Sony DWM-01, Operating Instructions Manual

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33 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you encounter a problem using this microphone, use the following checklist to find a
solution. For any problems with the receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the receiver. If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer.
Symptom Meanings Remedy
The
microphone
does not turn
on. The batteries are inserted
backwards in the battery
compartment. Reinsert the batteries with the
correct orientation
(see page 18) .
The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new
ones.
The batteries
drain quickly. Manganese batteries are being
used. Use alkaline batteries.
The microphone is being used
under cold conditions. The batteries drain quickly under
cold conditions.
Interruptions in
the reception
occurs. The microphone is too far from
the receiver. Decrease the distance to the
receiver and check the reception.
The transmission power setting
is set to “L: 1mW”. Increase the transmission power
(see page 27) .
There is no
sound. The channel setting on the
microphone is different from that
on the receiver. Use the same channel setting on
both the microphone and receiver.
The setting of the encrypted
transmission function on the
receiver is different from that on
the microphone. Confirm that the setting of the
encrypted transmission function is
the same on both the microphone
and the receiver
(see page 22) .
The sound is
weak. The attenuator is set too high for
the audio input level of the
microphone. While monitoring the audio input
level meter on the microphone or
the receiver, set the attenuator to
an appropriate level
(see page 28) .
There is
distortion in the
sound. The attenuator is set too low for
the audio input level of the
microphone.
The bass is
weak. The frequency of the low-cut
filter is set too high. While monitoring the sound,
decrease the low-cut filter
frequency to a level that produces
the proper sound quality
(see page
28) .