Sony TA-AV561A manual Troubleshooting, 14EN

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, 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 amplifier.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

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.

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

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

/Select the DOLBY sound field (see page 10).

/Select the appropriate centre mode (see page 11).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 12).

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

/Make sure you turned on the surround mode or sound field function.

/Select the appropriate centre mode (see page 11).

/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 12).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/Turn on the surround mode or sound field function.

No sound, or only a very low-level sound is heard when adjusting the test tone.

/Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

Recording cannot be made.

/Check that the components are connected correctly.

/Select the source component with the function buttons.

The remote does not function

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

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

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

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

Power does not turn on when you press SYSTEM POWER on the remote.

/Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the power if the STANDBY indicator is not lit (see page 8).

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Contents Integrated AV Amplifier Precautions Table of Contents Hookup Overview When to replace batteriesUnpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteHookups Audio/Video Component HookupsOverview AmplifierVCR Speaker System HookupsLD Player/TV game AmplifierLDAC Hookups Setting the voltage selector except forConnecting the mains lead Using the remote Selecting a ComponentRecording on an audio tape or video tape Audio signal flow Recording component Tape deck, VCRRecording Function buttons10EN Choosing a Surround ModeWhen you use the remote For tapes/discs with SelectIf you have Select So that Selecting the centre mode11EN You can adjust all speakers at one time Adjusting the speaker volumeAdjusting the delay time 12EN13EN Using Preset Sound FieldsUsing the Superwoofer Press To reproduceTroubleshooting 14ENAmplifier section Specifications15EN GeneralGlossary 16EN17EN 18EN Rear Panel DescriptionsRemote Operates Function Button Remote Button Descriptions19EN 20EN Surround Mode FieldsChoosing a Example Playing a CD21EN Avertissement Précautions Fonctionnement de l’amplificateur Au sujet de ce manuelPréparatifs Utilisation de champs sonoresDescription des raccordements Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeDéballage Avant de commencerRaccordements Raccordement de composants audio/vidéoAperçu Lecteur LD/Console de jeu vidéo Raccordement d’enceintesMagnétoscope Raccordement au courant secteur Branchement du cordon d’alimentation secteurUtilisation de la télécommande Sélection d’un composantEnregistrement sur une cassette audio ou vidéo Sens du signal audio ComposantEnregistrement Touches de fonction10F Sélection d’un mode surroundSi vous utilisez la télécommande Sélectionnez Pour Cassettes avecSi vous avez Sélectionnez Pour que Sélection du mode de canal central11F Réglage du temps de retard Réglage du volume des enceintes12F Vous pouvez régler toutes les enceintes simultanément13F Utilisation des champs sonores préréglésRenforcement du grave Appuyez sur Pour reproduireGuide de dépannage 14FSection amplificateur Spécifications15F GénéralitésGlossaire 16F17F 18F Description du panneau arrière19F Description des touches de la télécommandeCommande Contrôle Fonction De musique 20FExemple Lecture d’un CD Classique21F Advertencia Precauciones Operaciones del amplificador Descripción de este manualPreparativos Utilización de campos acústicosColocación de las pilas en el telemando DesembalajeDescripción general de las conexiones Antes de comenzarConexiones Conexión de componentes de audio/vídeoDescripción general Reproductor de discos láser Juegos de televisión Conexión de sistemas de altavocesVideograbadora Conexión de los cables de alimentación Conexión de CAAjuste del selector de tensión excepto para Selección de un componente Utilización del telemandoGrabación Grabación en una cinta de audio o de vídeoCuando utilice el telemando Elección de un modo perimétrico10E Para cassettes Seleccione Discos conSi posee Seleccione Para que 11ESelección del modo central Ajuste del tiempo de retardo Ajuste del volumen de los altavoces12E Usted podrá ajustar todos los altavoces a la vezPresione Para reproducir Utilización de supergraves13E Para desactivar los efectos perimétricosSolución de problemas 14E15E EspecificacionesGlosario Sección del amplificador16E 17E 18E Descripción del panel posteriorTecla del Controla Función Telemando Descripción de las teclas del telemando19E Componente Perimétrico Campos acústicos Programados Selección de unUtilización de 20E

TA-AV561A specifications

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