TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

Tuner

 

 

Problem
Cause
Remedy
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FM stereo reception is

The characteristics of FM stereo

Check the antenna connections.

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noisy.

broadcasts may cause this problem

 

 

 

 

Try using a high-quality directional FM

 

 

 

 

when the transmitter is too far away or

 

 

 

the antenna input is poor.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is distortion, and

There is multi-path interference.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

 

 

 

clear reception cannot

 

multi-path interference.

 

 

be obtained even with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

good FM antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The signal is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

 

 

 

 

cannot be tuned into

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

 

 

 

with the automatic

 

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tuning method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Radio Data System

The Radio Data System information is

 

 

 

 

information does not

not provided by the radio station.

 

 

 

 

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

The signal is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The signal is weak or the antenna

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections

 

 

cannot be tuned into

connections are loose.

and orient it for the best reception.

 

 

 

 

 

with the automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

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tuning method.

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are continuous

Noise can result from lightning,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.

 

 

 

crackling and hissing

fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats

This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to

 

 

noises.

and other electrical equipment.

eliminate all noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are buzzing and

A TV set is being used nearby.

Move this unit away from the TV set.

 

 

whining noises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Remedy

See

 

 

page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This unit fails to turn on when

The power cord is not connected or the

Connect the power cord firmly.

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POWER is pressed.

plug is not completely inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This unit has been exposed to a strong

Disconnect the power cord, plug it back in

 

 

 

 

external electric shock (such as

after 30 seconds, then use it normally.

 

 

 

lightning or strong static electricity).

 

 

 

 

 

 

A “humming” sound can be

Incorrect cable connections.

Firmly connect the audio connection cord

 

heard.

 

plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may

 

 

 

 

be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

This unit does not operate

The internal microcomputer has been

Disconnect the AC power plug from the

 

properly.

frozen by an external electric shock

outlet and then plug it in again after about 30

 

 

 

 

(such as lightning or excessive static

seconds.

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electricity) or by a power supply with

 

 

 

 

 

low voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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