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For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Optional Components/Additional Information Troubleshooting 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 haven’t turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up the system” on page 7). •Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned off. The demonstration disappears. 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 time”on page 9 —“Presetting radio stations”on page 12 If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to music”on page 18 and “Timer-recording radio programs”on page 16. 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. 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. “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” 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. “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately. •A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off the system, leave the system turned off for a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the system. If “PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately even after the system is turned on again, press ?/1 to turn off the system 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 loaded label side down. • There is moisture on the CD. Play does not start from the first track. • The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUF” disappears. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 21). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 21). • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 21). The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 21). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 21). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 21). Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). • Adjust the antenna. • The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO repeatedly until “MONO” disappears. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press x, DISPLAY, and ?/1 at the same time. 4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made are cleared. Additional Information Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC • There is no CD on the disc tray. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG4SR USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Total harmonic distortio...
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