TROUBLESHOOTING

■Tuner

 

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer to

 

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.

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There is distortion,

There is multipath interference.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

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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.

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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.

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tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are continuous

Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This

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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.

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whining noises

 

 

 

 

(especially in the

 

 

 

 

evening).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■Remote control

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer to

 

 

 

 

page

The remote control does

Wrong distance or angle.

The remote control will function within a

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not work nor function

 

maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more

 

properly.

 

than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type

Reposition the unit.

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of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote

 

 

 

 

control sensor of this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are weak.

Replace all batteries with new ones.

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The unit or other

The component to be controlled has not been

Press one of the component selector buttons,

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component cannot be

selected.

corresponding to the component to be

 

controlled.

 

controlled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control cannot control system

 

—

 

 

components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The manufacturer code has not been set up

Enter the code again.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

Try setting another code for the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer.

 

 

 

Depending on the manufacturer or the model,

Use the original remote control supplied with

—

 

 

some components cannot be controlled with this

your component.

 

 

 

unit’s remote control even though the code has

 

 

 

 

been set up properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After this unit has been exposed to a strong external electric shock (such as lightning and strong static electricity) or if you mishandle the operation of this unit, it may not function properly. In these cases, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds, and start operating.

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