Troubleshooting

Tuner

 

Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

 

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FM stereo reception is noisy.

transmitter is too far away or the antenna input

Set TUNING MODE to the manual tuning mode.

 

 

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 antenna.

 

 

 

 

is poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is distortion and clear

There is multipath interference.

Adjust the antenna orientation to eliminate

 

 

 

reception cannot be obtained

 

multipath interference.

 

 

FM

even with a good FM

 

 

 

 

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A desired station cannot be

The station is too weak.

Use the manual tuning method.

 

 

 

tuned in with the automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a high quality directional FM antenna.

 

 

 

tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previously preset stations

This unit has been unplugged for a long period.

Repeat the presetting procedure.

 

 

 

can no longer be tuned in

 

 

 

 

 

using preset tuning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A desired station cannot be

Weak signal or loose antenna connections.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and

 

 

 

tuned in with the automatic

 

adjust the antenna’s orientation for best reception.

 

 

 

tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

There are continuous

Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.

 

 

crackling and hissing noises.

motors, thermostats and other electrical

This will help somewhat but it is difficult to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

component.

eliminate all the noises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are buzzing and

A television set is being used nearby.

Relocate this unit away from the TV.

 

 

 

whining noises (especially in

 

 

 

 

 

the evening).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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