Sony MHC-RX90 Speakers, CD Player, There is severe hum or noise, “0 00” flashes in the display

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There is severe hum or noise.

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD” (see “Notes: Connecting a VCR”).

“0:00” flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

• Set the clock correctly.

DAILY1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly.

•Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The colour irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the colour irregularity still persists, place the spearkers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

There is no sound from the surround speakers.

•Press SONIC FORMATION to select a mode other than “FRONT ONLY”.

There is no sound from the front speakers.

•Press SONIC FORMATION to select a mode other than “WHISPER”.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in programme or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.

“OVER” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0 to return.

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Contents 1996 by Sony Corporation 3-859-544-121Mini Hi-Fi Component System MHC-RX90This caution label is located inside the unit Sound Adjustment Table of ContentsOther Features Getting StartedStep 1 Hooking up the system Getting Started1Connect the speakers 3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 2Connect the FM/AM aerialsTo attach the front speaker pads When carrying this system Step 2 Setting the time1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 1 2,4 3,5POWER 3,5 6 Step 3 Presetting radio stations5 Press ENTER/NEXT TipsConnecting audio components Connecting optional AV componentsStep 3 Presetting radio stations continued 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”Connecting a VCR Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a super woofer speaker Connecting optional AV components continued Connecting outdoor aerialsFM aerial AM aerial2 1 Æ‚ Playing a CDBasic Operations Normal playPlaying a CD continued TipsDo this CD Synchro Recording Recording a CD2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD 3 Press CD SYNCHROListening to the radio Preset Tuning3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station To listen to non-presetradio stationsRecording from the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you wantPlaying a tape Recording from the Radio continuedTo stop recording Basic Operations 3 Press ·High-speedDubbing Recording from a tape2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 PressTo cancel Repeat Play Using the CD displayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly The CD PlayerPlaying the CD tracks in random order To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play To select a desired CDProgramming the CD tracks To cancel Programme Play„ Programme PlayPlaying CDs without interruption To cancel Non-StopPlayProgramming the CD tracks continued Non-StopPlay/Applause MixThe Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually1 Insert a blank tape into deck B 3 Press rProgramme Edit Recording a CD by specifying track orderSelecting tape length automatically To cancel Programme EditTo check the order TapeSelect EditTo adjust the flash length To adjust the loop lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDTo adjust the wave length Using the drum padsTo adjust the volume of the pads Waving the equalizerTo cancel the beat Using the beat functionTo change the beat volume To change the speedSound Adjustment Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound GROOVE To listen through the headphonesSelecting the audio emphasis To cancel the effect1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menu Music menu optionsAdjusting the audio emphasis Adjusting the graphic equalizerTo change the equalizer display 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Activating the surround effectPersonalfile Making a personal audio emphasis file2 Press MEMORY 4 Press ENTER/NEXTSonicformation Switching the Speaker FormationNORMAL mode WHISPER modeFRONT ONLY mode LINK modeOther Features Using the Radio Data System RDSWhat is the Radio Data System? Receiving RDS broadcastsALARM To cancel PTY searchList of programme types PTY AFFAIRSWhen you are done Singing along KaraokeMixing and recording sounds When you choose auto Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Falling asleep to music2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Wake-upTimer9 Turn off the power Waking up to musicTo check the setting Timer-recordingradio programmesTo cancel the timer operation 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power Timer-recordingradio programmes continued4 Set the time to start recording To check the settingOn safety PrecautionsOn placement Cleaning the cabinetPrecautions continued TroubleshootingWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes Cleaning the tape headsSpeakers The timer does not functionCD Player There is severe hum or noiseTape Deck Troubleshooting continuedTuner The tape does not recordAmplifier section SpecificationsCD player section Tape player sectionSpeaker Specifications continuedGeneral Surround Speaker SS-SR101F, G IndexH, I, J L, M