Sony MHC-MC1 - Manual (Page 49)

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 conne:cted source is
distorted.
• If "VIDEO" appears in the display when
you press FUNCTION, switch the display
to "MD" (See "Connecting a VCR" on
page 14).
-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.
"DAILY 1", "DAILY 2". and "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 unit.
• The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system's sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
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.
Sound comes from one channel or the left
and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the sp>eaker connection and
speaker placement.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only (MHC-MC3AV only).
• The source being played back is
monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off
the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
There is no sound from the center speaker
(MHC-MC3AV only).
• Set the CENTER LEVEL to the
appropriate level.
There is no sound from the rear speakers.
• Connect the left and right surround
speakers correctly.
• Press SUR to turn on the surround effect
(MHC-MCl only).
• Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate
level (MHC-MC3AV only).
• The software being played back has
limited sound effects. Check the volume
with the test tone (MHC-MC3AV only).
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are
connected correctly.
CD Player •
The CD will not play.
• Close the front cover.
• Check if the CD is correctly inserted in
the slot.
• The CD is dirty.
• The CD is inserted with the label side
facing left.
• Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Playback does not start from the first
track.
• The system is in Program or Shuffle Play.
Press CONTINUE.
"-OVER-" is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
Press and hold ◄◄ to return.
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