Sony CMT-EP707 - Manual (Page 19)

Troubleshooting
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The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• 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.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The CD tray does not open/close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
• The system is not placed horizontally on a flat
and solid stand.
The CD does not change.
• The system is not placed horizontally on a flat
and solid stand.
The CD will not play.
• The CD is not lying flat on the CD tray.
• The CD is dirty.
• The CD is inserted label side down.
• Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the
CD and leave the system turned on for about an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, 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
The display or button remains lighted or flashes
even after the system was turned off.
• Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly until
the clock display appears.
The clock indication does not show the correct
time.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
— “Setting the clock” on page 7
— “Presetting radio stations” on page 10
If you have set the timer, also redo “Timer-
recoding radio programs” on page 15 and
“Waking up to music” on page 16.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the
vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
• You cannot activate the Timer-recording and
Daily Timer at the same time.
• When you used the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer
and Timer-recording will not turn on the system
until the Sleep Timer turns it off.
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