Sony XR-CA350X Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17

Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures. General Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. Cause/Solution •Cancel the ATT function (page 10). •Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems. •Adjust the volume with (+). • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. • The RESET button was pressed. t Store again into the memory. • Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See "Cleaning the connectors" (page 14) for details. • The clock display disappears if you press (OFF) for 2 seconds. t Press (OFF) again for 2 seconds to display the clock. Tape playback Problem The sound is distorted. Cause/Solution The tape head is contaminated. t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette. Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. The "ST" indication flashes. Cause/Solution • Store the correct frequency in the memory. • The broadcast signal is too weak. •The broadcast signal is too weak. t Use manual tuning. •The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 9). Connect an power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna booster. (When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass only.) •Tune in the frequency accurately. •The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to monaural mode (page 9). CD/MD playback Problem The sound skips. Cause/Solution A dirty or defective disc. 17