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.
There are continuous
crackling and hissing
noises.
AM
There are buzzing and
whining noises.
AM stations cannot be
preset by automatic
station preset.
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.
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.
Only FM Radio Data System
broadcasting stations are stored
automatically by automatic station
preset.
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.
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.
Register AM stations by manual station
preset.
Troubleshooting
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