Sony CMT-GP5 Operating Instructions - Page 18

Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, 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 the 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 or button remains lighted or flashes even after the system was turned off. • Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock display appears. The clock indication does not show the correct time. • A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 5) and timer settings (pages 14 and 15) again. 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 clock" (page 5) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 8) If you have set the timer, also redo "Waking up to music" (page 14) and "Timer recording radio programs" (page 15). There is no sound. • Press VOL + repeatedly. • Make sure the headphones are not connected. • Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKERS terminal. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections (page 4). 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 - terminals are connected correctly. 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. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power line. The timer cannot be set. • Set the clock correctly (page 5). The timer does not function. • Set the timer correctly (pages 14 and 15). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 13). • You cannot activate the timer recording and Daily Timer at the same time. The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacle. • Move the remote closer to the system. • Point the remote at the system's sensor. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). 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. 18GB