Sony DHC-MD515 - Manual (Page 65)

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Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using this system,
use the following checklist.
First, check that the AC power cord is
connected firmly and the speakers are
connected correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound.
•Turn VOLUME clockwise.
•The headphones are connected.
•Connect the cords and cables properly.
Insert the plugs firmly.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
system. Move the system away from the
TV or VCR.
“0:00” (for European model) or “12:00 AM”
(for other models) flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Set the
clock and timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
The detachable controller does not
function.
•There is an obstacle between the
detachable controller and the system.
•The detachable controller is not pointing
in the direction of the system’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 display is dimmed.
•You changed the brightness of the
display. Press DIMMER repeatedly to
adjust the brightness.
Using the Self-
Diagnostic Display
This system has the Self-Diagnostic function
to let you know if there is a system
malfunction. The display shows a code made
up of three letters and a message alternately
to show you the problem. To solve the
problem, refer to the following list. If any
problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
C11/MD Protected
The MD is protected against erasure.
m
Remove the MD and slide the tab to close
the slot (page 33)
C13/REC Error
Recording is not possible.
m
Move the system to a stable place and
start recording over from the beginning.
The MD is dirty or is scratched./The MD
does not meet the standards.
m
Change the MD with another one and
start recording over from the beginning.
C13/Disc Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc
information correctly.
m
Eject the MD once, then insert it again.
C14/Disc Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc
information correctly.
m
Change the MD with another one.
m If you don’t mind erasing all the recorded
contents of the MD, erase them using the
Erase function on page 48.
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