Troubleshooting Guide
The following checklist assists 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
Indications do not appear on the display.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.
Tape playback
Problem | Cause/Solution | |
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Playback sound is distorted. | Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head. | |
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EN
Radio reception
Problem | Cause/Solution |
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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.
Disc play
Problem
Playback sound skips.
Cause/Solution
A dusty or defective disc.
Error displays (with the operational CD changer(s) connected)
The following indication flashes for about five seconds.
Display
Cause | Solution |
E01
E02
E04
E99
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
No disc is inserted in the disc magazine.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is inserted upside down.
The CD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.
Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD changer.
Take out the magazine and insert the discs.
Clean the disc.
Insert the disc correctly.
Press the reset button of the unit.
If the
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Actual total number | Sony |
