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There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system.
Move the system away from the TV or VCR.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY” and “REC” do not appear when you
press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you have not
turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 8).
• Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off.
The demonstration disappears.
“– –:– –” lights in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
—“Setting the clock” on page 10
—“Presetting radio stations” on page 13
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 23 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 19.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
• There is no audio output during timer recording.