Troubleshooting - Sony 3-873-945-12 (1) Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem using this transmitter, use the following checklist to find a
solution. For any problems with the receiver or adapter, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the respective device. If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer.
Symptom
The transmitter
does not turn
on.
The batteries
drain quickly.
Interruptions in
the reception
occurs.
There is no
sound.
The sound is
weak.
There is
distortion in the
sound.
The bass is
weak.
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Meanings
The batteries are inserted
backwards in the battery
compartment.
The batteries are exhausted.
Manganese batteries are being
used.
The transmitter is being used
under cold conditions.
The transmitter is too far from
the receiver.
The transmission power setting
is set to "L: 1mW".
The channel setting on the
transmitter is different from that
on the receiver.
The setting of the encrypted
transmission function on the
receiver is different from that on
the transmitter.
The audio input level of the
transmitter is set to LINE or the
attenuation level is too high.
The attenuator is set too low for
the audio input level of the
transmitter.
The frequency of the low-cut
filter is set too high.
Remedy
Reinsert the batteries with the
correct orientation.
Replace the batteries with new
ones.
Use alkaline batteries.
The batteries drain quickly under
cold conditions.
Decrease the distance to the
receiver and check the reception.
Increase the transmission power.
Use the same channel setting on
both the transmitter and receiver.
Confirm that the setting of the
encrypted transmission function is
the same on both the transmitter
and the receiver.
If a microphone is connected to
the transmitter, set the audio input
to MIC. While monitoring the audio
input level meter, set the
attenuator to an appropriate level.
While monitoring the audio input
level meter, set the attenuator to a
level that does not produce
distortion.
While monitoring the sound,
decrease the low-cut filter
frequency to a level that produces
the proper sound quality.