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Additional Information
Play does not start.
• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is
loaded.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 23).
• Replace the CD.
• The CD is placed with the label side down.
Place the CD correctly in the center of the
tray.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture
on the CD, then leave the system turned on
for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press
HS
to start play.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 23).
• Replace the CD.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the
system, or placing them on separate stands.
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause
the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears to
return to normal play.
“–OVER–” appears.
• Press down
l
j
or press
l
j
repeatedly to return to the desired playing
position.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound” on
page 24 and check the condition of the
system.
• Connect the component properly (see
page 19) while checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are fully inserted.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions included
with the connected component and start
playing.
The sound from the connected component
is distorted.
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you
press FUNCTION, switch the display to
“MD” (see “To switch between the “MD” or
“VIDEO” display” on page 20).
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes).
• Set the proper band and frequency (see
page 7).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 5).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide
good reception, then set up the antenna again.
If you cannot obtain good reception, we
recommend you connect a commercially
available external antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives
signals along its entire length, so make sure
you extend it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the
speaker cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna wire has come off the
plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipment.
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