CD/MP3 playerAbnormal noise is produced.

•Check whether a disc that the system cannot play is loaded.

Play does not start.

•Check whether a disc is loaded. The disc indicator lights when a disc is loaded.

•Wipe the disc clean (page 34).

•Replace the disc.

•Place a disc that this system can play.

•Place the disc correctly.

•Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

•Press N to start play.

The sound skips.

•Wipe the disc clean (page 34).

•Replace the disc.

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

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

•Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the expansion format.

•The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.

•The data is not stored in MP3 format.

•Discs containing files other than MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others.

•After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time than usual if:

–the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large.

–the album and track organization structure is very complex.

The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.

•Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

•The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 or ver. 2.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise.Stations cannot be received.

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 24).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 11).

•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.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Optional components

There is no sound.

•Refer to General items “There is no sound.” and check the condition of the system.

•Connect the component properly (page 30) 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 “ANALOG IN” (page 30).

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 power cord.

2Reconnect the power cord.

3Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4Press x, USER PROFILE 5 and ?/1, on the system at the same time.

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

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