Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following checklist.
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system (demonstration mode).
•Press DISPLAY (for
The demonstration appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord, or if there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day.
The clock setting/radio presetting is canceled.•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for more than half a day.
Redo the following procedures:
–“Step 3: Setting the time” on page 7.
–“Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 8.
To set the timer function again, also redo “Waking up to music” on page 38 and
•The jumpers for the DJ MIX jacks are not connected (for European, North American, and Mexican models only).
•Turn VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. •Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will interfere with the speaker connection.
•The volume level is automatically set to the minimum during the Timer- recording.
There is no microphone sound.•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.
•Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIX MIC jack correctly.
There is no guitar sound.•Turn VOLUME or GUITAR LEVEL to adjust the guitar volume.
•Make sure the guitar is connected to the GUITAR jack correctly.
•Select “MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE” by pressing MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE.
There is severe hum or noise.•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.
“0:00” (for European models) or “12:00AM” (for other models) flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Reset the clock and timer settings.
The timer does not function.•Set the clock correctly.
DAILY and REC do not appear when you press c/CLOCK SET.•Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock.
The remote does not function.•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.
•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.•Decrease the volume level.
•Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
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