The sound skips.

•Wipe the disc clean (page 22).

•Replace the disc.

•Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

•Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

•Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to return to Normal Play.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 8).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 4).

•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.

•Keep the antennas away from the system and other components.

•Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

•Press FM MODE on the unit until “STEREO” appears in the display.

Tape deckThe tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 23).

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 23).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 23).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean them using a cleaning cassette.

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 23).

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 23).

•The tape has wound to the end.

Optional components

There is no sound.

•Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 19) and check the condition of the system.

•Connect the component properly (page 17) while checking:

–if the cords are connected properly.

–if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

•Turn on the connected component.

•Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing.

•Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD” or “VIDEO” (page 18).

The sound is distorted.

•Set the volume of the connected component lower.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

1Disconnect the mains lead.

2Reconnect the mains lead.

3Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4Press TAPE x, CD x and ?/1 on the unit.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.

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