Sony LBT-ZX6 Operating Instructions - Page 36

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 ?/1 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 have not turned on the power. • The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see step 5 of "Hooking up the system" on page 8). The clock/timer setting is canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo "Setting the clock" (page 11). If you have set the timer, redo "Waking up to music" (page 27) and "Timer recording radio programs" (page 28). 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" (page 16). 36GB There is no sound. • Turn VOLUME +/- clockwise or press VOLUME + on the remote. • The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. • There is no audio output during Timer Recording. • The tape is in AMS operation during "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function. • Check the Multi Room setting (see "Listening to the sound in another room" on page 25). "--:--" appears in the display. • A power failure has occurred. Set the clock (page 11) and timer settings (pages 27 - 29) again. There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME + or - on the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly. • The tape is in AMS operation during "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function. Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. • Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly. • Turn off the X-ROUND effect (page 24). 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 system. Move the system away from the TV or VCR. • Move the system away from the source of noise. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The sound from the component connected to the VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks is distorted. • If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you press FUNCTION repeatedly, switch to "MD" function (see "Listening to audio from a connected component" on page 34). The timer cannot be set. • Set the clock again (page 11).