Troubleshooting Guide

If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrcted before seeking help from your dealer or our service organization.

 

 

 

 

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No power

The AC input cord is disconnected.

Connect cord securely.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

The POWER switch is not pressed

Press the POWER switch to ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

completely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not receiving the stations

No antenna is connected.

Connect an antenna.

 

 

 

The broadcast band is not set properly.

Set the broadcast band properly.

 

 

 

The frequency of the desired station is

Tune in the frequency of the desired

 

 

 

not tuned in.

station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not receiving the preset stations

An incorrect station frequency has

Memorize the correct station

 

 

 

been memorized.

frequency.

 

 

 

The preset memory was cleared

Memorize the station again.

 

 

 

because the AC input cord had been

 

 

 

 

unplugged or the electricity had failed

 

 

 

 

for more than 2 weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interference

Noise related to ignition noise of an

Install the outdoor antenna apart from

 

 

 

automobile.

the load.

 

 

 

Noise related an influence from an

Turn off the power of the appliance.

 

 

 

electric appliance.

 

 

 

 

Noise related to a nearby TV set.

Install this unit more apart from the

 

 

 

 

TV set .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor FM reception

No antenna is connected.

Connect an antenna.

 

 

 

The antenna is not positioned for the

Change the position of the antenna.

 

 

 

best reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous hissing noise during

Weak signals.

Change the position of the antenna.

 

 

FM reception, especially when a

 

Install an outdoor antenna.

 

 

stereo broadcast is received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous or intermittent

Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent

Keep this unit away from noise

 

 

hissing noise during AM

lamps or lightning, etc.

sources.

 

 

reception, especially at night.

 

Install an outdoor AM antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sherwood TX-5090RDS, TX-5090C manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Remedy