Tuner – Yamaha HTR-5490 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Tuner

FM stereo reception is
noisy.

There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a
good FM antenna.

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned in.

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

There are continuous
crackling and hissing
noises.

There are buzzing and
whining noises
(especially in the
evening).

Problem

Cause

The characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.

There is multipath interference.

The station is too weak.

This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.

The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.

Noises result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.

A TV set is being used nearby.

Remedy

Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Use the manual tuning method.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate
multipath interference.

Use the manual tuning method.
Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

Re-store the stations.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and orient it for best reception.
Use the manual tuning method.

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to
eliminate all noise.

Move this unit away from the TV.

Refer
to page

36, 37

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