Sony DHC-FL7D - Manual (Page 60)

60 GB
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you run into any problem using this unit, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
Even when the power is turned off, the display
and buttons light up and flash.
• While the power is turned off, press DISPLAY
repeatedly to enter clock mode or power saving
mode.
“--.--” lights up in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you haven’t
turned on the power.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see
step 5 on page 12).
The clock setting/timer is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs. Redo “Setting the clock” (page
16). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up
to music” (page 56) and/or “Timer-recording
radio programs” (page 47).
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 41).
There is no sound.
• Turn 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 a short circuit.
(“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash
alternately.) Turn off the power, 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 unit.
Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.
The sound from the component connected to the
VIDEO (MD) jacks (North American model only)
or MD (VIDEO) jacks (other models) is distorted.
• Check the function setting of VIDEO (MD)
(North American model) or MD (VIDEO) (other
models) (see “Note: Listening to audio from a
connected component” on page 59).
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY” or “REC” does not appear when you
press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
unit.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
unit’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.