Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
1Make sure the power cord 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 ?/1 indicator flashesImmediately unplug the power cord 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 ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord 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.
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up the system” (page 8)).
•Press DISPLAY while the system is off. The demonstration disappears.
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•A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 11) and timer settings (page 48) again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.
•Redo the following:
–“Setting the clock” (page 11)
–“Presetting radio stations” (page 42)
–“Falling asleep to music” (page 48) and “Waking up to music” (page 48)
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 8).
•The system is in pause mode or in
•Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.
There is severe hum or noise.
•Move the system away from the source of noise.
•Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
•Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 11).
The timer does not function.
•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 48).
•Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 48).
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.