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APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Tuner (FM/AM)
FM
AM
Problem
Cause
Remedy
See
page
FM stereo reception
is noisy.
You are too far from the station
transmitter, or the input from the
antenna is weak.
Check the antenna connections.
Switch to monaural mode.
Replace the outdoor antenna with a more
sensitive multi-element antenna.
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There is distortion,
and clear reception
cannot be obtained
even with a good FM
antenna.
There is multi-path interference.
Adjust the antenna height or orientation, or
place it in a different location.
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The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
You are in an area far from a
station, or input from the antenna
is weak.
Replace the outdoor antenna with a more
sensitive multi element antenna.
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Use
TUNING
H
/
I
to manually select the
station.
“No Presets” is
displayed.
No preset stations are registered.
Register stations you want to listen to as
preset stations before operation.
“Wrong Station” is
displayed.
An invalid FM/AM frequency has
been input.
Input a frequency that can be received.
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
See
page
The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
The signal is weak, or the antenna
connections are loose.
Adjust the AM loop antenna orientation.
Use the manual tuning method.
Automatic station
preset does not
work.
Automatic station preset is not
available for AM stations.
Use manual station preset.
Continuous
crackling and
hissing noises are
heard.
The supplied AM loop antenna is
not connected.
Connect the AM loop antenna correctly
even if you use an outdoor antenna.
The noises may be caused by
lightning, fluorescent lamps,
motors, thermostats, or other
electrical equipment.
It is difficult to completely eliminate noise,
but it can be reduced by installing and
properly grounding an outdoor AM antenna.
Buzzing and whining
noises are heard.
A TV set is being used nearby.
Move this unit away from the TV set.
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