Troubleshooting - Sony MDR DS5000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this headphone system, use the following checklist.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
No sound
Distorted sound
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Cause and remedy
/ Turn on the digital surround processor.
/ Check that the AV component and AC power adapter are connected to the
digital surround processor and that they are plugged into the power outlet.
/ Turn on the AV component connected to the digital surround processor, and
start the program (playback).
/ Use the INPUT button to check whether the AV component you want to listen
to is properly selected.
/ If the AV component headphone jack is connected to the digital surround
processor, raise the volume level on the connected AV component.
/ Raise the headphone volume.
/ Check the position of the BALANCE control on the headphones.
/ The Mute Function is on.
• Check that there is nothing blocking the path from the digital surround
processor to the headphones.
• Try to use the headphones as close as possible to the digital surround
processor.
• Change the position or angle of the digital surround processor.
/ The POWER indicator on the headphones is faint or out. This indicates that
the battery power is low. If you are using rechargeable batteries, recharge the
batteries. If you are using dry-cell batteries, replace with new ones. If the
indicator is still out, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
/ Set the ATT (attenuator) switch on the digital surround processor to "–6dB".
/ The POWER indicator on the headphones is faint or out. This indicates that
the battery power is low. If you are using rechargeable batteries, recharge the
batteries. If you are using dry-cell batteries, replace with new ones. If the
indicator is still out, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
/ If the AV component headphone jack is connected to the digital surround
processor, lower the volume level on the connected AV component.