Musical Fidelity A5 - Manual (Page 9)

Issue 1 : Wednesday, 01 March 2006 A5 DAB/FM Tuner Instructions for use Page 9 of 12
PROBLEMS?
Basic problem-solving with a tuner is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic
equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power when POWER
button is pressed Mains power plug is not
inserted fully into rear socket Plug in securely.
No audio output Mute function is still selected
on the pre-amp or amplifier Cancel mute function on the pre-
amp or amplifier.
Tape monitor function on the
pre-amp or amplifier has been
selected accidentally Cancel tape monitor function on
the pre-amp or amplifier.
Speakers not connected, or
incorrectly wired Check speaker cables
Excessive background noise
(hiss or crackle on FM)
Audio cuts out on DAB Position of aerial incorrect.
Aerial signal strength
insufficient. Reposition aerial.
Consider a rooftop DAB/FM
aerial see P.6 Aerial (Antenna)
Tuner does not display FM
RDS station name and/or text Tuned station does not transmit
the RDS feature RDS information feature
therefore unavailable.
Signal insufficient to receive
RDS Try repositioning the whip aerial
if used. Improve the aerial.
Remote control does not work Tuner’s POWER switch is set
to off Set switch to on
One or more batteries fitted the
wrong way round Insert batteries correctly
Batteries are flat Change batteries – do not mix
old and new ones
Remote control is not pointed
directly towards the front panel
of the tuner Ensure there is no obstruction
between the remote control and
player tuner
Remote control range has
greatly reduced Batteries are running out Change batteries – do not mix
old and new ones
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity
service agent. Remember never open the case of the A5 DAB/FM tuner yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.