Trouble Checks - Sony FH-211W Operating Instructions Manual

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The following checks will assist in the correction of most
problems which you may encounter with your system.
Before going through the check list below, first check the
fol lowing points.
RADIO PROGRAM RECEPTION
The TUNED indication flickers.
The STEREO indicator flickers.
Severe hum or noise
• The power cord must be connected firmly.
• The speaker connection must also be firm.
• The flat cord must be connected firmly.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak.
Connect the external antenna. See page 10.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Connect the ground wire.
CASSETTE DECK OPERATION .
The• button cannot be activated.
• No cassette in the cassette holder.
• The tab is removed from the casette. See page 14.
The•
or ►
button cannot be activated.
• The tape is wound completely.
Tape does not move even when
the ►
button is activated.
• The
U
button is activated.
Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a
• Dirty heads.
decrease in sound level.
• Magnetic built-up on the record/playback head.
Excessive wow or flutter, or sound drop-out
• Contamination of the capstans or pinch rollers.
Insufficient erasure
• Magnetic built-up on the erase head.
Increase of noise or erasure of high frequencies.
• Magnetic built-up on the erase head.
Unbalanced tone in higher frequencies.
• Improper setting of the DOLBY NA switch.
Dubbing does not start.
• The DUBBING SPEED select button is set to OFF.
GENERAL ·
No audio
• Press VOLUME+ to increase volume.
No audio from one channel or unbalanced left and right
• Adjust the BALANCE control.
volume
• Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.
Reversed left and right sound
• Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.
Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical
• Check the speaker connection for proper phasing.
location of musical instruments
No microphone sound
• Slide the MIC LEVEL control rightward.
Severe hum or noise
• A TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.
Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.
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