The sound skips.
•Replace the MD.
•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.
•Load the disc and wait for 10 to 20 minutes with the system turned on.
Play does not start from the first track.
•Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUF” disappears to return to normal play.
•Press and hold mor press .to return to the desired playing position.
“OVER” lights up during recording.
•Set the volume of the connected component lower.
Recording or editing was done, but the TOC is not updated.
•MD recording and editing contents are recorded to the MD when the MD is removed, so make sure you remove the MD after recording or editing (see pages 19 and 29).
Recording is not possible.
•Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (see page 19).
•Connect the optional A/V component properly (see page 49).
•Switch to another sound source.
•Replace the MD with a recordable MD, or use Erase Function to erase unnecessary tracks (see page 34).
The sound from an MD you recorded is too low (or too high).
• Readjust the recording level (see page 26 or 40).
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes).
•Set the proper band and frequency (see page 42).
•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 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 wire has come off the plastic stand.
•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
•Press FM MODE on the remote until “MONO” disappears from the display.
•See “There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes)”, and check the antenna condition.
Cyclical static noise is heard while recording on an MD.
•Adjust the antenna orientation and position until the noise stops.
Personal Computer
There is no sound or the sound is too low.
•Be sure to turn up the volume moderately with the software, and then adjust the volume on the system.
The sound skips or the operation is unstable.
•Connect the system to the personal computer directly with the supplied USB cable. Do not connect the system to the computer through a USB hub.
The buttons are disabled.
• Press NET MD to turn off the Net MD function.
“Windows cannot locate the driver” appears.
• Install the device driver.
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