Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
1Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly.
2Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If “PROTECT” appears on the display
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Are the + and speaker cords
Are you using only the supplied speakers?
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or back of the system?
After you have checked these above items and found to be all right, wait for 60 seconds and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The system does not turn on.
Is the power cord plugged in?
Is the voltage selector set correctly to match the local power line voltage? (For models with a voltage selector only)
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 24). If you have set the timer, redo “Using the timer” (page 85).
There is no sound.
Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise) .
The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack .
Check the speaker connections (page 20).
There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
The system is in pause mode, in Slow-
motion Play or in Lock Search. Press (or on the unit) to start the playback.
No sound is output when transferring music to the USB device.