| Problem: There is a hissing noise when the tuner is set to stereo, but it goes away when the tuner is set to mono. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| Because FM stereo modulation uses a different method compared to FM mono modulation, some noise difference is normal. |
Adjust the TREBLE control to reduce the treble sound. |
| Set the mode to mono. |
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| Problem: There is extreme distortion in the sound of stereo broadcasts. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| The speakers may be connected incorrectly. |
Check the speaker connections. |
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| Problem: There is noise in both stereo and mono modes. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| There are Digital or RF cables too close to the antennas or antenna cables, which can cause interference. |
Move the Digital or RF cables away from the antennas and cables. |
| You are not receiving a strong enough AM/FM signal. |
Change the location, height, and/or direction of the antenna. |
| Find a location closer to a window or external wall. |
| If you are using built-in antennas, be sure that they are fully extended. |
| If the receiver has FM antenna inputs, use an external antenna. |
| If you are already using an external indoor antenna, use a more powerful indoor antenna or use an outdoor antenna. |
| If you are already using an outdoor antenna, use a more powerful antenna. |
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| Problem: The broadcast keeps fading in and out. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| There are Digital or RF cables too close to the antennas or antenna cables, which can cause interference. |
Move the Digital or RF cables away from the antennas and cables. |
| You are not receiving a strong enough AM/FM signal. |
Change the location, height, and/or direction of the antenna. |
| Find a location closer to a window or external wall. |
| If you are using built-in antennas, be sure that they are fully extended. |
| If the receiver has FM antenna inputs, use an external antenna. |
| If you are already using an external indoor antenna, use a more powerful indoor antenna or use an outdoor antenna. |
| If you are already using an outdoor antenna, use a more powerful antenna. |
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| Problem: The sound is distorted on radio broadcasts only. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| There are Digital or RF cables too close to the antennas or antenna cables, which can cause interference. |
Move the Digital or RF cables away from the antennas and cables. |
| You are not receiving a strong enough AM/FM signal. |
Change the location, height, and/or direction of the antenna. |
| Find a location closer to a window or external wall. |
| If you are using built-in antennas, be sure that they are fully extended. |
| If the receiver has FM antenna inputs, use an external antenna. |
| If you are already using an external indoor antenna, use a more powerful indoor antenna or use an outdoor antenna. |
| If you are already using an outdoor antenna, use a more powerful antenna. |
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| Problem: The tuner won't stop on a station. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| There are Digital or RF cables too close to the antennas or antenna cables, which can cause interference. |
Move the Digital or RF cables away from the antennas and cables. |
| You are not receiving a strong enough AM/FM signal. |
Change the location, height, and/or direction of the antenna. |
| Find a location closer to a window or external wall. |
| If you are using built-in antennas, be sure that they are fully extended. |
| If the receiver has FM antenna inputs, use an external antenna. |
| If you are already using an external indoor antenna, use a more powerful indoor antenna or use an outdoor antenna. |
| If you are already using an outdoor antenna, use a more powerful antenna. |
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