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Radio reception

FM/AM

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

The Preset Tuning function

The preset (memory) may have been

Preset radio stations again.

(page 22) does not work.

erased.

 

 

 

 

The preset station settings

The power to this unit may be lost

Make sure the power cable is plugged

have been cleared.

more than a week.

into outlet firmly, then preset the

 

 

stations again.

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

Too much noise is

The FM antenna may be connected

Make sure the FM antenna is connected

generated during stereo

improperly.

properly.

broadcast.

 

 

The radio station you selected may

Try Manual Tuning to increase the

 

be far away from your area or radio

signal quality or use a

 

wave reception is weak in your area.

multi-channel outdoor antenna.

 

 

 

Even with an outdoor

Multipath reflection or other radio

Change the antenna’s height, direction,

antenna, radio wave

interferences may occur.

or placement.

reception is weak (audio is

 

 

distorted).

 

 

 

 

 

The Auto Tuning function

The radio station you selected may

Try Manual Tuning to increase the

(page 27) does not work.

be far away from your area or radio

signal quality or use a multi-channel

 

wave reception is weak in your area.

outdoor antenna.

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

Too much noise is

The noises may be generated from

Connect an outdoor antenna and

generated.

atmospheric electricity, lightening,

establish better grounding to decrease

 

fluorescent lights, motors, or

noises. However, it is difficult to

 

thermostat electric devices.

eliminate these types of noises.

 

 

 

 

If too much noise is generated

Place this unit further away from a TV.

 

especially in the evening, this unit

 

 

may be placed close to a TV.

 

 

 

 

The Auto Tuning function

The AM loop antenna may be

Make sure the AM loop antenna is

(page 27) does not work.

connected improperly.

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

The radio station you selected may

Try Manual Tuning to increase the

 

be far away from your area or radio

signal quality.

 

wave reception is weak in your area.

 

 

 

 

DAB

Problem

Cause

Solution

Cannot tune in to any DAB

There is no DAB coverage in your area

 

stations.

 

 

 

 

 

The service reception is

The positioning of the indoor DAB

Use “Manual tune” (page 29) to locate the

weak.

antenna and/or the unit isn’t optimal for

best DAB antenna and unit positioning for

 

DAB reception.

optimal DAB reception.

 

 

 

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Yamaha M170 owner manual Radio reception

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