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Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord 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 8) and timer settings (pages 18 and 19)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page 8)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 12)
– “Check the setting” (pages 18 and 19)
– “Timer recording radio programs” (page 19)
There is no sound.
• If your system has a voltage selector, make sure
the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage.
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on
the unit clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
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 wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer
and light up “
c PLAY” or “c REC” in the
display (pages 18 and 19).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 18 and 19).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 17).
• 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).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
The system can not be turned on even though
you have pressed ?/1.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to wall
outlet.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
When the STANDBY indicator
flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
• If your system has 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 system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After STANDBY
indicator stops flashing, reconnect the
power cord 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.