Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
•If your unit have a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
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•Are you using the supplied speakers?
•Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the unit?
After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
GeneralThe display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system.
•The demonstration mode started. Press "/1 (page 14).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 19). If you have set the timer, redo “Using the timer” (page 39).
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•The clock is not set. Set the clock (page 19).
•A power failure has occurred. Set the clock (page 19) and timer settings (page 39) again.
There is no sound.
•Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote).
•The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.
•Check the speaker connections (page 13).
•There is no audio output during Recording Timer.
There is no microphone sound.
•Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote) or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise 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 unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.
•Move the unit away from the source of noise.
•Connect the unit to a different wall outlet.
•Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord.
•Turn off surrounding electrical equipment.
The timer does not function.
•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 39).
•Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 39).
•You cannot select the Play Timer and the Recording Timer 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).
•Move the unit away from the fluorescent light.