Sony MHC-ZX30AV Stereo System User Manual


 
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Additional Information
There is severe hum or noise.
A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from
the TV or VCR.
“--:--” appears in the display.
A power interruption occurred. Set the clock
and timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
Set the clock correctly.
“Daily 1”, “Daily 2”, or “REC” do not
appear when you select “Timer Select ?”
menu.
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.
Decrease the volume level.
Move the microphone away form the speakers
or change the direction of the microphone.
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.
“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately.
A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn
off the power, leave the system turned off for
a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the
power.
If “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately even after the power is turned on
again, press ?/1 to turn off the power and
check the speaker cord.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
The source being played back is monaural.
Press PRO LOGIC to turn off the Pro Logic
mode.
There is no sound from the center
speaker.
Set the CENTER LEVEL to the appropriate
level.
There is no sound from the rear speakers.
Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate
level.
The software being played back has limited
sound effects. Check the volume with the test
tone.
Sound lacks bass.
Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
The CD is dirty.
The CD is inserted label side down.
Moisture condensation has built up. Remove
the CD and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first track.
The player is in program or shuffle mode.
Select “1 Disc” or “All Discs” in the “Play
Mode” menu (pages 25, 27).
“Over” is displayed.
You have reached the end of the CD. Press
and hold m to return.
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