Sony MHC-WZ88D Operating Instructions Manual page 85

The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 73 and 74).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 73).
• You cannot select the Play Timer and the Timer
Recording at the same time.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacles between the remote and the
unit.
• Move the remote closer to the unit.
• Point the remote at the unit's sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
• 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 at once, then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers further away from the
TV.
The sound from the component connected to
the VIDEO/SAT IN jacks is distorted.
• If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you press
VIDEO/SAT on the unit, switch to "SAT"
function (see "Listening to a connected VCR or
satellite tuner" on page 81).
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Check that the speaker are connected securely and
correctly.
• The source being played back is monaural.
• Adjust the level of each speaker (page 56).
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
There is no sound from the optional sub
woofer.
• Set the sub woofer level to the appropriate level.
• No sound is produced from the sub woofer when
you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not have
sub woofer output recorded.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected securely
and correctly.
• Make sure that "SUBWOOFER" is set to "YES"
(page 55).
There is no sound from the surround speaker.
• Set the surround speaker level to the appropriate
level.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects. Check the volume with the test tone
(page 56).
• Check that the surround speakers are connected
securely and correctly.
• Make sure the size setting for "SURROUND" is
set to "BEHIND" or "SIDE" (page 55).
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects. Check the volume with the test tone
(page 56).
• Check that the center speaker is connected
securely and correctly.
• Make sure that the size setting for "CENTER" is
set to "YES" (page 55).
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker's + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
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