Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
1Make sure the mains lead and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the STANDBY indicator flashesImmediately unplug the mains lead and check the following items.
•Are the + and – speaker cords short- circuited?
•Are you using the supplied speakers?
•Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any problems found. After STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the mains lead and turn on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 9) and timer settings (pages 20 and 21) again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.•Redo the following:
–“Presetting radio stations” (page 13)
–“Activate the timer/check the setting” (pages 20 and 21)
–“Timer recording radio programs” (page 21)
There is no sound.•Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise.
•Make sure the headphones are not connected.
•Check the speaker connections (page 7).
•There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
•Connect the aerial.
•The specified station has temporarily stopped broadcast.
•Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure (page 13).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume.•Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
•Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.•Move the system away from the source of noise.
•Connect the system to a different mains.
•Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the mains lead.
The timer cannot be set.• Set the clock again (page 9).
The timer does not function.•Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer and light up “c PLAY” or “c REC” in the display (pages 20 and 21).
•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 20 and 21).
•Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 19).
•Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The remote does not function.•Remove the obstacle.
•Move the remote closer to the system.
•Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
•Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
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