Sony ST-JX285 Operating Instructions Manual - Page 16
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Trubleshooting Guide
Radio Program Reception
The STEREO indicator flickers.
Severe hum or noise
e Adjust the antenna.
e The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna.
e Adjust the antenna.
e Connect the ground wire.
Cassette Deck Operation
© No cassette in the cassette holder.
e The tab is removed from the cassette.
The @ button does not activate.
The @ button or > button cannot be
activated.
Tape does not run even when the & button
¢ The If button is depressed.
is depressed.
e The cassette holder is not properly closed.
Noises increase while recording and
e Dirty heads.
playback.
e Magnetic built-up on the heads.
There is a decrease in sound level.
Excessive wow or flutter, or sound drop-out.
e Contamination of the capstan or pinch roller.
Insufficient erasure
e Dirty erase head.
e The tape is wound completely.
Tumtable Operation
Impaired tone quality
e Dusty stylus.
e Worn stylus.
No audio from one channel
e Loose connection of phono cord.
Groove skipping/tonearm skating/tonearm
e Turntable is not level.
not advancing
e Defective record.
Loud rumble or low-frequency howl
¢ The turntable is subjected to external vibration.
e The turntable is placed too near the speaker.
No audio
e Turn the VOLUME control clockwise.
¢ Check the SPEAKERS select buttons setting.
e Check the MUTING switch setting.
No audio from one channel or unbalanced
e Adjust the BALANCE control.
left and.right volume
e Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.
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Reversed left and right sound
e Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.
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physical location or musical instruments
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