Sony MHC-DX80 Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Troubleshooting (continued)
The clock setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs. Redo "Setting the time"
(on page 8). If you have set the timer, redo
"Waking up to music" (on page 21) and
"Timer-recording radio programs" (on page 16).
The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo
"Presetting radio stations" (on page 12).
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 short circuit. ("PROTECT"
and "PUSH POWER" flash alternately.) Turn off
the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
• There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
The sound from the connected source is
distorted.
• If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you
press MD (VIDEO), switch the display to "MD"
(see "Note: Connecting MD deck/VCR" on page
23).
"-- --:-- --" flashes in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
DAILY 1 SET, DAILY 2 SET, and REC SET do not
appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET
button.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system's sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
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There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away form the speakers or
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
"PROTECT"and "PUSH POWER" appear
alternately.
• A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off
• Check the speaker cables in case "PROTECT"
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker's + and – jacks are
CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
• The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
• The CD is dirty.
• The CD is inserted label side down.
• Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the
Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press
"OVER" is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD. Press m.
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change the direction of the microphone.
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
the power, leave the system turned off for a
while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the power.
and "PUSH POWER" appear alternately again
after you turn the system on.
placement.
connected correctly.
CD and leave the system turned on for about an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" or
"SHUFFLE" disappears.
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