Sony STR-DE605, STR-D550Z, STR-D650Z, STR-DE705 manual Troubleshooting, 22EN

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

/Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver.

/Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly.

/Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING is shown in the display.

/The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. (“PROTECTOR” flashes.) Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

/Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

/Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

/Place your TV away from the audio components.

/Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal.

/The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

/Select a PRO LOGIC or MOVIE (except Mono movie) sound field (see page 15).

/Select the appropriate center mode (see page 19).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 19).

Recording cannot be made.

/Check that the components are connected correctly.

/Select the source component with the function buttons.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

/Turn on the sound field function.

/Select the appropriate center mode (see page 19).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 19).

/Make sure you turned on the sound field function.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

/Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.

/The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

/Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning) (see pages 11 and 23).

/No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 11).

/Make sure to set the display mode to “NORMAL MODE” (when you tune with automatic tuning).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/Turn on the sound field function.

/Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A+B when you use two sets of front speakers.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

/Select the appropriate function on the receiver.

/Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).

/Place your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

/Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the receiver.

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver.

/Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

/Make sure you select the correct function on the remote.

/Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the receiver (etc.).

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Contents FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Precautions Table of Contents Hookup Overview When to replace batteriesUnpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteAudio Component Hookups Connecting a ground wireAntenna Hookups OverviewSpeaker System Hookups Control A1 Hookups USA and Canadian STR-DE705 onlySelecting the impedance STR-DE705 and STR-D650Z only TV/VCR HookupsSelecting the speaker system AC Hookups Connecting the AC power cordBefore You Use Your Receiver Selecting a Component Using the remoteWatching video programs Receiving Broadcasts Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning Presetting Radio Stations11EN Scanning indexed stations index tuning Tuning preset stations preset tuningIndexing preset stations IndexingIndexing program sources Recording13EN Recording on an audio tape or MiniDiscRecording on a video tape Using the Sleep Timer14EN You can freely specify the timeTo play without surround effects Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields15EN To turn off the sound fieldsHow can you customize the sound fields? Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields16EN Sound Fields for STR-D550Z SelectResetting customized sound fields to the factory settings Adjusting the tone parameterAdjusting surround sound parameters Customizing Sound FieldsRemote RM-P362/RM-U262 Selecting the center mode18EN For STR-D550ZAdjusting the tone Adjusting the speaker volumeAdjusting the delay time 19EN20EN To reset the setting to the factory settingNumeric button Operates 21EN Clearing the programmed signalProgramming the Remote For STR-DE705/STR-D650Z and Canadian STR-DE605 onlyTroubleshooting 22ENSpecifications Glossary 24EN25EN A system without a center speaker Phantom modeTest tone 26EN Rear Panel DescriptionsRemote Button Descriptions Remote Operates Function Button28EN Stations Receiving PresetScanning Preset Stations Scanning Radio StationsPrécautions Au sujet de ce manuelUtilisation des champs sonores PréparatifsFonctionnement de l’ampli-tuner Fonctions élaborées pour le contrôle à distanceDescription des raccordements Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeDéballage Avant de commencerAperçu Raccordement d’antennesRaccordement de composants audio Raccordement du fil de terreRaccordement d’enceintes Raccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscope Sélection du système d’enceintesRaccordement au courant secteur Avant la mise en service de l’ampli-tunerBranchement du cordon d’alimentation secteur Sélection d’un composant Utilisation de la télécommandePour regarder des programmes vidéo Si vous voulez changer le réglage usine d’un bouton 10FSi vous utilisez un téléviseur Sony Si le composant ne se met pas sous tension11F Préréglage des stations de radioRecherche d’une station par balayage accord automatique Accord des stations préréglées accord préréglé Indexation12F Indexation des stations prérégléesBalayage des stations indexées accord d’index Enregistrement13F Indexation des sources de programmeEnregistrement sur une cassette vidéo Programmation de l’arrêt automatique14F Vous pouvez écouter le son en cours d’enregistrementUtilisation des champs sonores préréglés 15FComment personnaliser les champs sonores? Pour mieux profiter des champs sonores16F Champs sonores pour le STR-D550Z Sélectionnez Pour17F Tone ON/OFF DPC Mode Indicateur SURPersonnalisation des champs sonores Réglage des timbres18F Sélection du mode de canal centralTélécommande RM-P362/RM-U262 Pour le STR-D550ZRéglage du temps de retard Réglage du volume des enceintes19F Si vous avez Sélectionnez Pour queTouche numérique Pour sélectionner Pour revenir aux réglages usinePour programmer un signal d’enregistrement Télécommande STR-DE705/STREffacement d’un signal programmé Programmation de laGuide de dépannage Spécifications 23FGlossaire 24FEvolution du son des enceintes arrière Dans un système sans enceinte centrale mode Phantom25F Tonalité d’essai26F Nomenclature du panneau arrièreCommande Nomenclature de la télécommandeCommande Contrôle Fonction Contrôle FonctionNomenclature 28FW, X, Y, Z TouchesPrises Commandes29F IndicateursExemple 1 Lecture d’un CD Réception radio30F Affichage32F
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