Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list.
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.
GeneralThe display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up the system” on page 8).
•Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The demonstration disappears.
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•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.
•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
—“ Setting the clock” on page 10
—“ Presetting radio stations” on page 13
If you have set the timer, also redo “ Waking up to music” on page 23 and “
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 obstruct the speaker connections.
•There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system. Move the system away from the TV or VCR.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY” and “REC” do not appear when you press CLOCK/TIMER 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.
• Reduce the volume.
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.
SpeakersSound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.
•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.
Sound lacks bass.
•Check that the speaker’s + and
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