Troubleshooting - Sony ICF-SW1000TS Marketing Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting describes possible causes and remedies for common problems you
may have with your unit.
Symptom
The buttons are not
operating.
The power is not turned
on when RADIO POWER
ON/OFF is pressed.
The display is not
operating.
The display is dim.
The display appears
slowly.
There is no sound output.
Cause
• The HOLD function is
operating.
• Incorrect polarity of
batteries.
• The batteries are weak
("i" flashes in the
display).
• The AC power adaptor or
car battery cord is
disconnected.
• Incorrect polarity of
batteries.
• The batteries are weak
("i" flashes in the
display).
• The unit is being used in
extremely low
temperatures or in a place
with excessive moisture.
• The unit is being used in
extremely low
temperatures.
• VOLUME is turned down
completely.
• The stereo headphones are
plugged in.
• Incorrect polarity of
batteries.
Remedy
• Slide HOLD in the
opposite direction of the
arrow so that "H" in the
display disappears.
• Insert the batteries with
the correct ]} polarity.
• Replace with new
batteries.
• Check and make sure that
the AC power adaptor or
car battery cord is
connected properly.
• Insert the batteries with
the correct ]} polarity.
• Replace with new
batteries.
• Avoid subjecting the unit
to extremely high
temperatures or excessive
moisture.
• Avoid subjecting the unit
to extremely low
temperatures.
• Adjust VOLUME to the
desired setting.
• Unplug the stereo head-
phones as necessary.
• Insert the batteries with
the correct ]} polarity.
Additional Information
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