Yamaha MCR-B142 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING
FM reception
Problem
Too much noise.
Too much noise during stereo
broadcast.
Even with an outdoor antenna,
radio wave reception is weak.
(Sound is distorted.)
Remote control
Problem
The remote control does not work
properly.
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Cause
The antenna may be connected improperly.
The antenna is too close to the unit or to an
electronic device.
The radio station you selected may be far from
your area, or the radio wave reception is weak in
your area.
Multipath reflection or other radio interferences
may have occurred.
Cause
The remote control may be operated outside its
operation range.
The remote control signal receiver on the unit
( P. 4) may be exposed to direct sunlight or
lighting (inverted fluorescent lamps).
The battery may be worn out.
There are obstacles between the remote control
signal receiver on the unit ( P. 4) and the
remote control.
Solution
Make sure the antenna is connected properly ( P. 2) or
use a commercially available outdoor antenna.
Position the antenna as far away as possible from the unit
or the electronic device.
Try manual tuning to improve the signal quality ( P. 17)
or use a commercially available outdoor antenna.
Change the height, direction, or placement of the antenna
( P. 2).
Solution
For information on the remote control operation range,
refer to "How to use the remote control" (P. 1).
Change the lighting or orientation of the unit.
Replace the battery with a new one ( P. 1).
Remove the obstacles.