24
GB
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
?/1
indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check
the following items.
• 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?
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again and turn
on the system. If the 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
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 7) and timer settings (pages 19 and 20)
again.
There is no sound.
• Press VOL + on the remote repeatedly (or turn
VOLUME on the unit clockwise).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 7).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up “DAILY
c
” or “
c
REC” in the display (pages 19 and 20).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 18).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer 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.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel, or the left
and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD/MP3 player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing
Z
on the unit.
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers
may cause problems with the player.
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press
x
to cancel the CD Synchro
Recording, then press
Z
on the unit to eject the
disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
