Troubleshooting

If you have any problem using the UWP system, use the following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult your Sony dealer.

Symptom

Meanings/Remedy

 

 

The unit does not turn on*.

The polarity orientation of the batteries in the battery

 

compartment is incorrect. b Insert the batteries with

 

the correct polarity orientation.

 

 

 

The batteries are exhausted. b Replace the batteries

 

with new ones.

 

 

 

The battery terminals in the transmitter are dirty. b

 

Clean the + and – terminals with a cotton swab.

 

 

The batteries become drained

The batteries are exhausted. b Replace the batteries

quickly*.

with new ones.

 

Manganese batteries are being used. b Use alkaline

 

batteries. The battery life of a manganese battery is

 

less than half that of an alkaline battery.

 

 

 

The UWP series is being used under cold conditions.

 

b The batteries drain quickly under cold conditions.

 

 

The channel cannot be changed.

An attempt was made to change the channel by

 

pressing the SET button only. b Restart the unit while

 

holding down the SET button. Then change the

 

channel with the + and – buttons.

 

 

There is no sound.

The channel setting on the transmitter is different from

 

that on the tuner. b Use the same channel setting on

 

both the transmitter and tuner.

 

 

 

The RF indications (RF indicator) on the tuner do not

 

appear at all (or does not turn on). b Confirm that the

 

transmitter is turned on.

 

 

The sound is weak.

The attenuation level on the transmitter is too high. b

 

The output level of the transmitter is low. Press the +

 

button on the transmitter in attenuation level setting

 

mode to decrease the attenuation level.

 

 

 

The volume on the amplifier or mixer is low. b Adjust

 

the volume.

 

 

*Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1)/hand-held microphone (UTX-H1)/plug-on transmitter (UTX- P1)/portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) only.

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