Sony DHC-MD500 - Manual (Page 42)

Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers
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 sound from the connected source is
distorted.
• 1/ "VIDEO" appears in the display when
you press FUNCTION, switch the display
to ".MD" (see "Note: Connecting a VCR").
"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.
DAILY1, 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 system.
• The remote 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 form the
speakers or change the direction of the
microphone.
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
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
• The CD is not lying flat in the disc 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.
Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in program or shuffle mode.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
"PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" disappear.
"OVER" is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
Press and hold to return.