Tuner (FM/AM)
Problem
FM stereo reception is
noisy.
There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
FM
be obtained even with a
good FM antenna.
The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
Automatic station preset
does not work.
AM
There are continuous
crackling and hissing
noises.
There are buzzing and
whining noises.
Remote control
Problem
The remote control
Wrong distance or angle.
does not work or
function properly.
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an
inverter type of fluorescent lamp, strobe
light, etc.) is striking the remote control
sensor of this unit.
The batteries are weak.
The remote control ID of the remote
control and this unit do not match.
Cause
You are too far from the station
transmitter or the input from the
antenna is weak.
There is multi-path interference.
You are in an area far from a station or
an input from the antenna is weak.
The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.
Automatic station preset is not
available for AM stations.
Supplied AM loop antenna is not
connected.
The noises may be caused by lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.
A TV set is being used nearby.
Cause
Remedy
Check the antenna connections.
Replace the outdoor antenna with a more
sensitive multi-element antenna.
Switch to monaural mode.
Adjust the antenna height or orientation, or
place it in a different location.
Replace an outdoor antenna with more
sensitive multi element antenna.
Tune in manually or by direct frequency
tuning.
Adjust the AM loop antenna orientation.
Use the manual tuning method.
Use manual station preset.
Connect the AM loop antenna correctly even
if you use an outdoor antenna.
It is difficult to completely eliminate noise,
but it can be reduced by installing and
properly grounding an outdoor AM antenna.
Move this unit away from the TV set.
Remedy
The remote control will function within a maximum
range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees
offaxis from the front panel.
Adjust the lighting angle or reposition this unit.
Replace all batteries.
Match the remote control ID of this unit and the
remote control.
Troubleshooting
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