TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart 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 the power of this unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
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| There are occasional | Noise resulting from motors, | Position the FM antenna as high as possible |
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| crackling noises | thermostats or other electrical | away from roads and digital or high- |
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| Attach a noise suppressor to the equipment |
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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 | ||
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| when the transmitter is too far away or | antenna. |
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| the antenna input is poor. |
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| The ST indicator | Insufficient antenna input. | Use an antenna appropriate for the reception | — | |
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| flickers and reception is |
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| There is distortion, and | There is multipath interference. | Adjust the antenna position to eliminate |
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| No stereo effect even | The TUNING MODE button is set to | Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until | ||
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| with a stereo broadcast. | the manual tuning mode. | “AUTO” lights up in the front panel display. | ||
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| The desired station | The signal is too weak. | Use a | ||
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| Previously preset | The power cord has been disconnected | Preset the stations again. |
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| stations can no longer | from the AC outlet or the power of this |
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| The desired station | The signal is weak or the antenna | Tighten the AM loop antenna connections | ||
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| cannot be tuned in with | connections are loose. | and orient it for the best reception. | ||
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| There are continuous | Noise resulting from lightning, | Move this unit further away from digital or |
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| crackling and hissing | fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats |
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| noises. | or other electrical equipment. | Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. | — | ||
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| eliminate all noise. |
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| There are buzzing and | There is interference from another |
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| whining noises. | station. |
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| A TV set is being used nearby. | Move this unit away from the TV. | — | |
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