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Sony CMT-HPZ9 User Manual

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Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 18).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals

along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker

cords as possible.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied

AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “CD POWER” and “OFF” by CD power

manage function (page 19).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the

display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 35).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 35).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 35).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.

• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean

them (page 35).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 35).

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette.

Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 35).

• The tape has wound to the end.

Optional components

There is no sound.

• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”

(page 30) and check the condition of the system.

• Connect the component properly (page 28) while

checking:

– if the cords are connected properly.

– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

• Turn on the connected component.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the connected component and start playing.

• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD”

(page 29).

The sound is distorted.

• Set the volume of the connected component

lower.

If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1

Disconnect the power cord.

2

Reconnect the power cord.

3

Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4

Press x, ILLUMINATION and ?/1.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.

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