Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.
•Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).
•Connect the antenna properly (page 7).
•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.
•The supplied FM lead 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 equipment.
•Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage function (page 13).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
•Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the CD player until “MONO” disappears.
After pressing nN, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically.
• Insert the cassette correctly.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:
Use buttons on the CD player for the operation.
1Disconnect the power cord.
2Reconnect the power cord.
3Press x, EQ EDIT and ?/1 at the same time.
4Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 32).
•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 32).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 32).
The tape does not record.
•No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 32).
•The tape has wound to the end.
Troubleshooting