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Probiem
Cause
No sound is heard even if the volume
is adjusted.
The speaker or program source
equipment is not connected correctly.
Connect the equipment correctly.
The SPEAKERS selector is not set
correctly.
Set the selector correctly.
The TAPE 2 MONITOR button has
been pressed for a program source
other than tape deck 2. (The indicator
is lit)
Press the button to disengage.
A wrong function selector has been
pressed.
Check the display window, and press
the correct function selector.
The funtion switch on the VCR is not
set correctly.
Check and set it correctly.
"CENTER OFF" is selected in the Pro-
logic mode.
Select the other modes. (See page 26.)
No sound or sound at very low level
is heard from rear speakers.
SURROUND
function is turned off.
Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on
the function.
Monaural program source is played
back in Dolby surround mode.
Select other modes. (See page 32.)
Sound is heard only at a very low
volume.
The MUTING
button has been
pressed. (The indicator is lit.)
Press the button to disengage.
One channel does not transmit audio,
or the volume from the left and right
The BALANCE control is not set
appropriately.
Adjust the BALANCE
control.
speakers is unbalanced.
The speaker or program source is not
connected correctly.
Check and properly 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.
Sound transmitted from the speakers is
reversed.
There is lack of bass sound or the
instrument position is obscure.
A short-circuit problem has activated
the protective circuit.
The speakers are not connected
correctly.
The +/— connection of the speaker is
reversed.
Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-
circuit problem and turn on the power
again. If there is no short-circuit
problem, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Connect the right speaker to the R
SPEAKER terminals and the left speaker
to the L SPEAKER terminals.
Connect the speaker with the correct
phase.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
The connecting cords are not shielded
type.
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Use shielded type cords.
A transformer, motor, TV or
fluorescent light affects the connecting
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.
The audio components are too close to
a TV set.
If both are used at the same time,
separate the TV from the audio
components.
The unit is not grounded.
Connect the ground wire to the antenna
ground terminal.
The connections are loose.
Make secure connections.
The plugs and jacks are dirty.
Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth
lightly dampened with alcohol.
Surround effect cannot be heard.
Surround circuit is turned off.
Press SURROUND
ON/OFF to turn on
the function.
Equalization curve adjustment
is
impossible.
The unit is in a wrong mode.
Press EQUALIZER BAND and DISPLAY
GRAPH.
Equalization circuit is turned off.
Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF to turn on
the function.
Dynamic sound control effect cannot be |
heard.
Dynamic sound control circuit is turned
off.
Press DDS ON/OFF to turn on the
function.
The DOLBY SURROUND mode is
selected.
Select other surround modes.
(See page 38.)
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