Sony MCE-F808K, Operating Instructions Manual

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MCE-F808K 4-240-467-11 (1)
26 GB
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the player, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, The player is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 5).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the player.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed. Clean the disc.
The picture is black and white.
, Make sure you set the color system mode
correctly, according to your TV (page 6).
Sound
There is no sound.
,
The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, Make sure you connect the player to the audio
input connectors on the amplifier. (page 5)
, Make sure you select the appropriate position
on the amplifier so that you can listen to the
sound from the player.
,
Make sure you turn on the TV and the
amplifier.
,
The audio connecting cord is damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
,
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode. Press
H to return to
normal play mode.
, Fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
Press
H
to return to normal play mode.
There is no sound from the microphone.
, Switch the microphone on.
, Turn the MIC LEVEL controls clockwise.
Howling occurs.
,
Move the microphone away from the speakers.
, Lower the volume.
,
Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play
a CD.
, “R” or “L” appears in the front panel display
(page 20).
, Make sure you connect the player
appropriately.
Operation
The remote does not function.
,
There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
,
The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
,
The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor
on the player.
,
The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
,
The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
,
The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned
on for about half an hour.
“no dISC” is displayed.
, You have placed a disc into the compartment
for the disc being played. Remove the disc and
close the disc tray.
Additional Information
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