Troubleshooting; Problems And Remedies - Sony CMT-HPX11D Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2
Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circulated?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or
if the cause of the problem cannot be found
even after checking all the above items,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
"CANT LOCK" appears in the display.
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing
?/1 on the system, then perform "When carrying
this system" (page 9). If "CANT LOCK" still
appears, contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
"– –:– –" appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 10) and timer settings (pages 41 and 42)
again.
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"CHECK" and "DISC * (disc number)" appear
in the display.
• Remove the disc for the number indicated.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Lower the volume.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
There is no sound.
• Press VOLUME + on the remote repeatedly (or
turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 7).
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
• The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion
play mode. Press nN to return to normal play
mode.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 10).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up "
in the display (pages 42 and 43).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 42 and 43).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 41).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system's sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
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PLAY" or " REC"