.

❍Check that the RF signal is of good quality.

Meridian America 504 manual Troubleshooting, No standby display is shown, Reception is poor

Models: 504