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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Guide

This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check this list for a
possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center.

If the problem is...

Make sure that the...

No lights appear when 

System Power

button is pressed

Unit is plugged into a live outlet.
Make sure the outlet is active.

No sound is heard

Tune to an active station.
Check for correct amplifier settings.
Check the connections and wires.

Sound distorts, particularly in stereo mode.

Use a more directional antenna.

Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing.

Place the unit farther away from these appliances. Install noise filters on the appliances.

Display says 'No stations Available'

Check that antenna is connected.
Ensure that DAB coverage exists in your area.

Display has gone blank or says 'service off air'

This may occur if a broadcaster changes the label of a service or removes a label whilst you
are listening to it. Try to retune to this station, using the Autotune procedure. 

Summary of Contents for TU 980

Page 1: ...TU 980 OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display number in a square indicates a specific front panel con...

Page 3: ...correct time RDS also allows you to search for favorite program types A DOT matrix display brings all this information to you with high visibility As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabil...

Page 4: ...dications to help you operate the tuner 7 Dimmer Press this button to dim the front panel display The first press of the button will dim the displays to one half normal brightness the next press will...

Page 5: ...any audio connections unplug all components of your audio system from their AC power outlets To reduce the possibility of hum or noise in your system place all audio interconnection cables away from b...

Page 6: ...to the next frequency increment in Manual Tune Mode or keep pressed for automatic search for the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception in Auto Tune Mode These buttons also...

Page 7: ...away from the unit as well as from sources of RF emissions such as a television or computer It should also be placed away from contact with any metal object In areas where signals are weak an outdoor...

Page 8: ...play will show the following messages After the initialization process the tuner will perform an automatic scan for available local digital radio stations This sequence can not be interrupted During t...

Page 9: ...value between 0 no correction and 99 maximum correction For an acceptable quality the value of 50 should not be exceeded 8 Software Version will show the actual soft ware version of the product To ch...

Page 10: ...ncy step by step When the Information Display shows TUNED the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity NOTE When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak the audio quality will b...

Page 11: ...aterial being broadcast The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY along with an explanation of the PTY NEWS News CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs INFORMATION Information TRAF...

Page 12: ...No sound is heard Tune to an active station Check for correct amplifier settings Check the connections and wires Sound distorts particularly in stereo mode Use a more directional antenna Intermittent...

Page 13: ...by 16 character DOT Matrix Presets 99 Audio Output Stereo 2 5V P P 48 kHz sample rate 16 bit sample resolution Optical S PDIF IEC60958 Compliant 48 kHz sample rate 24 bit sample resolution General Pow...

Page 14: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2008 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part CQX1A1324Z...

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