TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

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page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the

“BASS OUT” in the SET MENU is set to the

Select the BOTH position.

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subwoofer.

SW or MAIN position when playing a 2-channel

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The source does not contain low bass signals

 

—

 

(below 90 Hz).

 

 

 

 

 

 

A “humming” sound can

Incorrect cable connections.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

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be heard.

 

persists, the cables may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No connection from the turntable to the GND

Make the GND connection between the

12

 

terminal.

turntable and this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The volume level is low

The record is being played on a turntable with an

The turntable should be connected to the unit

12

while playing a record.

MC cartridge.

through the MC head amplifier.

 

 

 

 

 

The volume level cannot

The component connected to the TAPE/MD

Turn on the power to the component.

—

be increased, or the

OUT (REC) terminals of this unit is in the

 

 

sound is distorted.

standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound effect cannot

It is not possible to record the sound effect by a

 

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be recorded.

tape deck or MD recorder connected to the

 

 

 

TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminals of this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD/LD, TV/digital TV

The DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or satellite

Make additional connections between the

13

or satellite tuner source

tuner is connected to the unit only through the

analog terminals.

 

cannot be recorded by

digital terminals.

 

 

tape deck, MD recorder

 

 

 

or VCR connected to this

 

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting this unit by

“MEM. GUARD” in the SET MENU is set to

Set “MEM. GUARD” to the OFF position.

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using SET MENU, TIME/

the ON position.

 

 

LEVEL or TEST cannot

 

 

 

be performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ Tuner

 

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

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page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM stereo reception

The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts

Check the antenna connections.

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is noisy.

may cause this problem when the transmitter is

Try using a high-quality directional FM

 

 

 

too far away or the antenna input is poor.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is distortion,

There is multipath interference.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

10

 

and clear reception

 

multipath interference.

 

 

cannot be obtained

 

 

 

FM

even with a good FM

 

 

 

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The station is too weak.

Use the manual tuning method.

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cannot be tuned in

 

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

 

 

with the automatic

 

 

 

 

tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previously preset

The unit has been disconnected for a long

Re-store the stations.

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stations can no

period.

 

 

 

longer be tuned in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The signal is weak or the antenna connections

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and

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cannot be tuned in

are loose.

orient it for best reception.

 

 

with the automatic

 

Use the manual tuning method.

 

 

tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are continuous

Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This

11

AM

crackling and hissing

motors, thermostats and other electrical

will help somewhat, but it is difficult to

 

 

noises.

equipment.

eliminate all noise.

 

 

There are buzzing and

A TV set is being used nearby.

Move this unit away from the TV.

—

 

whining noises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(especially in the

 

 

 

 

evening).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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