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The sound is distorted.
Reduce the volume.
Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod to “Off”
or “Flat”.
The iPod can not be charged.
Make sure the iPod is connected
securely.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or
“ST” flashes on the display.)
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antenna again.
Keep the antennas away from the
speaker cords, the power cord and the
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
Connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be
received in stereo.
Press FM MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “MONO” disappears
from the display.

Meter

Meter pointer does not move.
“MTR POINTER” is set to “OFF” in the
OPTIONS menu. Select other settings.
Meter mode is set to “METER OFF”.
Press METER MODE on the unit
repeatedly to select other modes.
The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack. Disconnect the
headphones.
Meter display is turned off.
“MTR POINTER” and
“M-BACKLIGHT” are set to “OFF” in
the OPTIONS menu. Select other
settings.
Meter mode is set to “METER OFF”.
Press METER MODE on the unit
repeatedly to select other modes.
Meter display is flashing.
“MTR POINTER” and
“M-BACKLIGHT” are set to “FLASH”
in the OPTIONS menu. Select other
settings.
Meter mode is set to “EXCITE 1” or
“EXCITE 2”. Press METER MODE on
the unit repeatedly to select other
modes.

Optional components

There is no sound.
Refer to General item “There is no
sound.” (page 42) and check the
condition of the system.
Connect the component properly
(page 14) while checking:
if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all
the way.
Turn on the connected component.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected component
and start playing.