Onkyo HT-S870 Instruction Manual page 60

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Troubleshooting —Continued
Symptom
The buttons on the
HT-R820THX work OK
but those on the remote
controller don't?
Can't use the remote
controller with other AV
components?
Reception is noisy, inter-
mittent, and the FM STE-
REO indicator flashes?
Reception is hindered by
a crackling noise?
AM reception is hindered
by a buzzing noise,
especially at night or
with weak signals?
AM reception is hindered
by a high-pitched noise?
The tuner presets no
longer work?
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Possible cause
The wrong remote controller mode is
selected.
The batteries are installed incorrectly.
You're not pointing the remote controller at
the HT-R820THX's remote sensor.
You've connected a MiniDisc recorder or
CD recorder to the HT-R820THX but
haven't changed the TAPE/MD/CDR dis-
play.
The wrong remote control code has been
entered.
You're pointing the remote controller at the
wrong AV component.
You've made an connection but not an
analog audio connection (RCA).
You're too far away from the transmitter. Or,
your FM antenna is in the wrong position or
pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the sta-
tion's signal strength is poor.
Interference is being caused by fluorescent
lights being turned on or off or by passing
cars.
Interference caused by electrical equip-
ment, including fluorescent lights.
Interference caused by your TV.
The power cord has not been connected to a
wall outlet, or the power has been turned off
for an extended period.
Remedy
Select the correct mode (page 12).
Check the batteries and correct as necessary
(page 7).
Point the remote controller at the
HT-R820THX's remote sensor (page 7).
Press and hold the [TAPE] input selector button
until MD or CDR, as appropriate, appears on
the display.
If more than one code is listed, try each one
(page 52).
With some AV components, certain buttons
may not work as expected and some may not
work at all.
To control a component connected via
point the remote controller at the
HT-R820THX. To control a component that's
not connected via , point the remote control-
ler at that component.
To use , you must make an connection
and an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the component and HT-R820THX,
even if they are connected digitally (page 32).
Use the [TUNING MODE] button to select
Manual Tuning mode, and tune the station in
mono (page 36).
Adjust the position, height, and direction of
your FM antenna.
Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one
with many elements. Installing an outdoor
antenna is a specialist job, so contact your near-
est dealer for advice (page 21).
Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possi-
ble from nearby roads.
Adjust the position or direction of your outdoor
antenna.
Move your antenna as far away as possible from
fluorescent lights.
Relocate your AM antenna.
Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 21).
Move the AM loop antenna as far away as pos-
sible from your TV.
Move the HT-R820THX as far away as possi-
ble from your TV.
Preset your favorite radio stations again
(page 37). The power cord must be plugged into
a wall outlet a few times each month in order to
preserve the presets.
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