Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display or button remains lighted or flashes even after the system was turned off.

•Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly until the clock display appears.

The clock indication does not show the correct time.

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

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day.

Redo the following:

—“ Setting the clock” on page 7

—“ Presetting radio stations” on page 10 If you have set the timer, also redo “ Timer- recoding radio programs” on page 15 and “ Waking up to music” on page 16.

There is no sound.

•Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.

•The headphones are connected.

•Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

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 timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

•You cannot activate the Timer-recording and Daily Timer at the same time.

•When you used the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer and Timer-recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.

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.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers 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.

Troubleshooting

 

 

Sound lacks bass.

 

• Check that the speaker’s + and –terminals are

 

connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

CD Player

The CD tray does not open/close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

•The system is not placed horizontally on a flat and solid stand.

The CD does not change.

•The system is not placed horizontally on a flat and solid stand.

The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat on the CD 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.

The disc tray does not open and “ LOCKED” appears.

•Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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