Sony MJ-L1A manual 32Troubleshooting Guide, CD Player, Tuner, General, MD Deck, Timer, Remote

TOC (flashing)

TOC reading

TRACK (lighted)

TRACK (flashing)

Welcome

The MD deck is updating the table of contents (TOC). (Do not move the MD deck or pull out the mains lead. If you do, the recorded material may not be saved normally. If you disconnect the mains lead immediately after recording, you cannot save the recording.

The MD deck is reading the contents of the MD. (If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.)

The MD deck is recording a blank portion.

The MD deck is recording over existing material.

Displayed when you insert an MD.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close.

mThe CD is not placed correctly.

The CD will not play.

mThe CD is dirty.

mThe CD is inserted with the label side down.

mThe player is in pause mode. m Moisture condensation has built

up. Leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

mThe CD player is in programme or shuffle mode. Press CONTINUE. The “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” display will disappear.

“OVER” appears in the display.

mThe CD reaches the end while you are searching quickly by pressing ) d o w n .

“Step Full” appears in the display.

mThere is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks or erase unnecessary tracks.

An incompletely inserted MD cannot be pulled out.

mThe MD deck’s self-lock system has gripped the MD.

Insert the MD completely, then press MD §.

“OVER” appears in the display.

mThe MD reaches the end while you are searching quickly by pressing ) d o w n .

The sound has a lot of static.

mStrong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

Tuner

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32Troubleshooting Guide

If you run into any problem using the stereo, use the following check list after first checking the following two points:

•The mains lead is connected firmly.

•The speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist after you have made the checks below, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

There is no sound.

mPress POWER to turn on the stereo.

mAdjust the volume.

mThe headphones are connected. Disconnect them.

The left and right sounds are reversed.

mCheck the speaker connection and speaker placement.

There is severe hum or noise.

mTV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

”0:00” flashes in the display.

mMains interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

mYou have programmed 24 tracks already.

“Name Full” appears in the display.

mYou have put 21 disc names already.

MD Deck

The MD deck does not operate or operates poorly.

mThe MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears).

Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error” remains, replace the MD.

The MD deck does not play back.

mMoisture condensation has built up. Take the MD out and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

mThe MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the deck grips it.

mThe MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.

The MD deck does not record.

mThe MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears). Slide the tab to close the slot.

mA premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD.

”TUNED” flashes in the display.

mAdjust the aerial.

”STEREO” flashes in the display.

mAdjust the aerial.

Severe hum or noise.

mAdjust the aerial.

mThe signal strength is too weak. Connect the external aerial.

mConnect the earth wire.

A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo.

mWhen “MONO” appears in the display, press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that “MONO” disappears.

mAdjust the aerial.

Timer

The timer does not function.

mSet the clock correctly.

mThe mains has been cut off. While the timer works, press the POWER switch to turn off the system.

mMake sure “DAILY” or “REC” appears in the display.

Remote

The remote does not function.

mThe battery have run down. Replace the battery.

mThere is an obstacle between the remote and the system. Remove the obstacle.

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