Troubleshooting; Batteries - Sony HST-SE581 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
properly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound.
•Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.
•The headphones are connected.
•Connect the antennas.
•Make sure the speaker connection is
secure.
•The protective device on the cassette deck
receiver has been activated bacause of a
short circuit.
("PROTECT" flashes.) Turn off the
cassette deck receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the
power again.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the system away
from the TV or VCR.
•Make sure you connect a ground wire to
the y SIGNAL GND terminal.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the system.
•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system's sensor g.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the

batteries.

•Pressing TV CONTROL sets the remote
to operate the TV only. In this case, press
one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION buttons before operating the
cassette deck receiver (etc.).
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
•Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
There is no sound from the speakers
except the center speaker.
•The source being played back is
monaural. Turn off the Pro Logic mode.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
•The Pro Logic mode is set to PHANTOM
mode. Select another mode.
•Adjust the CENTER level appropriately
(see page 11).
There is no sound from the rear speakers.
•The Pro Logic mode is set to 3CH logic
mode. Select another mode.
•Adjust the REAR level appropriately (see
page 11).
•The software being played back has
limited sound effects. Check the volume
with the test tone.
Tape Deck
The tape operating buttons do not work.
•Wait until the P indication stops flashing.
(Operation is not possible for the first
three seconds after the power is turned
on.)
•Insert the tape properly and close the
cassette holder completely.
The tape does not record.
•No tape in the cassette holder.
•The tab has been removed from the tape
(see "To save a tape permanently" on
page 26).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
"Cleaning the tape heads" on page 26).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
26).
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