Sony DX10, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

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 starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you haven’t
turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 7).

• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned

off. The demonstration disappears.

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 time” on page 9

— “Presetting radio stations” on page 12

If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 18 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 16.

There is no sound.

• Turn VOLUME clockwise.

• The headphones are connected.

• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker

cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.

• There is no audio output during timer recording.

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.

“0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes in the display.

• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and

timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

• Set the clock correctly.

“DAILY” and “REC” do not appear when you
press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

• 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.

• Reduce the volume.

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.

“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately.

• A strong signal was input. Press 

?/1

 to turn off

the system, leave the system turned off for a
while, then press  

?/1

 again to turn on the

system. If “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER”
appear alternately even after the system is turned
on again, press 

?/1

 to turn off the system and

check the speaker cord.