The CD will not play.
•Close the front cover.
•Check if the CD is correctly loaded in the slot.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is loaded with the label side facing left.
•There is moisture on the CD.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ PGM” or “ SHUF” disappears.
The sound skips.
•The CD is dirty.
•Replace the CD.
•Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
•Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands.
•When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Tape DeckThe tape does not record.
•No tape in the cassette holder.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “ To save a tape permanently” on page 29).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty (see “ Cleaning the tape heads” on page 29).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “ Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “ Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “ Cleaning the tape heads” on page 29).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “ Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).
After pressing N (or n N on the remote) or
ZPUSH on the tape deck, there is a mechanical noise, “ EJECT” appears, and the system enters standby mode automatically.
•The tape was not loaded correctly.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“ TUNED” or “ ST” flashes in the display).
•Adjust the antenna.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna.
•The supplied FM antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.
•Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
•Press REPEAT/FM MODE so that “ ST” appears.
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