Sony CMT-HP7 Operating Instructions Manual page 27

Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the I/(_) indicator flashes
Immediately ur_lug the power cord and check
the following items,
• is the voltage selector set to the correct
voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then make
sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
• Are the + and - speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the prescribed speakers?
• is anything blocking the ventilation holes on
the rear of the system?
Afier checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again and turn
on the system, ffthe indicator still flashes, or if
the cause of the problem cannot be found even
after checking all the above items, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you have
not turned on the system (see step 4 of
"Hooking up the system" (page 6)).
• Press DISPLAY twice while the syst_a is of£ The
demonstration disappears.
"--:- -" appears in the display.
• A pow_'interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 8) and timer settings (pages 21 and 22)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redothe [bllowing:
--Setting the clock" (page 8)
"'Presetting radio stations" (page 13)
"Waking up to music" (page 20)
"'Timer iecording radio programs" (page 21)
There is no sound.
• _s VOL + on the remote repeatedly (ortom
VOLUME on the unit clockwise).
• Make sure tile headphones ate not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).
• There is no audio output during diner recording.
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Cxmnect the supplied speakers.
Sound lacks bass.
• Checkthatthespeaker's+and jacksare
connected correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the somr_eof noise.
• C_nnect the system to a different wall outlet.
• thstall a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting mid set the correct time
(pages 21 and 22).
• C_lcel the Sleep Timer function (page 20).
The remote does not function.
• Remove tile obstacle.
• Move the remote clc_er to the system.
• Point the remote at the system's sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the "IV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. Iftba color irragnalm'itystill
persists, place the speakers farfiler away from the
"IV" set.
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