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. In case of repairing, please bring the entire system set (except for the speaker) to the service station.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the mains lead and check the following items.
•Are the system control cables connected correctly?
•If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
•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 ?/1 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.
General
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•A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 12) and timer setting (pages 72 and 74) again.
There is no sound.
•Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on the DVD player clockwise.
•Make sure the headphones are not connected.
•Check the speaker connections (page 9).
•The system is in pause mode or in
There is severe hum or noise.
•Move the system away from the source of noise.
•Connect the system to different mains.
•Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the mains lead.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 12).
The timer does not function.
•Active the timer, and “cPLAY” or
“cREC 1 – 3” lights up (pages 73 and 74).
•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 73 and 74).
•Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 72).
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 (size AA/R6).
•Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
The buttons are disabled.
•Press Net MD on the MD deck to turn off the Net MD function while it is not in use.
The system turned off automatically.
•Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 72).
•If approximately one hour passes with DVD playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the system automatically turns off.
Troubleshooting
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