Sony STR-AV500 User Manual

Troubleshooting
Guide
Before
proceeding
through
the
checklist
below,
examine
the
connections
and
the
procedures
outlined
in
the
manual.
Should any problem persist after you have checked the
following items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
T ap
from one or both of the speakers,
and the PROTECTOR indication
flickers in the display window.
protective circuit.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
STEREO
indicator
flickers
or
does
A
very
weak
FM
station
is
received.
Adjust
the
antenna
or
connect
an
not
appear
when
receiving
stereo
external
FM
antenna.
ROS:
Press
the
FM
MODE
button
to
E
disengage
the
stereo
mode.
oS
i
>
The
desired
station
cannot
be
found
The
signal
strength
is
too
weak
for
Adjust
the
antenna.
6.
during
Automatic
Tuning.
Automatic
Tuning.
|
Tune
in
the
station
with
the
direct
o
i
3
access
tuning
system.
(See
page
17.)
i*)
.
4Preset
Stations
cannot
be
tuned
in.
The
frequency
has
not
been
|
Memorize
the
frequency
correctly.
&
memorized
correctly.
|
(See
page
19.)
AM
stations
cannot
be
tuned
in.
|
The
AM
tuning
interval
is
set
;
Change
the
tuning
interval
according
incorrectly.
| to
the
AM
frequency
allocation
i
system
of
your
country.
(See
page
|
17.)
E
Picture
does
not
appear.
VCR,
TV
tuner
or
TV
connection
is
.
Connect
the
equipment
correctly.
8
>
not
correct.
|
(See
pages
10
and
11.)
Sa
The
TV
is
not
turned
on.
-
Turn
the
TV
on.
ale
T
Sound
is
not
heard.
The
speaker
or
program
source
;
Connect
the
equipment
correctly.
equipment
is
not
connected
(See
pages
611.)
correctly.
The
both
SPEAKERS
selectors
are
|
Press
the
appropriate
SPEAKERS
i
pressed.
selector.
The
correct
FUNCTION
selector
is
|
Press
the
correct
FUNCTION
not
pressed.
Selector.
:
:
The
volume
is
set
to
minimum.
Increase
the
volume.
One
channel
does
not
transmit
The
BALANCE
control
is
not
set
|
Adjust
the
BALANCE
control.
audio,
or
the
volume
from
the
left
‘|
appropriately.
|
:
:
i
5
|
and
right
speakers
is
unbalanced.
The
speaker
or
program
source
is
not
|
Connect
the
equipment
correctly.
=
connected
correctly.
|
(See
pages
611.)
a
&
There
is
an
abrupt
loss
of
sound
A
short-circuit
problem
activates
the
-
Turn
off
the
receiver,
eliminate
the
short-circuit problem and turn on the
power again. If there is no short-
circuit, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Sound transmitted from the speakers
is reversed.
The speakers are not connected
correctly.
4.
Connect the right speaker to the R
; SPEAKER terminals and the left
speaker to the LSPEAKER terminals.
There is lack of bass sound or the
L instrument position is obscure.
The speaker is connected with the
polarities reversed.
Connect the speaker with the correct
_| © © polarities. (See page 6.)
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Sony STR-AV500 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	STR-AV500
Category	Receiver
Language	English