Sony MHC-GTX88 Operating Instructions Manual page 43

General
The display starts flashing as soon as
you plug in the power cord even
though you have not turned on the
system.
• The demonstration mode started. Press
"/1 (page 13).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurred. Redo "Setting
the clock" (page 16). If you have set the
timer, redo "Setting the timer"
(page 37).
"– –:– –" appears in the display.
• The clock is not set. Set the clock
(page 16).
• A power failure has occurred. Set the
clock (page 16) and timer settings
(page 37) again.
There is no sound.
• Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise
(or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the
remote).
• The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack.
• Check the speaker connections
(page 12).
• There is no audio output during
Recording Timer.
There is no microphone sound.
• Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise
(or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the
remote) or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise
to adjust the microphone volume.
• Make sure the microphone is connected
to the MIC jack correctly.
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.
• Move the unit away from the source of
noise.
• Connect the unit to a different wall
outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially
available) to the power cord.
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the
correct time (page 37).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function
(page 37).
• You cannot select the Play Timer and
the Recording Timer 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).
• Move 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 sound from the music source has
echo effects.
• Press FLANGER, DELAY or
CHORUS repeatedly until
"FLANGER", "DELAY" and
"CHORUS" disappear from the display.
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.
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