Troubleshooting
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The sound from the connected source is
distorted when VIDEO function is selected.
• Select the MD function. If “VIDEO” appears in
the display when you press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)
(for MHC-GS300AV or VIDEO (MD) (for
MHC-GS200 or on the remote)), switch the
function to MD (see “Hooking up optional
components” on page 34).
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY” and “REC” do not appear when you
press TIMER SELECT.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 9).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
The sound comes from the center speaker only
(for MHC-GS300AV only).
• The source being played back is monaural. Press
DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the
remote) to turn off the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, 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 5 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 8).
• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned
off. The demonstration disappears.
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
— “Setting the clock” on page 12
— “Presetting radio stations” on page 20
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 32 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 25.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on
the remote).
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
• There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
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