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.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 8 of “ Hooking up the system” on page 13).
•Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The demonstration disappears.
•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 for longer than half a day. Redo the following:
—“ Setting the clock” on page 16
—“ Presetting radio stations” on page 43
If you have set the timer, also redo “ Waking up to music” on page 59 and “
There is no sound.
•Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on the remote).
•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.
•The system is in pause mode or in
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.
The sound from the component connected to the MD (VIDEO) (or VIDEO (MD)) jacks is distorted.
•If “ VIDEO” appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO) (or VIDEO (MD) for
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY 1” , “ DAILY 2” and “ REC” do not appear when you press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote.
•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.