Sony LBT-G3000 Operating Instructions Manual page 29

Troubleshooting Guide
Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connections and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause Remedy
No power. AC power cord is not connected securely. Connect the AC power cord securely.
No sound. Volume is not turned up. Turn up the volume.
Wrong connection. Connect the speaker cords correctly.
Loose connections. Make connections securely.
Reversed left and right sound. Wrong connection. Connect the speaker cords correctly.
Severe hum or noise. Loose connections. Make connections securely.
Unit is near TV/VCR. Move TV/VCR away from the unit.
Symptom Cause Remedy
The "TUNED" or "STEREO" indicator Antenna is not aimed in the right direction. Adjust the location and direction of the
blinks. antenna.
Weak signal. Connect to an external antenna if the
indication still blinks.
Set the STEREO/MONO button to MONO.
Severe hum or noise. Antenna is not aimed in the right direction. Adjust the location and direction of the
antenna.
Weak signal. Connect to an external antenna if hum or
noise still interferes with reception.
Cassette deck
Symptom Cause Remedy
You cannot play back a tape. Il PAUSE is engaged. Press the #f PAUSE button to release the
unit from the pause mode.
You cannot record on a tape. The tab has been removed from the Cover the opening with plastic tape.
cassette.
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You cannot dub tapes. The tab of the cassette in deck B has been Cover the opening with plastic tape.
removed.
Unclear recording or playback. Dirty head. Clean and demagnetize the recording/
playback head.
Excessive wow or flutter, or sound dropout. Dirty capstan and pinch roller. Clean the capstan and pinch roller.
Incomplete erasure. Magnetized head. Demagnetize the erasing head.
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