PROBLEMS?

Basic problem-solving with a tuner is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

No power when POWER

Mains power plug is not

Plug in securely.

button is pressed

inserted fully into rear socket

 

 

 

 

No audio output

Mute function is still selected

Cancel mute function on the pre-

 

on the pre-amp or amplifier

amp or amplifier.

 

 

 

 

Tape monitor function on the

Cancel tape monitor function on

 

pre-amp or amplifier has been

the pre-amp or amplifier.

 

selected accidentally

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers not connected, or

Check speaker cables

 

incorrectly wired

 

 

 

 

Excessive background noise

Position of aerial incorrect.

Reposition aerial.

(hiss or crackle on FM)

Aerial signal strength

Consider a rooftop DAB/FM

Audio cuts out on DAB

insufficient.

aerial see P.6 Aerial (Antenna)

 

 

 

Tuner does not display FM

Tuned station does not transmit

RDS information feature

RDS station name and/or text

the RDS feature

therefore unavailable.

 

 

 

 

Signal insufficient to receive

Try repositioning the whip aerial

 

RDS

if used. Improve the aerial.

 

 

 

Remote control does not work

Tuner’s POWER switch is set

Set switch to on

 

to off

 

 

 

 

 

One or more batteries fitted the

Insert batteries correctly

 

wrong way round

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are flat

Change batteries – do not mix

 

 

old and new ones

 

 

 

 

Remote control is not pointed

Ensure there is no obstruction

 

directly towards the front panel

between the remote control and

 

of the tuner

player tuner

 

 

 

Remote control range has

Batteries are running out

Change batteries – do not mix

greatly reduced

 

old and new ones

 

 

 

If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Remember never open the case of the A5 DAB/FM tuner yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Issue 1 : Wednesday, 01 March 2006

A5 DAB/FM Tuner

Instructions for use

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Musical Fidelity A5 manual Problems?, Problem Probable Cause Remedy, Aerial see P.6 Aerial Antenna

A5 specifications

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