The timer does not function.

•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 76 and 78).

•Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 76).

•You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.

The remote does not function.

•Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit.

•Move the remote closer to the unit.

•Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.

•Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

•Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Reduce the volume.

•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.

The sound from the component connected to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks is distorted.

•If “TV” appears in the display when you press TV/SAT, switch to “SAT” function (see “Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner” on page 87).

SpeakersSound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

•Check that the speaker are connected securely and correctly.

•The source being played back is monaural.

•Turn off the X-ROUND mode (page 69) (MHC-GNV111D only).

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

•Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

•Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate level.

•No sound is produced from the subwoofer when you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not have subwoofer output recorded.

•The software being played back has limited sound effects.

•Check that the subwoofer is connected securely and correctly.

•Make sure that the “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES” (page 50).

There is no sound from the surround speaker.

•The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone (page 53).

•Check that the surround speakers are connected securely and correctly.

•Set the surround speaker level to the appropriate level.

•Make sure that the “SURROUND” is set to “SIDE” or “BEHIND” (page 50).

There is no sound from the center speaker.

•The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone (page 53).

•Check that the speaker is connected securely and correctly.

•Set the center speaker level to the appropriate level.

•Make sure that the “CENTER” is set to “YES” (page 50).

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are connected correctly.

Disc PlayerThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display.

•Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

•Load the disc correctly.

•Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit. Do not forcibly push the disc tray as this may cause a malfunction.

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