Sony STR-GX69ES Operating Instructions - Page 27

Problem Severe hum or noise is heard. STEREO indicator flickers or does not appear when receiving stereo programs. The desired station cannot be found during Automatic Tuning. Preset stations cannot be tuned in. AM station cannot be tuned in. Picture does not appear. The remote commander does not operate. Cause The connecting cords are not of shielded type. A transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light affects the connecting cord. The audio components are too close to a TV set. The receiver is not grounded. The connections are loose. The plugs and jacks are dirty. A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. The signal strength is too weak for Automatic Tuning. The stations have not been memorized. The AM tuning interval is set incorrectly. VCR, TV tuner or TV connection is not correct. The TV is not turned on. The batteries are exhausted. There is any object between the unit and the commander head. Remedy Use shielded type cords. Place the connecting cords in a location away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) from a TV set or a fluorescent light. if both are used at the same time, separate the TV from the audio components. Connect the ground wire to the antenna ground terminal. Secure the connections. Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol. Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna. Press the FM MODE button to disengage the stereo mode. Adjust the antenna. Tune in the station with the Manual Tuning system. (See page 16.) Memorize the stations. (See page 16.) Change the tuning interval according to the AM frequency allocation system of your country. (See page 5.) Connect the equipment correctly. (See page 7.) Turn the TV on. Replace the batteries with new ones. Remove the object. 27