Yamaha RX-SL100RDS User Manual
54
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Tuner
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Refer to
page
FM
FM stereo reception is
noisy.
noisy.
The characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.
Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Use the manual tuning method.
There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a
good FM antenna.
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a
good FM antenna.
There is multipath interference.
Adjust the antenna position to eliminate
multipath interference.
multipath interference.
—
The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.
The station is too weak.
Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.
—
Use the manual tuning method.
Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned in.
stations can no longer
be tuned in.
This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.
long period.
Preset the stations again.
AM
The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.
The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.
connections are loose.
Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and orient it for best reception.
and orient it for best reception.
—
Use the manual tuning method.
There are continuous
crackling and hissing
noises.
crackling and hissing
noises.
Noises result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors,
thermostats and other electrical
equipment.
fluorescent lamps, motors,
thermostats and other electrical
equipment.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to
eliminate all noise.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to
eliminate all noise.
—
There are buzzing and
whining noises
(especially in the
evening).
whining noises
(especially in the
evening).
A TV set is being used nearby.
Move this unit away from the TV.
—
The AM loop antenna is placed near
the speaker cables.
the speaker cables.
Place the AM loop antenna away from the
speaker cables.
speaker cables.
—
The AM ANT and GND cords are
inserted in the wrong terminal.
inserted in the wrong terminal.
Make sure the white cord is inserted into the
AM ANT terminal and the black cord into
the GND terminal.
AM ANT terminal and the black cord into
the GND terminal.
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