Sony CMT-CPX22 Operating Instructions - Page 29

Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. • Set the proper band and frequency (page 12). • Connect the antenna properly (page 6). • Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. • The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set "CD POWER OFF" by CD power manage function (page 13). A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE until "MONO" disappears. Tape deck After pressing nN, there is a mechanical noise, "Eject" appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically. • Insert the cassette correctly. The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 32). • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 32). The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 32). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean them (page 32). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 32). The tape does not record. • No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette. • The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 32). • The tape has wound to the end. Optional components There is no sound. • Refer to General item "The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled." (page 27) and check the condition of the system. • Connect the component properly (page 25) while checking: - if the cords are connected properly. - if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. • Turn on the connected component. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing. • Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "MD" or "VIDEO" (page 26). The sound is distorted. • Set the volume of the connected component lower. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, DIMMER and ?/1 on the unit. The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer. Troubleshooting 29GB