Troubleshooting Guide - Sony MJ-L1 MJ-L1A Operating Instructions Manual

TOC The MD deck is updating
(flashing) the table of contents (TOC).
(Do not move the MD deck
or pull out the mains lead.
If you do, the recorded
material may not be saved
normally. If you disconnect
the mains lead immediately
after recording, you cannot
save the recording.
TOC reading
The MD deck is reading the
contents of the MD. (If the
inserted recordable MD is
brand new, "TOC Reading"
appears in the display
longer than for MDs that
have been used.)
TRACK The MD deck is recording a
(lighted)
blank portion.
TRACK
The MD deck is recording
(flashing)
over existing material.
Welcome
Displayed when you insert
an MD.
Troubleshooting
Guide
If you run into any problem using the
stereo, use the following check list after first
checking the following two points:
• The mains lead is connected firmly.
• The speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.
Should any problem persist after you have
made the checks below, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound.
m Press POWER to turn on the
stereo.
m Adjust the volume.
m The headphones are connected.
Disconnect them.
The left and right sounds are
reversed.
m Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
There is severe hum or noise.
m TV or VCR is too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo
system away from the TV or VCR.
"0:00" flashes in the display.
m Mains interruption occurred. Set
the clock and timer settings again.
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CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
m The CD is not placed correctly.
The CD will not play.
m The CD is dirty.
m The CD is inserted with the label
side down.
m The player is in pause mode.
m Moisture condensation has built
up. Leave the system turned on
for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first
track.
m The CD player is in programme or
shuffle mode. Press CONTINUE.
The "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE"
display will disappear.
"OVER" appears in the display.
m The CD reaches the end while you
are searching quickly by pressing
) d o w n .
"Step Full" appears in the display.
m You have programmed 24 tracks
already.
"Name Full" appears in the display.
m You have put 21 disc names
already.
MD Deck
The MD deck does not operate or
operates poorly.
m The MD may be damaged ("Disc
Error" appears).
Take the MD out and insert it
again. If "Disc Error" remains,
replace the MD.
The MD deck does not play back.
m Moisture condensation has built
up. Take the MD out and leave the
system turned on for about an
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
m The MD is inserted in the wrong
direction. Slide the MD into the
disc compartment with the label
side up and the arrow pointing
towards the opening until the deck
grips it.
m The MD may not be recorded.
Replace the disc with one that has
been recorded.
The MD deck does not record.
m The MD is record-protected
("Protected" appears). Slide the
tab to close the slot.
m A premastered MD is inserted.
Replace it with a recordable MD.
m There is not enough time left on
the MD. Replace it with another
recordable MD with fewer
recorded tracks or erase
unnecessary tracks.
An incompletely inserted MD cannot
be pulled out.
m The MD deck's self-lock system
has gripped the MD.
Insert the MD completely, then
press MD §.
"OVER" appears in the display.
m The MD reaches the end while you
are searching quickly by pressing
) d o w n .
The sound has a lot of static.
m Strong magnetism from a
television or a similar device is
interfering with operations. Move
the deck away from the source of
strong magnetism.
Tuner
"TUNED" flashes in the display.
m Adjust the aerial.
"STEREO" flashes in the display.
m Adjust the aerial.
Severe hum or noise.
m Adjust the aerial.
m The signal strength is too weak.
Connect the external aerial.
m Connect the earth wire.
A stereo FM programme cannot be
received in stereo.
m When "MONO" appears in the
display, press STEREO/MONO on
the remote so that "MONO"
disappears.
m Adjust the aerial.
Timer
The timer does not function.
m Set the clock correctly.
m The mains has been cut off. While
the timer works, press the POWER
switch to turn off the system.
m Make sure "DAILY" or "REC"
appears in the display.
Remote
The remote does not function.
m The battery have run down.
Replace the battery.
m There is an obstacle between the
remote and the system. Remove
the obstacle.