Sony XR-3500MK2 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Tape playback, Radio reception, General

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.

General

ProblemCause/Solution

No sound ∙ Adjust the volume with the + button.

∙Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.

Indications do not appear in the display window.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound is distorted.	Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.

EN

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	∙ Memorize the correct frequency.
	∙ The broadcast is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

The broadcast is too weak. n Use the manual tuning.

∙Tune in precisely.

∙The broadcast is too weak. n Press the SENS button to enter the MONO mode.

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Actual total number: Sony XR-3500MK2 (E,S,P,C) 3-858-231-11 (1)