Sony LBT-D117CD - General and Tuner Issues; Cassette Deck Issues

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Tr oubleshoot i n g Guide
Before going through the check list below, first refer back to
the connections and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
General
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
No power
AC power cord is not connected
securely
Connect the AC power cord securely
No sound
Volume is not turned up
Turn up the volume
Wrong connection
Connect the speaker cords correctly
Reversed left and right sound
Wrong connection
Connect the speaker cords correctly
Severe hum or noise
Loose connections
Make connections securely
Unit is near TV or VCR
Move TV or VCR away from the unit
Tuner
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The TUNED” or “STEREO” indication
blinks
Antenna is not aimed in the right
direction
Adjust the location and direction of the
antenna
Weak signal
Connect to an external antenna if the
indication still blinks
Severe hum or noise
Antenna is not aimed in the right
direction.
Adjust the location and direction of the
antenna.
Weak signal
Connect to an external antenna if hum
or noise still interferes with reception
Cassette deck
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
You cannot play back a tape
II PAUSE is engaged
Press the II PAUSE button to release
the unit from the pause mode
You cannot record on a tape
The tab has been removed from the
cassette
Cover it with a piece of adhesive tape
You cannot dub tapes
The tab of the cassette in deck B has
been removed
Cover it with a piece of adhesive tape
Unbalanced tone in higher frequencies
The DOLBY NR is not in the correct
position
Set the DOLBY NR switch to the same
position as was set for recording.
Unclear recording or playback
Dirty head
Clean and demagnetize the recording/
playback head
Excessive wow or flutter, or sound
dropout-
Dirty capstan and pinch roller
Clean the capstan and pinch roller
Incomplete erasure
Magnetized head
Demagnetize the erasing head
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