Sony MHC-BX3 Stereo System User Manual


 
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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.
The sound from the connected source is
distorted.
•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when
you press MD (VIDEO), switch the
display to ”MD” (see ”Note: Connecting
audio components” on page 39).
“0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes 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, 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.
•Decrease the volume level.
•Move the microphone away from 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.
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.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.
“OVER” is displayed.
•You have reached the end of the CD.
Turn the shuttle counterclockwise until it
clicks and hold.
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