Sony XR-C8100R Car Stereo System User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting guide
Problem
No sound.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
Cause/Solution
•Cancel the ATT function.
•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
•Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button has been pressed.
n Store again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the connectors” (page 30) for details.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The “ST” indication flashes.
Cause/Solution
• Memorise the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
n Use manual tuning.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
n Set to the MONO mode (page 11).
RDS
Problem
A SEEK starts after a few
seconds of listening.
No traffic announcements.
PTY displays “NONE.”
Cause/Solution
The station is non-TP or has a weak signal.
n Press (AF/TA) to select “AF TA off” appears.
•Activate “TA.”
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
despite being TP. n Tune to another station.
The station does not specify the programme type.
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
General
Tape playback
Problem
Playback sound is distorted.
The AMS does not operate
correctly.
Cause/Solution
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
There is noise in the space between tracks.
A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
+ on the SEEK/AMS control is pressed immediately before
the following tracks.
= on the SEEK/AMS control is pressed immediately after
the track starts.
A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.