Problems and remedies (continued)
The sound skips.
•Wipe the CD clean (see page 29).
•Replace the CD.
•Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
•Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands.
•When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
•Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “ PGM” or “ SHUFFLE” disappears to return to normal play.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears.
•Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see page 29).
•The tape has wound to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 29).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 29).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
•The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 29).
Optional components
There is no sound.
•Refer to General item “ There is no sound.” on page 25 and check the condition of the system.
•Connect the component properly (see page 23) while checking:
•Turn on the connected component.
•Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component and start playing.
The sound is distorted.
•Set the volume of the connected component lower.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.
•Set the proper band and frequency (see page 11).
•Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.
•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.
•Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
•Press REPEAT/FM MODE until “ STEREO MODE” appears in the display.
•See “ Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.” , and check the antenna condition.