zTo verify which component is currently selected
Press DISPLAY. If the selected component is the
This function is especially useful for verifying the selected component when more than one component of the same type (e.g., two CD players) are connected to the receiver. Note that this function works with Sony components only. For more details, see page 24.
zYou can monitor the CD sound while recording from a CD to an MD (when using the
Switch the program source to the MD deck as you are recording. However, the sound can’t be monitored during
zThe LINC between the receiver and the program source is automatically established
The receiver automatically establishes a LINC with a component when you select it as the program source. The LINC is automatically canceled when you turn off the receiver or when you select a
If you don’t obtain normal sound output after performing the procedure in page 8, look for the reason in the checklist below and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
There is no sound no matter which component is selected.
,Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.
,Check that the volume level isn’t turned down to – ∞ dB.
,Check that all speaker cables are connected correctly.
,Press the MUTING button on the remote to turn off the MUTING indicator on the receiver.
There’s no sound from a specific component.
,Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the connectors on both the receiver and the component.
The program source can’t be selected or changed.
,The selection of a program source is momentarily disabled after the component hookup has been changed (“NEW CONNECT” appears in the display at this time). “FUNC. Locked” appears in the display of the receiver if you try to select a program source at this time.
,The program source can’t be changed while a component is establishing a LINC with the receiver; e.g., when an MD deck is establishing a LINC with the receiver in order to record a radio program on the MD. “FUNC. Locked” appears in the display of the receiver if you try to select a program source at this time.
There are other circumstances under which the program source cannot be selected. In these cases, note the contents of the error message that appears in the display and see “Display Messages” on page 31.
No sound is heard from one of the speakers.
,Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES connector to verify that sound is output from the headphones.
If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cables are fully inserted into the connectors on both the receiver and the component.
If both channels are output from the headphones, the speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right speaker output is unbalanced.
,Press the JOG MENU button repeatedly until “Sound Menu” appears in the display. Then rotate the jog dial until “SP. Balance” appears in the display, and then press the ENTER button. Rotate the jog dial to adjust the speaker balance.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 28.
zWhen a message appears in the display
See page 31.
Operation Basic
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