Troubleshooting Guide - Sony XR-1780 Operating Instruction

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with
your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound
Tape playback
Problem
The sound is distorted.
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Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
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Cause/Solution
• Adjust the volume with the
• Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
Cause/Solution
The tape head is contaminated.
n Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
Cause/Solution
• Memorise the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial
booster.
(When your car has built-in FM/MW/SW aerial in the rear/side
glass only.)
The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning.
button.