SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

FM stereo reception is noisy.

Because of the characteristics of FM stereo

Check the antenna connections.

 

 

broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the

Try using a high quality directional FM

 

 

transmitter is too far away or the antenna

antenna.

 

 

input is poor.

Set the TUNING MODE button to the manual

 

 

 

tuning mode.

 

 

 

 

FM

There is distortion and clear reception

There is multipath interference.

Adjust antenna placement to eliminate

cannot be obtained even with a good

 

multipath interference.

 

FM antenna.

 

 

 

A desired station cannot be tuned in

The station is too weak.

Use the manual tuning method.

 

with the automatic tuning method.

 

Use a high quality directional FM antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

Previously preset stations can no

This unit has been unplugged for a long

Repeat the presetting procedure.

 

longer be tuned in.

period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A desired station cannot be tuned in

Weak signal or loose antenna connections.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections

 

with the automatic tuning method.

 

and rotate it for best reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

AM

 

 

 

There are continuous crackling and

Noises will result from ligtning, fluorescent

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.

hissing noises.

lamps, motors, thermostats and other

This will help somewhat but it is difficult to

 

 

 

electrical equipment.

eliminate all noise.

 

 

 

 

 

There are buzzing and whining noises

A television set is being used nearby.

Relocate this unit away from the TV.

 

(especially in the evening).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control transmitter

The remote control transmitter does

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type

Change the position of the main unit.

not work.

of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote

 

 

control sensor of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries of this remote control

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

transmitter are too weak.

 

 

 

 

Others

The sound is degraded when listening

This unit is in the standby mode.

Turn the power to this unit on.

with the headphones connected to the

 

 

compact disc player or cassette deck

 

 

that are connected with this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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