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Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1
Make sure the mains lead 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.
General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 9) and timer settings (pages 20 and 21)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page 9)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 13)
– “Activate the timer/check the setting” (pages 20
and 21)
– “Timer recording radio programs” (page 21)
There is no sound.
• Press or turn VOLUME control on
the unit clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 7).
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
• Connect the aerial.
• The specified station has temporarily stopped
broadcast.
• Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure
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 mains.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the mains lead.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 9).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer
and light up “
c
PLAY” or “
c
REC” in the
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 19).
• Make sure the clock is correctly 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).
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
When the STANDBY indicator
flashes
Immediately unplug the mains lead and check
the following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After STANDBY indicator
stops flashing, reconnect the mains lead 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.
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