Yamaha RX-V3800 Owner's Manual page 134

Troubleshooting
Tuner
Problem
FM stereo reception is
noisy.
There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a
FM
good FM antenna.
The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned into.
The desired station
cannot be tuned into
with the automatic
tuning method.
There are continuous
crackling and hissing
AM
noises.
There are buzzing and
whining noises.
XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. and Canada models only)
If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel
display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies.
Status message
CHECK ANTENNA
UPDATING
NO SIGNAL
LOADING
OFF AIR
<XM> - - -
- - - / - - -
<CAT> - - -
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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 multi-path interference.
The signal is too weak.
This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.
The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.
Supplied AM loop antenna is not
connected.
Noises can result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.
A TV set is being used nearby.
Cause
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock are not
connected to the XM jack of this unit or
do not work properly.
The XM user encryption code is being
updated.
The signal is too weak.
It takes longer than 4 seconds for audio or
text data to be decoded.
The XM Satellite Radio channel you
selected is not currently broadcasting any
signals.
The Channel Station ID (SID) is no longer
available.
No artist name or song title is available.
No channels are available for the selected
category.
Remedy
Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.
Use the manual tuning method.
Adjust the antenna position to eliminate
multi-path interference.
Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.
Use the manual tuning method.
Preset the stations again.
Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and orient it for the best reception.
Use the manual tuning method.
Connect the AM loop antenna correctly even
if you use an outdoor antenna.
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 set.
Remedy
Check XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connections
and orient for the best reception level.
Wait until the encryption code is updated.
Adjust the orientation of the antenna of Home Dock
for the best reception level.
Wait until the decoding process has finished.
Check the channel number again or select another
XM Satellite Radio channel.
Select another channel category by pressing
G CATEGORY on the front panel (or 4 A-E/CAT.
l / h on the remote control) repeatedly.
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