Troubleshooting

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

First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair.

GeneralThere is no sound.

•Turn VOLUME clockwise.

•Make sure the headphones are not connected.

•Check the speaker connections (see page 5).

•Connect the audio cord to AUX IN jacks.

Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 5).

•Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

•Connect only one of the supplied speakers to each set of speaker terminals.

•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 line.

“– –:– –” appears.

• Set the clock again (see page 8).

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (see page 8).

The timer does not function.

•Check the set contents and set the correct time (see pages 29 – 33).

•Connect the optional MD deck MDS-SP55 properly (see page 34).

•Refer to the operating instructions included with the connected component, and set the timer to the same time as the system’s timer.

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).

•Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.

CD PlayerThe CD tray does not close.

•Place the CD correctly in the centre of the tray.

•Always close the tray by pressing Aon the CD player. Trying to push the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the CD player.

The CD does not eject.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Play does not start.

•Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is loaded.

•Wipe the CD clean (see page 37).

•Replace the CD.

•Place the CD correctly in the centre of the tray.

•Place the CD in the tray with the label side up.

•Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on the CD, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

•Press Hon the CD player to start play.

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