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There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 26).
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on
page 26 and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (see page 23)
while checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions included with
the connected component and start playing.
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page 14).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
• 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 has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipments.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO until “STEREO” appears
in the display.
• See “Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.”, and check the antenna condition.
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures, reset the system as
follows:
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, DISPLAY and CD 1 at the same
time.
5 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations, clock, timer and CD disc titles are
cleared and must be set again.
Troubleshooting (continued)