Troubleshooting - Sony XM-1600GSD Operation Instructions Manual

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.
Problem Cause/Solution
The
up.
POWER indicator does not light The fuse is blown. -+ Replace the fuse with a new one.
The ground lead is not securely connected. --+ Fasten the ground lead
securely to a metal point of the car.
The voltage going into the remote terminal is too low.
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The connected master unit is not turned on. --c Turn on the master unit.
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The system employs too many amplifiers. --, Use a relay.
Check the battery voltage (10.5 - 16 V).
The OVER CURRENT indicator light
UP
Turn off the power switch. The speaker outputs are short-circuited. -+
in red. Rectify the cause of the short-circuit.
The OFFSET indicator lights up in red. Turn off the power switch. Make sure the speaker lead and ground lead
are securely connected.
The THERMAL indicator lights up in
The unit heats up abnormally.
red.
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Use speakers with suitable impedance.
- 1 to 8 Q (stereo).
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Make sure to place the unit in a well ventilated location.
Alternator noise is heard.
The power connecting leads are installed too close to the RCA pin cords.
-+ Keep the power connecting leads away from the RCA pin leads.
The ground lead is not securely connected. -
securely to a metal point of the car.
+ Fasten the ground lead
Negative speaker leads are touching the cci7r ihas~s. --, Keep the leads
away from the car chassis.
The sound is too low.
The LEVEL adjustment control is set to the "MIN" position.