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... (including amplifiers) that produce heat. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Utilize power outlets that are covered by the operating instructions as indicated in the instructions contained in to use only high quality shielded cables. This product, when installed as...
... (including amplifiers) that produce heat. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Utilize power outlets that are covered by the operating instructions as indicated in the instructions contained in to use only high quality shielded cables. This product, when installed as...
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... panel 4 Remote control 6 Front panel display 8 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS 9 Before connecting components 9 Connecting video components 10 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting an external decoder 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting the power supply cord 18 Turning on the power 20 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 21 Using the basic menu 21 Setting the unit to match your speaker system ........ 23 SP LEVEL (Setting speaker output levels 23 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 24 Input modes and indications 26 Selecting a sound field program 27 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD...
... panel 4 Remote control 6 Front panel display 8 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS 9 Before connecting components 9 Connecting video components 10 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting an external decoder 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting the power supply cord 18 Turning on the power 20 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 21 Using the basic menu 21 Setting the unit to match your speaker system ........ 23 SP LEVEL (Setting speaker output levels 23 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 24 Input modes and indications 26 Selecting a sound field program 27 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD...
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... ◆ SILENT CINEMA ™ Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner ◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning ◆ Automatic preset tuning ◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing) Other features ◆ 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter ◆ Set menu for optimizing this unit for your Audio/ Video system ◆ Test tone generator for easier speaker balance adjustment ◆ 6-channel external decoder input ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes ■ About...
... ◆ SILENT CINEMA ™ Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner ◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning ◆ Automatic preset tuning ◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing) Other features ◆ 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter ◆ Set menu for optimizing this unit for your Audio/ Video system ◆ Test tone generator for easier speaker balance adjustment ◆ 6-channel external decoder input ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes ■ About...
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...STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT 0 VOLUME q w e rt y ui o 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on or off). (EDIT) This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 2 PRESET/TUNING Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between automatic and manual. 4 When you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 8 when a colon (:) is displayed in tuner mode. 6 Front panel display...
...STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT 0 VOLUME q w e rt y ui o 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on or off). (EDIT) This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 2 PRESET/TUNING Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between automatic and manual. 4 When you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 8 when a colon (:) is displayed in tuner mode. 6 Front panel display...
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e STEREO (EFFECT) Switches between Bass (low-frequency response) control mode and Treble (high-frequency response) control mode. You cannot set of all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as the input source. To turn off the speakers, press the button repeatedly and select OFF. t PROGRAM l / h Use to select sound field programs. y BASS/TREBLE -/+ Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when the unit is connected to two types of these buttons. Control range: -10 to the 6CH INPUT jacks. i INPUT l / h Selects the...
e STEREO (EFFECT) Switches between Bass (low-frequency response) control mode and Treble (high-frequency response) control mode. You cannot set of all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as the input source. To turn off the speakers, press the button repeatedly and select OFF. t PROGRAM l / h Use to select sound field programs. y BASS/TREBLE -/+ Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when the unit is connected to two types of these buttons. Control range: -10 to the 6CH INPUT jacks. i INPUT l / h Selects the...
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... Select the input source and change the control area. 3 Sound field program/Numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs or input numbers. 4 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 5 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. 6 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. 7 STANDBY Sets this remote control. 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME...
... Select the input source and change the control area. 3 Sound field program/Numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs or input numbers. 4 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 5 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. 6 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. 7 STANDBY Sets this remote control. 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME...
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... STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT VOLUME 30° 30° SYSYTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME - high temperature such as near a bath - INTRODUCTION r MUTE Mutes the sound. dusty places 7 TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY Approximately 6 m (20 feet) ■ Handling the remote control...
... STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT VOLUME 30° 30° SYSYTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME - high temperature such as near a bath - INTRODUCTION r MUTE Mutes the sound. dusty places 7 TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY Approximately 6 m (20 feet) ■ Handling the remote control...
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... Flashes to indicate which set to a radio station. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 23 45 6 7 8 VCR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD MATRIX DIGITAL SILENT CINEMA VIRTUAL PL PL PCM SP NIGHT A B SLEEP HiFi DSP AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME dB ft L CR dB LFE SL SB SR 9 0q w e r t y ui o p a 1 Decoder indicators When any of front speakers is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals. 0 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using...
... Flashes to indicate which set to a radio station. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 23 45 6 7 8 VCR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD MATRIX DIGITAL SILENT CINEMA VIRTUAL PL PL PCM SP NIGHT A B SLEEP HiFi DSP AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME dB ft L CR dB LFE SL SB SR 9 0q w e r t y ui o p a 1 Decoder indicators When any of front speakers is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals. 0 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using...
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... enjoy the surround sound, use q/DTS on the remote control (see page 28). • You can also connect a video monitor, DVD player, digital TV, and cable TV to this unit using the VIDEO connections. If you have optical digital output jack. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from the AUDIO jacks. CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. ■ Connecting a DVD player/digital TV/cable TV Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your...
... enjoy the surround sound, use q/DTS on the remote control (see page 28). • You can also connect a video monitor, DVD player, digital TV, and cable TV to this unit using the VIDEO connections. If you have optical digital output jack. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from the AUDIO jacks. CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. ■ Connecting a DVD player/digital TV/cable TV Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your...
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... input jack of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1D BASS" on the set menu to FRONT. • Use the control on page 50). 17 SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals A surround speaker system can be connected to this jack in accordance with built-in amplifier Right Left Front B speaker 3 Center speaker FRONT SPEAKERS terminals You can also adjust the volume level by changing the setting of the subwoofer system to adjust its volume level. MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT DVD DTV /CBL A R FRONT L SPEAKERS SURROUND R L CLASS 2 WIRING...
... input jack of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1D BASS" on the set menu to FRONT. • Use the control on page 50). 17 SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals A surround speaker system can be connected to this jack in accordance with built-in amplifier Right Left Front B speaker 3 Center speaker FRONT SPEAKERS terminals You can also adjust the volume level by changing the setting of the subwoofer system to adjust its volume level. MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT DVD DTV /CBL A R FRONT L SPEAKERS SURROUND R L CLASS 2 WIRING...
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... the display changes to "CHECK : Test Tone" for all of speakers connected in turn twice. y • You can also balance the speaker levels using j / i. Setting 2spk Display LR Speaker Front L/R 3spk 4spk 5spk L C R Front L/R, Center LR SL SR L CR SL SR Front L/R, Surround L/R Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 SET or CANCEL Select SET to select a speaker, then adjust the balance using test tone by pressing TEST on the remote control. 23 SP LEVEL (Setting speaker output levels) Use this menu to compare and adjust the test tone output from the SETUP menu...
... the display changes to "CHECK : Test Tone" for all of speakers connected in turn twice. y • You can also balance the speaker levels using j / i. Setting 2spk Display LR Speaker Front L/R 3spk 4spk 5spk L C R Front L/R, Center LR SL SR L CR SL SR Front L/R, Surround L/R Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 SET or CANCEL Select SET to select a speaker, then adjust the balance using test tone by pressing TEST on the remote control. 23 SP LEVEL (Setting speaker output levels) Use this menu to compare and adjust the test tone output from the SETUP menu...
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...front panel display for the component. 6 Adjust the volume to turn on the source component. INPUT CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP or DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX 3 6 7 47 Front panel Remote control 4 SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME - 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN...
...front panel display for the component. 6 Adjust the volume to turn on the source component. INPUT CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP or DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX 3 6 7 47 Front panel Remote control 4 SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP TV ++ VOL CH - - + VOLUME - 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN...
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... surround speaker channels and output them from the components connected to this unit to automatically switch to analog input. Front panel Remote control 29 When using the test tone. - When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to the appropriate decoder for normal stereo reproduction. STEREO or EFFECT STEREO ENTER PLAYBACK Notes • If you turn off the sound effects or if you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to CINEMA...
... surround speaker channels and output them from the components connected to this unit to automatically switch to analog input. Front panel Remote control 29 When using the test tone. - When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to the appropriate decoder for normal stereo reproduction. STEREO or EFFECT STEREO ENTER PLAYBACK Notes • If you turn off the sound effects or if you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to CINEMA...
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... in to an FM station will automatically change the reception mode to monaural to a lower frequency. 32 3 VOLUME PRESET/TUNING SET MENU STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT 41 1 Press INPUT l / h (or TUNER on the front panel display. ■ Manual tuning If the signal from the front panel display. PRESET/TUNING EDIT VCR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER TUNED A AM 1440 kHz...
... in to an FM station will automatically change the reception mode to monaural to a lower frequency. 32 3 VOLUME PRESET/TUNING SET MENU STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT 41 1 Press INPUT l / h (or TUNER on the front panel display. ■ Manual tuning If the signal from the front panel display. PRESET/TUNING EDIT VCR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER TUNED A AM 1440 kHz...
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... begin tuning toward lower frequencies. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from which the first station will stop when stations have all stations. • Only FM stations with strong signals, and to power failure. If so, store the stations again by selecting the preset number. 1 32 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT VOLUME 1 Press...
... begin tuning toward lower frequencies. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from which the first station will stop when stations have all stations. • Only FM stations with strong signals, and to power failure. If so, store the stations again by selecting the preset number. 1 32 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM BASS/TREBLE PRESET/TUNING SET MENU INPUT MODE MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT 6CH INPUT VOLUME 1 Press...
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... L/R, center, surround L/R) Note • No delay will arrive at the listening position at low volume levels. The LFE channel carries lowfrequency special effects which are only added to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. This setting is effective only when this is decoding Dolby Digital signals. However, this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. C L C R SOUND 4 D. Use this feature to manually input the distance of your subwoofer or headphones. SET MENU SOUND...
... L/R, center, surround L/R) Note • No delay will arrive at the listening position at low volume levels. The LFE channel carries lowfrequency special effects which are only added to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. This setting is effective only when this is decoding Dolby Digital signals. However, this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. C L C R SOUND 4 D. Use this feature to manually input the distance of your subwoofer or headphones. SET MENU SOUND...
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... the AMP mode is selected. Input selector buttons switch the control area for each component. REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can control up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. SYSTEM STANDBY POWER PPOOWWEERR PPOOW WEERR TTVV AVV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP 6CH INPUT AUDIO + TV + VO+L-UME VOL CH - - Press AMP to select the AMP mode. TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY ADVANCED OPERATION 47 TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU...
... the AMP mode is selected. Input selector buttons switch the control area for each component. REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can control up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. SYSTEM STANDBY POWER PPOOWWEERR PPOOW WEERR TTVV AVV CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX REC DISC SKIP 6CH INPUT AUDIO + TV + VO+L-UME VOL CH - - Press AMP to select the AMP mode. TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY ADVANCED OPERATION 47 TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU...
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... Tuner DVD player - - - YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA - - - 199 499 Fixed 699 - - - *1 You can control this manual. • To reset the code, enter the factory-set code for each input selector button. 48 MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4 MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE1 MOVIE2 5 6 7 8 /DTS 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU Notes • If the manufacturer of your component's manufacturer. • Refer to each component shown in the above table. REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP...
... Tuner DVD player - - - YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA - - - 199 499 Fixed 699 - - - *1 You can control this manual. • To reset the code, enter the factory-set code for each input selector button. 48 MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4 MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE1 MOVIE2 5 6 7 8 /DTS 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU Notes • If the manufacturer of your component's manufacturer. • Refer to each component shown in the above table. REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 6CH INPUT CODE SET AMP...
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... turned the unit off . Connect the cables properly. No sound from the effect speakers. The sound effect is muted. A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding program is selected. Connect the cables properly. cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of a short circuit, etc. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 9 - 17 No appropriate input source is being received from particular speakers. Select another sound field program. - 27 - 32 A digital signal with SPEAKERS...
... turned the unit off . Connect the cables properly. No sound from the effect speakers. The sound effect is muted. A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding program is selected. Connect the cables properly. cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of a short circuit, etc. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 9 - 17 No appropriate input source is being received from particular speakers. Select another sound field program. - 27 - 32 A digital signal with SPEAKERS...
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... this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna. clear reception cannot multipath interference. The unit suddenly turns into standby mode. The internal temperature has become too high and the overheat protection circuitry has been activated. Move this unit. There are loose. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency...
... this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna. clear reception cannot multipath interference. The unit suddenly turns into standby mode. The internal temperature has become too high and the overheat protection circuitry has been activated. Move this unit. There are loose. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency...