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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you run into any problem using this unit, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
General
Even when the power is turned off, the display
and buttons light up and flash.
• While the power is turned off, press DISPLAY
repeatedly to enter clock mode or power saving
mode.
"--.--" lights up in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you
haven't turned on the power.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see
step 8 on page 14).
The clock setting/timer is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occurs. Redo "6: Setting the clock" (page 22). If
you have set the timer, redo "Waking up to music"
(page 64) and/or "Timer-recording radio
programs" (page 53).
The radio presetting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occurs for longer than half a day. Redo "Presetting
radio stations" (page 47).
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord
into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
• The protective device on the amplifier has been
activated because of a short circuit.
("PROTECT" and "PUSH POWER" flash
alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
• There is no audio output during Timer-recording.
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There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move
the unit away from the TV or VCR.
The sound from the component connected to
the VIDEO/SAT jacks is distorted.
• Check the function setting of VIDEO/SAT (see
"Listening to audio from a connected component"
on page 66).
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
"DAILY" or "REC" does not appear when you
press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the
remote.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
unit.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
unit's sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes. If the color irregularity still persists,
place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
"PROTECT" and "PUSH POWER" appear
alternately.
• A strong signal is input. Turn off the system, leave
the system turned off for a while, then turn on the
system again. If "PROTECT" and "PUSH
POWER" still appear alternately, check the
speaker cords.
"DVD CLOSE!" appears.
• You tried to open the cassette deck when the disc
tray is open. Press Z to close the disc tray first,
then open the cassette deck.
"TAPE CLOSE!" appears.
• You tried to open the disc tray when the cassette
deck is open. Push the cassette deck to close first,
then open the disc tray.
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