Sony HCD-GX8800 Operating Instructions - Page 30
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Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you run into any problem using this unit, 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. When the `/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. • Is the voltage selector set to correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly. • Are the + and - speaker cords short circuited? • Are you using only the prescribed speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system? After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the power cord again and turn on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, 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 power. • The demonstration mode started. Press @/1 (see step 6 on page 8). The clock/timer setting is cancelled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo "Setting the clock" (on page 9). If you have set the timer, redo "Waking up to music" (on page 26) and "Timer-recording radio programs" (on page 18). The radio presetting is canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo "Presetting radio stations" (on page 14). There is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise. • The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. • Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. • There is no audio output during TimerRecording. There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. The sound from the component connected to the MD (VIDEO) jacks is distorted. • If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO), switch to "MD" function (see "Listen to a connected VCR" on page 29). appears in the display. • A power failure occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function. • Set the clock correctly. • You cannot activate the Daily timer and Timerrecording simultaneously. "DAILY SET?", and "REC SET?" do not appear when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET button on the remote. • 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 unit'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. 30GB MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)