Sony CMT-J3MD Operating Instructions Manual page 71

Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item "There is no sound." on
page 69 and check the condition of the
system.
• Connect the component properly (see page
65) while checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the
way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions included
with the connected component and start
playing.
The sound is distorted.
• Adjust the recording level (see page 40).
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page
7).
• Connect the aerial properly (see page 5).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide
good reception, then set up the aerial again.
If you cannot obtain good reception, we
recommend you connect a commercially
available external aerial.
• The supplied FM lead aerial receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you
extend it fully.
• Locate the aerials as far away from the
speaker cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM aerial has come off the plastic
stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipments.
A stereo FM program cannot be received
in stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO until "STEREO"
appears in the display.
• See "Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.", and check the aerial condition.
Cyclical static noise is heard while
recording on an MD.
• Adjust the aerial orientation and position until
the noise stops.
If the system still does not
operate properly after
performing the above measures,
reset the system as follows:
Press the RESET switch on the rear panel using a
ball point pen etc.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All the
settings you made such as the preset stations,
clock, timer and CD disc titles are cleared and
must be set again.
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