Sony CMT-CPX22 Stereo System User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).
Connect the antenna properly (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 equipment.
Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage
function (page 13).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.
Tape deck
After pressing nN, there is a mechanical
noise, “Eject” appears in the display, and the
unit enters standby mode automatically.
Insert the cassette correctly.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 32).
The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them (page 32).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 32).
The tape does not record.
No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 32).
The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
Refer to General item “The clock setting/radio
presetting/timer is canceled.” (page 27) and check
the condition of the system.
Connect the component properly (page 25) 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 supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD” or
“VIDEO” (page 26).
The sound is distorted.
Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, DIMMER and ?/1 on the unit.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.