Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

,Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver.

,Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to ON.

,Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on.

,The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT” flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

,Adjust the balance (see page 11).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

,Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

,Place your TV away from the audio components.

,Make sure you connect a ground wire to the aerial ground terminal.

,The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

RDS isn’t working.

,Make sure you're tuning an FM station.

,Select a stronger FM station.

The appropriate display or information does not appear.

,Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of service.

The station, or programme source, was interrupted by another station / the tuner automatically starts searching stations.

,The EON function is working. Turn off EON when you don't want the current programme interrupted.

The station name does not appear in the display.

,Press DISPLAY until the station name appears.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

,Check that the aerials are connected securely. Adjust the aerials and connect an outdoor aerial if necessary.

,The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

,No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 14).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

,Select the appropriate centre mode (see page 19).

,Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 20).

,Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode function.

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

,Select the appropriate centre mode (see page 19).

,Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 20).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

,Make sure you turn on the sound field function.

,Make sure that the SPEAKERS button is depressed.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

,Select the approriate function on the receiver.

,Place your TV away from the audio components.

Recording cannot be made.

,Check that the components are connected correctly.

,You cannot record audio from a programme source connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks.

The remote does not function.

,Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the receiver.

,Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver.

,Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

,Make sure you select the correct function on the remote.

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