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English
SYMPTOM
No sound from the center speaker.
The sound field cannot be recorded.
The DVD/LD, TV or DBS source
cannot be recorded on a tape deck,
MD recorder or VCR connected to
this unit.
FM stereo reception is noisy.
There is distortion and clear
reception cannot be obtained even
with a good FM antenna.
The desired station cannot be tuned
in with the automatic tuning method.
Previously preset stations can no
longer be tuned in.
The desired station cannot be tuned
in with the automatic tuning method.
There are continuous crackling and
hissing noises.
There are buzzing and whining
noises (especially in the evening).
<China and General models only>
Although you do the operations to
recall a preset station, the station
cannot be tuned in, or a station other
than the preset one is tuned in.
The remote control transmitter does
not work.
CAUSE
The input signals of the source encoded
with Dolby Digital do not have center
channel signals.
The sound output level of the center
speaker is set to minimum.
The function “CNTR” in the SET MENU
is set to the NONE position.
Incorrect sound field program selection.
It is not possible to record the sound
field on a tape deck or MD recorder
connected to the unit’s REC OUT
terminals.
The DVD/LD player, TV or DBS tuner is
connected to the unit by only the digital
terminals.
The characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.
There is multipath interference.
The station is too weak.
This unit has been unplugged for a long
period.
The signal is weak or antenna
connections are loose.
Noise will result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.
A television set is being used nearby.
Some of the preset station data has
been modified because the setting of
the FREQUENCY STEP switch was
changed after storing the station data.
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an
inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is
striking the remote control sensor of the
this unit.
The manufacturer’s code has not been
set properly.
The proper manufacturer’s code for the
component to be controlled has not
been set.
The component to be controlled has not
been selected.
REMEDY
Refer to the instruction for the source
being currently played.
Raise the sound output level of the
center speaker.
Select the LARGE or SMALL position.
Select the appropriate program.
Make additional connections between
the analog terminals.
Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Set TUNING MODE to the manual
tuning mode.
Adjust antenna position to eliminate
multipath interference.
Use the manual tuning method.
Use a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Repeat the presetting procedure.
Tighten the AM loop antenna
connections and rotate it for best
reception.
Use the manual tuning method.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground
wire. This will help somewhat, but it is
difficult to eliminate all noise.
Relocate this unit away from the TV.
Preset the stations again by following
the preset tuning procedure.
Change the position of the unit.
Set the code again.
Try entering another code for the same
manufacturer.
Press the component selector which
matches the component to be
controlled.
Remote control transmitter
AM
FM
Amplifier
FM/AM
05HTR-5140-e/f-7
6/22/99, 2:05 PM
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