Sony MHC-GX9000 MHCGX9000 Instructions (Main Stereo System) - 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 connected correctly and firmly. 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. • Are the system control cables connected correctly? • Are the + and - speaker cords short circuited? • 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 you using the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system? After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in 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 system (see step 6 of "Hooking up the system" (page 8)). • Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The demonstration disappears. "- -:- -" appears in the display. • A power failure occurred. Set the clock (page 11) and timer settings (pages 27 and 28) again. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • Redo the following: - "Setting the clock" (page 11) - "Presetting radio stations" (page 16) - "Falling asleep to music" and "Waking up to music" (page 27) - "Timer recording radio programs" (page 28) There is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote). • Make sure the headphones are not connected to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 9). • There is no audio output during Timer Recording. There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- repeatedly on the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly. There is severe hum or noise. • 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 timer cannot be set. • Set the clock again (page 11). The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 27 and 28). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 27). • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording simultaneously. 36GB