Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while operating the unit, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer.

1 Check to see if the problem is listed in this “Troubleshooting” section.

2 Check the customer support site.

For customers in Europe: <http://support.sony-europe.com/> For customers in Latin America: <http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp> For customers in Asia and Oceania: <http://www.sony-asia.com/support>

You will find the latest support information and a FAQ at the web site.

3 If after steps 1 and 2 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

How to reset the unit

It is usually unnecessary to reset this unit. However, on rare occasions, the unit enters an abnormal state and stops responding to button or on-screen operations. In this case, reset the unit by pressing the buttons on the main unit. To reset the unit, press the button and the ENTER button together with the /(power) button on the main unit. All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer settings, and the clock settings are initialized.

Power

The unit does not turn on.

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet firmly.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. After about a minute, reconnect the power cord and press the (power) button to turn on the unit.

It takes a while for the unit to turn off while “STANDBY” is displayed.

If the unit’s HDD has a large amount of recorded data, it will take a while before the unit turns off.

The unit does not turn off.

The (power) button may not respond while the unit is starting up.

If you disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the STANDBY indicator is lit up, the indicator may remain lit for a little while longer.

If the STANDBY indicator flashes

 

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check

 

the following items.

 

If your unit has a voltage selector, is the

 

voltage selector set to the correct voltage?

 

Are you using only the supplied speakers?

 

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on

 

the back of the unit?

 

Is there a problem with the device connected

 

to DMPORT or the connecting cable?

 

After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing,

 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the unit.

 

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony

 

dealer.

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