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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before proceeding through the checklist below, examine the
connections and the procedures outlined in the manual.
Should any problem persist after you have checked the
following items, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
PROBLEM
Broadcast
program
STEREO indicator flickers or does
not appear when receiving stereo
programs.
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Avery weak FM station or a noisy
FM program is received.
Adjust the antenna or connect an
external FM antenna.
Press the FM MODE key to set to
HI-BLEND or MONO mode.
No FM station can be located by
station searching.
The signal strength of the stations
are weak.
Press the FM LEVEL key to set to
MID or LOW level.
No AM station can be located by
station searching.
The AM tuning interval is set
incorrectly.
Change the tuning interval according
to the AM frequency allocation
system of your country. (See page 3.)
The signal strength of the stations
are too weak for station searching.
Adjust the antenna.
Tune in the stations with the direct
access tuning.
l Stations cannot be tuned in correctly
when the number key is pressed.
The frequency has not been
memorized correctly.
Memorize the frequency correctly.
(See page 12.)
Video
program
Ampiitier
Picture does not appear.
Sound is not heard.
One channe! does not transmit
audio, or the volume from the left
and right speakers is unbalanced.
ine
VCR, TV tuner or TV connection is
not correct.
| correctly.
Check and connect the equipment
The function switch on the VCR is
not set correctly.
Check and set the switch
appropriately.
The TV is not turned on.
The speaker or program source
i equipment is not connected
| correctly.
The SPEAKERS selectors are not set
correctly.
Turn the TV on.
Check and connect the equipment
correctly.
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Set the selectors correctly. (See page
6.)
The MONITOR key has been pressed
for a program source other than tape
deck 2.
The correct FUNCTION key is not
The function switch on the VCR is
not set correctly.
The volume is set to minimum.
The BALANCE control keys are not
set appropriately.
pressed.
[
Press to disengage it.
Press the correct FUNCTION key.
Check and set the switch
appropriately.
Increase the volume.
Adjust the BALANCE control keys.
The speaker or program source is not
connected correctly.
correctly.
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y.
Check and connect the equipment
There is an abrupt loss of sound
from one or both of the speakers,
and the PROTECTOR indicator
flickers in the display window.
A short-circuit problem activates the
protective circuit.
Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the
power again. If there is no short-
circuit, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Sound transmitted from the speakers
is reversed.
The speakers are not connected
correctly.
SPEAKER terminals and the teft
Connect the right speaker to the R
speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals.
There is lack of bass sound or the
instrument position is not obscure.
The speaker is connected with the
reversed polarities.
Connect the speaker with the correct
@ © polarities.
Amplifier
Severe hum or noise is heard.
The connecting cords are not of
shieided type.
Use shielded connecting cords.
A transformer, motor, TV or
fluorescent light affects the
connecting cords.
The audio components are too close
toaTV set.
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.
The receiver is not grounded.
Connect the ground wire to the
antenna ground terminal.
The connections are loose.
The plugs and jacks are dirty.
The Remote Commander does not
The batteries are exhausted."
operate.
The MAIN POWER switch on the
receiver is not depressed.
Make secure connections.
Wipe the plugs and jacks with a
cloth lightly darnpened with alcohol.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Depress the MAIN POWER switch.
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