Sony Model CMT-CPX1 - Manual (Page 20)

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The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 22).
• Replace the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to
return to Normal Play.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 8).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 4).
• 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.
• Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE on the unit 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 23).
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 23).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 23).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 23).
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 23).
• The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 19) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 17) 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” or
“VIDEO” (page 18).
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:
1
Disconnect the mains lead.
2
Reconnect the mains lead.
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4
Press TAPE x , CD x and ?/1 on the unit.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.