Sony CMT-L1 - Manual (Page 24)

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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following checklist.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and that the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system
in for servicing, be sure to bring the speaker
system (SS-L7) along with the main unit
(HCD-L1).
General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• Set the clock again (see page 10).
There is no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 7).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 7).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (see page 10).
The timer does not function.
• Activate the timer (see “To check the settings/
activate the timer” on page 19).
• Check the set contents and set the correct time
(see page 10 or 19).
• After you have set the timer, make sure to press
`/1 to turn off the system.
• The system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the CR2025 battery.
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
CD Player
The CD cover does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
The CD does not eject.
• Press and hold down Z on the remote.
• Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Play does not start.
• Load a CD.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).
• Replace the CD.
• The CD has been inserted with the label side
facing inward. Load the CD correctly.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press CD u to start playback.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).
• Replace the CD.
• 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.
• With the system stopped, press PLAY MODE/
TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
or “SHUFFLE” disappears to return to Normal
Play.