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TROUBLE SHOOTING

In ¡nitially installing this tuner, improper connections may result in one of the following

indications. Their possible causes and corrective measures are listed below to facilitate

installation. If you cannot find or correct it, see your audio dealer.

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Continuous low frequency buzz. Most noticeable at night
on weak signal stations.

Poor AM reception.

Interference from electrical appliances or atmospherics.

In ferroconcrete buildings or in areas remote from the

broadcasting station.

Erecting a 10 meter outdoor antenna and securing good

ground conditions should reduce interference consider­

ably. Complete elimination is difficult.
An outdoor antenna necessary.

Continuous

high

frequency

whine

which

increases

at

night.

TV interference.

10 kHz beat interference from adjacent AM station.

Turn TV off. (Neighboring TV set may also be the cause).

Impossible to eliminate from tuner side.
Use MPX Filter to cut off high frequency interference,

amplifier side.

Intermittent buzzing or sharp cracking noise.

Lightning interference.

Interference from fluorescent lamps.

AC plug Connection.

Usually unavoidable in certain areas.
Occurs when lamps are on and cannot be helped.
Try reversing AC plug connections.
Occurs only on certain stations due to high voltage power

line and cannot be helped in many areas.

Continuous hiss or buzzing interference with broadcast.

Becomes louder during stereo.

Incoming signal too weak at ANT terminal.

Erect outdoor FM antenna if only indoor T-type is used.

A 5 or 7 element antenna is necessary if you are located
at a considerable distance from the broadcasting station.

Occasional sharp buzzing or crackling noise.

Automobile ignition noise. More noticeable on weak
signals.

Erect outdoor FM antenna as far away from roads as

practicable.

FM Automatic Circuit fails to respond to stereo broad­

cast.

Incoming signal is exceptionally weak.

Erect an FM outdoor antenna.

RATING

Power Consumption;

22 watts

Dimensions:

W 16-15/16"

(430 mm)

H 5-7/8"

(149 mm)

D 14-13/16"

(376 mm)

Weight;

18.7 lbs. (8.5 kg)

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