Sony CFD-DW83 - Manual (Page 27)

Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Cause and remedy
The unit does not operate. • The AC power cord is not connected (for AC operation).
• Incorrect polarity of batteries (See page 6.)
•Weak batteries (See page 6.)
No audio • Turn the VOLUME control toward MAX.
• Check the FUNCTION selector setting.
•The headphones are plugged into PHONES jack (when listening
through the speakers).
No audio from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume •Adjust the BALANCE control.
The sound is cracked or distorted. • Turn down the VOLUME control or slide down the MEGA BASS
control.
CO PLAYER C«WITK»i
Trouble Cause and remedy
The unit does not operate. • The disc inserted with the labeled surface facing down.
• Dusty or defective disc (See page 8.)
• Dirty or dusty lens (See page 25.)
•The disc holder lid is not closed.
• Moisture condensation
•When the CD operation buttons cannot be activated, turn off the unit
and begin again.
• Improper setting of the FUNCTION selector
Skipping of sound • Dusty or defective disc (See page 8.)
• Dirty lens (See page 25.)
• Strong vibrations
C^^^TTE-CORDER OPERATION
Trouble Cause and remedy
Tape does not move. •The cassette is being inserted improperly.
•Thetape is slack.
•The cassette holder lid is not closed.
The • REC button cannot be activated. • No cassette in the cassette holder.
•The tab is removed from the cassette. (See page 16.)
Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease
in sound level. • Dirty heads (See page 25.)
• Improper setting of the FUNCTION selector
Unsatisfactory erasing • Dirty erase head (See page 25.)
• Weak batteries (See page 7.)
Excessive wow or flutter, or sound drop-out • Contamination of the capstan or pinch roller (See page 25.)
• Magnetic contamination of the head (See page 25.)
• Weak batteries (See page 7.)
CLOCK OPERATION
Trouble Cause and remedy
Clock does not operte correctly. • Incorrect polarity of batteries for clock/timer. (See page 6.)
•Weak batteries. (See page 7.)
Timer does not operate correctly. • Check if the clock is correctly set. (See page 6.)
• Check if timer setting is correct. (See page 20.)
• Weak batteries. (See page 7.)
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