Sony MHC-GN1100D, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with
your system, do the following:
1
Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are connected
correctly and firmly.
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.
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 17).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurred. Redo “Setting
the clock” (page 22). If you have set the
timer, redo “Setting the timer”
(page 64).
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• The clock is not set. Set the clock
(page 22).
• A power failure has occurred. Set the
clock (page 22) and timer settings
(page 64) again.
There is no sound.
• Press repeatedly (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the unit
clockwise).
• The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack.
• Check the speaker connections
(page 16).
• There is no audio output during Timer
Recording.
• The system is in pause mode, in Slow-
motion Play or in Lock Search. Press
H
(or
nN
on the unit) to start the
playback.
There is no microphone sound.
• Press repeatedly (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the unit
clockwise) or turn MIC 1 LEVEL or
MIC 2 LEVEL on the unit clockwise to
adjust the microphone volume.
• Make sure the microphone is connected
to the
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.
Additional Information
When the "/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord
and check the following items.
• Is the system control cable
connected correctly?
• If your unit have a voltage selector,
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 the supplied
speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes on the rear of the unit?
After checking the above items and
fixing any problems, plug in the power
cord again and turn on the unit. If the
"/1 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.