Troubleshooting - Sony DHC-MDX10 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this unit,
use the following check list.
First, check that tile power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, 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
(demonstration mode).
• Press DISPLAY when the power is turned
off.
• The demonstration mode appears
automatically the first time you plug in
the power cord or if there is a power
outage.
The clock setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurs. Redo "Step 2:
Setting the time". If you have set the
timer, also redo "Waking up to music"
and "Timer-recording radio programs".
The radio presetting/timer setting is
canceled.
"The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurs for longer than half
a day. Redo "Step 3: Presetting radio
stations".
There is no sound.
• Rotate VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.
Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker
cord will obstruct the speaker
connections.
• The protective device on the amplifier has
been activated because of short circuit.
("PROTECT" and "PUSH POWER" flash
alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate
the short-circuit problem and turn on the
power again.
• There is no audio output during timer
recording.
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.
"0:00" (or "12:00") flashes in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
DALLY 1. DALLY 2, MD and TAPE REC do
not appear when you press the TIMER
SELECT button.
• 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 system's sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away form 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.
"PROTECT"and "PUSH POWER" appear
alternately.
• A strong
signal was input. Press I / _ to
turn off the power, leave the system
turned off for a while, then press I / d)
again to turn on the power.
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