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CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
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 occured. Set the clock
(see page 8) and timer settings (see pages 48 and
49) again.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME +
on the remote).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 7).
• High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording is
underway.
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 line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up “cDAILY” or
“cREC” in the display (see pages 49 and 50).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(see pages 48 and 49).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (see page 48).
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.
CD Player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing CD Z. Trying
to press the tray closed with your fingers may
cause problems with the player.
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press CD x to cancel the CD
Synchro Recording, then press CD Z to eject the
disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (see page 62).
• Replace the disc.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press CD NX (or N on the remote) to start
play.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (see page 62).
• Replace the disc.
• 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 both
“PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to return to
normal play.
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