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Troubleshooting Guide
Before proceeding through the check list 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 dealer.
Problem
Cause
Faulty connection.
The SPEAKERS selector is set to OFF.
The INPUT SELECTOR or DIRECT
INPUT selector is not correctly set.
The shorting plugs are not connected
when the ADAPTOR jacks are not used.
Solution
ADAPTOR jacks.
The equipment connected to the
Turn on the connected equipment
ADAPTOR jacks is not turned ON.
No audio from one channel or
Incorrect setting of the BALANCE
Adjust it correctly.
unbalanced left and right
control.
sound level,
One end of the speaker cords or
Connect the cords correctly.
connecting cords is removed.
No audio and the power/
Short circuit of speaker cords.
Check the speaker cords.
standby indicator lights In red.
The amplifier is too heated.
Install the amplifier in a place where there
is good air circulation.
Lack of bass sound or obscure
Mal-setting of sound quality controls.
Adjust the controls for sound quality.
instrument position.
Faulty setting of the CARTRIDGE (LOAD)
Set it correctly.
selector.
Improper phasing of speaker
Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
connection.
speaker to the positive (+) speaker terminal
of the amplifier, and vise versa.
Distorted sound.
Improper input signal.
Check the equipment being played.
For details, refer to the instruction manual
of each equipment.
Input capacity of speakers is
Lower the sound level.
excessively small.
Severe hum or noise.
Noise from TV unit, etc.
Keep the connecting cords away from
Faulty connection of turntable system.
transformers or motors, TV unit, computer,
and fluorescent lights.
Ground the turntable system.
Remote control operation cannot be
performed.
The batteries are exhausted.
The commander head is not pointed
toward the unit's front.
There is an object between the commander
and the amplifier.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Point the commander head toward the
amplifier.
Remove the object.
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