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 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/DEMO while the system is off.

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.

In this case, reset the following:

—Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the time”)

—Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

There is no sound.

•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.

There is no microphone sound.

•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.

•Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly.

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 and Brazilian 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 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press t/CLOCK SET.

•Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit.

•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 form 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.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD” (see the note in the “Connecting an MD deck for analog recording” section on page 9).

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.

•Check the speaker connections and placement.

There is no sound from the surround speakers (LBT-D790/XB33/XB33K/XB50/ XB60 only).

•Press SURROUND to turn on the surround effect.

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